Fun With Fiber Arts Felted Giraffe (Intermediate), Ages 10 +
Let's learn to needle felt or try something more challenging while making this lovely Giraffe!
Ms. Camille
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(1,184)
What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
This is a fun intro class to the cool process of needle felting also known as wool painting. This is a dry felting process using a barbed needle and wool roving to create a felted giraffe. Suggested age is 10 and up due to the sharp barbed needle required. The dry felting process of needle felting is achieved by continuously poking and stabbing the pure wool roving which causes the fibers to interlock and felt. In the 1st class we will start off making a giraffe skeleton using the fuzzy sticks. We will then use the wool and a needle to start creating his body and legs In the 2nd class we will continue working on his legs, add his neck and start adding his spots . I may ask for spots to be completed before the last class as I'm sure no one wants a class comprised entirely of adding spots :) In the last class we will create his head and add a tail. I will work each step of making the giraffe with the class.
Other Details
Supply List
Items to Purchase: Ruler Chenille stems/Fuzzy sticks (4 in white or a light color) Barbed needles (at least 2 in case of breakage) - Cost is about $5.99 for a package of 5 .5 oz packages of wool roving in cream or light brown, black, Dark Brown, white - Cost less than $2 per color or you could buy a variety pack Small foam block - Cost is about $2 Sometimes I find needle and foam block combination packages in Hobby Lobby for $1.99 I get my supplies at Hobby Lobby locally. Some Michael's have a few items. My favorite brand of roving is Artiste (it is not too smooth and easier to felt) Another option is to order from Amazon, Ebay etc.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2018
4.9
1184reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I love the feel and look of needle felted items/art and have been doing it for about 4 years. I have offered classes and workshops at various local county Fine Arts facilities and excited to share my love of this art form by offering classes online.Reviews
Live Group Class
$40
for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
55 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
2-9 learners per class
