Exploring Individual Needle Felted Projects in Wool with Erin Carlson

6-Part Workshop Series

Dates: Tuesdays, March 18-April 22, 2025

Time: 6pm-9pm

Description: Join local fiber artist Erin Carlson of Red Cottage Fiber Studio in exploring the possibilities of sculptural needle felting. This course will begin with an introductory bird project designed to familiarize students with the basic felting skills required to complete a larger project of their own choosing. Students will then be encouraged to think big and employ the use of hand constructed wire armatures to support large and intricate work. Help and advice will be given during the planning stages to ensure students understand the possiblities and limitations of the materials. Felted wool lends itself to many types of sculptural expression and Erin will guide and facilitate each project individually as students bring their amazing creations to life.

Tuition: $240 + materials fee

Materials: There are 4 different materials options to choose from. Please note the option you are choosing before you click register, so you select the correct option when checking out.

• Option A: $65 - Students provide their own felting needles and work surface. Erin provides wool and armature wire
• Option B: $80 - Includes 6 felting needles, a 5"x5" foam block work surface, wool, and armature wire
• Option C: $110 - Includes a wooden 3-needle tool, 6 replacement needles, a 10"x10" foam block work surface, wool, and armature wire

Location: Contemporary Craft (5645 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201)

Cancellations and Refunds: Workshop cancellations are decided three business days before the start date. If workshops must be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, the entire class fee will be refunded by check, to your credit card, or Contemporary Craft account for future workshops.

Refund Policy: Student refund requests must be made at least three business days before a class begins. There will be a $25 cancellation fee. No refunds will be given without three-business days notice. Processing of refunds takes approximately three weeks.

If you require accessibility accommodations, please let us know by calling 412.261.7003 and we are happy to assist you.

About the Artist

Erin Carlson is a multidiscplinary fiber artist working and teaching in th Pittsburgh area for the last decade. She loves to help students explore their creativity through the use of fibers.

Host or Publisher Contemporary Craft