Wool Painting 6-week Artist Series

48 Railroad Square,Yarmouth ME 04096

17 May, 2022

Description

Starts May 17th (Tuesdays from 1PM-4PM for six weeks.) Starts May 17th (Tuesdays from 1PM-4PM for six weeks.) Students will learn the art of wet felting a wool background as a "base" . . . to be followed by needle felting on the surface, and the use of other embellishments to create a "one of a kind" wool painting. The piece will be made entirely with wool but will have the look of a painted piece of artwork. If time allows, we will also delve into the world of 3-dimensional felting which allows students to create small critters, such as owls and penguins. Felting is a fun way to be creative and to do something different. Non-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200. Fee does not include materials. Instructor will provide dense foam pads and needles for each student's use, throughout the 6 weeks. Students will purchase wool for $25, to be paid to the instructor at the first class. NOTE: COVID-19 protocols are in place for the safety of our teachers and students, including wearing masks while inside the building. Click HERE to review our protocols before registering for this series. About the instructor: Kathleen Gerdes is a fiber artist, who loves to play with wool. Felting is one of her favorites, as it is extremely forgiving and the process is relaxing. She also loves to do applique on wool. Kathleen has been felting for 10 years and has taught many workshops in her home studio. Kathleen has also taught at Portfiber in Portland, Fiber & Vine in Norway, Fiber College in Searsport and at the New England Fiber Festival in West Springfield, Mass. As a lover of hand crafts in general, she believes that the benefits of being a "maker" is good for the soul. Click here to view our cancellation policy. Click here for our winter weather policy. Artascope at bec is a 501(c)(3) organization that raises money for experiential education programs by offering art classes and studio memberships in Yarmouth, Maine. We provide a relaxed, supportive environment to the broader community where individuals can share their work, ideas, and discoveries with one another. Located in the Bickford Education Center at 48 Railroad Square, Yarmouth, ME.