# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Wet Felting a Wool Pouch w/ Colleen Hewlett - Asheville, NC
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Learn wet felting and turn wool fibers into a seamless felted pouch. A hands-on fiber arts workshop rooted in ancient textile traditions.About this EventDiscover the ancient craft of wet felting and the satisfying transformation of soft wool fibers into a beautiful, seamless pouch. Under the guidance of Colleen Hewlett, accomplished fiber artist and basket weaver, you’ll explore one of humanity’s oldest textile traditions — a technique that predates both spinning and weaving.In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to wrap wool roving around a resist, then use hot water, soap and friction to create a durable piece of felted fabric. Colleen will share insights into the history and cultural significance of felting as an ancestral skill, as well as the science behind which fibers work best and why.Once your pouch has taken shape, you’ll have the chance to add your own flair — sewing on buttons, adding decorative details, and attaching an optional leather strap with rivets. By the end of class, you’ll go home with a completed, ready-to-use felted wool pouch and the confidence to expand your skills into larger projects like hats, bags, mittens, or slippers.What You’ll Learn:The history and importance of felt as an ancient and practical craftHow to choose fibers that felt well and understand their propertiesThe wet felting process: using heat, soap, and agitation to form solid fabricTroubleshooting tips for common felting challengesFinishing techniques, including embellishment and leatherworkAccessible, hands-on, and deeply satisfying, wet felting offers immediate creative rewards. Whether you’re new to working with wool or eager to reconnect with traditional handcrafts, this class will give you both the knowledge and inspiration to keep creating long after the workshop ends. Sign up soon, as this class is sure to fill fast!This class will be held outdoors on Saturday, May 16th, 2026, from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm in Asheville, NC.All Firefly Gathering workshops are hosted in the greater Asheville area, sometimes at private venues. For that reason, the actual venue address will be included in your Welcome email, approximately one week before the workshop. Please note that classes are not actually held at Westgate Parkway.Class Price includes all Materials for the ClassThis class is mostly geared towards beginners, but all levels of experience will walk away with a beautiful finished product and a lovely day of community crafting! The minimum age is 15. Moderate hand and upper body strength is recommended. Expect long periods of standing while felting.Stay in touch with our Facebook event: Wet Felting a Wool Pouch w/ Colleen HewlettAbout the Instructor: Colleen HewlettColleen Hewlett has been working with wool for nearly thirty years. She moved to her farm twenty years ago with the dream of having her own fiber animals. Currently, she has a small flock of predominantly Shetland sheep whose wool she dyes, spins, knits, and felts into many different products from hats to three dimensional sculptures. She sells at regional art and craft shows, and has been teaching at earthskills gatherings for nearly 10 years.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/asheville/wet-felting-a-wool-pouch-w-colleen-hewlett-asheville-nc/100001980146252746
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 70, max: 135, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Asheville
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Westgate Parkway
- **lat**: 35.5917684
- **long**: -82.5743822
- **full address**: Westgate Parkway, Westgate Parkway, Asheville, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Wet Felting a Wool Pouch w/ Colleen Hewlett - Asheville, NC being held?
  - **A:** Wet Felting a Wool Pouch w/ Colleen Hewlett - Asheville, NC takes place on Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Westgate Parkway, Westgate Parkway, Asheville, United States.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Wet Felting a Wool Pouch w/ Colleen Hewlett - Asheville, NC?
  - **A:** Ticket prices for Wet Felting a Wool Pouch w/ Colleen Hewlett - Asheville, NC range from USD 70 to USD 135 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilitySponsor PriceUSD 135AvailableStandard PriceUSD 105AvailableEquity PriceUSD 70Available
- **Q**: Who is organizing Wet Felting a Wool Pouch w/ Colleen Hewlett - Asheville, NC?
  - **A:** Wet Felting a Wool Pouch w/ Colleen Hewlett - Asheville, NC is organized by The Firefly Gathering, Inc..
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Wet Felting a Wool Pouch w/ Colleen Hewlett - Asheville, NC is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Asheville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Wet Felting a Wool Pouch w/ Colleen Hewlett - Asheville, NC sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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