Create a Sleeping Animal from Wool @ Our Crafty Place

Join Our Needle Felting Workshop: Make a Sleeping Animal

Your tutor, Carol, is looking forward to welcoming you and sharing the relaxing and creative process of needle felting. In this friendly, hands-on workshop, you’ll create your own sleeping animal wool sculpture, choosing from inspiration such as a fox, badger, squirrel, rabbit, cat or dog.

What You’ll Do

• Learn the basics of needle felting techniques using wool fibres

• Create a sleeping, curled-up animal sculpture from scratch

• Use specialist felting needles to shape and form wool

• Build your piece step-by-step, from core structure to finished detail

You Will Explore

• Different types of wool, fleece and fibre

• The origins of the ancient craft of felt-making

• How to sculpt form using a wool core

• Adding colour, pattern and surface detail

• Techniques for shaping, contouring and refining your work

This Workshop is Perfect for

• Complete beginners

• Anyone looking to try a relaxing, mindful craft

• Those wanting to build confidence in creative skills

• Crafters interested in needle felting or textile art

No experience is needed. If you can hold a pencil, you can needle felt.

Carol will guide you through each step, offering demonstrations, support and encouragement throughout.

What’s Included

• All materials, including wool, fibres and felting needles

• Use of tools and equipment

• Step-by-step tuition and guidance

• Refreshments during the morning

You’ll leave with your own handmade needle felted sleeping animal sculpture.

What to Bring

• Reading glasses if needed

Most importantly, bring your curiosity and enjoy the process.

Workshop details

• Time: 10am – 1pm
• Arrival: From 9:30am for a warm welcome and a cuppa
• Group size: Limited to 8 people for a friendly, supportive atmosphere

Cost

£37 + 82p card fee
This includes all the materials needed to create your needle felted sleeping animal and refreshments during the morning.

A Relaxed & Supportive Creative Space

This workshop is all about creativity rather than perfection. You’ll have the freedom to experiment, follow your ideas and enjoy the process of making. Whether you choose a fox, rabbit or your own favourite animal, you’ll be supported to create something uniquely yours.

We want you to leave feeling inspired, relaxed and proud of what you’ve created.

To help us support you fully, please complete your booking form with any preferences or needs. This might include:

• Your favourite milk for refreshments
• Any additional support requirements
• Allergies we should be aware of (e.g. nuts, perfumes)

We aim to create a welcoming, inclusive and comfortable space for everyone.