Dry Needle Felting: Koalas

Next date: Monday, 16 February 2026 | 06:30 PM to 08:00 PM

Needle felting is the simple process of turning loose wool into a solid felt using a barbed needle. It’s an easy craft that doesn’t require extensive equipment and you can make toys, ornaments and decorations. It’s a very fun and tactile hobby.

In this beginner-friendly class, we’ll be learning to dry felt a cute koala! You’ll be able to create your own expressions to personalise your koala, while learning the two basic structures that 3D needle felting relies upon – circles and logs.

All materials are provided to get started, including needles and felting block to take home!

This workshop will cover:

the basics of needle felting
different tools, materials, and their purposes
the two basic forms for 3D object felting
ideas and examples for future projects
where to source materials/resources.

Who will be teaching?

Heather(she/her) loves crafting, and loves sharing it with others. She was first asked to teach in 1998, stepping up to fill-in during her daughter’s art class at Williamstown community house, and has been teaching arts and crafts in various settings ever since. Heather currently holds weekly crafting classes.

Heather also contributes content for the Get Creative Magazine with projects published every month (right from the first edition!). She has also contributed a third of the projects for the Kids Craft book & all projects for the Faux Finishes book.

This workshop is a part of our Laneway Learning program.

About Laneway Learning
Laneway Learning offers fun and affordable classes for the entire community, covering a wide range of topics. Secure your spot early to explore diverse subjects, from wine appreciation to introductory crochet.

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