Felt Your First Five™ is a peaceful, hands-on retreat designed especially for beginners who want to learn needle felting the right way. Over five days in the quiet charm of Fort Ransom, you’ll create five progressive projects that build your skills and confidence step by step.
You’ll learn directly from Teresa Perleberg using wool raised on her own farm and processed in her nearby fiber mill — a true pasture-to-project experience.
Whether you’re brand new to felting or simply want a stronger foundation, this retreat gives you the time, space, and guidance to grow.
The retreat begins Monday, July 20 at 3:00 pm and concludes Friday, July 24 at 1:00 pm, giving you four nights in Fort Ransom and five immersive felting sessions. Each day focuses on a new project that gently builds on your skills — firmness, shaping, detail, and expression.
You’ll leave with five completed felted pieces and the confidence to continue creating at home.
This retreat is perfect for:
• true beginners
• early-stage felters wanting a stronger foundation
• anyone who enjoys learning in a calm, structured way
• those looking for a peaceful creative getaway in a beautiful rural setting
No previous felting experience is needed
Nestled in the Sheyenne River Valley, Fort Ransom is a quiet, friendly town that provides the perfect backdrop for creativity and relaxation. It’s a place where you can slow down, breathe deeply, and spend your days learning something new with a wonderful community of fellow makers.
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