08-2026 Wet Felted Pinch Pots

Instructor - Laura McClain, www.lauramcclainart.art

Dates - Saturday, Aug 22nd

Time - 1 PM until 5 PM

Wet Felted "Pinch Pots"

Join us for a playful, hands-on felting workshop inspired by classic clay pinch pots. In this class, you’ll create 2 small felted bowls by building up thick squares of colorful wool and embellishment fibers, then pinching up the corners to form sweet, sculptural vessels.

This is a fun class for beginners and experienced felters alike. Working with thicker layers allows you to clearly see how fibers come together, shift, and strengthen through the felting process. You’ll explore blending colored merino, adding shine with viscose fibers or silk hankies, and creating a rich surface texture.

Once the felt squares are formed, you’ll get to pick from a selection of colored rivets to fasten up the corners. Your pinch pots will be perfect for a nightstand, desk, jewelry, small treasures, a gift, or simply to admire. If you have leftover strips of felt - they make sturdy bookmarks, too!

Along the way, you’ll learn the basic steps of wet felting and discover which tools are most helpful for transforming loose fibers into a strong, cohesive fabric. Fun is always included—along with snacks and plenty of encouragement to explore and play.

ALL MATERIALS INCLUDED.

Member Price - $75 (all materials included)

Non-Members Price - $85 (all materials included)

You will be charged the full price if you are not a member of the Manley Art Center prior to start of your workshop.)

About the Artist
Laura McClain is a wet felting artist and educator who works with wool to create
functional and expressive décor, accessories, and wearables. At the heart of her
practice is a method she calls Felt by Feel—a playful, embodied conversation between
maker and material that allows her to stay connected to the wool’s changing textures,
while tapping into her own responses as the work evolves. Laura has been creating with fiber arts since childhood and brings a balance of technical knowledge, curiosity, and fun to her teaching.

Materials Provided

All materials included!

What to Bring/What to Expect

What to Expect: This is a physically active class that involves some standing and vigorous rubbing and rolling using your hands and arms.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;What to Wear: It’s handy to wear an apron to catch the water drips and sleeves you can push up. Wear comfy shoes.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;What to Bring: Lunch, snacks, a drink. There will be water, tea, coffee, and munchies available during class!&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;If you have a pair of pliers, bring those!

Workshop Recap:

Wet Felted "Pinch Pots" &#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;Instructor - Laura McClain&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;Dates - Saturday, Aug 22nd&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;Time - 1 PM until 5 PM&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;Wet Felted "Pinch Pots" &#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;Join us for a playful, hands-on felting workshop inspired by classic clay pinch pots. In this class, you’ll create 2 small felted bowls by building up thick squares of colorful wool and embellishment fibers, then pinching up the corners to form sweet, sculptural vessels.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;This is a fun class for beginners and experienced felters alike. Working with thicker layers allows you to clearly see how fibers come together, shift, and strengthen through the felting process. You’ll explore blending colored merino, adding shine with viscose fibers or silk hankies, and creating a rich surface texture.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;Once the felt squares are formed, you’ll get to pick from a selection of colored rivets to fasten up the corners. Your pinch pots will be perfect for a nightstand, desk, jewelry, small treasures, a gift, or simply to admire. If you have leftover strips of felt - they make sturdy bookmarks, too!&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;Along the way, you’ll learn the basic steps of wet felting and discover which tools are most helpful for transforming loose fibers into a strong, cohesive fabric. Fun is always included—along with snacks and plenty of encouragement to explore and play.

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Class intended for adults (18+ yrs).

Under 18 permitted if the guardian also attends the workshop.

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Wet Felted "Pinch Pots"

Member Price - $75
Non-Member Price - $85

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Wet Felted "Pinch Pots"

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