Spring has arrived! With all the flowery wool colors.
Before I started working on another handbag (for our class on April 4th!) I had to make myself a new spring-y coffee mat!
Hello Fiber Artists!
I’m SO glad the flowers are popping. They are keeping my soul happy. Nature never disappoints.
I hope you are all well and doing artsy things. There is so much to catch you up on, I’m going to dive right in……
CLASSES
Our Seamless Handbag Class is coming up fast - this Saturday, April 4th. Explore color and design in a way that suits your style. Keep it simple and classic, go loud and colorful, or create something abstract and unique—it’s up to you! Of course, there will be lots of fun colors and snacks! Sign up at Eugene Textile Center
Try my new Pinch Pot Class, inspired by classic clay pinch pots! In this class, you’ll create a small felted bowl by building up thick, colorful layers of wool and embellishment fibers, then pinching up the corners to form a sweet, sculptural vessel. This is a great beginner class, so sign up a friend and spend the day doing art together! Saturday, April 18th. Sign up at Eugene Textile Center
U of O Visiting Artist is, um, me!
Sarah, my art spirit guide and sometimes photographer (who you might have seen in class taking our pictures) gave me so much encouragement and confidence to make this Visiting Artist gig for the U of O Craft Center happen. Then, my buddy, Michelle, came to town and helped me with the installation. Girlfriends are the best, right?!
You can view it in the Erb Memorial Union on the 2nd floor by the Adell McMillan Gallery. It’s in 3 glass cases at the north end. I’ll be doing a talk on April 24th at 12:00 noon, and then a 3-hour beginner workshop following the talk. Get info on the Craft Center website
Come felt with me at Fiber in The Forest - a retreat for fiber lovers
Here’s my big ol’ whimsy table runner with all the bells and whistles right before I felted it. I’m going to needle felt it, too!
Felting, peace and quiet, yummy food, and nature nature nature… that’s Eugene Textile Center’s Fiber in The Forest retreat. I’ll be hosting the felting workshop for 3 days where we’ll make a beautiful table runner full of the delicious colors of spring and summer! I’ll have landscape and flower techniques to show you as well as samples for inspiration. Bring your favorite nature photo and turn it into felt. Get lots of retreat details on my website or Register at Eugene Textile Center
A Hidden Gem in the High Desert - Tumalo Fiber
If you’re over in Bend, check out Tumalo Fiber just north of town in Tumalo. This hidden gem is growing fast, so I’m definitely going to keep in touch with them. Super fun, knowledgeable staff, beautiful little store, a great selection of Merino, Rambouillet, Targee, blends, adorable beginner kits, chunky wool and Sari silk roving for embellishments, and spicy dyed braids! I signed up for their newsletter and already received one! I talked to them about teaching there. Road trip anyone!???
Quick Links
That’s a wrap for this newsletter blog for March! I’m so honored to have you in my special felting friends circle. Don’t hesitate to reach out with questions about felting or classes….or just let me know what you’re working on! I love hearing from you.
Warmly,
Laura