Upcoming Workshops
Needle Felt a Chewing Sheep Puff Workshop
Saturday, May 3, 2025 | 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $75.00 + HST
Enjoy a fun spring afternoon with fibre artist and instructor Cathy Disbrow by learning to needle felt your very own sheep puff figure.
This little sheep is made by stabbing wool with a special felting needle to connect all those fibres to create a solid sculpture. Students will also learn how to properly attach the curly wool locks to the sheepy shape. And to top it off, you get to make a small carrot or leaves for your sheep to chew.
This is a great workshop for beginners and all levels of felters.
Some of the wool you’ll use is from The Village’s very own flock of Border Leicester sheep. Before and after the workshop, you will be able to meet the sheep in their field enclosure.
Your workshop ticket includes admission to explore The Village.
PLEASE NOTE: Materials are included in the price. This includes two felting needles, wool, and curly wool locks. Foam felting pads are provided for students to use during the workshop and can be purchased separately.
Needle Felt a Rolling Hills Painting Workshop
Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $70.00 + HST
Spend a fun afternoon learning how to needle felt a wool painting with rolling hills and a sheep. Fibre artist Cathy Disbrow will show you how to stab wool into a 4″x6″ felt sheet canvas using a special needle to create your own masterpiece. Cathy will help each of you individually if you’re stuck or if you need more instruction.
This workshop makes a GREAT Mother’s Day present as your ticket includes free admission to explore the village. Village opens at 11:00 a.m. so bring a picnic lunch and explore before the workshops starts at 1:00.
Your workshop ticket includes admission to explore The Village.
PLEASE NOTE: Materials are included in the price. This includes wool, 2 needles, and a wool felt sheet with the drawing on it. Foam felting pads are provided for students to use during the workshop and can be purchased separately.
About the Instructor
CATHY DISBROW
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Cathy Disbrow is a fibre artist who creates unique needle felted creations. She sculpts and paints her art by connecting wool fibers: whether it’s stabbing wool with a felting needle OR using hot water and agitation. She has been an artist her entire life working in craft, digital art, and hand drawn illustrations. She loves working with wool because it’s organic, making each creation unique. Cathy started needle felting back in 2014 and has been teaching felting classes and workshops since March 2017. She loves to talk about needle felting and all things felting. She’s energetic and passionate about what she does. She enjoys spreading the love of needle felting through workshops and do-it-yourself craft kits. |