Above: Earth Goddess, a needle felted sculpture.
Below: Samuel and Levicey, a needle felted sculpture. Both works by Enrica McMillon.
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Needle Felted
Figure Sculpture
August 5-8, 2008
During this class you will learn the technique of dry felting to sculpt wool into lifelike, three-dimensional characters. You will also learn about the properties of various types of wool used in needle felting, and the methods you can use to achieve your desired effects. At the end of the four-day class, you will complete a 12- to 14-inch figure and walk away with the knowledge you need to bring to life the characters in your imagination.
4-day, 5-night package: $615.00
Includes tuition, lodging, and meals Tuition only: $280.00
4 full days of workshops
About the Workshop Leader
Enrica McMillon began working with wool as a young child at her grandmother's side. Since then, she has spent her life in West Virginia creating art from natural materials. From dyeing and spinning her own wool to kitting intricate Aran sweaters and using complex color patterning, Enrica transforms wool into art. When she began needle felting, Enrica took the craft to a new level, creating pieces with such fine detail and notable personality that they have earned awards such as the Jurors' Merit Award at the Three Rivers Arts Festival. Her work can be found in West Virginia at MountainMade in Thomas and Tamarack in Beckley, as well as in households around the world.
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