By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Adult Services/Programming Librarian Bri Ozanne led a packed needle felting workshop at the Medfield Public Library on June 27. Approximately fifteen participants worked to create a plant sculpture that was fitted into a small clay flowerpot filled with stones. Following illustrations placed in the middle of the table, or using their imaginations, participants worked to create plant leaves or cactus arms to create their fauna sculptures.
In needle felting, a specialized needle with barbs or notches at the bottom is used to poke through the surface of wool. A foam block placed under the wool protects the worktable from damage. Fingers are protected by rubber “thimbles.” Felters poke the needle into the loose wool until the fibers are compressed or tangled into a piece of felt. By using different colors of wool or felting…
