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There's a moment in every felting session that I live for. The wool is laid out, the colors are chosen, the warm water goes on — and then something shifts. The piece stops being a plan and starts becoming itself. Where It All Begins My studio in Surprise, Arizona doesn't look like what most people imagine when they think "art studio." There are no easels, no paint-splattered floors. Instead, there are baskets of wool roving in every color you can imagine, rolls of bubble wrap

The price tag on a piece of handmade art can stop people in their tracks. Not because it is unreasonable — but because we have been trained, by decades of mass production and fast retail, to expect things to be cheap. A handmade felted vessel or an original art quilt costs more than a print from a big box store. It costs more than a factory-made decorative object. And it should. Here is why — and why collectors who understand this almost always say their handmade pieces are a

Every piece of felted wool art begins the same way: on the back of a sheep. It is easy to hold a finished vessel or a wall piece and see only the final form — the color, the texture, the shape. But there is a long and remarkable journey that wool takes before it becomes art. Understanding that journey changes how you see the work — and deepens the appreciation for what handmade truly means. It Starts With the Sheep Most of the wool I work with in my Surprise, Arizona studio i

You brought home a piece of felted wool art. You found the perfect spot for it. Now you want to keep it looking beautiful for years to come. The good news: felted wool is one of the most durable natural fiber materials in the world. Humans have been making and using felted wool for thousands of years, in some of the harshest climates on earth. With a little basic care, your piece will last a lifetime — and then some. Displaying Your Felted Art The most important thing you can

You signed up for a felting workshop. Maybe you are excited. Maybe you are a little nervous. Maybe both. That is completely normal — walking into any new creative experience for the first time comes with a healthy mix of anticipation and uncertainty. Here is everything you need to know about what happens at one of my felting workshops, from the moment you walk in to the moment you leave with something you made yourself. Before You Arrive You do not need to bring anything exce

If you have ever tried to describe what you love about a handmade textile piece and found yourself reaching for words, you are not alone. The terms "fiber art" and "textile art" get used interchangeably all the time — even by people who make and collect them. But there are real differences between the two, and understanding them can help you better appreciate the work, talk about it with confidence, and know exactly what you are looking for when you shop. What Is Textile Art?

Every year it gets harder. The people you love most — the ones you actually want to give something meaningful to — already have everything they need. Another candle. Another gift card. Another thing that gets tucked in a drawer and forgotten by February. If you are tired of giving forgettable gifts, this post is for you. Handmade art gifts are different — not just in how they look, but in what they mean. Here is why, and what to look for when you are shopping for someone who

I hear it all the time. Someone walks up to my booth at an art show, picks up one of my felted vessels, turns it over in their hands, and says: "I could never make something like this." And I always say the same thing: yes, you could. Especially if you started in a workshop. Felting is one of those rare crafts that looks impressive but is genuinely forgiving for beginners. You do not need art experience, special talent, or any equipment of your own. You just need a few hours,

Spring is here and my workshop calendar is fuller than ever — and I could not be more excited about it. Whether you have never touched wool before or you are looking to try something new, there is a class coming up with your name on it. Here is everything happening over the next two months, including some special workshops at two incredible local venues. Vessel Class — Ground Floor Artists Gallery 📅 Friday, April 17 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM | $125 I am so thrilled to be teaching

When I teach felting workshops in my Surprise, Arizona studio, I see the same handful of beginner mistakes come up again and again. The good news? Every single one of them is easy to fix once you know what to watch for. Mistake #1: Using Too Much Water Too Soon New felters tend to drench their wool right away, thinking more water means faster felting. But too much water actually floats the fibers apart instead of helping them bond together. Start with a light sprinkle of warm

If you've ever wondered what happens when you combine soft wool, warm water, and a little patience, you've already started thinking like a felter. Wet felting is one of the oldest textile arts in the world — and one of the most forgiving for beginners. It's the technique I use in my Surprise, Arizona studio to create everything from delicate wool paintings to sculptural vessels, and it's the art form I love teaching most. So What Exactly Is Wet Felting? Wet felting is the pro