Solstice Lantern Felting Workshop
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In preparation for the 2026 Solstice Lantern Walk & Market on Saturday, December 19 from 5-8 PM, join us in learning about the art of wet felting to make your own one-of-a-kind glowing lantern! Transform natural wool fibers into soft felt using simple techniques of layering, soaping, and shaping. Then, you’ll craft your felted piece into a sculptural lantern illuminated from within by a gentle LED light. Perfect for beginners and seasoned makers alike, leaving you with a beautiful, functional artwork to light up your home and Hillsborough’s Solstice Lantern Walk!
⭐ Cost per participant: $35 + $10 for supplies
⭐ Ages 12 and up. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
⭐ Our Instructor: Mary Longhill
Mary is both a local artist and market vendor featured at various local arts markets. Mary has been felting for 11 years, and she owns and operates Hidden Spring Farm in Snow Camp, North Carolina. Hidden Spring Farm raises Leicester Longwools, a beautiful heritage breed of sheep. This critically endangered, dual-purpose breed grows the lustrous, long, and curly wool prized by handspinners. Hidden Spring Farm humanely raises healthy sheep with beautiful fleeces for dyed locks and roving, hand-dyed and handspun yarn, and Mary’s many felted wool creations.
Learn more about HAC's Solstice Lantern Walk & Market here: www.hillsboroughartscouncil.org/solstice
In preparation for the 2026 Solstice Lantern Walk & Market on Saturday, December 19 from 5-8 PM, join us in learning about the art of wet felting to make your own one-of-a-kind glowing lantern! Transform natural wool fibers into soft felt using simple techniques of layering, soaping, and shaping. Then, you’ll craft your felted piece into a sculptural lantern illuminated from within by a gentle LED light. Perfect for beginners and seasoned makers alike, leaving you with a beautiful, functional artwork to light up your home and Hillsborough’s Solstice Lantern Walk!
⭐ Cost per participant: $35 + $10 for supplies
⭐ Ages 12 and up. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
⭐ Our Instructor: Mary Longhill
Mary is both a local artist and market vendor featured at various local arts markets. Mary has been felting for 11 years, and she owns and operates Hidden Spring Farm in Snow Camp, North Carolina. Hidden Spring Farm raises Leicester Longwools, a beautiful heritage breed of sheep. This critically endangered, dual-purpose breed grows the lustrous, long, and curly wool prized by handspinners. Hidden Spring Farm humanely raises healthy sheep with beautiful fleeces for dyed locks and roving, hand-dyed and handspun yarn, and Mary’s many felted wool creations.
Learn more about HAC's Solstice Lantern Walk & Market here: www.hillsboroughartscouncil.org/solstice
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Where is it happening?
Snow Approach Foundation, Inc., 133 E King St, Hillsborough, NC 27278-2570, United States
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Host or PublisherHillsborough Arts Council
