Discover the art of felting at the Guthrie Art Center with studio artist, Treka Wenner of Fibers Of My Soul. Treka offers individual and group needle felting and wet felting classes by appointment, welcoming everyone from complete beginners to seasoned felters looking to refine their skills. With patient, hands-on instruction, she guides students through techniques that encourage creativity, confidence, and personal expression—helping each participant bring their own unique vision to life in fiber.
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Wet Felted Tote Basket
Friday, August 21st 10am-1:30pm
Create a beautiful and functional felted basket that’s as practical as it is artistic! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to wet felt a sturdy, sculptural tote using two tones of wool over a closed resist pattern. Perfect for holding your knitting, spinning, or sewing projects, this basket is a versatile piece you’ll use again and again. It would even be great as a purse or lunch tote!
What you’ll learn:
- Wet felting techniques for shaping and structure.
- How to work over a closed resist pattern.
- Creating smooth color transitions with two-tone wool.
- Forming handles and refining your final shape.
Details:
Skill Level: All levels welcome.
Cost: $75 per person
Includes: Fiber, felting resist pattern (yours to keep), tools, supplies, and full instruction.
Color Family Choices: Reds, Greens, Blues, Earth tones, Gray/Black.
Come ready to get a little wet, a little soapy, and leave with a one-of-a-kind basket you made yourself!
Treka has also begun offering new fiber arts classes in both weaving and Kinusaiga! She has several types of looms to choose from including, triangle loom, rectangle loom, and small tapestry looms. For more information or to schedule a class, click the link below!
