Making a Realistic Needle Felt Bird Workshop with Susan Beal

Learn the delightful art of sculptural needle felting by making a life-size, realistic Black-capped Chickadee or Tufted Titmouse with artist Susan Beal. Using specialized felting needles and wool fleece, you'll discover this marvelous blend of sculpture, applique, embroidery and painting. Susan specializes in making lifelike, life-size birds and has created commissioned works for Viking Cruise Lines and penguin species collections. All tools and materials are provided to create and likely finish your small bird sculpture, with tips on using pigment markers, sewing, and other techniques for added realism.