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Needle Felting 101 | From Wool to Whimsy

  • 74 Pleasant Street Morrisville, Vermont United States (map)
 
 

Thursday October 23rd, 2025
5:30-7:00 PM
Ages 16+
$30

Discover the cozy craft of needle felting in this beginner-friendly workshop! Using colorful wool roving and special felting needles, you’ll learn the basics of sculpting with wool as you create your very own whimsical felted gnome.

Perfect for absolute beginners—no experience needed. We’ll guide you step by step, from forming the body to adding beards, hats, and personality. You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind handmade gnome and the skills to keep creating at home.

✨ All materials provided. Just bring your curiosity and a playful spirit!



Carmella Cyr is a Vermont-based artist, instructor, and author with over 30 years of experience guiding adult learners—15+ of those dedicated to the arts. Known for her eclectic and eco-conscious approach, she specializes in historical and cultural fiber arts including Boro-Sashiko, Kiwandi, crochet, needle-felting, yo-yo quilting, and junk journaling. Carmella brings creativity, care, and a deep love for recycled materials to every workshop she leads, aiming to inspire makers of all levels to explore meaningful, sustainable art.

Earlier Event: October 15
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Later Event: November 5
Macramé 101: Feathered Forms