Arguably the most iconic toadstool species, Amanita muscaria, the fly agaric is one of the most recognizable fungi in the world, and is widely encountered in popular culture. In this class, instructor, Gayle Matheus will guide you through dry and wet felting techniques to create a clump of mushrooms with some embellishments that will look like moss, soil all of wool situated on a piece of wood. No prior experience is required.
Each Participant is asked to bring with them, a couple hand towels, wire cutters, needle nosed pliers, small scissors and also a piece of wood (either foraged or purchased) no smaller than 6″ long, on which to pose the mushrooms. The class size is kept purposefully small to ensure personalized instruction.
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR: Gayle Mathues has been needle-felting since 2014. She is a Sarafina Certified Instructor and has a felting business called Animal Faire. She has taught several years at Common Ground on the Hill at McDaniel College. Her specialties are realistic animals and gnome –type figures. Her work can be found at
Off Track Art Gallery and at various craft shows throughout the area.
Read more about Gayle in the Baltimore Sun article from 2020 TERMS and CONDITIONS: This is an adult only class. Because materials are prepared for each participant, cancellations with refund minus the cost of the materials ($10) will be applied if cancelled within 7 days of the course. Cancellations not accepted within a week of the course date.
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