New Felted Necklace Starts
October 25, 2019
I just finished felting these two necklace starts. Next I will figure it out how I want to decorate them. So fun to be creative– learning to felt in new ways.
Tag: wet felting
First workshop in the new studio.
April 13, 2019
After removing the divider wall I had put in previously, and rearranging my supplies, I was ready for the first felting workshop in my new studio. With a heater, electricity, hot and cold running water and a microwave, we had all the conveniences of being in the house. It was a pleasure meeting Diane and … More First workshop in the new studio.
Hosted a Felting Workshop Today!
February 13, 2018
I hosted a one on one workshop with a great artistic lady named Elly from Corvallis. She made one very fluffy colorful scarf plus a smaller neck warmer scarf. Here are photos of the large scarf as it is drying on the rack. I taught Elly my method of felting which is much faster than … More Hosted a Felting Workshop Today!
New flyer for the workshop at the ranch
February 4, 2017
Jennifer, the owner of the Alpaca Ranch, suggested a flyer with more color; and my daughter Melanie suggested more photos of workshops on the flyer, so I came up with this. I like this flyer better with the white background because the lettering is easier to read. The flyer may not be as “pretty”, but … More New flyer for the workshop at the ranch
What a perfect little paw print! What I saw while I was organizing my garage :-)
January 26, 2017
Today (written on Wed. Jan. 25th) I’m organizing my garage! Or I should say I’m supervising the organization of my garage! Ha ha I’m sitting in a rocking chair, in a big fluffy down jacket, telling my son and my niece what to do. My niece is a real go-getter. She has worked for me … More What a perfect little paw print! What I saw while I was organizing my garage 🙂
New Red Scarf
December 17, 2016
Here is the new scarf I crafted. With each side different, and each edge different, this scarf can be worn in many different ways, to achieve many different looks. My inspiration for the color combination was the flower pictured below.
Fun and Productive Workshop Yesterday
December 9, 2016
On Dec. 8, we had a workshop with Eileen and MaryJo. MaryJo chose red merino and silk 50/50 blend, which, when dry, will be super soft and have gorgeous texture. I wish I could have taken a photo when the red wrap was dry, but that usually takes overnight, and my workshops don’t last that … More Fun and Productive Workshop Yesterday
Planned workshops have passed. If you are interested in a workshop, please communicate with me. There is a workshop questionnaire on the workshop page.
November 23, 2016
Wet Felting Workshop — Passed I love felting and I love teaching others to felt! It is very relaxing and fun! I am offering several workshops as the holidays approach. Each participant will make a personally designed super soft merino and silk scarf or wrap. I provide all the materials as part of the workshop … More Planned workshops have passed. If you are interested in a workshop, please communicate with me. There is a workshop questionnaire on the workshop page.
Another four-way reversible wrap inspired by my autumn birch tree
November 23, 2016
Possibility number one. Possibility number two. Possibility number three. Possibility number four. Of course, if you should switch which end is on top, you have another four possibilities. And that is just folding it in this particular way! For sale at the art center in Corvallis for $180. For sale on Etsy (CLICK HERE) for … More Another four-way reversible wrap inspired by my autumn birch tree
Michele Ballantyne 