Fellowship of the Felted Sleeve

Esther Bechler

If you are a teacher, therapist, mother or grandmother I do not need to tell you how awesome owning these character puppets could be.  The whimsical attitude these adorable creatures have to offer will open the hearts of the old and young.  Open your mind to the possibilities interactive art can play a roll in your life. 

 Once upon a time, felting a sweater was considered a disaster and the sweater was thrown away! Learn to look beyond the surface of the felted sleeve and see who is waiting for you there.  Create these puppets known as the Fellowship of the Felted Sleeve, with simple seaming at the end of the sleeve.  Don’t waste the sweater; Esther will teach you how to use the rest of the sweater by turning it into sleeves and other interesting things.  Create fins, ears and scales.  She will share ideas for adding arms and things.  Esther will have you making eyes, noses and of course felting on the hair.  This class lets the child in you come out to play.  Learn to felt, make puppets and have a great time doing it. These are great aids in teaching, entertaining, story tell. They are fun to make and fun to use!