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Wet and Needle Felted Highland Cow Wool Painting Workshop

  • Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts N50W5050 Portland Road Cedarburg, WI, 53012 United States (map)

Saturday, August 17 from 9am to 4pm

Class Fee: $175/ Non member; $150 WMQFA Members with discount code

Kit Fee: $25 not included, paid directly to teach (Cash, Zelle or check made payable to Justine Heinrichs).

Class Description:

Take a trip to the Scottish Highlands with Justine Heinrichs! The workshop is a fun exploration of painting with wool using wet felting, needle felting, merino wool and gorgeous locks! Participants will create a 11” x 14” portrait of a Highland Cow scene suitable for hanging. Students will learn: How to lay out fibers for wet felting. How to wet felt wool, silk and locks. How to use felting needles. How to use a template for design inspiration. How to blend colors by hand or using hand carders. How to use different values of color to express light and reflection.