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Wool-Felted Acorn workshop
Join artist Christin Lersch for a fun autumn craft and learn how to create felted acorns out of wool!
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
Join us for a fall-themed fiber art workshop! In this hands-on intro to the wet felting process, learn how to transform raw wool roving to create small decorative wool acorns – complete with real acorn caps! Unlike needle felting, this process does not use any sharp tools. Instead, wet felting uses warm water & soap to lock loose fibers together into solid felted fabric. No prior skills needed, this class is fun for all levels of experience, including beginners. Instructor Christin Lersch will guide you through the process. All materials will be provided. Each participant will leave with new skills and 3-5 of your own handmade, one-of-a–kind wool felted acorns.
For this workshop, we will have wool in shades of red, orange, yellow and brown to choose from, to match the beautiful changing leaves of autumn!
This workshop is open to adults and teens accompanied by a parent or guardian.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Christin Lersch is an experienced artist, maker & workshop facilitator based in Naples, NY. She has offered creative arts workshops for all ages & abilities, across the Finger Lakes region for more than 20 years. With a background in art therapy & fine arts, she loves the process of making and sharing with others and holding space for anyone seeking to connect with their creative side. She believes passionately that every single person is an artist (and it’s never too late to start!) Her classes are designed to pair enough gentle instruction, inspiration and encouragement to get you creating with confidence.
Christin provides safe space for exploring, discovering and building skills while engaging in accessible art projects spanning a wide variety of mediums. Spend time connecting with your inner artist creator. Leave energized, inspired and uncover a new favorite medium along the way! Christin is the force behind Trout Lily Creative, her creative workshop brand. Follow her class offerings on social media here (IG) and here (FB).
Looking for other classes with Christin? Keep an eye out for workshops here at RMSC Cumming Nature Center, classes at Sorrel Studio in Naples, and ArtSpace36 gallery in Canandaigua where she runs ‘Create+Connect’ (an ongoing community arts program, open to the public). View Christin’s artwork on social media here (IG) and online shop here.
