More Details CRAFTER KIDS WOOL FELTED WOODLAND CREATURES Wool-felting or needle felting is a process that involves repeatedly stabbing raw wool with a sharp needle with tiny barbs on it to make shapes. Crafters can shape and form the wool into small shapes that can be assembled into different types of animals. Young crafters will learn how to shape wool into adorable needle felted animals. Personalize features like eyes, beaks, and tails to infuse unique expressions. Leftover wool can be used to create even more creatures or your very own designs. The Curated Kit of Tools & Materials This workshop includes: A detailed digital workshop led by Liz Wagner Tools & materials from artisan suppliers, curated for you by Liz Wagner The tools & materials included in your kit: Corriedale wool Maori wool, 5 colors Foam pad Embroidery floss, 2 colors Felting needle Embroidery needle Plastic eyes Finger protectors Materials to have at home: School glue (do not use hot glue) Small stick from outside (see video for reference) Fun Facts Wool fabric is unique in that it uses compression and tangles to hold fibers together, unlike other fabrics that use stitches or weaving to combine fibers. There are many types of felting needles with differently shaped tips: star, triangle, or spiral. Wool felt is flame-resistant. If lit, it will self-extinguish. (Do not try this at home!) Basic felting shapes include a ball, an egg, and a cylinder. If you leave any end of these shapes fuzzy, you can easily attach one shape to another to build your own creatures. About the Artist: Liz Wagner Liz Wagner finds joy in guiding crafters of all ages through the creative process. As a mother of five and kindergarten educator, she delights in the innate and uninhibited creative spirit that young makers bring to the workshop table. “Combining fiber arts with sculpture makes the needle felting process unique. It’s exciting to manipulate tufts of wool into adorable three-dimensional creatures. You only need a special needle, the right fibers, and a dose of imagination.” Liz lives in sunny San Diego with her family of 7. She is crazy about her four chickens, gardening, and making something from nothing. We can’t wait to see how your wool felted woodland creatures turn out. Share your creative journey and finished creation with us by tagging @the.crafterkids in your social posts. Don’t forget to use #crafterkids so our community can also see your workshop come to life. Happy making!
