Needle Felting Class: Make a Felted Bear

About this event

***If you're new, read this first:*** *This meeting is open to both members and non-members. The event fee is $27.60 (incl. tax) for members and $33.12 (incl. tax) for non-members. Signing up to attend reserves a spot for you. Please see the Tacoma Arts and Crafts Group's "About" section for details about membership and payment options.* Join us for a delightful needle‑felting class taught by **Shirley Hutchings**, one of our group’s most admired and long‑standing fiber artists. Shirley is known for her expressive, detailed felted creations, and in this session she’ll guide you step‑by‑step through making your own **needle‑felted bear**. This class is designed for **all experience levels** — whether you’ve never held a felting needle or you’ve made dozens of projects, you’ll be able to follow along comfortably and create something charming. **All materials are provided, including:** * Wool roving * Bead eyes * Felting needles * Thread * Foam felting pads * Step‑by‑step instructions Just bring yourself — everything else is ready for you.