Wool Landscapes: A Beginner’s Needle Felting Workshop

Discover the art of painting with wool

This hands-on workshop is perfect for beginners and anyone curious about needle felting (also known as dry felting). Using simple tools and beautifully soft fibres, you’ll learn how to build up a flat (2D) felted scene — whether that’s a landscape, seascape abstract design, or something more illustrative.

Needle felting is a wonderfully tactile process, where loose fibres are shaped and bonded together using a special barbed needle. It’s both calming and surprisingly versatile.

What you’ll explore

You’ll start with an introduction to the materials and tools, including how to safely and effectively use felting needles. From there, you’ll build your skills step by step, covering:

• How to use felting needles correctly and safely
• The different types of needles and what they’re used for
• Choosing and working with different wools and fibres
• Building a base and preparing your backing fabric
• Blending colours to create soft transitions and depth
• Layering fibres to create texture and form
• Adding detail to bring your scene to life

You’ll be guided through the process, with demonstrations and plenty of time to practise and experiment.

What you’ll leave with

By the end of the session, you’ll have your own finished felted artwork mounted on backing — ready to frame or display — along with the skills to continue exploring dry felting at home.

Who this workshop is for

• Complete beginners
• Anyone interested in textiles and fibre art
• Anyone looking for a fun, creative session

What’s included

All materials are provided, including a range of wool fibres, felting needles, and backing materials. As always, there’ll be drinks and light refreshments available.

Important Information Before You Book

Cancel up to 7 days in advance via the website for a full refund. We cannot offer refunds after that point, for missed sessions, or for arrivals more than 20 minutes late. If you have food preferences or accessibility needs, please tell us in advance so we can make your visit as smooth as possible.

All workshops are beginner-friendly unless stated otherwise, and we provide all the materials you need. Adult sessions are for ages 16+, teen classes for ages 11–16, and family workshops for ages 7+ with an accompanying adult. Everything you create is yours to take home.

Check out our other workshops here, or find out what is going on in the rest of Brighton here.