I teach in-person needle felting classes and workshops in the GTHA area of Southern Ontario and also teach needle felting workshops online. Take a beginner’s course to learn felting basics or take your needle felting to the next level and learn some intermediate techniques. In-person needle felting classes and workshops are held in different locations across Burlington, Oakville, Mississauga, Hamilton, and sometimes you’ll find me in one of the surrounding towns.
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Spring 2024 Workshops & Classes
I’ll be teaching a mix of in-person classes and workshops at various locations and also offering some of the projects virtually online using Zoom. If the workshop/class is in person, an address will be listed. If it’s being held virtually, it will say Zoom Online. As always, as classes are set up, they will be added here.
May 4, 2024 – Saturday
Needle felt a 5”x7” Cardinal Painting All-Day Workshop
Oakville Art Society, 560 Bronte Rd, Oakville, ON L6L 6S1
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (please bring your lunch)
Spend the day with fibre artist Cathy Disbrow as she teaches you how to needle felt a male Cardinal bird into a 5” x 7” wool painting. She will show you how to stab wool into a felt sheet canvas using a special needle to create your own masterpiece. She will demonstrate how to attach the wool fibres, blend wool colours for a realistic effect, shading and highlights, and other tips and techniques. She will help each of you individually if you are stuck or need more instruction. Come let your creativity soar.
Wool, 2 needles, and a wool felt sheet with drawing on it are included in the cost. Foam felting pads are provided for students to use during class and can be purchased separately.
Cost: $125.00 + HST
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Virtual Workshop
May 5, 2024 – Sunday
Needle Felt a Spring Gnome Figure Virtual Workshop
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EDT
Zoom Online
In this online Zoom workshop, have some spring fun by creating an adorable Spring gnome. Fibre artist and instructor Cathy Disbrow will teach you how to needle felt a girl and boy gnome using a variety of Spring wool colors. Techniques you’ll learn are wrapping a cone shape on a skewer, adding wool colors, properly attach locks, and needle felting the arms, feet, and nose and how to attach them. These gnomes are excellent decor for your home and make great gifts. Gnome stands about 4” tall.
Cost: $35.00 CAD for the workshop ONLY. If you have all the supplies and wool at home, you don’t need to buy the supply pack kit.
Need the supplies? You can purchase the Workshop Supply Pack on my Square Store. I ship to Canada and the United States. All prices are in Canadian dollars. NOTE: I will not be shipping kits from April 24 – April 30.
May 11, 2024 – Saturday
Needle Felt a Chewing Sheep Puff Workshop
Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross Pkwy, Toronto, ON M3J 2P3
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Treat your mom (or any mom) and have a fun afternoon learning to needle felt your very own sheep puff figure. This little sheep is made by stabbing wool with a special felting needle to connect all those fibres to create a solid sculpture. Students will also learn how to properly attach the curly wool locks to the sheepy shape. And to top it off, you get to make a small carrot or leaves for your sheep to chew on.
Workshop ticket includes admission to explore the village.
Needles, wool, and wool felt sheet to create your painting are included in the cost. Foam felting pads are provided for students to use during class and can be purchased separately.
Cost: $75.00 + fee
May 24, 2024 – Friday
Needle Felt Paint a 6″ x 4″ Landscape Scene
TriSisters Art House, 1370 King St N, St. Jacobs, ON N0B 2N0
3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
This workshop is part of the WEFTFest Fibre Arts Festival.
Using a variety of wool colours, fibre artist and instructor Cathy Disbrow will teach you how to needle felt a 6″ x 4″ wool painting of a lush green landscape with a flock of sheep. Have a fun afternoon learning various 2-D felting techniques while stabbing wool into a felt sheet canvas with special felting needles. Great workshop for beginners and seasoned felters.
Needles, wool, and wool felt sheet to create your painting are included in the cost. Foam felting pads are provided for students to use during class and can be purchased separately.
Cost: $65.00 + fee
Host a Needle Felt Party
If you have 6 or more people and would like to host an in-person or online private needle felt party, connect with me and I’ll be happy to work with you. Choose any needle felt project from my list. Cost is based on the project chosen. I can mail materials for a fee or they can be picked up from my house in Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
Private Lessons
Private lessons are very beneficial as you can get the one-on-one attention that you need, and every lesson is catered to your specific issue and project. If your problem requires more time and attention than 5 minutes, please book a private session with me.
I’m always planning workshops and classes. If you have a class idea or something specific you want to needle felt, please contact me.