Needle Felted Petoskey Stone

Single Session

Saturday, May 25, 1:00pm-4:00pm

Using dyed wool, open weave cotton fabric, and fine felting needles, create a lovely petoskey stone ‘painting’, along with adding details using a simple running stitch design by hand sewing. Though no paint is actually involved in this class, the process is similar. Each participant will have wool color options to choose from to create a pallette and a prepared fabric backing will be provided as the base. Each student will have the choice of a design already printed on the fabric, so there is no need to draw, or to instead opt for a blank fabric piece for anyone wishing to draw their own design. Beginners and those with previous felting experience are welcome to join! The class goes over the needle felting process, care and needle safety, and demonstration, along with how to sew using the running stitch for those unfamiliar. Examples will be provided. When finished, these felted pictures are beautiful framed, wrapped around a small canvas, etc. The wooden embroidery hoops provided are 6” in diameter.

• Instructor: Samantha Coon
• ​Ages: 13 to Adult
• Materials Needed: All materials provided.
• Class Fee: $43 ($35 for LowellArts Members). Fee includes materials.
• Registration Closes: Friday, May 24 at 5:00pm

Samantha Coon is a self-taught artist, working in both wet and needle felting. She was introduced to felting in 2009 while living in mid-coast Maine. She has taught classes to both children and adults that include projects using resists, both sculptural and wearable, surface design techniques, working with pre-felts, and introductory needle felting.