Add some whimsical decor to your backyard, and make a home for our feathered friends! A wet felted bird pod is the perfect home for house finches and other little brown birds. These pods can last multiple seasons and are the perfect gift for the bird enthusiast in your life.
Wet felting is the process by which wool, warm water, soap and agitation are used to create a non-woven felted fabric. These are the key ingredients for a highly creative afternoon! Join us as we explore the possibilities of wet felting techniques and create a unique wet felted bird pod for your home.
Felting can be repetitive and labor intensive. Be prepared to be on your feet for large periods of time throughout the day. Special felting tools will be available to try, and different rolling techniques/modifications will be discussed to ensure success for everyone. Felting is wet and soapy, and hand dyed fiber may bleed dye. Students are asked to bring two old bath towels, wear appropriate clothing and be prepared to have some “good clean fun.”
Lunch is not supplied. Please feel free to bring a snack or a bagged lunch.
LEADER:
Suzanne O’Brien is an award winning fiber artist and a juried artist member of the Arts and Craftsmen Guild. She creates handmade wool felt gift items and accessories through her business ZanieCrafts. She enjoys working with fine wool and silk fibers and uses the magical process of wet felting to make her ideas come to life. Suzanne enjoys creating with a lot of color, and likes to include reclaimed, recycled, and found items into her work whenever possible.
INCLUSION & ACCESSIBILITY:
Stitch Buffalo is an ADA compliant facility, with accessible entrances, tables, restrooms, and drinking fountains. Please contact us if you require any accommodations to make your visit safe and comfortable. We are happy to work with you!
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Due to the nature of this class and the preparation required, class fees are non-refundable.
For each class, Stitch Buffalo offers one seat at half-price to a student or community member who otherwise could not afford to attend. To inquire about availability, please e-mail us. We have waiting lists for many classes, so if you register for this discounted class, please consider it a commitment to attend.