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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Fall 2024 Workshops & Classes
I’m 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.
Cancelled
October 18, 2024
Needle Felt a Poseable Sheep Figure Workshop
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
St. Paul’s United Church, 48 Broadway St W, Paris, ON N3L 2S5
Learn to needle felt a poseable sheep by wrapping wool onto an armature wire. The ready-made wire armature is part of the supply kit, and if there’s time, Cathy will teach you how to make one. If not, students will have access to a video that shows them how to do this. Students will not only learn wire wrapping techniques, they’ll also be taught how to properly attach the curly wool locks. The sheep is 4.5″ long x 3″ high. This is a great workshop for all levels of felters. This workshop is part of the Woolstock ON Fleece Festival.
CANCELLED due to low registration numbers
Registration deadline has been extended.
October 19, 2024
Needle Felt a Gnome Figure Workshop
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Paris Fairgrounds, 139 Silver St, Paris, ON N3L 1V5
This workshop is part of the Woolstock ON Fleece Festival.
Learn the art of needle felting by stabbing wool into an adorable Gnome figure. Students will be taught how to wrap wool into a cone shape on a skewer, properly attach the beard locks, how to sculpt wool to create the arms, feet, and nose, and how to stab attach them on. These gnomes are fun decor and perfect gifts for the upcoming holiday season. Gnome stands approx. 4.5” tall.
Cost: $55.00 + $15 materials fee payable to the instructor at the workshop
VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
October 23, 2024
Needle Felt Paint a Waterfall Online Workshop
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EDT
Zoom Online
In this virtual workshop, learn how to needle felt paint a 5″x7″waterfall scene. Students will learn various needle felt painting techniques including blending wool for realism, how to achieve the water effect with wool, felting a jagged rock face, and more. Students can needle felt the example already felted or choose from a folder of AI generated waterfalls. If you have your own photo, you can use that one too, as long as it’s similar to the needle felted example.
The Zoom meeting format is perfect for those who like to ask questions while attending live online. If you can’t make it to the live workshop, it will be recorded and available for viewing as a private video.
Cost: $35.00* CAD
* Materials not included in price. Need the supplies? You can purchase the Workshop Supply Pack at my Square Store. I ship to Canada and the United States. All prices are in Canadian dollars. Purchase Supply Pack >
October 27, 2024
Needle Felt Paint a Pastel Sunrise Over a River
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (please bring a lunch)
Oakville Art Society, 560 Bronte Rd, Oakville, ON L6L 6S1
Spend the day with fibre artist Cathy Disbrow as she teaches you how to needle felt a stunning pastel sunrise 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, shading and highlights, and other needle felt tips and techniques. Cathy will help each of you individually if you are stuck or if you need more instruction.
Materials included in the cost: Wool, 2 needles, and a wool felt sheet with drawing on it. Foam felting pads are provided for students to use during class and can be purchased separately.
Cost: $105.00 (Oakville Art Society member cost is $85.00)
November 8, 2024
Needle Felt a Flying Cardinal Ornament
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Evergreen Tree Farm, 7811 Wellington Road 22, Guelph, ON N1H 6J2
Have a fun evening with felting artist, Cathy Disbrow, and learn to needle felt this cute flying Cardinal ornament that is perfect to hang on your tree, car mirror, or anywhere you want to watch this dapper fellow sway. Using a pipe cleaner, you will learn how to create a beak and wrap wool around it to create the core shape. Cathy will show you techniques on attaching curly wool locks for wings, securing glass eyes, and how to sew a nylon cord on for hanging. The bird is approx. 4” long. These birdies make great handmade gifts.
Wool, glass eyes, and 2 needles are included in the cost. Foam pads will be available for students to use and may be purchased after class.
Cost: $70.00
Please register by November 2, 2024 so we can make sure there are enough students to run it.
November 19, 2024
Needle Felt a Penguin Ornament Workshop
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Nest, 171 Locke St S, Unit #2, Hamilton, ON L8P 4B2
Learn the art of needle felting by making this super adorable penguin, which can be a figure or an ornament. Techniques you’ll learn are creating the body shape, adding top color to it, making the cute orange beak and feet, felting flappy wings and how to attach them, a nubby tail, and attaching glass eyes. This is the perfect project for this time of year and plenty of time to needle felt more for the holiday season. Penguin sits approx. 3″ tall.
Materials are included in the price. This includes 2 felting needles, wool, and glass eyes. Foam felting pads are provided for students to use during the workshop and can be purchased separately.
Cost: $65.00
Please register by November 13, 2024 so we can make sure there are enough students to run it.
November 24, 2024
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 the art of needle felting. Learn the magic of turning wool fluff into a solid Santa figure using a special needle. Students will learn how to create Santa’s body, add facial features, and how to properly attach his beard. Santa is approx. 4″ tall.
Materials are included in the price. This includes 2 felting needles and wool. Foam felting pads are provided for students to use during the workshop and can be purchased separately.
Workshop ticket includes free admission to the village and visiting the sheep!
Cost: $70.00
Please register by November 20, 2024 so we can make sure there are enough students to run it.
VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
December 1, 2024
Needle Felt a Poseable Mouse Online Workshop
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST
Zoom Online
Learn to needle felt wool onto an armature wire to create this cute poseable mouse. Using 2 pipe cleaners, students will create the armature base, then wrap wool to create the mousey shape. Other techniques you’ll learn are how to cover up any seams, needle felt & attach 2 ears, and face detailing. These mice are perfect for adding hats, clothes, accessories, AND Santa hats!!! Mouse stands approx. 4″ tall.
The Zoom meeting format is perfect for those who like to ask questions while attending live online. If you can’t make it to the live workshop, it will be recorded and available for viewing as a private video.
Cost: $35.00* CAD
* Materials not included in price. Need the supplies? You can purchase the Workshop Supply Pack at my Square Store. I ship to Canada and the United States. All prices are in Canadian dollars. Purchase Supply Pack >
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.