Needle Felted Beach Scene

Needle Felted Beach Scene
Tues., February 7 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Ages 16+ $40 ($35 Members)
We all miss those warm Lake Michigan sunsets, learn to paint one with wool! Begin a 4 x 6 landscape using colored felt, a huge variety of wool roving and add embroidered details in this layered needle felted landscape. Daytime or sunset scene, your choice.

Needle Felted Pumpkin Patch with Olivia Johnson

Thursday, October 18, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Class Fee: $30 ($25 Members)

Ages 16-Adult

If you enjoy adding a little autumn touch to your home
then this felted pumpkin patch would be just right.
Learn the technique of needle felting using colorful wool
roving and a barbed needle. Bring a 5” x 7” frame of
your choice to complete your project. Each student will
be provided with a kit to continue felting at home.

Needle Felted Sunflower Pin/Clip with Olivia Johnson

Thursday, September 20 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Class Fee: $30 ($25 Members)

Ages 16-Adult

Now is the time to try the art of needle felting. Use
wool roving and a barbed needle students will create
a charming sunflower blossom that may be used as a
pin or a clip to add an autumn touch to your coat, hair,
purse or anything you wish. Students will receive a kit
to continue at home.

Needle Felted Sheep with Olivia Johnson

Thursday 6:00-8:00 p.m. March 15
Class Fee: $30 ($25 Members) Ages 16-Adult
Now is the time to try the art of needle felting. Use
wool roving and a barbed needle to form one of
these adorable sheep. Olivia will gently guide you
through the process and even provide you with a kit to
continue felting at home.

Needle Felting – Gnome or Santa with Olivia Johnson December 11

Monday 6:00-8:00 p.m. December 11
Class Fee: $30 ($25 Members) Ages 16-Adult
Spend a fun evening exploring the art of needle felting. Using wool roving and a barbed needle Olivia will gently guide you through the process of forming a Gnome or Santa Clause to celebrate the winter holiday season! This is a fun activity for a group of friends. Each participant will receive a kit to continue felting at home.

Introduction to Needle Felting – Pumpkin/Gourd with Olivia Johnson October 5

Thursday 6:00-8:00 p.m. October 5
Class Fee: $30($25 Members) Ages 16-Adult
Spend a fun evening exploring the art of needle felting. Using wool roving and a barbed needle Olivia will gently guide you through the process of forming a pumpkin our gourd to celebrate the fall harvest season! This is a fun activity for a group of friends. Each participant will receive a kit to continue at home.

INSPIRE – Classes for Teens – October 5 Needle Felted Bat with Olivia

Thursdays 3:45-5:15 p.m. Ages 12-18
Class Fee $10 These classes are funded in part by a grant from the FACF Youth Advisory Committee.
These exciting and exploratory art classes are designed to give middle and high school students a chance to learn about art styles and mediums they might not get in a classroom. All materials provided. December 7 & 14 Portfolio Building requires students attend both days.
September 21 Glass Bead Making
Using Italian glass rods and hot head torches students will create several unique glass beads to fit a leather cuff.
September 28 Silver Clay
Cristine Grim will teach students the process of using silver clay, texture tools, and torch firing to create a silver pendant.
October 5 Needle Felted Bat with Olivia
Fiber artist Olivia Johnson will help students use felting needles, wool roving and embroidery materials to create a flying bat for Halloween festivities!
October 19 Theatrical Makeup
A paint based method of creating optical illusion, depth, and dramatic character on the human face. Students will work on themselves in addition to watching a live model demonstration. Just in time for costume planning!
November 9 Fused Glass Ornaments
Using glass cutting tools, frit, stringers and a wide variety of fusible glass, students will make two of their own unique ornaments to be fired in the kiln.
November 30 Silk Painting
A great gift idea, or a fashion accessory for fall, students will use resist and dye to paint a long silk scarf.
December 7 & 14 Portfolio Building
To prepare for college applications, scholarships and exhibits, artists need a good portfolio. Participants need to bring artwork to photograph, a resume and will complete a physical portfolio and a digital portfolio on a flash drive. Must attend both days!