Instructional Classes
At our mill in downtown Cynthiana, HeartFelt Fleece & Fiber hosts a series of creative classes for those who want to learn the many facets of fiber artistry in the company of great friends and good food. From skill workshops focused on spinning, weaving, or knitting to project classes where participants improve their fiber artistry skills while creating unique gifts and home decor items, HeartFelt’s classes are suited for both the fiber-curious and those looking to expand their repertoire. While the projects made in the classes varies with the seasons, each class features step-by-step instructions so that participants leave with masterpieces they will be proud to display in their homes.
Fall 2017 Classes
September
3 – Weaving 101
Making fabric by interlacing fibers has kept humanity warm and sheltered for millennia. Learn more about this ancient art by learning to weave. In this semi-private class, each student will create a table runner for their home.
3 – (For Kids Only) Backpack Zipper Pull
Head to school in style with a backpack zipper pull of your own creation, perfecting your needle-felting technique in the process.
10 – Felted Pumpkin
Our felted pumpkins are beloved in our store. Come create one of your own!
14 – Arm Knitting
Back by popular demand! New and experienced knitters alike enjoy this quick and fun knitting method.
17 – Felted Autumn Leaf Table Runner
Join us in creating a lasting, seasonal accent piece for your home. With step-by-step instructions, this class is perfect for new fiber artists.
24 – Weaving 101
Give an old bed sheet or favorite pair of jeans new life by creating a repurposed keepsake while learning to weave at HeartFelt.
October
1 – Felted Wool Ball Earrings
Learn about jewelry making and create several pairs of earrings in the process. Attend our 11/5/16 class and create a jewelry set!
15 – Felted Jack-o-Lantern
Just in time for Halloween, our felted pumpkins have gotten a makeover!
15 – (For Kids Only) Felted Jack-o-Lantern
Celebrate Halloween and learn the art of wet-felting while creating a jack-o-lantern that will last the whole year through.
22 – Spinning 101
Learn about the ancient craft of spinning and make your own yarn! In this semi-private class, students learn the fundamentals of spinning on both a drop spindle and a spinning wheel.
29 – Felted Mug Rugs
Adorable and practical, our mug rugs are impossible to keep on our shelves. Create a set of your own to complement your home!
November
5 – Felted Wool Ball Bracelet
Tiny wool balls in your favorite colors can be strung together to create a textured, unique piece of jewelry. Join us and learn how!
5 – (For Kids Only) Felted Wool Ball Earrings
Here’s a fun opportunity to create wearable wool art. Students will learn about jewelry making and create several pairs of earrings.
12 – Weaving 101
Design and create a one-of-a-kind Thanksgiving table runner just in time for the holidays—and learn to weave in the process.
19 – (For Kids Only) Intro to Weaving
Wouldn’t it be cool to know how fabric is made? Come learn the basics of weaving and take home a finished product.
19 – Felted Thanksgiving Table Runner
Improve your felting technique as you create an heirloom to adorn your holiday table.
26 – Felted Santa Decoration
It’s Small Business Saturday, and Christmas is right around the corner! Create a Santa, perfect for gift-giving or for your home.
29 – Felted Wool Ball Ornament
Here is your chance to let your creativity run wild—and create a treasured, one-of-a-kind keepsake in the process!
December
6 – Felted Snowman
“Do you want to build a snowman?” Come create one that will never melt.
10 – Felted Elf Decoration
Come create the cutest, woolliest elf to adorn your shelf!
13 – Felted Ugly Christmas Sweater Ornament
Create a hilarious ornament in what is sure to be a fun class!
17 – Felted Mrs. Claus Decoration
As a member of a felted holiday trio or as a stand-alone piece, “the Mrs.” will be a joy to create!
17 – (For Kids Only) Christmas Gift
We don’t want to give away too much information about this class here, but we’ll be helping young fiber artists create gifts for their family members. Stop by for all the details!
20 – Wet-Felted Ornament
Wet felting is a perennial favorite technique in our classes. Learn how while creating a keepsake.
21 – (For Kids Only) Christmas Ornament
School’s out! Spend the afternoon at HeartFelt, where we’ll be wet-felting and then embellishing Christmas ornaments.
For more information about upcoming classes and to register, please call 859-954-2381 or stop by our studio.
Private Fiber Art Parties
If you are looking for something new and exciting to do with a group, call us about a fiber art party. Any occasion is a perfect time to get together with your friends, snack on delicious food, and have a great time creating something unlike anything you’ve made before. No artistic experience necessary! Our fiber parties are fun for everyone and, thanks in part to a piece of fiber art that you’ll be able to display upon completion, will be remembered for years to come!
