Workshops

2016 WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

Painting with Wool: Modern Needle Felting
November 19, 2016, 1:00-3:30 pm
The Daily Disco Studio
2130 Marconi Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110.
*Please note this is a second floor loft with stair access only.
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Painting with Wool: Modern Needle Felting
October 15, 2016, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Bella Vita Jewelry
523 S Louisiana St #175
 Little Rock, AR 72201

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Painting with Wool: Modern Needle Felting
August 20, 2016, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Springdale, AR








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Studio Studies Series - Fiber Arts with artist Dani Ives

Wednesdays, June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27, and August 3, 6 to 8:30 pm
Join fiber artist Dani Ives and expand your artistic skills to include painting with wool! In this series, Ives will teach you how to create detailed needle-felted images inspired by the temporary exhibition American Made: Treasures from the American Folk Art Museum. Founder of Good Natured Art, Ives is a self-taught fiber artist residing in North Central Arkansas. She has led workshops for artists and enthusiasts all over the Ozarks, including the Little Craft Show.
$200 for 6 sessions ($160 for Members), register online or by calling Guest Services at 479.657.2335.

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way, Bentonville AR, 72712






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Spring Workshop Tour
Sponsored in part by Living Felt
At each city, I'll be teaching a Wool Painting class, where you'll learn how to needle felt an image.  Here's the class description:

Join us for a fun workshop of learning how to "paint" with wool. Dani will guide you through the process of needle felting that will give you the skills to create an image with wool fibers. You'll leave the class with at least one finished project, ready to frame, and the knowledge (plus materials) to keep on creating at home.

In this class, Dani will demonstrate her tips and techniques to create a beautiful, realistic flower. You'll learn how to block out colors, how to blend colors to add dimension and create sharp lines. You'll also learn how to create your own wool canvas to use as a base. If time allows, we'll begin a second project, so bring an additional photo of your choice for reference.

Your class fee includes 2 hours of instruction and creating time, plus a kit of supplies and materials to take home when class is over. No felting experience is necessary. Registration is required.



 At a few locations, I'll also be teaching how to create a Wool Cactus! Check this out:
In this workshop you'll learn how to create your own felted wool cactus! Dani will guide you through the process of needle felting and sculpting fibers into basic shapes.  We'll use these new skills to make an adorable potted (easy-to-care-for!) cactus. Along with sculpting basic shapes, we'll learn how to add color to projects and create fine details to make your project extraordinary. You'll leave the class with at least one finished (or almost finished) project, and the knowledge (plus materials) to keep on creating at home. 


Your class fee includes 2 hours of instruction and creating time, plus a kit of supplies and materials to take home when class is over. No felting experience is necessary. Registration is required.



April 12 - Nashville TN 
                Wool Painting - 3:30-5:30 pm - Register
                Wool Painting - 6:30-8:30 pm - Register
                 Hey, Rooster General Store1106 Gallatin Avenue, Nashville TN
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April 14 - Knoxville TN
                 Wool Painting - 4:30-6:30 pm - Register
                 Wool Painting 7:30-9:30 pm - Register
                 The Hive, 854 N Central Street, Knoxville TN

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April 16 - Asheville NC
                Wool Painting - 1:00-3:00 pm - Register
                 Felted Cactus - 4:00-6:00 pm - Register
                 The Drygoods Shop474 Haywood Rd Suite 101,West Asheville NC
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April 19 - Raleigh NC
                Wool Painting - 6:00-8:00 pm - Register   Almost Gone!
                 Artspace, 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC
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April 22 - Charleston, SC
             Wool Painting - April 22 - 4:00-6:00 pm
             Redux, 136 St. Philip Street, Charleston, SC 29403
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 April 23 - Savannah GA
             Wool Painting - April 23 - 2:00-4:00 pm - Register
              Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull Street, Savannah, GA 31401
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April 25 & 26 - Atlanta GA
             Wool Painting - April 25- 7:00-9:00 pm - Register FULL-Waitlist Available
             Wool Painting - April 26- 10:00 am-12:00 pm - Register
              Fabricate Studios, 1746 Defoor Ave NW, Atlanta, GA
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April 26 - Marietta, GA
                 Wool Painting - April 26- 7:00-9:00 pm - Register
                  200 Mill, 31 Mill Street, Suite 200, Marietta, Georgia 30060
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April 28 - Tuscaloosa, AL *NEW*
                Wool Painting - April 28 - 2:00-4:00 pm
                 Email or call to register: Exa Skinner, eskinner@kentuck.org, (205)758-1257
                 Kentuck Art Center, 503 Main Ave. Northport, AL 35476
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May 3 - Fayetteville AR
              Wool Painting - 2:30-4:30 pm - Register
              Felted Cactus - 5:30- 7:30 pm - Register
              The Little Craft Show, 509 Success Ave. Springdale, AR  72764
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February 15 - Wool Painting - 6:00-7:30 pm
                  Arts & Letters, 214 S Campbell, Springfield MO 
                 



2015 Workshops & Classes

December 5 - DIY Needle Felted Ornament - 10:30-11:30am
                  The Little Craft Show, Downtown Fayetteville, AR



December 5 - DIY Needle Felted Fox Brooch - 12-1pm
                  The Little Craft Show, Downtown Fayetteville, AR



September 22 - DIY Wool Painting - 6-8pm
                  The Niche Lab, Chicago







September 22 - DIY Needle Felted Owl - 2-4pm
                  The Niche Lab, Chicago

 

June 16 - DIY Needle Felted Owl - 6-8pm
               Arts & Letters, 214 S Campbell, Springfield MO



If you have a maker space and would like to host a needle felting workshop, please email me at hello@begoodnatured.com.