Bear Needle Felting Class

In this needle felting class you’ll be learning to sculpt a bear out of roving (produced during the process of making spun yarn from wool fleece). Needle felting is the process of using a barbed needle to repeatedly jab the roving causing the fiber to tangle and become more compact. In this class you will learn the basics of needle felting a three dimensional object, how to create a core shape, apply an outer color, build arms and feet, if desired, and create facial features. Students can choose different colors and each will design their own unique bear. As time allows, students can needle felt “bear accessories” such as hats, scarves, etc.

Needle felting is an easy-to-learn technique that involves lots of poking with a barbed needle (also can be effective stress relief), to shape and sculpt the natural fiber. You’ll be surprised at what you can create with a needle, some fiber, and a little imagination! No bears will look the same, and that is part of the fun!