The Felting Experience

With Mary Ann Sinclair and Angela Mietzke

July 14 - 18, 2024

Location: Grunewald Guild

Address: 19003 River Road, Leavenworth, WA, USA

Will I need to work outside of class?:
Yes, participants wishing to create complex or ambitious projects should expect to spend additional time working outside of class.

What do I need to bring to class?:
A spiritual or nature quote to share.

Minimum age of participant: 18

  • Commuter – $85.00
  • Cabin – $780.00
  • Private Queen Room + Shared Bath – $620.00
  • Private Twin Room + Shared Bath – $620.00
  • Shared Room + Shared Bath – $400.00
  • Yurt – $480.00
  • Library Dorm – $300.00
  • RV with Electric: 125V/30 Amp – $300.00
  • RV with Electric: 25V/20 Amp – $300.00
  • Personal Tent or Car Camping – $260.00

This program begins Sunday July 14, and ends Thursday July 18. The fees listed at right include lodging and all meals (except “Commuter”, which includes a Commuter Meal Plan).  An additional sliding scale Course Fee is required.  For more information on our pricing, see our Pricing page.


Experience the different forms of felting wool!

Through various projects, learn the art of felted hat making, numo felting, and needle felting.

Projects will include creating a felted bowler hat with a short-rim felted flap, numo felting on a silk scarf, and creating felted landscapes.

Profession and the number of projects completed depends on the interests and speed of the student.  All experience levels are welcome, including beginners!

About the Faculty

Mary Ann Sinclair

Mary Ann Sinclair is a self-taught fiber artist based in Spokane, WA.  She has experience working in a variety of wool and other protein fibers  She raised her own Shetland sheep for 25 years for the use of their wool. She enjoys spinning, weaving, and felting.  Her work is inspired from nature and her love of […]

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Angela Mietzke

Angela Mietzke is a multi-media artist, poet, and singer-songwriter.  She has been teaching on and off in Waldorf Education for 18 years bringing music, painting, fiber arts, woodworking, handwork, and storytelling to enliven curriculum for children and adults alike. Angela has a passion for creating unique ways to experience and express our connection to one another […]

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