Discover the art of needle felting and learn how to create beautifully textured, handmade beads from wool roving! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore the fundamentals of needle felting while shaping soft fibers into firm, sculpted beads—perfect for incorporating into jewelry, mixed media, or decorative projects. During this class, you'll learn how to: form and shape wool roving into sturdy, felted beads; use felting needles safely and effectively to sculpt and compress fibers; add decorative surface details using additional roving, bead embellishments, and more; troubleshoot common felting issues to ensure strong, well-formed beads. Whether you're new to felting or looking for a fun way to enhance your jewelry-making skills, this workshop will introduce you to a versatile and satisfying fiber art technique and give you access to a variety of tools and materials so you can find your favorite. Plus, you'll leave with unique, handcrafted beads that are ready to use in your own creative projects!