Wet Felted Pinch Pots
Saturday, August 22nd, 2026, 1:00 - 5:00pm
Manley Art Center, Brookings, Oregon
Join us for a playful, hands-on felting workshop inspired by classic clay pinch pots. In this class, you’ll create 2 small felted bowls by building up thick squares of colorful wool and embellishment fibers, then pinching up the corners to form sweet, sculptural vessels.
This is a fun class for beginners and experienced felters alike. Working with thicker layers allows you to clearly see how fibers come together, shift, and strengthen through the felting process. You’ll explore blending colored merino, adding shine with viscose fibers or silk hankies, and creating a rich surface texture.
Once the felt squares are formed, you’ll get to pick from a selection of colored rivets to fasten up the corners. Your pinch pots will be perfect for a nightstand, desk, jewelry, small treasures, a gift, or simply to admire. If you have leftover strips of felt - they make sturdy bookmarks, too!
Along the way, you’ll learn the basic steps of wet felting and discover which tools are most helpful for transforming loose fibers into a strong, cohesive fabric. Fun is always included—along with snacks and plenty of encouragement to explore and play.
Cost: $65 Manley Art Center Member, $75 non-member, $15 materials fee
Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Manley Art Center, Brookings, Oregon
What to Expect: This is a physically active class that involves some standing and vigorous rubbing and rolling using your hands and arms.
What to Wear: It’s handy to wear an apron to catch the water drips and sleeves you can push up. Wear comfy shoes.
What to Bring: Snacks or lunch. Water, coffee, tea, and snacks will be available!