3D Felting 101: Squishy Birds Edition
Bird lovers unite! This is an official call to action for the lovers of all things round and feathered.
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Location
Artisan's Asylum
96 Holton Street Boston, MA 02135Refund Policy
About this event
Instructor - Bleu Vermeer
With a passion for transforming fluff into art, Bleu is a long-time needle felting artist with a wealth of experience. In their classes, they encourage students to hone their tactile senses and structural visualization skills while teaching the science of non-woven fibers. Their infectious enthusiasm and knack for breaking down complex techniques into digestible steps make learning a joyous adventure.
Class Description
We need more Borbs!
Whether you’ve held a felting needle before or not, all experience levels are welcome to join this quest! In this workshop, you will be guided by an experienced borb artist through creating a soft and squishable needle-felted bird(species of your choice). Materials and tools to make your project will be provided by your instructor.
Material Fee
The materials fee for this class is $8 for consumed materials and the use of tools during the workshop. If you would like to keep your tools after the workshop, there is an additional $4 restocking fee. This instructor prefers payments through Venmo, Paypal, and Cashapp; cash is accepted.
Class Goals
Students will gain;
- An understanding of the needle felting process
- Knowledge of needle felting tools
- Skills to control the density and shape of felted projects
- and most importantly add to the borb population!
Material Supplied
Assorted Introductory Needle Set, Felting Mat, Core wool and colored wool(colors to be chosen by each student).
Students Should Bring
A love of birds is imperative!
Prerequisites
Students must be 15 years or older. Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Class Policies
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If another class is available at a later date, or if the class has been rescheduled, your class fee will automatically apply to the next class session unless the session is already full or you specifically request a refund. No refunds are given for changes to location or Instructor.
All students under 18 must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of an adult.
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