Craft a Beautiful Felted Fiber Bowl
Craft Beauty with Every Felted Fiber
Discover the art of wet felting in this hands-on workshop, led by talented fiber artist Patricia McKinney. Create your very own 6-8" wool bowl with mohair locks, while learning techniques that transform soft wool fibers into a sturdy and functional work of art. Perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike!
What to Expect:
Step-by-step instruction from Patricia McKinney, a skilled artisan passionate about fiber arts.
Master the fundamentals of wet felting, including layering, shaping techniques and decorating with mohair locks.
Explore creative color blending to design a bowl uniquely yours.
Work with 100% natural wool for a sustainable, eco-friendly crafting experience.
Leave with a handcrafted wool bowl, perfect for holding special treasures or as a decorative piece.
Join us for this inspiring and creative session, and take home a beautiful piece of art along with new skills. All materials provided—just bring your enthusiasm!
Your registration includes all the materials required to make a 6”-8” felted bowl.
Additionally, if you're inspired to pursue your felting journey further, class materials and remaining supplies may be purchased from the instructor if additional class materials are available., allowing you to expand your skills and creativity even further.
Perfect for Beginners
Perfect for beginners or those looking to refine their skills, this hands-on Wet Felting Workshop will guide you through shaping, layering and blending techniques to create stunning wool creations. With personalized guidance from experienced fiber artist Patricia McKinney, you’ll explore materials and methods that unleash your creativity. Leave with a beautiful handcrafted piece and the confidence to continue your felting journey. Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today!
Your instructor….
Patricia McKinney - Fiber Artist & Founder of Garden Gate Llamas
Patricia McKinney’s love of fiber art began with her first guard llama in 1998, inspiring a journey into creating with natural fibers. Over the years, her passion evolved, and today, her farm, Garden Gate Llamas in York, Pennsylvania, is home to nine silky llamas raised specifically for their luxurious fiber.
As an accomplished fiber artist, Patricia specializes in wet and needle felting, transforming natural fibers into wearable art and creative crafts. She combines llama fiber with silk, yarns, and other natural materials to design one-of-a-kind felted pieces, blending creativity with sustainability.
A retired high school teacher, Patricia continues to share her knowledge by teaching felting workshops for organizations and private groups. Her work celebrates the beauty of natural fibers, and she finds endless inspiration in pushing the boundaries of what llama fiber can create.
