Holiday Needle Felting with Jen Welton

Create beautiful little gifts or ornaments for the holidays!
Step into the cozy tradition of handmade holiday decorations and learn the art of needle felting. In this beginner-friendly class, you will learn the foundational techniques used to sculpt wool into charming ornaments.
Whether you're completely new to needle felting or looking to expand your skills, you'll leave with an understanding of your tools, how to choose wool for felting, and leave with a charming holiday ornament ready to decorate your home, give as a gift, or inspire a collection of other handmade holiday treasures.
No prior experience is necessary. All materials are provided.
Expect to learn about:
• Brief history of needle felting
• Examples of finished projects
• Tools, Materials & Safety
• Felting needles and their uses
• Wool types and characteristics
• How to use foam pads and work surfaces
• Finger safety and best practices
• How to create a firm core shape
• Understanding wool compression
• Shaping
• Attaching components securely
• Troubleshooting common challenges
• Adding texture and personality
• Finishing details
• Optional embellishments
• Refining proportions
• Surface smoothing techniques
• Display and care recommendations
• Q&A
• Ideas for future projects
Optional to Bring:
• Reading glasses (if needed)
• Creative mind
Snacks + drinks provided
This is a class for adults at the Wild Arts Learning Center located in Springfield, MO. For locals, we are just out East sunshine around the bend from Turners Station off J.