Lost Art
Fiber and Textile Studio
Nancy Wilson
located at Springs Gallery / Studios
519 Wisconsin Avenue
Waukesha, Wisconsin 53186
Hours
Tuesday 9:00 am - noon
Wednesday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thursday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
or by appointment
Studio will be closed:
Tuesdays May 6 & 13
Thursday, June 12
July 8 -25
Large Felted Purse
Wet Felt & Needle Felt
with Anna Repke
Saturday and Sunday April 2 & 3 2022
9:00 am to 4:00 pm with an hour lunch break
DEADLINE FOR SIGN UP IS Thursday March 24, 2022
(Workshop size min 6)
Recommended Experience Level: Beginner
Cost: $195
Materials: $40 instructor on day of workshop
Students should Bring: 2 towels and wear
comfortable clothes that can get can get wet.
Description:
You will learn how to make a large landscape felted purse. Approximately 13" x 14". With the skills you learn from this class, you will be able to go to the moon! You will learn how to wet felt, needlefelt, landscape design and how to create a one piece vessel. (A purse in this case) Bring your imagination and ambition for a great two days of creating.
I will do a demonstration at the end of how to create a large tote that is sewn together.
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Be aware that there is a fair amount of rolling and rubbing using your arms and hands.
Anna started out as an oil painter, but the toxic fumes just proved too much and that was the end of painting! Raising kids and Border Collies became the focus. She was here at the WI Sheep and Wool Festival competing in the sheep herding part and sold a dog to a fiber artist, Gale.
Later, Gale taught her about felting and so when the discovery of ”painting” with wool was made, it soon turned into a passion! Now the kids are raised and the Art Shows, Workshops and Classes across the country have taken over.
Anna says, ”I never knew what it was to have a passion until this. I haven’t looked back since. Working with wool has been the most fulfilling creative experience for me, ever. There is something about the organic quality to the wool. It has texture, character and life. The things that can be done with it are endless.”
Free Motion Stitch your Small Felted Landscape
with Anna Repke
TBD
1:00 am to 4:00 pm
DEADLINE FOR SIGN UP IS TBD
(Workshop size min 6)
Recommended Experience Level: Beginner
Cost: $45
Materials: $10 instructor on day of workshop includes practice felted pieces.
Students should Bring their own working sewing machine with the capability to
do free motion stitching and black thread.
Some sewing machines will be available for use during class.
Description:
Follow up the morning class and learning to Free Motion stitching on your newly felted piece to enhancing the design to the max!
If you didn't take the morning class, Anna will have felted practice pieces for you to practice on and learn the technique.
Pet Portrait in 2D
Needle Felt
with Justine Heinrichs
Saturday March 26 and Sunday March 27
9:00 am to 4:00 pm with an hour lunch break
DEADLINE FOR SIGN UP IS SATURDAY MARCH 12
(Workshop size min 6)
Recommended Experience Level: Beginner
Cost: $225 includes all felting materials
Note: portrait frame not included in this workshop.
Description:
Have you ever wished you had a portrait of your pet? Here is a chance to learn how to make a realistic portrait using wool. Wool is used as our “paint”. It is a fabulous medium for portraying animals. We will apply the wool using barbed needles stabbing into a wool felt background. We start with a favorite photo of your furry friend. You’ll be taught how to transfer a usable outline onto a piece of felt, choose and blend colors and different techniques to get different textures. You do not need to have previous experience.
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Here are the details:
Participants will learn how to needle felt a realistic portrait from a photo onto a wool felt background. One week or earlier before the class, students are asked to email favorite photos of their subject to instructor. Photos should be a close up of your pet with lots of reflection in the eyes and detail of the nose. On day one, participants will learn how to transfer a meaningful outline onto wool felt. Using a variety of colors and hand blending, we will begin needle felting the eyes and nose. I find that once the eyes are done the soul of the work is apparent and calls for the piece to be completed. Day two will focus on the ears and filling out the muzzle and the rest of the work.
Skills taught:
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Transferring a basic outline from a photo onto a felt background
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Techniques using felting needle and wool to paint a 2D portrait
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Using a photo in various ways as a reference guide
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Mixing wool of different colors to obtain wool of a precise color or color combination
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Seeing each individual color of a photo separate from its overall effect
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Knit and Felt Your Hat
Summer Workshop date to be determined
Contact Lost Art Studio for a private or to arrange a group lesson
(Workshop size min 6 and max. 10)
Instructor: Dorothy Schutte
Cost: $50 plus materials
Some knitting experience required.
If you are new to knitting, sign up for the Beginning knitting class
This workshop begins with knitting a very oversized hat with wool yarn followed by a felting session where the large knitted blob is transformed into a beautiful hat. At the first meeting you will get the knitting pattern and begin knitting with the yarn specified in the materials list. Two weeks later you will bring your finished knitted hat blob to the workshop to complete the process through felting. You are welcome to come to the regular Lost Art Open studio on Friday or Saturday to get any help or questions answered about the knitting process.
Date to be determined Knitting Materials:
-Size 11 24"circular knitting needles
-Size 11 double pointed needles
-310 yards 14 ply wool yarn- Brown Sheep Wool or New Zealand Wool Pak
New Zealand Wool Pak can be purchased through Paradise Fibers.
or purchased from instructor ($25/310 yd skein).
You can choose to purchase white yarn and dye the yarn before knitting
or dye the completed felted hat in a Paint Your Yarn Dye class
if you choose to use another wool yarn, check with instructor to be sure it
will work for this process.
-If desired, you can add a non-wool novelty yarn to knit as an accent for your hat.
Some yarns will be available the first night, or if you have some of your own
Date to be determined Felting Materials
-Bucket
-Old clothes/apron
-old towels
-wool fiber for accent (optional
Pumpkins- 3D Felting
with Justine Heinrichs
Saturday September 24
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
(Workshop size min 6)
Recommended Experience Level: Beginner
Cost: $75
Materials: Included in cost of class
Description:
Join us Saturday, September 24th to spend the day making Pumpkins with Faces with Justine Heinrichs! This is a Level 1 project suitable for beginners. Experienced felters will have a ball with this one. You will make one pumpkin in class and take home materials to make several more. The cost includes all materials to make several pumpkins.
Spring Tulips - 2D Felting
with Mark Aycock
RESCHEDULED again...
Sunday April 2 1:00 - 4:00 pm
(Workshop size min 6)
Recommended Experience Level: Beginner
Cost: $55
Materials: Included in cost of class
Beginners welcome
Description:
Mark will teach you some very basic needle felting techniques while making this felted sampler that will be framed in a 7" bamboo hoop.
Needle Felted Horse Head
for Beginners Workshop
CANCELED
with Justine Heinrichs, a Sarafina Certified Instructor
Sunday September 22, 2024
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
DEADLINE FOR SIGN UP IS SATURDAY September 14, 2024
(Workshop size min 6)
Recommended Experience Level: Beginner
Cost: $65 includes all felting materials
Note: portrait frame not included in this workshop.
Description:
This 3-hour workshop is a fun exploration of 2D needle felting using a cookie cutter with realistic results. Participants can create their own horse or someone else’s.
Students will learn:
How to use felting needles
How to use a cookie cutter to establish shape
How to create shapes to show details
How to apply color to establish more detail
Options for display
Mushrooms- 3D Felting
with Justine Heinrichs
Sunday March 26 1:00 - 4:00 pm
(Workshop size min 6)
Recommended Experience Level: Beginner
Cost: $55
Materials: Included in cost of class
Description:
Needle Felted Mushrooms!
Come join us in making these whimsical mushrooms with Justine Heinrichs. You will learn 3D needle felting techniques that will be valuable in continuing your needle felting adventures.
This is a Level 1 workshop so absolute beginners are welcome. They are so ridiculously fun to make; experienced felters will have a blast.
All materials will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own small piece of wood for you mushroom, otherwise a small piece will be provided.
Justine Heinrichs is a musician, teacher and felt artist. She began her felting journey in January 2017 with a tiny owl Woolpet kit and a passion was born. Justine won Best in Show with her wet and needle felted hawk portrait at Sheep and Wool in 2019. She is one of the first Sarafina Certified Felting Instructors in 2021.
Justine says, "I love the organic, yet magical, nature of wool and the endless ways it can be manipulated. You can create lifelike creatures to the fantastic. The sky's the limit. I love sharing my passion in workshops. Felting is such a joy. I want to empower others to enjoy it too."
Felted Dog Ornament in 3D
with Justine Heinrichs
Sunday September 24 12:00 - 4:00 pm
(Workshop size min 6)
Recommended Experience Level: Beginner
Cost: $65
Materials: Included in cost of class
Description:
Needle Felted Dog Ornament!
This 4 hour workshop will show you how to use a cookie cutter to begin sculpting your dog. The result will be a 3D ornament or something that can be displayed in a shadow box. If your dog is an unusual breed, you can purchase your own cookie cutter from the Fussy Pup on Etsy.com. You can also contact Justine for help.
. You will learn 3D needle felting techniques that will be valuable in continuing your needle felting adventures.
Level 1 - suitable for beginners
Small Felted Purse
Wet Felt & Needle Felt
with Anna Repke
Saturday April 22
9:00 am to 4:00 pm with an hour lunch break
(Workshop size min 6)
Recommended Experience Level: Beginner
Cost: $100
Materials: $20 instructor on day of workshop
Students should Bring: 2 towels and wear
comfortable clothes that can get can get wet.
Description:
You will learn how to make a small landscape felted purse. Approximately 8" x 10". With the skills you learn from this class, you will be able to go to the moon! You will learn how to wet felt, needlefelt, landscape design and how to create a one piece vessel. (A purse in this case) Bring your imagination and ambition for a great day of creating.
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Be aware that there is a fair amount of rolling and rubbing using your arms and hands.
Felted Landscape
Wet Felt & Needle Felt
with Anna Repke
Sunday April 23
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
(Workshop size min 6)
Recommended Experience Level: Beginner
Cost: $100
Materials: $20 instructor on day of workshop
Students should Bring: 2 towels and wear
comfortable clothes that can get can get wet.
Description:
You will learn how to make a small landscape scene. Approximately 8" x 10". You will learn how to wet felt, needlefelt and landscape design. Note: the class photo shown was for previous class making a larger felted landscape. Technique will be the same for smaller landscape in this class.
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Be aware that there is a fair amount of rolling and rubbing using your arms and hands.
Anna started out as an oil painter, but the toxic fumes just proved too much and that was the end of painting! Raising kids and Border Collies became the focus. She was here at the WI Sheep and Wool Festival competing in the sheep herding part and sold a dog to a fiber artist, Gale.
Later, Gale taught her about felting and so when the discovery of ”painting” with wool was made, it soon turned into a passion! Now the kids are raised and the Art Shows, Workshops and Classes across the country have taken over.
Anna says, ”I never knew what it was to have a passion until this. I haven’t looked back since. Working with wool has been the most fulfilling creative experience for me, ever. There is something about the organic quality to the wool. It has texture, character and life. The things that can be done with it are endless.”
Fairy Felting
with Elizabeth Thuestad
Saturday, October 28 2:00-4:00 pm
Recommended Experience Level: Beginner
Cost: $45
Materials: $5 payable to instructor on day of class
Beginners welcome
Description:
Elizabeth will teach you to make a beautiful fairy to hang and enjoy.
You will be provided with materials to make 2-3 fairies in class.
Learn the technique and make your own.
Felted Dryer Balls
Contact Studio and we'll set up a time
(Workshop size 4)
Recommended Experience Level: Beginner
Cost: $25
Materials: $5 to instructor on day of workshop
Description:
Using a wet felting technique you will learn to make your own dryer balls to keep or give as a gift
Materials supplied: 3 oz of wool to felt 3 dryer balls. Additional fiber available for purchase
Needle Felted Minis
with Justine Heinrichs
Sunday, March 2
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
(Workshop size min 6)
Recommended Experience Level: Beginner
Cost: $100
Materials: $10 paid to instructor on day of class
Description:
Learn to paint with wool!
Come enjoy the day at this beautiful studio space. Explore the art of needle felting and create delightful mini pictures with Justine Heinrichs. You will be able to use Justine’s designs or bring a favorite photo. Make two or three, they are great gifts for yourself and others. Come see why this is becoming the new favorite stress relief activity. Bring a friend; it’s going to be so much fun!
Justine Heinrichs is a musician, teacher and felt artist. She began her felting journey in January 2017 with a tiny owl Woolpet kit and a passion was born. Justine won Best in Show with her wet and needle felted hawk portrait at Sheep and Wool in 2019. She is one of the first Sarafina Certified Felting Instructors in 2021.
Justine says, "I love the organic, yet magical, nature of wool and the endless ways it can be manipulated. You can create lifelike creatures to the fantastic. The sky's the limit. I love sharing my passion in workshops. Felting is such a joy. I want to empower others to enjoy it too."
Blue Bird Wool Painting
Needle Felt
with Justine Heinrichs, a Sarafina Certified Instructor
Sunday March 10th, 2024
9:00 am to 4:00 pm with an hour lunch break
DEADLINE FOR SIGN UP IS SATURDAY March 2, 2024
(Workshop size min 6)
Recommended Experience Level: Beginner
Cost: $150 includes all felting materials
Note: portrait frame not included in this workshop.
Description:
This workshop is a fun exploration of painting with wool using felting needles, merino wool and gorgeous locks! Participants will create a portrait of a Blue Bird suitable for framing.
Students will learn:
How to use felting needles
How to use a template for design inspiration
How to blend colors by hand or using hand carders
How to use different values of color to express light and reflection
Felted Landscape
Wet Felt & Needle Felt
with Anna Repke
Friday, April 5
5:30pm to 8:30 pm
workshop to be held at
Gwenyn Hill Farm
N130W294 Bryn Drive
Waukesha, WI 53188
(Workshop size min 4, max 8)
Recommended Experience Level: Beginner
Cost: $50
Materials: $15 instructor on day of workshop
Students should Bring: 2 towels and wear
comfortable clothes that can get can get wet.
Description:
You will learn how to make a small landscape scene. Approximately 8" x 10". You will learn how to wet felt, needlefelt and landscape design. Note: the class photo shown was for previous class making a larger felted landscape. Technique will be the same for smaller landscape in this class.
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Be aware that there is a fair amount of rolling and rubbing using your arms and hands.
Stained Glass (Wool)
Wet Felt & Needle Felt
with Anna Repke
Saturday, April 6
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
workshop to be held at
Gwenyn Hill Farm
N130W294 Bryn Drive
Waukesha, WI 53188
(Workshop size min 4, max 8)
Recommended Experience Level: Beginner
Cost: $100
Materials: $40 instructor on day of workshop, includes all materials and frame
Students should Bring: 2 towels and wear
comfortable clothes that can get can get wet.
Description:
Make your own 14” x 26” Stained Glass window out of wool! This project is easier than it looks. You will learn how to wetfelt the base with all the delightful colors of your choosing and then needlefelt the black lines in between colored wool. The frame is included in the material fee and we will help you to frame it before you go.
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Be aware that there is a fair amount of rolling and rubbing using your arms and hands.
Git 'er Done - Creative Felting Workshop
with Anna Repke
Sunday, April 7
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
workshop to be held at
Gwenyn Hill Farm
N130W294 Bryn Drive
Waukesha, WI 53188
(Workshop size min 4, max 8)
Recommended Experience Level: Previous felting experience, not a beginner workshop
Cost: $80
Materials: cost will vary according to your project
Students should Bring: 2 towels and wear
comfortable clothes that can get can get wet.
Description:
For those who have already taken a felting class. Get 'er done!! Anna will bring all those fun fibers to try out, carders, sewing machines and wool galore. Do you have something you need to finish or something you want to try again an just need to jump in or just need someone to hold your hand a bit? This class is for you!
Last day for sign up
Thursday, March 28
Anna started out as an oil painter, but the toxic fumes just proved too much and that was the end of painting! Raising kids and Border Collies became the focus. She was here at the WI Sheep and Wool Festival competing in the sheep herding part and sold a dog to a fiber artist, Gale.
Later, Gale taught her about felting and so when the discovery of ”painting” with wool was made, it soon turned into a passion! Now the kids are raised and the Art Shows, Workshops and Classes across the country have taken over.
Anna says, ”I never knew what it was to have a passion until this. I haven’t looked back since. Working with wool has been the most fulfilling creative experience for me, ever. There is something about the organic quality to the wool. It has texture, character and life. The things that can be done with it are endless.”
Elves- 3D Felting
with Justine Heinrichs
Sunday November 24
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
or
1:00 - 4:00 pm AFTERNOON CLASS FULL- EMAIL FOR WAIT LIST
(Workshop size min 6)
Recommended Experience Level: Beginner
Cost: $65
Materials: Included in cost of class
Description:
Needle Felting Elves!
Come join us in making these adorable elves with Justine Heinrichs on Saturday, November 24th. This is a Level 1 workshop so absolute beginners are welcome. They are so ridiculously fun to make; experienced felters will have a blast. You will make 2 elves in class and have materials to make one more at home
Small Felted Sheep Landscape
Wet Felt & Needle Felt
with Anna Repke
Friday, January 31
5:30pm to 8:30 pm
workshop to be held at
Gwenyn Hill Farm
N130W294 Bryn Drive
Waukesha, WI 53188
(Workshop size min 4, max 8)
Recommended Experience Level: Beginner
Cost: $55
Materials: $10 instructor on day of workshop
Students should Bring: 2 towels and wear
comfortable clothes that can get can get wet.
Description:
You will learn how to make a small landscape scene that can include sheep.
Approximately 5" x 7" in size. Frame not included
Note: the class photo shown was for previous class making a larger felted landscape. Technique will be the same for smaller landscape in this class.
The process will include wet felting and needle felting. No experience necessary, just a willingness to learn and have fun!
Be aware that there is a fair amount of rolling and rubbing using your arms and hands.
Felted Landscape Sunset
Wet Felt & Needle Felt
with Anna Repke
Saturday, February 1
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
workshop to be held at
Gwenyn Hill Farm
N130W294 Bryn Drive
Waukesha, WI 53188
(Workshop size min 5, max 8)
Recommended Experience Level: Beginner
Cost: $100
Materials: $25 instructor on day of workshop
Students should Bring: 2 towels and wear
comfortable clothes that can get can get wet.
Description:
You will learn how to create a 16" x 20" Sunset landscape piece. You can choose from one of Anna's creation or pick your own.
The process will include wet felting and needle felting. No experience necessary, just a willingness to learn and have fun!
Be aware that there is a fair amount of rolling and rubbing using your arms and hands.
Flowers - Felting Workshop
with Anna Repke
Sunday, February 2
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
workshop to be held at
Gwenyn Hill Farm
N130W294 Bryn Drive
Waukesha, WI 53188
(Workshop size min 4, max 8)
Recommended Experience Level: Previous felting experience, not a beginner workshop
Cost: $100
Materials: $25 instructor on day of workshop
Students should Bring: 2 towels and wear
comfortable clothes that can get can get wet.
Description:
You will learn how to create a 16" x 20" floral piece. Frame not included Pick your colors and have some fun.
The process will include wet felting and needle felting. No experience necessary, just a willingness to learn and have fun!
Be aware that there is a fair amount of rolling and rubbing using your arms and hands.
Note: This workshop will happen at the same time as the Get 'er Done workshop
Anna started out as an oil painter, but the toxic fumes just proved too much and that was the end of painting! Raising kids and Border Collies became the focus. She was here at the WI Sheep and Wool Festival competing in the sheep herding part and sold a dog to a fiber artist, Gale.
Later, Gale taught her about felting and so when the discovery of ”painting” with wool was made, it soon turned into a passion! Now the kids are raised and the Art Shows, Workshops and Classes across the country have taken over.
Anna says, ”I never knew what it was to have a passion until this. I haven’t looked back since. Working with wool has been the most fulfilling creative experience for me, ever. There is something about the organic quality to the wool. It has texture, character and life. The things that can be done with it are endless.”
Nuno Felted Merino/Silk Scarf
with Nancy Wilson
Friday, January 17
5:30 to 8:30 pm
or
Saturday February 15
9:00am - noon
(Workshop size max 6)
Recommended Experience Level: Beginner
Cost: $48
Materials: cost includes all materials
Students should Bring: 2 towels and wear
comfortable clothes that can get can get wet.
Description:
You will learn how to make a wonderfully soft and beautiful Merino wool/silk scarf using wet felting technique. The workshop includes a choice of colors to be selected on day of workshop.
Scarf size will be approximately 79" x 9.5"
Be aware that there is a fair amount of rolling and rubbing using your arms and hands.
