Felt Fest

We're delighted to present FELT FEST at EAC on August 22 featuring artist and arts educator Audra Christie of Cherryfield, Maine. Audra is offering three workshops suitable for beginners and above. Children under 16 participate free with adult supervision.

Needle-Felted Critters

9:00 – 10:30 am | Supply cost: $5 | Ages 16+ (younger with adult supervision)

Learn the basics of needle felting by creating your own charming felted critter. This beginner-friendly workshop is a fun introduction to sculpting with wool in three dimensions. No experience necessary.

Wet-Felted Soap Workshop

10:45 am – 12:15 pm | Supply cost: $5 | Participants should bring their own bar of soap

A quick and satisfying project perfect for beginners. Learn how to wet felt wool around a bar of soap to create a colorful, natural scrubby that gently exfoliates while you wash.

Needle-Felted Landscape on Muslin

1:15 – 4:15 pm | Supply cost: $12 | Ages 16+ (younger with adult supervision)

Explore the painterly side of needle felting by creating a wool “painting” on muslin, mounted in an embroidery hoop. Perfect for both beginners and experienced felters, this workshop will guide you through color blending, layering, and textural effects to bring your landscape to life. Participants are encouraged to bring a reference photo for inspiration.

About the Presenter

Audra Christie is an artist and dedicated arts educator residing in Cherryfield, Maine, on her 15-acre homestead, where she lives with her partner and nine-year-old son. Her true passion lies in the world of fiber art, where she felts hats and other art objects, spins yarn, knits, and crochets using the wool from the three pet sheep she raises on her property. Audra's work delves into a myriad of themes, exploring ethics, craftsmanship, local culture, conviviality, and the essence of rural communities. She has engaged with various formats, from public installations to hosting engaging events like bingo and community dinners, and transforming a tiny house into a portable fiber art studio. Audra's journey as an artist began with a BFA in Interdisciplinary Fine Arts from the University of Maine at Machias in 2003, followed by an MFA in Studio Art at the Maine College of Art & Design in Portland, Maine, completed in May 2015.