This workshop requires pre-registration and an additional fee. Festival Paid Registrants receive a discount from The Net Loft, so make sure to register for the festival first!
Learn the basics of needle felting as you create a nest in this online workshop.
Class fee includes instruction and instructional packet only which includes a handful of feathers to be included in the center of the nest. A link to the instructional video will be provided and emailed to you with the workshop purchase.
CLASS SUPPLIES AND TOOLS EXTRA and must be ordered and received prior to class
SUPPLY LIST: (Click on link to order)
Cordova Shorebird Roving Pack. There is enough fiber in this pack for several nests. If you would like to share and take class with household members, there will be no additional class fee, but we would need to know in notes how many people will be participating in your household, and you will need to share your tools.
One sheet dark grey wool felt or light grey wool felt for each nest
Collected lichen, small twigs, and grasses. Pussy willows are a wonderful addition. Pick all materials ahead of time to let completely dry.
TOOLS REQUIRED: (click on item for purchasing on the website if needed)
NEEDLEFELTING TOOL SET (available as kit) (has a sheet of felt included)
OR separately
12 x 12 square Needle Felting Foam
Needle Felting Tool. 5 needle tool by Clover
Other materials to have on hand
ten pins
scissors
tape
We are in the process of putting the frames on the website, so if you are interested in a shadowbox frame for your project stay tuned.
OPTIONAL FOR FINISHING: These frames work perfectly for this nest and help protect your needlefelted art piece: Shadowbox Frames