Mitten Wet Felting Class

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Discover the art of wet felting in this Mitten Wet Felting Class, where you'll craft your own cozy and functional felted mittens from natural fiber. This hands-on class will guide you through the entire process, from creating a pattern, to preparing the fiber, to felting, shaping, and finishing your mittens.

Wet felting is one of several methods which can produce felt from alpaca and other animal fibers. Warm soapy water is applied to layers of fiber placed at ninety degree angles to one another. Repeated agitation and compression causes the fibers to hook together into a single piece of fabric. In this class you will be wet felting a pair of the warmest mittens you have ever worn. Felting around a resist, you will be amazed at how a mass of fiber magically becomes an article of clothing custom fit to your own hand ... no knitting or crocheting required!

Whether you're new to wet felting or looking to expand your skills, this class is perfect for all skill levels. You'll learn:

The basics of wet felting techniques.
How to work with natural fiber to create durable and warm mittens.
Tips and tricks for achieving a custom fit and unique designs.

All materials are provided, including a beautiful selection of fiber in various colors. Leave with a completed pair of mittens, ready to keep your hands warm during the colder months or to gift as a thoughtful, handmade treasure.

AGE GUIDELINES
This class is designed for participants ages 16 and older. Youth ages 12–15 are welcome to attend when registered with an adult companion who is also enrolled in the class.

YOU WILL NEED
Please bring a towel, a pair of sharp scissors, and a Sharpie. All other materials will be provided.

FIND OUT MORE
Read about Wet Felting Alpaca Mittens and Another Fun Alpaca Mitten Class with directions on how to felt two mittens at the same time, and how to crochet or knit a cuff. See pictures from past Mitten Felting Classes.

Can't come to the class? Kits are available to make at home, or give as a gift, complete with illustrated instructions.

Explore More Fiber Arts Classes at Alpaca Meadows

This workshop is part of our ongoing series of hands-on Fiber Arts Classes at Alpaca Meadows in Mansfield, Ohio. We offer small-group instruction in needle felting, wet felting, knitting, crochet, spinning, and seasonal creative projects throughout the year.

View our full Fiber Arts Class Schedule to see upcoming workshops and events at the farm.