Wool Felting Basics: Your First Steps into Fiber Art

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Learn Beginner Wool Felting Basics

Discover the tactile and rewarding world of wool felting in this beginner-friendly introduction to fiber art. Rob will guide you through the very first steps of wool felting, covering everything you need to know to start creating with this versatile medium.

You’ll learn about essential supplies and tools, explore fundamental techniques that form the foundation of all felting projects, and discover the many creative applications this ancient craft offers modern makers. From understanding different types of wool to tackling basic felting motions, this class provides a solid foundation for your felting journey.

Whether you’re drawn to creating decorative objects, functional items, or sculptural pieces, you’ll leave with the knowledge and confidence to begin exploring this engaging fiber art form.

What You Will Learn:

Essential wool felting supplies and how to choose quality materials
Different types of wool and their specific properties for felting
Basic felting tools and their proper uses
Fundamental needle felting techniques for beginners
Wet felting basics and when to use each method
Safety considerations and proper handling of felting needles
Simple projects to practice your new skills
How to troubleshoot common beginner challenges

Supplies You’ll Need:

Sharp scissors – Fabric or embroidery scissors for trimming
Ruler or measuring tape – For sizing projects
Pins – To hold pieces in place while working
Small containers – For organizing different colored wools
Work surface protection – Plastic tablecloth or mat
Felting needles – Assorted sizes
Needle holders – Single and multi-needle holders
Finger guards – Leather or rubber protectors to prevent needle pokes
Wool roving – Merino wool is ideal for beginners
Core wool – Less expensive wool for filling and structure

Class Details:

Step-by-Step Instructions
Online Class With Replay Access

Course Level: Beginner
Run Time: 1 Hour, 59 Minutes

Get Access:

Lifetime Access With A Class Pass
$10 One-Time Fee

Access With A Foxsy Membership
$19 Monthly or $164 Annually

? Class Pass includes:

Live Class Access
Lifetime Access To Class Replay

? Foxsy Membership includes:

Live Class Access To This Class & All Foxsy Live Classes
Access to full 200+ Class Library, The Watercolor Academy, & The Modern Lettering Academy
Project feedback from Foxsy Pros & Unlimited Creative Support

Rob Kelsey

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Meet Your Instructor:

Rob is a Chicago-based art maker, whose practice spans many media, not just illustration. But whether he’s working on a sculpture, mask, painting, or game, it all begins with pen on paper. After graduating from DePaul in 2015 with a degree in Animation for Games, he began expanding his horizons into book arts, printmaking, and more. Whatever media he’s working in, his work is unified by a sense of the macabre, an emphasis on interaction, and the belief that the physical presence of a piece is vital to its essence.