Sculptural Needle Felting
Vigilary by Stephanie Metz, 2024. Needle-felted wool, 8½" x 9" x 16½".
Learn to use felting needles to shape wool fibers into free-standing felt sculptures. Topics will include basic form-building, fine detailing, adding color, incorporating mixed media, and working with armatures. Studio time will include daily demonstrations, one-on-one instruction, slideshows, and lots of hands-on work. The goal of this workshop is to practice with new techniques for creative problem-solving; the focus is on trying things out and experimenting rather than completing one specific project. Note that needle felting involves repetitive, physical hand and arm exercise. All levels welcome.
Stephanie Metz (she/her) creates intriguing, playful organic sculptures in wool that investigate social connections and evoke a sense of wonder. Metz received a BFA in Sculpture from the University of Oregon, and she is based in the California Bay Area. Her work has been exhibited throughout the US and internationally, including the Mesa Contemporary Art Center, AZ; the deSaisset Museum, CA; the Brattleboro Museum and Art Center, VT; Museum Rijswijk, NL; and the National Centre for Craft and Design, UK.