Felt Sushi: An Original Wet Felting Technique
Session 1: Three Tuesdays, February 18 - March 4, 6-8pm
Session 2: Three Tuesdays, APRIL 22 - May 6, 6-8pm
Cost: sliding scale $90-$180*, PLUS Materials ($30 paid to the instructor at the first class)
Come wet felt like you’ve never wet felt before! Paige Quinn-Vasic's unique wet felting technique uses fluffy wool, soap and water, and a traditional sushi mat to create a dense felt roll. It is then sliced like a sushi roll to reveal the one-of-a-kind designs that are created from the fibers of different colors shrinking together. In this class, you will learn the basics of wet felting, create and slice your own felt “sushi roll,” and finally transform them with simple jeweler's techniques to create earrings, magnets, necklaces, and more! Please be aware that this felting process requires you to work with wet, soapy wool for over an hour, rolling and pressing. All experience levels welcome!
To register, please email programs@nohoarts.org with your name, address, phone number, and which session you are registering for. Payment can be made via PayPal here, or by mailing a check made out to NCFA to PO Box 366, Northampton, MA 01061.
*Payments on the upper end of the sliding scale help support our continued commitment to accessibility, including sliding scale models and the NCFA Community Fund.
Paige Quinn-Vasic (she/her) is an art educator and community organizer who graduated with a BFA from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She loves creating new and curious art making processes that combine traditional fine art techniques and crafty nostalgic materials, like shrinky dink dry point. These explorations lend themselves to her goal to bring the arts to students of any age at a high-technique, low-cost entry point. Just living in Northampton for a year and a half, she has cultivated a vibrant art club, and connected young professionals by fostering a free third space. She is working to grow this project by collaborating with its members to host skill-shares and workshops. Follow for more @paigesquinn @nohoartclub www.paigesquinn.com