Needle Felting Workshop for Kids in Wilton
WILTON — One of the world’s oldest textiles, felt is created from wool or other animal fibers that are densely matted together. It is ideal for protecting against cold and insulating against heat, thus it has long been used for yurts, blankets, rugs, hats, boots and clothing.
“Needle felting” is a term for using one or more felting needles by hand to create flat felt or felt sculpture; it does not involve knitting, and is a dry process of interlocking fibers. From 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 7 at the Wilton Historical Society, museum educator Lola Chen will introduce kids to the subject. The workshop project is creating a needle felted animal friend. Children will help prepare their snack, apple roses.
Suggested for ages 6-12. Cost for Wilton Historical Society members is $10 per child, maximum $25 per family; non-members $15 per child, maximum $35 per family. To register, email firstname.lastname@example.org or call 203-762-7257. The Wilton Historical Society is at 224 Danbury Road.