3-Hour VIRTUAL Workshop

Date: Saturday, October 21, 2023

Time: 10am-1pm

Description: Learn to needle felt (or sharpen your skills) while creating your own Turkey Vulture. Fiber artist and backyard bird enthusiast Erin Carlson will guide you through the needle felting process as you look closely to observe the shape and markings of the species.

We will also be joined by local birder, eleven-year-old Ezra White, who will share his knowledge about the Turkey Vulture throughout the workshop.

Tuition: $55 Tuition + materials fee

Materials: Erin has put together a specific materials kit for the Turkey Vulture for $20. Kits may be picked up at Contemporary Craft (5645 Butler St., Pittsburg, PA 15201) or you can have your kit shipped to you for $15.

In addition, if you are new to needle felting, you will need a Starter Kit with a foam block and 3 felting needles for $10. If you have experience needle felting and already have a foam block and felting needles, you do not need to purchase the Starter Kit.

Multiple Workshops

Check out Erin’s other two bird workshops coming up in November and December…

VIRTUAL: Needle Felted Tufted Titmouse

VIRTUAL: Needle Felted Carolina Chickadee

Use the button above to register for just this workshop, any two workshops, or all three workshops. The more you take the more you save! Prices for multiple workshops are as follows:

2 Workshops: $100 Tuition + materials fee

• materials fee = $40 for wool + $10 starter kit [optional] + $20 shipping [optional]

3 Workshops: $135 Tuition + materials fee

• materials fee = $60 for wool + $10 starter kit [optional] + $20 shipping [optional]

PLEASE CHECK YOUR TICKET CAREFULLY TO BE SURE YOU HAVE SELECTED THE CORRECT OPTION!

Location: The comfort of your own home.

Cancellations and Refunds: Workshop cancellations are decided three business days before the start date. If workshops must be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, the entire class fee will be refunded through Eventbrite, or you may leave your workshop fee in your Contemporary Craft account for future workshops.

Refund Policy: Student refund requests must be made at least three business days before a class begins. There will be a $25 cancellation fee. No refunds will be given without three-business days notice. Processing of refunds takes approximately three weeks.

If you require accessibility accommodations, please let us know by calling 412.261.7003 and we are happy to assist you.

About the Artist

Red Cottage Fiber Studio is the home and workspace of fiber artist Erin Carlson. Red Cottage is about craft, fiber, and gardening with a focus on needle felted wool sculpture and weaving.

About the Birder

Ezra was born in Los Angeles. After moving to Pittsburgh at age 4, he became fascinated with the rich bird and plant life of Western Pennsylvania. He has received awards from the American Birding Association for his artwork and field observations, and a scholarship from the Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology. When not out birding, Ezra enjoys painting, drawing, origami, and other creative endeavors.