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 2025 Workshops & Classes
I teach a mix of in-person classes and workshops at various locations and offer some of the projects virtually online using Zoom. Check this page often as I’m always talking to locations to offer more workshops and once they are set, they will be posted here.
May 3, 2025 – Saturday
Needle Felt a Sheep Puff Workshop in Toronto, ON
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Village at Black Creek, 1000 Murray Ross Pkwy, Toronto, ON M3J 2P3
Have a fun afternoon with fibre artist and instructor Cathy Disbrow by learning to needle felt your very own sheep puff figure. This little sheep is made by stabbing wool with a special felting needle to keep those fibres in place. This workshop is a great way to learn the art of sculpting with wool. Students will also learn how to properly attach the curly wool locks. And to top it off, you get to make a small carrot for sheep to chew! Great workshop for a beginner and all levels of felters.
Some of the wool you’ll use is from the Village’s very own flock of Border Leicester sheep. Before and after the workshop, you will be able to meet the sheep in their field enclosure.
Workshop ticket includes free admission to explore the village. Village opens at 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $75.00 + fee
Materials are included in the cost: Wool, curly wool locks & 2 felting needles. Foam felting pads are provided for students to use during the workshop and can be purchased separately.
May 10, 2025 – Saturday
Needle Felt a Sheep Among Rolling Hills 4″x6″ Painting Workshop
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Village at Black Creek, 1000 Murray Ross Pkwy, Toronto, ON M3J 2P3
Spend a fun afternoon learning how to needle felt a 4″ x 6″ wool painting with rolling hills and a sheep. Fibre artist Cathy Disbrow will show you how to stab wool into a felt sheet canvas using a special needle to create your own masterpiece. Cathy will help each of you individually if you’re stuck or if you need more instruction.
This workshop makes a GREAT Mother’s Day present as your ticket includes free admission to explore the village. Village opens at 11:00 a.m. so bring a picnic lunch and explore before the workshops starts at 1:00
Cost: $70.00 + fee
Materials are included in the price. This includes wool, 2 needles, and a wool felt sheet with the drawing on it. Foam felting pads are provided for students to use during the workshop and can be purchased separately.
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.