Wool Felting, with Martha Buche

So ewe want to learn how to make the world’s oldest textile? Ewes-ing wool fibers in wonderful colors and both mechanical (needle) and chemical (water) techniques, wool make a series of objects for practical use, play, display and gifting. Take baaa-ck home a full kit of all the materials and tools you will need to keep felting on your own. Come join the flock and explore the wonderful, sculptural world of felting!

Date: Saturday, August 12
Time: 9am - 4:30pm
Location: Thoreau College Campus, 224 WI-56, Viroqua, WI 54665
Ages: 8+
Materials Fee: $50 (includes full felting kit with wool, tools, and supplies)
Lunch provided

Sliding Scale Course Fee Guidelines (not including Materials Fees)

Supporter Level Ticket: $115
If you move through the world with financial ease and the means to fulfill many of your wants as well as your needs – you are able to eat out when you want, abundantly meet your needs through employment or can comfortably not work, have access to family wealth, own property, etc. – consider paying at this level, which will help us ensure the long term sustainability of our programs while keeping our offerings accessible to those with access to fewer resources.

Sustainer Level Ticket: $90
If you are able to meet your needs with relative ease while budgeting your educational and entertainment spending – for instance, you are able to take classes and eat out occasionally as long as you are mindful – consider paying at this level, which will help sustain the work of the Folk School at a modest level.

Supported Level Ticket: $65
If you struggle to fund your basic needs and have limited access to resources in your family and community, or if you would not be able to access this offering without a discounted payment option, consider paying at this level. We value your presence and contributions to our community and do not want any economic circumstances to be a barrier to attendance!