Needle Felting - Sculpting with Wool
Saturday 10th January 2026 - Cober Hill, Scarborough
Available spaces
Join us for a one-day needle felting workshop at North Yorks Art School, led by Brenda Christison, a passionate textile artist with a flair for bringing wool to life. This immersive session invites you to explore the ancient yet ever-evolving craft of needle felting, a technique that transforms soft wool fibres into vibrant, tactile artworks through the simple act of shaping and sculpting with a barbed needle. Perfect for beginners and those looking to refine their skills, this workshop will guide you in creating a charming, nature-inspired felted piece such as a delicate flower, a whimsical animal, or a miniature landscape while delving into the rich history and versatile usefulness of this sustainable art form. You’ll begin by learning the basics: How to select and handle wool roving. Use a felting needle safely. Work on a foam mat to create smooth, flat design. You’ll choose a simple design to craft under step-by-step guidance. With demonstrations of techniques like layering wool for depth, blending colours for realism, and adding fine details to bring your creation to life. Needle felting, a modern evolution of the ancient craft of felting, traces its roots back to the Neolithic era, around 4000–5000 BC, when early humans discovered that wool fibres, rich in keratin, could be matted together to create durable textiles for clothing, shelters, and blankets. Felting has been both a practical and artistic medium, valued for its warmth and versatility. Unlike wet felting, which uses soap and water to entangle fibres, needle felting emerged in the 19th century with the invention of barbed felting needles, initially for industrial use. By the 1980s, these tools were adapted for handcrafting, sparking a creative revolution that brought needle felting into the modern era as an accessible, eco-friendly art form. Today, it’s celebrated for its sustainability, using natural fibres from sheep, alpaca, or mohair wool, and its ability to create everything from 2D landscapes to 3D sculptures without the need for sewing or complex equipment. Saturday 10th January 2026 10am - 4pm with Brenda Christison This class takes place at: Cober Hill Cloughton Scarborough North Yorkshire YO13 0AR Includes all materials, refreshments and lunch. The cost of this residential includes 20% VAT (£12.50), as we are a VAT-registered business.
Cancellation Policy
All workshops are priced including VAT charged at 20%. By completing this purchase you are securing a place for a workshop or course which, unless stated, includes all materials, refreshments and lunch. We understand that plans can change, so we’ve outlined our cancellation and rescheduling policies for our residentials to ensure clarity and flexibility. At North Yorks Art School (NYAS), we incur a number of costs as soon as a booking is made — including venue, tutor, bank charges and administration fees. Unfortunately, due to the increasing number of cancellations, we now need to pass on a portion of these costs to customers when cancellations occur. Rescheduling Your Booking You can reschedule your booking up to 8 weeks before the start date of your workshop free of charge — (subject to availability). Reschedules outside of this time will be subject to a 10% booking fee. We will confirm the change in writing and transfer your place accordingly. Cancellations & Refunds If you choose to cancel your booking rather than reschedule, the following cancellation fees will apply: Over 6 Months 90% refund 4 to 6 months 80% refund 2 to 4 months 70% refund 31 to 60 days 50% refund 30 days or less No refund Refunds will be processed to your original payment method within 3–5 business days once the cancellation is confirmed. Your Right to Cancel (Cooling-Off Period) If you live in the UK or EU, you are entitled to a 14-day cancellation window from the date of booking. Within this period, you may cancel for a full refund without providing a reason. To exercise this right, contact us at info@bookaclass.org within the 14-day period. Refunds will be processed to your original payment method. For all booking-related enquiries, rescheduling requests or cancellations, please email: info@bookaclass.org