Feline Felting: ✨ Create Your Own Upcycled String Toy!♻️

♻️✨ Handmade with Love, & 100% Recycled Material✨🐱

Gone to the Dogs® is known for our puppy products, but this workshop is for the cat parents & lovers with a passion for handmade and sustainable craft! In this simple but comprehensive, hands-on felting workshop you’ll learn wet felting, needle felting, and basic sewing techniques, and use them to create an adorable and engaging string toy from entirely upcycled materials!

And here’s what makes this workshop extra special: We’ll be using reclaimed wool from our toy recycling program & the nylon core from our ropewear—giving new purpose to fibers that have already been loved.

📅 Date: July 31st, 2025

📍 Location: Gone to the Dogs, 103 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

⏰ Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

🎟 Tickets: $25.00

What We’ll Cover:

✅ Wet Felting- Creating a simple wool ball

✅ Basic Sewing- Creating an adorable stuffed toy from recycled felt

✅ Needle Felting- Adding details to felt creations & repairing damaged toys

This workshop is hands-on and beginner-friendly—no prior felting experience needed! You’ll leave with a unique, low waste cat toy, plus all the skills you need to continue your felting journey!

💡 We’ll provide everything you need to make the perfect string toy including optional catnip!

💡 IMPORTANT Guidelines:

• In this workshop, we will use sewing and felting needles. We will discuss tool safety together during the workshop, and it is important to heed these instructions to avoid the possibility of minor injury.

We’ll have a self-serve tea station and light snacks to keep you fueled while you create. Feel free to bring your own beverage if you prefer!

🌿 Why This Workshop? We’ve heard your cries, cat parents!! Not only is this workshop an opportunity for you to get more adorable all natural felt toys for your cat, you’ll also be saving pre-loved fiber from going to waste!

🔨 Materials provided during class, include:

✔️ A variety of upcycled wool colors (reclaimed from our toy recycling program)

✔️ Nylon rope (reclaimed from our handmade ropewear products)

✔️ Felting needles and mats

✔️ Felting tools and templates

✔️ Cozy, supportive crafting vibes

✔️ Expert Guidance from Ambrose Farmer @made_by_ro

View more of his work at https://ambrosefarmer.myportfolio.com/

Space is limited! Reserve your spot now and join us for a creative, tactile afternoon of felting.

🎟 Grab your ticket today!

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By purchasing a ticket and participating in the FELINE FELTING WORKSHOP, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

Use of Sharp Tools

- This workshop involves the use of sharp felting needles, which can cause injury if not used properly.

- Participants are responsible for handling all tools with care and following the instructor’s guidance to ensure safety.

Assumption of Risk

- While we take precautions to create a safe and supportive learning environment, Gone to the Dogs and its instructors are not liable for any injuries, accidents, or damage to personal property that may occur during the workshop.

- If you have any concerns about your ability to participate safely, please notify us before the session begins.

Personal Responsibility

- Participants should be mindful of their own well-being and that of others while working with tools and materials.

- If an injury occurs, please inform the instructor immediately so appropriate first aid can be provided.

Release of Liability

- By attending, you release Gone to the Dogs, its staff, and affiliates from any liability related to personal injury, loss, or damage that may arise from participation in this event.

- Participation is voluntary, and attendees assume all associated risks.

Not Suitable for Young Children

- Due to the nature of the materials used, this workshop is recommended for adults and responsible teens (16+).

- If a participant under 18 attends, they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who assumes full responsibility for their safety.

If you have any questions or require special accommodations, please reach out before the event. We’re here to ensure a fun, safe, and creative experience for everyone!

Info: - Meet fellow crafters, sip on tea or coffee, and settle in

- Overview of materials & tools

- What is felting? Understanding wool fiber bonding

- Going over the example toy

Info: - Cutting and knotting Nylon Rope on both ends

- Wrapping wool roving around one knotted end & loosely needle felting in place.

Info: - Agitating wool fibers with alternatingly hot soapy water & cold clean water to felt the fibers

- Setting wet felting balls aside to dry

Info: - Cutting shapes out of felt sheets using templates

- Sewing a pocket

- Filling the pocket with catnip, recycled wool, and the other knotted end of the nylon rope

- Sewing up the pocket

- Using needle felting to add small details

Info: - Sharing & celebrating your creations

- Vinegar wash instructions

- Q&A with the instructor

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