07/18/2026
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A-Tisket, A-Tasket, A wet-felted basket!
Instructor: Treka Wenner
Class Time & Location: Saturday 1-4
Class Length: 4 Hours
# of Students: 10
Prior Skills: Basic wet felting skills helpful, but not required.
Students need to Bring: Bath Towel
Create a beautiful and functional felted basket that’s as practical as it is artistic! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to wet felt a sturdy, sculptural tote using two tones of wool over a closed resist pattern. Perfect for holding your knitting, spinning, or sewing projects, this basket is a versatile piece you’ll use again and again. What you’ll learn: Wet felting techniques for shaping and structure. How to work over a closed resist pattern. Creating smooth color transitions with two-tone wool. Forming handles and refining your final shape. Details: Skill Level: All levels welcome. Cost: $85 per person Includes: Fiber, felting resist pattern (yours to keep), tools, supplies, and full instruction. Color Family Choices: Reds, Greens, Blues, Earth tones, Gray/Black. Come ready to get a little wet, a little soapy, and leave with a one-of-a-kind basket you made yourself!
Treka Wenner is a fiber artist and instructor specializing in wet felting, needle felting, and surface design. Through her studio, Fibers of My Soul, she creates richly textured work that blends wool, silk, and embellishment fibers into functional and sculptural art. Treka is passionate about sharing the creative possibilities of fiber and makes her classes welcoming for all skill levels. Her teaching style emphasizes exploration, technique, and personal expression, encouraging students to develop their own artistic voice. Whether introducing beginners to felting or guiding experienced makers, she inspires confidence, creativity, and a love of working with fiber.
Class Fee: $85
