$15
per class
Introduction to Needle Felting - All About Needles, Wool, and Getting Started!
Ages 13-18
Live One-Time Class
Live video meetings
Meets once
2-12 learners per class
55 min
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Beginner Level
In this one-time introduction to the craft of needle felting, students will learn all about how to get started with this fun and relaxing craft. We will cover these topics: 1. All about needles 2. All about wool 3. Other supplies we need 4. How does needle felting work? 5. Start felting a small shape! I teach using informational slides, live video demonstrations of my materials and techniques, and asking discussion questions to keep learners engaged.
Learning Goals
Understand the type of supplies that are needed to needle felt.Be able to make a small felted ball of wool.Other Details
Parental Guidance
Please note that needle felting involves the use of very sharp needles. Students are advised to use leather finger protectors on the fingers of their non-dominant hand. It is highly likely to get a poke in the finger when you are trying needle felting for the first few times. Adult supervision is recommended if you are unsure of your learner's hand-eye coordination or dexterity.
Supply List
You may attend this class without any needle felting supplies so that you can get an overview of the supplies you will need to acquire. However, if you have some of the materials or would like to start right away, here are the required supplies: 2 or 3 leather finger protectors (you can ask an adult to help you cut the fingers off of a heavy duty leather glove or purchase these online). 1 needle felting mat (natural fiber, wool, or foam mats are recommended for beginners). Several felting needles (these can be purchased online and must be specifically for needle felting—you will need several because they tend to break when you are first starting out). A handful of carded wool (this must be natural sheep's wool, which is the easiest fiber type for beginners). All of these supplies can usually be found in a prepackaged needle felting kit, which also gives you a few colors of wool to play with.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been needle felting for three years and have taught multiple local classes in my area. I am a multiple award-winning felting artist with a thorough understanding of the craft and advanced techniques.Reviews
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