Tween/Teen Art Night: Flat Felting a Botanical Wall Hanging: May 20th 5:30-7:45
Our Tween/Teen Art night is perfect for kids ages 10+. No experience is necessary, but yet those with more experience in art are encouraged to move forward and experiment and are given the freedom to grow.
This is a fun, laid-back "art experience" that brings kids together and allows them to play with ART!
On Tuesday, 5/20, we will be hosting local fiber artist Farren Maillie and the tweens/teens (ages 10+) will be learning needle felting. Needle felting is a process that sculpts wool into any shape you can imagine. In this workshop, we will learn how to shape our wool into natural, botanical wildflowers and all things "curly" and woodsy. We will be "flat felting". Rather than felting in 3D, we will be using a substrate onto which we will craft a scene using wool. Wool fibers are covered with scales. In needle felting we use special barbed needles that lock the scales of the fiber together when we intersect the wools by poking them and interlocking them. What this looks like in "real time" is stabbing fluffy, colorful wool over and over with sharp needles. But, no worries...we have finger protectors and lots of experience to guide the students. Our favorite fiber artist, Farren, will be using a variety of fibers for this project. This is a beginner friendly class. We will have numerous supplies in the studio with which students can create!
If your student has food allergies, please email us at freerangeartclasses@gmail.com before the event.
Doors open at 5:30 and kids are welcome to bring their dinner and eat in the studio. This evening class is open to all students ages 10 and up and we heartily encourage older teens to attend. There is no upper age limit. Again, this is an instructional class with guidance and as-needed/friendly support to help immerse your tween/teen in different art mediums and techniques but not feel like "school".
The kids will come home with a wonderful new skill and a gorgeous piece of fiber art!
Inclement Weather Policy
We will notify you via email at the email address you provide if the class has to be rescheduled or canceled. We will offer a full refund if we cancel a class and/or you cannot make the makeup date. For a quicker response, you are welcome to text Tracy at 484-221-0173
Food Allergies & Photo Agreement
Please email us if your child has a food allergy we should be aware of.
Also, we occassionally use photos from our classes on our social media pages and website. We never attach names to photos, but please email us if you would not want your student's likeness used. Our email is freerangeartclasses@gmail.com
About the Artist, Farren:
Farren is a self taught fiber artist located in West Chester PA specializing in all things squishy and wool. She is passionate about teaching sustainable and accessible art classes and finds inspiration in our bountiful natural world. Farren loves to source fiber from local farms including her own Corriedale sheep!