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Make a Needle Felted Gnome

If you are looking for a fun, adult beginner needle felting level workshop (no experience necessary) that gives you the skills to make your own one of a kind gnome, then this is the workshop for you! You will learn from wool experts Linda Thordarson and Wendy Fifield of Kimber Valley farms where they raise their own Icelandic sheep and then use the wool from their sheep to create all manner of things in wool.
You’ll learn to:
-form a core shape
-apply even layers of wool
-avoid needle marks
-form appendages
-techniques for attaching appendanges to create a figure.
You’ll also learn how to work with and apply natural locks to your art.
This workshop includes all supplies and equipent!
By taking part, you support Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts’ mission of inspiring excellence in the visual arts through accessible, creative learning opportunities. You’ll leave with new skills, fresh ideas, and a one-of-a-kind gnome to take home. 🎨🧵