In this 3-week fiber arts series, kids will experience a journey with wool—from raw fiber to colorful creations. Each week builds on the last, giving them a chance to explore natural materials, traditional techniques, and their own creativity. We’ll start by dyeing wool with plants, then turn those fibers into woven wall hangings, and finally, shape them into felted bowls. By the end, each child will leave with beautiful handmade pieces and a deeper connection to the art of fiber.
October 1st
Week 1: Yarn Dyeing with Plants
Kids dye their own skeins and loose wool.
Simple natural dyes (onion skins, turmeric, beet, etc.)
They’ll use the yarn they dyed in the following weeks.
October 15th
Week 2: Weaving Small Wall Hangings
Using their hand-dyed yarn plus other fibers, kids create a small woven wall hanging on a loom.
Explore patterns, texture, and design.
October 29th
Week 3: Wet Felting a Bowl
Kids turn more of their hand-dyed wool into bowls using a wet felting method.