Here are some recent felting projects from my weekly felting classes. We have been wet felting and needle felting, both magical and fun. Needle felting ornaments over wool balls (I had made ahead of time in the washing machine) was a blast! Everyone made several original and fun needle felted creations to take home. One… Continue reading Felting Classes in Southern Oregon
Category: Fun with Felt Alive
Random posts from my needle felting journey.
Wet Felted Wool Painting Class
The wet felted wool painting class was so much fun! It was a creative afternoon filled with laughter as we explored techniques for layout, design and finishing - all of our results were a fun surprise! See the current schedule for felting classes in my home studio in southern Oregon.
Nuno Felting Class – Seamless Handbag
Yesterday I taught a FUN Nuno Felting class! It is wonderful to watch each of my students discover a new outlet for their creativity as I introduce them to the endless possibilities of felt making in weekly felting classes here in my home studio. From traditional flat felt-making to sculptural needle felting, we explore many… Continue reading Nuno Felting Class – Seamless Handbag
Learning to Fly
Needle Felting has been such an amazing creative journey for me. This video was made back in 2008 - only a year or so into my needle felting journey while I was still learning how to needle felt. Yet even today, I'm still discovering the magic of needle felting and it still makes me feel… Continue reading Learning to Fly
Felting Class – Needle Felted Goddess Sculptures
Learning to needle felt vibrant Goddess sculptures using colorful wool and art yarn in this fun workshop in southern Oregon.
X-treme Felt Alive Motor Sports with Li’l Conan & Li’l Trump
My needle felted Conan O'Brien Doll and Donald Trump Doll on an off-road adventure. https://videopress.com/v/YIOIM1FK?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Li'l Conan & Li'l Donald Trump tearing it up on Li'l Conan's li'l ATV for a high-octane off-road adventure. And check out The Li'l Donald's comb-over! My needle felted dolls are pretty tough - it's hard to believe that these… Continue reading X-treme Felt Alive Motor Sports with Li’l Conan & Li’l Trump
Incredible emails
An unexpected perk that I get from sharing needle felting is the amazing emails I get from people just discovering this amazing craft. I got a great one the other day that I am compelled to share. Hi Kay! My name is Michelle and I asked for your four disc workshop for Christmas and I… Continue reading Incredible emails
Felt Alive Posters
Just for fun!
My New Needle Felting Video Workshop on DVD!
I'm just so excited to announce the release of my new needle felting video on DVD. After teaching an online needle felting workshop with students following written/illustrated instructions, I have to thank my amazing students for giving me the idea and the courage to create this project. My students have expressed appreciation for my short,… Continue reading My New Needle Felting Video Workshop on DVD!
Needle Felted Stop Motion Animation
"Hey, Aunt Kay, can you make a polar bear for your Conan doll?" I never know what they are scheming but it's always fun. Check out the video and see their idea come to life.
Needle Felted Heads are Rolling
My nephews (Nick and Ben) got a hold of some of my unfinished needle felted heads and put together this funny little video. https://videopress.com/v/EPDnrh0S?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true
Felt Alive at the Alaska State Fair 2008
I entered several of my characters into the Alaska State Fair - I was beyond thrilled with how well they were received by the judges in the different categories I entered them in. My Einstein doll even won Best in Show in the Fleece and Fiber Division Needle felting is such a new craft and… Continue reading Felt Alive at the Alaska State Fair 2008
I caught some Droits!
I can only seem to catch these little critters if I stay up very late at night. I've been told they are called Droits! They are sweet but very full of mischief - especially the little red one Poor Grandpa George - his dentures went missing. Guess who took them? Grandpa George got his chompers back!… Continue reading I caught some Droits!
Young Love – Needle Felted Dolls
One thing I've noticed is that needle felted dolls are a curiosity to most. It's a very unfamiliar medium with lifelike characteristics. Plus, they are funny and people always seem to have suggestions about what I should make. My friend, Pat, was visiting while making this couple. He insisted that the old fella wear Superman… Continue reading Young Love – Needle Felted Dolls
Workshops with Birgitte Krag Hansen
Hi everyone! I'd like to share my fantastic experience that I recently had. In late August, I learned that my needle felting idol, Birgitte Krag Hansen would be in Alaska in early September putting on needle felting workshops. I was so lucky to be able to take not one but TWO workshops with her. The… Continue reading Workshops with Birgitte Krag Hansen