Beginner · 2 hr · Kay Petal
Pixies
A beginner-friendly character with no armature and a lot of attitude. Wool batting, a needle, and a sense of humor.
Felt along in real time. Pause when your hands need a minute. These are the same free workshops from Felt Alive — no ads, no chuck, just wool and a color-coded needle.
Needles Kay reaches for
- Beginner · Orange 40 Star
- All-Purpose · Yellow 40 Triangle
- Fine Finisher · Blue 42 Triangle
From the Felt Alive workshop
What you need
Kay reviews supplies in chapter one — start there before you shop. Amounts are for one project.
Needles
- Felt Alive Felting Needle Six-Pack (color-coded singles — designed to accompany these workshops)
Wool
- 0.5 oz wool batting — skin tone
- 1 oz wool batting — variety of colors for clothing
- Small amounts of white wool for teeth and eyes, dyed wool for eye color, blush, and shading
Tools
- Foam felting pad (8×10" or larger)
- Felting stick (paper lollipop stick or wooden skewer)
- Strong sewing needle — used as a sculpting tool, not for sewing
More workshops
2 hrBeginner · 2 hr
Funny Faces
Two hours of sculpting a face that looks like it has an opinion — the Felt Alive test.
2 hrBeginner · 2 hr
Finger Puppet Fairies
Wee little ones that flutter on your fingertips. Felt along and learn how a tiny form still needs a real face.
2 hrBeginner · 2 hr
Garden Art
Mushrooms, bugs, and worms on simple wire armatures. Colorful, outdoor-ready, and a friendly first armature lesson.