I teach in-person needle felting classes and workshops for adults and teens 13+ 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 workshops are held in different locations across the GTHA including Burlington, Hamilton, Oakville, Mississauga, Toronto, and sometimes you’ll find me in one of the surrounding towns like Guelph, Brantford, and Waterloo.
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Fall 2026 Workshops
These are the workshops I’ve set for the Fall. I’m going to offer as couple online workshops this Fall too. As workshop locations and dates are set, I will add them to this list. Make sure to check back often to see what’s coming up. Note that my workshops are for adults and teens 13+.
October 10, 2026 – Saturday
Needle Felt an Acorn Gnome Workshop
12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
TERRA Greenhouse – Burlington , 2273 Halton Regional Rd 5, Burlington, ON L7P 0S8
Celebrate the harvest season and kick off your Thanksgiving long weekend with a creative, hands-on needle felting workshop! In this beginner-friendly class, you will transform soft wool into an adorable 3.5-inch Acorn Gnome, learning how to sculpt the body cone, attach a flowing lock beard, add facial details, and craft a textured acorn cap hat. You will leave with a unique handmade woodland piece ready to display on your holiday table or seasonal mantle.
Cost: $65.00 (no fee)
Materials included in the cost are wool & 2 felting needles. Foam felting pads are provided for students to use & can be purchased.
October 18, 2026 – Sunday
Needle Felt Painting: Pastel Sunrise Over a River
12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
TERRA Greenhouse – Waterdown, 8 Concession 5 Rd E, Waterdown, ON L8B 1K4
Unwind and discover the art of “painting with wool” as you create a serene 6” x 4” pastel sunrise landscape. You will be guided step-by-step through wool blending, shading, and needle felting techniques to capture luminous morning reflections on water. Absolutely no drawing or felting experience is needed to craft your own ready-to-frame masterpiece.
Cost: $65.00 (no fee)
Materials included in the cost are wool, 2 felting needles, & felt sheet with project drawn onto it. Foam felting pads are provided for students to use & can be purchased.
October 29, 2026 – Thursday
Needle Felting Workshop: Cat with Removable Witch Hat
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Aquanova Brewing Company, 67 Frid St Unit 13, Hamilton, ON L8P 4M3
Join us for a spooktacular evening of sculpting your own charming wool cat from scratch. Choose from orange, white, or black wool, then top it off with a removable witch hat so your finished piece can celebrate Halloween and stay on display all year long. Two drink tickets included to enjoy beer, hard seltzer, or non-alcoholic options. Great project for all levels of felters. Beginners are welcome. Reserve your spot to sip, stab, and unwind!
Cost: $60.00 + fee
Materials included in the cost are wool & 2 felting needles. Foam felting pads are provided for students to use & can be purchased.
November 1, 2026 – Sunday
Needle Felt a Snowy Owl Ornament Workshop
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Village at Black Creek, 1000 Murray Ross Pkwy, Toronto, ON M3J 2P3
Transform a cloud of loose wool into a pocket-sized companion by sculpting a 3″ snowy owlet! Perfect for beginners, this cozy afternoon workshop will teach you how to shape a sturdy body and add personality with signature speckled markings and stern yellow eyes. In this unique farm-to-art experience, you’ll work with wool sheared right from the Village’s own flock of Border Leicester sheep. Best of all, your ticket includes FREE admission to explore the Village grounds, opening at 11:00 a.m., allowing you to stroll the property and visit the sheep in their field before or after the workshop.
Cost: $70.00 + fee
(if you want to save on the fees, contact me if you can pay using e-transfer)
Materials included in the cost are wool & 2 felting needles. Foam felting pads are provided for students to use & can be purchased.
November 14, 2026 – Saturday
Needle Felt Painting Workshop: Pastoral Sheep Landscape (Day or Night Scene)
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (optional museum tour at 12:00 p.m.)
Campbell House Museum, 160 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 3H3
Spend a cozy autumn afternoon exploring the art of wool painting with fibre artist Cathy Disbrow. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create your own 4” x 6” pastoral landscape featuring a flock of sweet sheep grazing beneath rolling hills. Choose your atmosphere:
Sunny Pasture: Bright blue skies, warm sunshine, and lush green meadows.
OR
Starry Night: A dramatic, swirling cosmic sky dotted with stars and a glowing crescent moon.
You’ll discover how to blend, layer, and texture loose wool fibers with barbed felting needles to build depth, shadows, and fine details. Cathy guides you step-by-step from background to foreground, ensuring everyone, from total beginners to seasoned crafters, leaves with a finished, frameable mini-masterpiece ready for holiday gifting or home display.
Cost: $70.00
Materials included in the cost are wool, 2 felting needles, & felt sheet with project drawn onto it. Foam felting pads are provided for students to use & can be purchased.
PROJECT CHANGE
November 15, 2026 – Sunday
Needle Felt a Poseable Holiday Mouse Workshop
12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
TERRA Greenhouses – Stoney Creek, 340 RR 20 RR 1, Hamilton, ON L0R 1P0, Canada
Spend an afternoon surrounded by greenery learning how to needle felt this charming, fully poseable 4-inch mouse! You’ll construct a wire armature using pipe cleaners, sculpt the body while learning key techniques to cover up any seams, and attach delicate ears and facial details. To top off your creation, you’ll fashion a festive Santa hat and snug scarf that can be removed so your sweet critter can stay on display all year long!
Cost: $65.00 (no fees)
Registration coming soon
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Materials included in the cost are wool & 2 felting needles. Foam felting pads are provided for students to use & can be purchased.
November 21, 2026 – Saturday
Needle Felt a Santa Ornament Workshop
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Village at Black Creek, 1000 Murray Ross Pkwy, Toronto, ON M3J 2P3
Get into the holiday spirit by learning to transform loose wool into a handcrafted, 4″ tall Santa ornament perfect for your tree! In this relaxing workshop for all skill levels, you will learn how to needle-sculpt Santa’s body, add facial features, and attach his signature beard using wool sheared directly from the Village’s own flock of Border Leicester sheep. Best of all, your ticket includes FREE admission to explore the Village grounds, opening at 11:00 a.m., so you can stroll the property and visit the sheep in their field before or after the workshop.
Cost: $70.00 + fee
(if you want to save on the fees, contact me if you can pay using e-transfer)
Materials included in the cost are wool & 2 felting needles. Foam felting pads are provided for students to use & can be purchased.
November 28, 2026 – Saturday
Needle Felt a Cardinal Ornament Workshop
12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
TERRA Greenhouse – Burlington, 2273 Halton Regional Rd 5, Burlington, ON L7P 0S8
Bring a touch of winter nature indoors by crafting your own vibrant cardinal decoration surrounded by the greenery at TERRA Greenhouse. This hands-on workshop guides you through the fundamentals of needle felting, teaching you how to sculpt core wool shapes, attach dimensional pieces, and properly secure realistic glass eyes. You will leave with a charming sculpted songbird, perfectly suited to hang as a holiday ornament or nestle into a seasonal tabletop display.
Cost: $65.00 (no fee)
Materials included in the cost are wool, 2 felting needles, & pair of glass eyes. Foam felting pads are provided for students to use & can be purchased.
December 3, 2026 – Thursday
Needle Felt a Cheeky Gnome Ornament
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Aquanova Brewing Company, 67 Frid St Unit 13, Hamilton, ON L8P 4M3
We’re back at Aquanova Brewing for the holidays to kick off the festive season with a pint, good company, and a little creative wool therapy! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn the art of 3D needle felting by sculpting a cheeky 3.5” gnome ornament by wrapping wool on a skewer, attaching curly beard locks, and felting on a classic button nose. Two drink tickets are included to enjoy beer, hard seltzer, or non-alcoholic options, making it the perfect crafty night out!
Choose your favorite style at registration: an earthy Forest Green, a frosty Winter Blue, or a festive Santa Gnome.
Cost: $60.00 + fee
Registration coming soon
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Materials included in the cost are wool, 2 felting needles, & wool locks. Foam felting pads are provided for students to use & can be purchased.
December 5, 2026 – Saturday
Needle Felt a Fluffy Sheep Ornament Workshop
1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Small Arms Inspection Building, 1352 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga, ON L5E 1E9 4H4
Part of the 2026 Mississauga Festival of Trees Workshop series.
Add a cozy, handmade touch to your winter holiday season! In this workshop, you’ll transform soft, natural wool into a charming Sheep Puff bursting with personality. This whimsical project offers an engaging, tactile introduction to needle felting basics by covering how to sculpt shapes, attach details, and safely use felting needles. Every participant will leave with their own ready-to-hang woolly keepsake measuring approximately 2″ wide by 2.5″ tall, ready to adorn a holiday tree, mantel, or window display. Perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike.
Cost: TBD
Materials included in the cost are wool, 2 felting needles, & wool locks. Foam felting pads are provided for students to use & can be purchased.
Host a Needle Felt Party
If you have 5 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, where you live, and number of students.
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.