Needle Felted Basket with Sam Coon

Name: Needle Felted Basket with Sam Coon
Start: 2026-04-11T14:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-11T17:00:00-04:00
Location: 30 Conway Rd, Camden, ME, United States, Maine 04843

Schedule

Sat Apr 11 2026 at 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

30 Conway Rd, Camden, ME, United States, Maine 04843 | Camden, ME

Please join us for this really fun workshop!
In this class, students will have the opportunity to create a sturdy small gathering basket using the wet felting process with coarser wool breeds, as well as a fairly thick layout. Class goes over the entire wet felting process through instruction and demonstration: wool types, layout and design using a resist, felting, and fulling. Whether you are new to wet felting, or experienced, this is a fun, very useful project to complete. Expect to get a workout in the process, due to the rolling and fulling stages that require plenty of upper body movement. The wool to be used is undyed and natural, and examples will be provided. Though driftwood will be available for handles, students are welcome to bring their own special pieces to incorporate if desired. Finished basket will have an approximately 8” diameter.
-Ages 12+
-Class pricing/fee: $35 non-member, $32 member
Preregistration is required - please call 207-236-2239. No Refunds.
- Materials fee: $10 paid to the instructor.
Sam Coon is a self-taught fiber artist, and has been making felt since being introduced to both needle felting and wet felting in 2009.
Much of her inspiration is gleaned from the natural environment, particularly patterns, colors, and shapes. From there, various types of items are created including vessels, wall art pieces, sculptures, jewelry, and wearable felted items that are nuno felted. In these art forms, she uses wool fibers that have not been spun or woven, such as Merino or Corriedale. In many instances, fabric, silk and viscose fibers are incorporated to change the textural quality of the felt and for added dimension.
What particularly stands out the most to her, when working with wool to make felt, is that the sculptural qualities of wool are impressive, making creative possibilities seemingly endless.
Along with working in the studio, she also regularly teaches needle and wet felting classes at varying locations and age groups.
This workshop is generously co-sponsored by Camden Riverhouse Hotel.
Merryspring is your community nature center offering walking trails, cultivated gardens, wildlife, and ecology and horticulture educational programs all year round. The park is located at the end of Conway Road, just off of Route 1 in Camden behind Hannaford Shopping Plaza. For more information on this program, please contact [email protected] or call 207-236-2239.