All workshops are held in the "Paca Shack Studio" at River Breeze, 20 Hood Lane, Downsville, NY 13755, see DIRECTIONS TAB on this site (I am in the hamlet of Gregorytown between Corbett and Shinhopple).
- Come connect with your inner artist and disconnect from your cell phone - most don't work here
- Since I can only accommodate up to 10 students (& sometimes less), kindly honor your reservation to participate
- Pay by cash or good check when you arrive
- Come connect with your inner artist and disconnect from your cell phone - most don't work here
- Since I can only accommodate up to 10 students (& sometimes less), kindly honor your reservation to participate
- Pay by cash or good check when you arrive
WORKSHOPS:
Instead of me choosing a date for you, invite at least 2 other friends and let me know what date you want to have your personal class! Needle felting classes are for ages 12 and up. Alpaca, llama and sheep fibers will be used for any workshops.
Instead of me choosing a date for you, invite at least 2 other friends and let me know what date you want to have your personal class! Needle felting classes are for ages 12 and up. Alpaca, llama and sheep fibers will be used for any workshops.
EASTER EGGS: make 2 eggs, $30 per person, about 3 hours
We'll start by learning how to needle felt, making a pin or ornament for practice. Then you will use Styrofoam egg shapes to needle felt over and add felted decorations. Bring some spring ideas with you, or we'll brainstorm together: daffodils, chicks, bunnies, tulips, baskets, stripes, shapes and more!
PUMPKINS: make 1 pumpkin, $25 per person, about 3 hours
We'll start by learning how to needle felt, making a pin or ornament for practice. Using sheep core wool, we'll make the basic shape, about the size of a softball, then needle felt orange over top. A stem and vines will be added last. Want to make a jack-o-lantern? I can show you how to add face!
BIRD NESTS: make 1 nest with eggs, $20 per person, about 2 hours
We'll start by learning how to needle felt, making a pin or ornament for practice. You will needle felt against a Styrofoam ball to make the shape of the nest. Then you will line the nest with "fluff", add "moss", yarns, raffia and other fibers, add feathers, and then make eggs to place inside. If you believe in folklore, it is said that if you find a nest in your holiday tree, it is said to bring good fortune for the year ahead!
NEEDLE FELTED PAINTINGS: 1 framed "painting", $55 per person, about 4 hours
We'll start by learning how to needle felt, making a pin or ornament for practice. I have LOTS of scenic and nature photos that you can look through for inspiration, or you can bring your own, or work from your imagination. When you have finished your "painting", you will choose from a selection of frames. You'll go home with an artwork ready to hang on the wall or stand on your table or shelf.
Reservations can be made by calling Michele at 607.363.7547
We'll start by learning how to needle felt, making a pin or ornament for practice. Then you will use Styrofoam egg shapes to needle felt over and add felted decorations. Bring some spring ideas with you, or we'll brainstorm together: daffodils, chicks, bunnies, tulips, baskets, stripes, shapes and more!
PUMPKINS: make 1 pumpkin, $25 per person, about 3 hours
We'll start by learning how to needle felt, making a pin or ornament for practice. Using sheep core wool, we'll make the basic shape, about the size of a softball, then needle felt orange over top. A stem and vines will be added last. Want to make a jack-o-lantern? I can show you how to add face!
BIRD NESTS: make 1 nest with eggs, $20 per person, about 2 hours
We'll start by learning how to needle felt, making a pin or ornament for practice. You will needle felt against a Styrofoam ball to make the shape of the nest. Then you will line the nest with "fluff", add "moss", yarns, raffia and other fibers, add feathers, and then make eggs to place inside. If you believe in folklore, it is said that if you find a nest in your holiday tree, it is said to bring good fortune for the year ahead!
NEEDLE FELTED PAINTINGS: 1 framed "painting", $55 per person, about 4 hours
We'll start by learning how to needle felt, making a pin or ornament for practice. I have LOTS of scenic and nature photos that you can look through for inspiration, or you can bring your own, or work from your imagination. When you have finished your "painting", you will choose from a selection of frames. You'll go home with an artwork ready to hang on the wall or stand on your table or shelf.
Reservations can be made by calling Michele at 607.363.7547