A Bird in the Hand: Needle Felted Birds

In this workshop, students will create imaginative, three dimensional birds using colorful wool fiber and sharp, barbed needles. Students will explore the physical characteristics of common birds through the artwork of John James Audubon and adapt these in designing their own imaginative winged creatures.  This fun technique is easy and adaptable to creating many different forms and figures. This class is appropriate for both beginners as well as those familiar with the technique. Safety procedures are emphasized to reduce the possibility of pricking one's fingers.

Class minimum: 4

Class maximum: 8

About the Instructor:

Kari Wilson is an artist and art educator working primarily in watercolors and acrylic. While based in West Michigan she exhibits her work throughout the state. Kari holds a BFA from San Francisco State University and an MFA from the University of Arizona. Her work can be viewed at kariwilsonart.com or on Facebook: Kari Wilson Art

COVID-19 Considerations:

We kindly request that all students wear a mask, regardless of vaccination status.

ACWL-Nuveen classes are supported in part by grants from the Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Nuveen Benevolent Trust.