Felting After School (Ages, 9-11)
Felt is made by the tangling together of unspun sheep wool fibers using soapy water and friction. It has been used by many cultures the world over to make clothing and housewares and even houses. It is easy and fun to make things out of felted wool. We will make some toys and decorations. Basic wet felting techniques will be taught through weekly projects. Some basic sewing may also be taught as needed to join felted pieces together.
Instructor: Elizabeth Stubbs
Elizabeth Stubbs lives in Lexington, MA. She has been an artist all her life, having spent much of her childhood and teen years exploring a variety of media and materials, from silversmithing, photography, and printmaking, to ceramics, knitting, and sewing. She studied art at Boston University, where she earned a BFA in painting. Following graduation, she spent many years as an art teacher at the Winsor School in Boston. Later, she studied... Learn More »
Age range:
9-11
Duration:
6 Weeks
Day/time:
Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:30pm
Dates:
October 18, 2017
October 25, 2017
November 1, 2017
November 8, 2017
November 15, 2017
November 29, 2017
Location:
57 ORNAC, Condord, MA 01742
Cost:
$135
Materials fees:
$15
