Saturday April 4th, 2026 | 10am
Choose Your Price: $70/person
Create your own handmade felt butterfly mobile to bring home!
Presented by Kim Keelor of Carolina Artworks
Transform wool into whimsical butterflies with your own hands!
Spring is the perfect time to explore the art of needle felting, and what better subject than butterflies? In this hands-on beginner workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of needle felting as you create up to five unique felt butterflies to create a whimsical and beautiful mobile. Working with colorful fibers and simple techniques, you’ll discover how therapeutic and rewarding this ancient craft can be—no experience necessary!
What You’ll Learn:
- Needle Felting Basics: Master the foundational techniques of this accessible fiber art
- Create Your Own Felt: Transform raw wool into workable felt through the magic of needle felting
- Design & Color: Explore pattern and color choices to make each butterfly uniquely yours
- Take Home Your Art: Leave with a lovely felt butterfly mobile that will add fun to any space
This beginner-friendly class, held in our comfortable Pavilion, provides all materials and tools. Whether you’re looking for a new creative outlet or simply want to spend a peaceful morning working with fiber, this workshop offers a gentle introduction to the meditative art of needle felting.
About Kim: Kim Keelor is an award-winning fiber and textile artist based in western North Carolina and a resident artist at the Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center. See more of her work at Carolina Artworks.