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SUMMARY:Introduction to Needle Felting
DESCRIPTION:Students will learn how to use felting needles to condense wool fibers into soft-sculptures. This workshop will cover the basics of needle felting\, understanding barbed needles\, angling\, troubleshooting\, and exploring additive and subtractive techniques. By the end of the 6 weeks\, students will walk away with their own soft-sculptures made of wool.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/introduction-to-needle-felting/2026-04-12/
LOCATION:The Arts League\, 4226 Spruce Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art,Artists' Workshop Series,Arts & Culture,Local Textiles
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Needle Felting
DESCRIPTION:Students will learn how to use felting needles to condense wool fibers into soft-sculptures. This workshop will cover the basics of needle felting\, understanding barbed needles\, angling\, troubleshooting\, and exploring additive and subtractive techniques. By the end of the 6 weeks\, students will walk away with their own soft-sculptures made of wool.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/introduction-to-needle-felting/2026-04-05/
LOCATION:The Arts League\, 4226 Spruce Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Needle Felting
DESCRIPTION:Students will learn how to use felting needles to condense wool fibers into soft-sculptures. This workshop will cover the basics of needle felting\, understanding barbed needles\, angling\, troubleshooting\, and exploring additive and subtractive techniques. By the end of the 6 weeks\, students will walk away with their own soft-sculptures made of wool.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/introduction-to-needle-felting/2026-03-29/
LOCATION:The Arts League\, 4226 Spruce Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Needle Felting
DESCRIPTION:Students will learn how to use felting needles to condense wool fibers into soft-sculptures. This workshop will cover the basics of needle felting\, understanding barbed needles\, angling\, troubleshooting\, and exploring additive and subtractive techniques. By the end of the 6 weeks\, students will walk away with their own soft-sculptures made of wool.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/introduction-to-needle-felting/2026-03-22/
LOCATION:The Arts League\, 4226 Spruce Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Needle Felting
DESCRIPTION:Students will learn how to use felting needles to condense wool fibers into soft-sculptures. This workshop will cover the basics of needle felting\, understanding barbed needles\, angling\, troubleshooting\, and exploring additive and subtractive techniques. By the end of the 6 weeks\, students will walk away with their own soft-sculptures made of wool.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/introduction-to-needle-felting/2026-03-15/
LOCATION:The Arts League\, 4226 Spruce Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Needle Felting
DESCRIPTION:Students will learn how to use felting needles to condense wool fibers into soft-sculptures. This workshop will cover the basics of needle felting\, understanding barbed needles\, angling\, troubleshooting\, and exploring additive and subtractive techniques. By the end of the 6 weeks\, students will walk away with their own soft-sculptures made of wool.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/introduction-to-needle-felting/2026-03-08/
LOCATION:The Arts League\, 4226 Spruce Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art,Artists' Workshop Series,Arts & Culture,Local Textiles
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SUMMARY:Riverbend's Merry & Mindful Makers Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a festive afternoon at Riverbend’s Merry and Mindful Makers Market. We are hosting local artists\, makers and growers\, sharing their handmade\, eco-friendly gifts at our outdoor marketplace.\nPick up a holiday gift for someone special\, or take the time to explore the preserve with a warm drink and admire the leaves as the season changes. Entry is free\, but we ask that you RSVP at the link provided! \nStop by Riverbend on December 6th to take part in some s’mores roasting\, wreath making\, live painting + Mala-knotting demos\, games\, giveaways\, and our flea market! \nCome learn something new\, take part in wintery cheer\, and support our mission of sustainable living!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/riverbends-merry-mindful-makers-market/
LOCATION:Riverbend Environmental Education Center\, 1950 Spring Mill Road\, Gladwyne\, PA\, 19035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Environmental Art,Family Activities,family and kid friendly,Festival,Free Community Events,Hike,Local Textiles,Sustainable Textiles
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SUMMARY:Transformational Power of Head Wrapping Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Whether a woman covers her head for religious reasons\, cultural ties\, medical purposes\, or simply \nfor fashion\, from the age of antiquity\, the tradition of crown adornment has roots throughout the \nworld creating as much diversity in style as it does uniqueness in purpose. \nThrough historical tutelage\, interactive dialogue\, and engaging demonstration\, we’ll offer women \nyoung and seasoned an enriching space to swap ‘head wrap stories’\, reconnect present with past\, \n(re)discover new ways of adorning\, and find both the creative and transformational power in head \nwrapping. \nWorkshop Take-Aways \nAttendees will learn the following during our time together… \n❖ History of head wrapping with focus on African culture and tradition \n❖ Interactive styling demonstration \n❖ Insider tips and tricks for personal styling \nAbout the Instructor \n“Wholistic” Designer\, Netfah Amina-Afia has been adorning women with her unique one-of-a-kind creations since the early 90s. She is the soul-owner of the Simply Netfah Design House and co-owner of InI Collective\, where creations are based on a slow-fashion that dresses for healing\, nurturing\, and beautifying our sacred body temples. \nAs a Certified Holistic Health Counselor\, Amina Afia earned her CHHA under the International Board of African Thinkers\, Traditional Priests\, Healers & Religion Assoc. to further connect mind and body and infuse a unique way of healing with adornment. She offers one-on-one private consultations for those seeking a more personalized approach to their sartorial sensitivities. \nRooted by her calling to heal and empower\, Netfah continues to unify her passions and insight to inspire a consciousness in the art of adornment designed to raise the vibration of women all over from the inside out. \n“I am a creator and healer by nature. WOMEN are my inspiration. LOVE is my reason.” \nWho is invited: \nEveryone is welcome at this workshop! You do not have to have a MakerSpace membership or any affiliation with Utility Works \nParking: \nThe Highland avenue parking lot behind Dunkin is available for parking as well as parking along the street. \nFirst Floor Accessibility\nInclusive Design: Our first floor is designed to be inclusive and ensure accessibility for all.\nApproachable Entrance: Our entrance is approachable to all who enter\, providing ease of access for everyone.\nAccessible Restroom: We offer an accessible gender-neutral bathroom for the convenience of all visitors.\nWide Hallways: Our hallway is wide enough to accommodate wheelchair users\, ensuring smooth and easy navigation.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/transformational-power-of-head-wrapping-workshop/
LOCATION:Utility Works – Creative Community\, 32 East Baltimore Avenue\, Lansdowne\, PA\, 19050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artists' Workshop Series,Local Textiles
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SUMMARY:Sheep Shearing Day
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 26 from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm\nSheep Shearing Day \nExperience springtime on a colonial farm! Watch our farmers shear our sheep to get them ready for the warm weather. Then\, follow the “wool to wardrobe” process as our living historians demonstrate spinning\, weaving\, and other textile crafts. Hear about all the various activities that went into running an 18th century farm as you tour the historic house. Check out the sights and smells of an open-hearth cooking demonstration in the Summer Kitchen. Stop by our demonstrators’ stalls to learn about important crafts like woodworking\, sewing\, candle-dipping\, and more. Visit our Museum Shop for historically-inspired gifts for all ages. We can’t wait to see “ewe” there! \nAll ages; free
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/sheep-shearing-day/
LOCATION:Peter Wentz Farmstead\, 2030 Shearer Road\, Lansdale\, PA\, 19446\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Event,Family,Family Activities,Family and Kids,Family Fun,Family-friendly,Free,Free Community Events,History,Kids,Local Textiles,Montgomery County,Outdoor Event,Sustainable Textiles
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