Hand Felted Wool Ornaments: Holiday Workshop Series At The Farmington Valley Arts Center

Artful Giving Holiday Workshops At The Farmington Valley Arts Center

It was so exciting  this past Saturday (November 17th)  to see classroom 3a  at The Farmington Valley Arts Center  (FVAC) well attended with participants learning how to make felted wool holiday ornaments. Part of the FVAC  focus on Artful Giving, the felt workshop conducted by fiber artist Elena Gibson was packed with busy learners who seemed to be enjoying this colorful and  spirited holiday workshop.

For information on upcoming holiday workshops at The Farmington Valley Arts Center click on this link:http://www.artsfvac.org/category/classes/

 

The technique of transforming wool roving into felt and than creating wearable art or decor such as ornaments is very easy to learn.

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