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
the following dates in 2024:
Thursday, September 26
Thursday, October 17
November 7 - 21, 2024
Felting
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Elves- 3D Felting
with Justine Heinrichs
Sunday November 24
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
or
1:00 - 4:00 pm
(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 12th. 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
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
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."
Nuno Felted Winter Lights
with Nan Calvert
Sunday, September 22
noon to 4:00 pm (Please arrive a few minutes ahead of class)
Registration required by Sunday September 15
(Workshop size max 12)
Recommended Experience Level: Beginner
Cost: $45
Materials: $15 instructor on day of workshop
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Level – Some wet felting experience is helpful but not necessary.
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Age – 16 years and over.
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Bring snack & beverage and a chair pad to keep you comfortable if desired.
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Bring 2 bath towels.
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Know that you will get wet.
Description:
Get a jump on your holiday decorating. You will use fine silk gauze and luxurious Merino wool to wet felt a beautiful glowing orb. These winter lights are perfect for creating a warm, softly lit atmosphere for those chilly Fall evenings and snowy Winter nights.
Nuno felting is a wet felting technique that combines silk and wool resulting in a gorgeous texture – especially when lit from within. Great to keep for your own and for gifts as well.
All felting materials and equipment provided by the instructor.
Please note – wet felting is a very physical process involving lots of rubbing and rolling. It’s a party for your arms!!
Fancy Face Pumpkins & Pumpkin Sculpting
with Nan Calvert
Sunday, October 13
noon to 4:00 pm (Please arrive a few minutes ahead of class)
Registration required by Sunday October 7
(Workshop size max 12)
Recommended Experience Level: Beginner
Cost: $45
Materials: $15 instructor on day of workshop
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Level – Some needle felting experience is helpful but not required.
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Age – 16 years and over.
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Bring snack & beverage and a chair pad to keep you comfortable if desired.
Description:
Pumpkin spice season is upon us. What better way to celebrate the season than to make fancy needle felted pumpkins with facial features. You will learn how to fashion eyes, noses, mouths and other features to make your pumpkin come alive with personality and charm! Make them serious, whimsical, sweet or scary. You’ll have the best pumpkins around!
All materials will be provided by the instructor. Some needle felting experience is helpful but not required. If you are an enthusiastic and adventurous beginner, you will enjoy this class!
Please contact Nan Calvert at focusanflow@gmail.com with comments and questions.
Birdie on the Weave
with Nan Calvert
Monday, October 28 & Tuesday October 29
6:00 to 8:00 pm (Please arrive a few minutes ahead of class)
Registration required by Sunday October 14
(Workshop size max 12)
Recommended Experience Level: Beginner
Cost: $45
Materials: $15 instructor on day of workshop.
Instructor will provide all materials and equipment.
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Level – Some needle felting experience is helpful but not required.
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Age – 16 years and over.
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Bring snack & beverage and a chair pad to keep you comfortable if desired.
Description:
Needle felting and weaving make wonderful partners in the world of fiber arts. In this workshop you will combine needle felting with simple weaving for a lovely piece of wall decor. You will learn tabby weave for the needle felting base. Then, working from a pattern, you'll bring your bird to life with colorful needle felting. The finished project will hang from a section of tree branch or dowel. Contact Nan Calvert with any questions at 262-681-4899.
