Drop-In Wet Felt Demo & Learn

Ever wanted to learn the art of wet felting? Bring a friend and drop in anytime from 2-5. Meet the instructor, hang out with folks with similar interests, and help with the process of wet felting a large project, either a whole fleece, or a hat. Felting was traditionally done in community, so let’s get wooly, together! If several people are around, expect more learning by observing; the fewer folks are around, the more chance you have to roll up your sleeves and get to work alongside others as you learn the soapy, soothing, and community-oriented art of wet-felting! ✨

If you have your eyes on a wet felting class later in the summer, like witch hats or wallets, come try your hands at it before committing to an all day class! For the wool-curious 16 and up. Younger? Bring an adult! Wear clothes that can get wet. We will likely be outside, and you can expect to get some water on you, so bring anything to help you feel comfortable outside (hat, sunscreen), and wear quick dry clothing. Come when you want, leave when you want. Expect pruny, soapy hands, having fun, and getting to know your neighbors.

(This is not a make-and-take class. You’re helping the instructor wet felt a large project as a group!)

📍Event Details

Friday, July 18 · 2 - 5 pm

Bring a friend and drop in anytime from 2-5.

Free. Registration required. Donations accepted at the door.

This event happens during Makerspace Open Hours. In addition to our regular Makerspace Open Hours, sometimes we have special projects. These creative opportunities are always optional. If you would like to participate in this special project, registration is required to ensure we are prepared. Thank you.

IMPORTANT: If you are not able to attend an event for which you have registered please so that we may offer that space to someone on the wait list. Thank you.

Limited space. Registration closes 24 hours prior to the event.

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✨ Led by Laura Marie Blankenship

Laura Marie Blankenship is a native of Abingdon, Virginia who believes in the transformative power of the arts, Mother Nature, and mindfulness practices.

Laura holds a Bachelors in Psychology from William and Mary, but is equally proud of the education she has sought out herself: her 230 hour yoga teacher training, the 1000+ miles she has section hiked on the Appalachian Trail; the 2 years she volunteered on a suicide & crisis hotline; the year she spent a year as a wilderness therapy field guide, and two winters spent teaching ski lessons.

You may know Laura if you attend local live music; in 2014 Laura began painting musicians live in concert under the name "LaMB Fine Art'; she has painted over 200 live music paintings, to the music of River Whyless, Amythyst Kiah, Annabelle's Curse, Leftover Salmon, and 49 Winchester, among others.

Laura has taken felting, painting, & meditation classes at Penland (NC), Snow Farm (MA), and Blue Ridge Fiber Fest (NC), and annually takes classes and teaches at various primitive skills gatherings. She has taught art in public schools since 2022.

Laura's approach to teaching art is "try it and see". At her core, she knows that arts offer us the opportunity to practice experimenting; cultivate confidence in our decision-making skills; and teach us to embrace creative choices both within our artistic projects and in the ongoing, ever-evolving project that is our life, so that we may create something truly new and unique to us. Her students say they leave feeling empowered and safe to be creative artistically, and that they learned the only "right way" to make art is the way that feels right to them.

Learn more here.

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