Workshops & Events

Harvest Festival at Thomas Cole Site - 10/19/25

Grey Fox Felting will be at this year's Harvest Festival at the Thomas Cole National Historic House in Catskill, NY. We'll have kits and felting supplies, and a few felted goodies! And Erin will be demonstrating the needle felting process for anyone who'd like to learn what it's all about. 

Date: Sunday, October 19th, 2025

Time: 1pm - 4pm EST

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

 

Needle Felted Fall Meadow Workshop at Love & Stitches - 11/1/25 

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 2D fall flower meadow. 

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 fall-inspired flower meadow by felting tiny bits of colored wool onto a sheet of wool felt. Finished pieces will then be framed in a  4" wood embroidery frame, ready for hanging! All materials will be provided.

Ages 12+ are welcome!

Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025

Time: 10am - 12:30pm EST

Location:  Love & Stitches, 173 Whitesboro St, Yorkville, NY 13495

Registration: Sign up here!

 

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/

 

Needle Felted Sweater Fox Workshop at Love & Stitches - 11/15/25 

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 sweater-wearing fox! 

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 fox wearing a cozy sweater. All materials will be provided.

Ages 12+ are welcome!

Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025

Time: 10am - 1pm EST

Location:  Love & Stitches, 173 Whitesboro St, Yorkville, NY 13495

Registration: Sign up here!

 

Needle Felted Sweater Bear Workshop at CeCe's Wool - 11/22/25 

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 bear all dressed for the coming cold in a cozy sweater! 

Needle felting is a very forgiving and meditative art form that involves using a special barbed needle to make repeated pokes into fluffy wool fiber. This action causes the fibers to tangle and mat together, forming felt. Participants will create a sculptural polar bear wearing a sweater, and every creation will be unique! All materials are included with registration.

Ages 12+ are welcome!

Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025

Time: 10am - 1pm EST

Location:  CeCe's Wool Yarns Yarns & More, Hamilton Square, 2080 Western Ave, Guilderland, NY 12084

Registration: Sign up here!

 

Needle Felted Tiger Workshop at Fenimore Art Museum - 12/6/25 

In celebration of the Exploring Calvin and Hobbes exhibit at Fenimore Art Museum this season, Erin will be leading a tiger-themed needle felting workshop! In this class, participants will learn all about the wonderfully satisfying process of needle felting as they are guided step-by-step in creating an adorable three-dimensional portrait 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, December 6, 2025

Time: 10am - 1pm EST

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

Details + Registration: Register here!