Baa baa black sheep...let's learn more about wool!

Join us to learn how to create beautiful objects with needle felting. Amber Ghory was so awesome, we're having her back to show us how to dive deeper into the beautiful technique of needle felting. No experience needed! Come be inspired and connect with your local IIDA NE community. Option to attend virtual, registration is required. We have partnered with the Philanthropy Committee to have RAW join this event and share about the amazing work they are doing in Lynn, MA with youth art therapy. To learn more about RAW, click here.

 - Free for IIDA NE Members
 - $13 for Non-Members
 - $8 for 2022 Chapter Sponsors

Registration is now closed.

INTRO TO NEEDLE FELTING
The technique of needle felting allows you to create shapes and characters of all kinds using only a needle and wool roving. Amber will teach you to sculpt the wool so you can create your own figures and shapes from scratch, giving them expressiveness and personality at the stroke of a needle.

You will learn to create a very basic form, using just a needle and wool! Amber will also demonstrate essential techniques such as how to join pieces and hide unions, and add fun decorations to your form!

WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Here are the materials you will need.

• Small Needle Felting Foam Pad - ~4" x ~6" - with 2 felting needles
• Large needles for stringing.
• Twine for Stringing
• Wool Roving

The links below are Amber’s suggestions but please feel free to source your own!

• Wool roving of different colors (Amber prefers not fully processed wool for the center Core Fiber Carded Wool | Weir Crafts)
• Merino wool for the final layers (Merino Wool Roving | Weir Crafts)
• Felting needle (Felting Needles -- tri point 38 | Weir Crafts)
• Foam pad: Needle Felting Pads | Weir Crafts

HEALTH & SAFETY
IIDA NE is committed to the health and safety of all. By attending this event, you are acknowledging that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. By attending this event, you and any guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree not to hold IIDA New England, or any of their affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers liable for any illness or injury. Masks are encouraged for all attendees and we ask that you practice social distancing at all times. The details of this event are subject to change at any time without notice due to the ever changing external environment and guidelines. Please remember that some guests may not be comfortable shaking hands or hugging, so always ask before doing so.