Needle felting courses

144 needle felting workshops found

Back to Felting courses

Felt art & wool painting | Felt-making (wet felting) | Nuno felting

You may also be interested in: Appliqué | Easter | Mother's Day | Punch needle | Textile art | Toys and automata | Wool sculpture

Needle felting courses, classes and workshops all across the UK. Learn how to needle felt to create beautiful animal sculptures (who doesn't want to re-create their pet in needle-felt?), sometimes using a wire armature structure and sometimes using a core base of wool. Needle felt is a great craft for embellishing your textile arts and other garments. Browse the courses below for inspiration but beware - this modern twist on the ancient art of felting is highly addictive!

view as

Needlefelting workshop at Dalkeith Country Park

Needlefelting workshop at Dalkeith Country Park

Lothian - Next course on 21st September 2019

In this relaxed, friendly workshop which runs from 2-5pm you will learn how to needlefelt and will create your very own felted picture which I will frame up for you to take home. We will start the workshop by getting familiar with the different wools and silks and the various needle felting tools and how they work. There is plenty of time to practise your needle felting and no prior experience is necessary. Once you are feeling confident we move on to creating your felted picture ready to frame up....

Needle felted animals with Feltworld

Needle felted animals with Feltworld

Staffordshire - Next course on 30th September 2019

During this half day workshop you will create a needle felted animal or a flat picture of any image you choose. Full day courses are also available on request and via my website. We will be using various wool fibres and a barbed felting needle to knit the fibres together. Beginner to some experience. Half day- Small animals could be an owl, penguin, bird or similar. Full day you would make a more substantial animal i.e animal with leg, ears etc... you need a full day to create an animal...

Nature in needle felt with All Things Felt & Beautiful - near Warwick

Nature in needle felt with All Things Felt & Beautiful - near Warwick

Warwickshire - Next course on 7th December 2019

Perfect for beginners I’ll guide you from start to finish so you can make a wonderfully realistic needle felt picture of your favourite animal, wildflower or beautiful landscape. You’ll be amazed at how well you do. Before you worry that you’re not good at drawing or painting let me reassure you that the step by step way I teach it, for beginners just like you, makes it easy but with incredible results that are so impressive. I’ve taught hundreds of people just like you make great artwork. With me by...

Advance needle felt animal - characterful mice

Advance needle felt animal - characterful mice

East Riding of Yorkshire - Next course on 5th October 2019

Full day course, suitable for those who have some experience needle felting and would like tips for more advanced work. The tutor is Maxine Lowery, creator of fantastic, lifelike animals, from teacup mice to elephants and stags Learn to add character to a needle felted mouse, use a wire frame and design an outfit. Courses start with introductions and a welcome drink at 9.30 and run through to 4.30 pm. We stop for lunch about 12.30. Courses are run on our small holding just outside Pocklington. 11 miles East of...

Christmas needle felting workshops for all!

Christmas needle felting workshops for all!

Come and learn how to, or advance your skills in needle felting in our lovely local sewing shop! Wednesday, Friday and Saturday workshops available. To see the full list please visit our website where you can also sign up to our newsletter to be the first to be notified. Projects suitable for beginners/intermediates. A warm friendly welcome with unlimited hot drinks, home baked cakes and biscuits throughout the day. All materials, tools and instructions provided. Dextrous children from age 7 welcome but must be accompanied by a paying adult who...

Half day - 3D needle felt toadstools & mushrooms

Half day - 3D needle felt toadstools & mushrooms

Cumbria - Next course on 26th November 2019

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with a little experience of the wonderful art of needle felting. Using local wool, in an array of beautiful colours, you will learn the basic techniques of 3D needle felting to make your very own original mushroom/toadstool scene. Course length will be approximately 3 hours and will include a needle felting kit for you to take home. You will mount your scene on a wood slice but also have the option to purchase a glass cloche at an additional...

Animal & pet portraits with All Things Felt & Beautiful

Animal & pet portraits with All Things Felt & Beautiful

Warwickshire - Next course on 2nd November 2019

This is a beginners portrait workshop where you’ll make a portrait of your beloved pet or favourite animal that looks so good - you’ll be amazed at what you achieve. Before you worry that you’re not good at drawing or painting let me reassure you that the step by step way I teach it, for beginners just like you, makes it easy but with incredible results that are so impressive. I’ve taught hundreds of people just like you to make great artwork. With me by your side you’ll be able...

Get Crafty! in Kendal - festive felting with Gill Ferguson - 3 night holiday

Get Crafty! in Kendal - festive felting with Gill Ferguson - 3 night holiday

Cumbria - Next course on 3rd December 2019

3-night arts and crafts break at The Glen Guest House in Kendal, Cumbria. Join us for a creative getaway with a friendly group of 6 -10 crafters. Guests will enjoy exclusive use of The Glen, crafting sessions and a visit to a local cultural attraction. Our Festive felting event is taught by artist and tutor Gill Ferguson. This course will give you the opportunity to create felted Christmas stockings, cards and baubles. * Prices from £475 (single occupancy) and £850 (double occupancy of a twin or double room) * All...

Half day - 3D Needlefelt Christmas Tree Decorations

Half day - 3D Needlefelt Christmas Tree Decorations

Cumbria - Next course on 26th November 2019

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with a little experience of the wonderful art of needle felting. Using local wool, in an array of beautiful colours, you will learn the basic techniques of 3D needle felting to make your very own christmas pudding, beautiful angel and probably a christmas tree too. Course length will be approximately 3 hours and will include a needle felting kit for you to take home. Hanne is also running a 3D Needlefelt Toadstool and Mushroom workshop from 10am to 1pm...

Needle Felt Animals at Cowshed Creative in the Lake District National Park near Kendal and Windermere

Needle Felt Animals at Cowshed Creative in the Lake District National Park near Kendal and Windermere

Cumbria - Next course on 3rd October 2019

Be inspired by a wide range of wonderful illustrations of animals for children. Base your design on one of these or you may have an animal in mind – a much-loved pet or character you have come across. Delicious 2 course lunch included in the fee. Felting is highly addictive and can lead to compulsive creativity! Join us for a relaxed and sociable day transforming fleece into a 3d animal of your choice. Using dry felting techniques you will blend wool to create subtle colours and sculpt a beautiful model....

Showing {{ coursesLoaded }} of {{ coursesTotal }} courses

Loading