Wet Felting a Dragon’s Eye Lantern

Thursday, September 17th, 2026 from 6 to to 7:30 pm Cost: $40.00 – includes materials for one item. for adults, maximum 10 people Instructor: Ruth Langwieser You will create a Dragon's Eye Lantern using the basic techniques of wet felting. You will begin by laying out layers of carded wool in the colours of your choice, placing the fibres in alternating directions to build strength and create an even surface. Using a circular resist (template), you will form a hollow shape. Next, you will carefully pour warm, soapy water over the wool and begin the felting process. Starting with gentle rubbing and light pressure, you will gradually increase the amount of friction and pressure as the wool fibres begin to bond together. As the felt becomes stronger, you will continue shaping it until it reaches a smooth, firm, and well-felted surface. Once the felting is complete, you will remove the circular resist through the opening you have created. You will then insert a balloon into the opening, inflate and tie it, allowing the felt to stretch into its final three-dimensional form. The lantern will dry over the inflated balloon, creating a sturdy hollow structure into a striking dragon's eye lantern. Learning Goals: • Understand the basic principles of wet felting. • Layer wool fibres in alternating directions to create a felt structure. • Use warm, soapy water and friction to bond wool fibres together. • Control pressure and rubbing techniques throughout the felting process. • Create a hollow felt form using a resist (template). • Shape a three-dimensional lantern using an inflated balloon. POLICIES: Refund: If you are unable to attend class for any reason, please notify the Arts Council via text at 306-634-3942. Our current office hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30- 2:30 so response may not be immediate. 48 hrs. notice prior to class is required for a refund – our artists must prep to bring you these wonderful classes! There will be no refunds issued for less than 48 hrs. notice. Cancellation: If a class is cancelled due to insufficient registration, instructor illness, weather, etc., we will schedule a make-up class, offer another class, or refund fees if preferred. HEADS UP! Students are asked to dress in casual, comfortable clothing. Art making is often a messy process! The Estevan Arts Council and its instructors love to promote art! Therefore, we reserve the right to use photographs and videos that are taken during classes for the purpose of social media and print advertising. If this is an issue, you must notify the instructor at the class.