Workshops & Events

Pop-up Market at Utica Fringe Festival, Hosted by Upstate Art Collective - 7/19/25

Join us for the first-ever Utica Fringe Festival, an afternoon filled with bold, playful, and thought-provoking visual and performing arts in the heart of Oneida Square.

Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025

Time: 1-5pm

Location: DeSales Center, 309 Genesee St, Utica, NY 

 

Art by the Lake at Fenimore Art Museum - 8/9/25

Join us at this year's Art by the Lake! We will be exhibiting original felted artwork by Erin Gardner and a small selection of our felting kits. 

Art by the Lake at Fenimore Art Museum is a juried art competition featuring many artists from the region. The show celebrates artists who are inspired by the region and its beauty. The event takes place on the museum’s expansive lakefront lawn. A wide range of art will be available for visitors to see and purchase including watercolors, acrylics, oils, photographs, prints, ink drawings, sculptures, and more.

 

Online Needle Felted Llama Workshop - 8/23/25

In this online workshop, Erin Gardner of Grey Fox Felting will introduce participants to the wonderfully satisfying process of needle felting as they are guided step-by-step in creating an adorable llama.

The process of needle felting involves using a special barbed needle to make repeated pokes into fluffy wool fiber, causing the fibers to tangle and mat together, forming felt. Participants will create a sculptural llama wearing a colorful felt blanket. 

Class will take place over zoom, and a recording will be available after the class concludes for anyone wishing to complete the project at their own convenience.

Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025

Time: 11am - 2pm EST

Location:  online - live Zoom session

Details + Registration: Register here

 

Needle Felted Fall Meadow Scene Workshop - 9/7/25 

In this workshop, Erin will introduce participants to the wonderfully satisfying process of needle felting as they are guided step-by-step in creating a two-dimensional fall-inspired meadow scene out of wool.

The process of needle felting involves using a special barbed needle to make repeated pokes into fluffy wool fiber, causing the fibers to tangle and mat together, forming felt. Participants will create a meadow out of tiny bits of colorful wool, using a sheet of wool felt as the canvas. Pieces will be framed inside a 4" wood embroidery frame, ready to hang and enjoy! All materials are included with registration.

Ages 12+ are welcome!

Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025

Time: 10am - 1pm EST

Location:  Nourish, 87 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

Details + Registration: coming soon!

 

Needle Felted Tiger Workshop at Fenimore Art Museum - 9/20/25 

In this workshop, Erin will introduce participants to the wonderfully satisfying process of needle felting as they are guided step-by-step in creating an adorable miniature bust of a tiger out of wool. 

The process of needle felting involves using a special barbed needle to make repeated pokes into fluffy wool fiber, causing the fibers to tangle and mat together, forming felt. Participants will create a sculptural portrait of a tiger which will then be felted directly onto a sheet of wool felt and finished with a 4" wood embroidery frame. All materials will be provided.

Ages 12+ are welcome!

Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025

Time: 10am - 1pm EST

Location:  Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 NY-80, Cooperstown, NY 13326

Details + Registration: coming soon!

 

Needle Felted Workshop at Hudson River Maritime Museum - 10/11/25 

Details coming soon!

Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025

Time: 10am - 1pm EST

Location:  Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY 12401

Details + Registration: coming soon!

 

Needle Felted Holiday Cat Workshop at Thomas Cole Site - 11/8/25 

In this workshop, Erin will introduce participants to the wonderfully satisfying process of needle felting as they are guided step-by-step in creating an adorable festive cat. 

The process of needle felting involves using a special barbed needle to make repeated pokes into fluffy wool fiber, causing the fibers to tangle and mat together, forming felt. Participants will create a sculptural cat wearing a holiday headpiece of leaves and berries. All materials will be provided.

Ages 12+ are welcome!

Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025

Time: 10:30am - 1:30pm EST

Location:  Thomas Cole Site, 218 Spring Street, Catskill, NY 12414

Details + Registration: https://thomascole.org/events/