Wool and Whimsy: Fabulous Fiber and Fabric Flowers: Needle Felting

$75.00

Instructor: Jennifer Myka

Time of Class: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Friday, March 27, 2026

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore the art of needle felting – and optionally, mixed-media flower making – as you create beautiful, one-of-a-kind fiber flowers using a selection of luxurious fibers, including hand-dyed Teeswater wool and Suri alpaca locks. You’ll also have the option to incorporate fabric petals or fiber/fabric hybrids for added flair and structure, allowing for even more creative expression. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced fiber artist, you’ll enjoy bringing these tactile creations to life.

Throughout the class, I’ll guide you step-by-step in shaping petals, adding dimension, incorporating vibrant colors and textures, and combining fiber and fabric elements to bring your flowers to life. These fiber creations can be displayed on their own or used to embellish hats, scarves, or other projects. Fabric-backed or hybrid flowers are especially well-suited for projects like brooches, headbands, or textile art pieces that benefit from added stability or contrast.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a stunning collection of needle-felted flowers that reflect your creativity, and you’ll be equipped with the skills and materials to continue your fiber artistry at home.

Be sure to scroll down and read complete class details and requirements before registering for this class.

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Description

Skill Level: Beginner, appropriate for all levels. Students should be able to thread and use a hand sewing needle.

Age Requirements: Ages 10 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult who is also registered for the class.

Instructor Will Supply: all the supplies you need, including colorful roving, core wool, wire for stems, and delectable hand-selected and hand-dyed locks, plus a tool kit to use during the workshop. For those interested in mixing media, I’ll have fabric for petal shapes and coordinating embellishments available to integrate into your floral designs. You’ll leave with a minimum of two fully crafted flowers plus the tools and materials to create another at home, although you will likely complete multiple flowers during the session!

Additional materials, supplies, and tools will be available for optional purchase.

About the Instructor:

Jennifer Myka of Free Radical Fiber Arts is a Cincinnati-based fiber artist and educator who weaves story, science, and natural materials into her work. After decades of farm life and years raising alpacas, sheep, and goats at Free Radical Ranch, she brings firsthand fiber knowledge to every class she teaches. Trained in molecular biology and guided by a lifelong connection to animals, Jennifer helps students understand not only how to work with fiber, but why it behaves the way it does. Her workshops are welcoming, hands-on, and rooted in reverence for the natural world, inviting makers of all levels to create with confidence and joy!