Oh Deer! needle felted taxidermy

In this class we will learn how to create a wall mounted needle felted deer head. Needle felting is the process of tangling wool fibers through repeatedly stabbing wool with a small barbed needle. We will learn the technique of sculpting and layering to create the details needed to create each part of the deer head including the funky antlers! We will then complete the project by securely mounting the deer head to a wood slice so that your deer will hang on the wall.

Audience: teens and adults

Skill level: beginners and anyone looking to extend their skill set

Supplies we'll provide: all tools and materials plus kind, patient instruction and inspiration

Supplies to bring with you: Your curiosity and willingness to experiment

COVID safety precautions: If you are not feeling well or if anyone in your household has tested positive for COVID-19 in the past week, please stay home. 

When you sign up for this class, you're agreeing to abide by our safety precautions as well as our registration policy. Please contact us before registering if you have any questions.

Instructor: 

Gabrielle Jolie Stratmann infuses her whimsical sense of humor into distinct illustrations depicting snails, bugs, and animals. She loves to spend hours outdoors in her favorite state, Maine, observing little creatures in their natural worlds. Gabrielle enjoys creating with all different mediums from watercolor to embroidery.