Episode
The Art of Needle Felting Artist Michelle Wharton
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- Broadstairs life
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- Jun 1, 2026
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- 1821
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Summary
Self taught and now a teacher and instructor Michelle Wharton introduces needle felting as a versatile dry felting method. By using specialised barbed needles to mesh wool fibre's together, she helps through her workshops crafters produce everything from intricate 3D sculptures to detailed 2D art. This accessible hobby requires minimal equipment—primarily wool, a foam mat, and needles—making beginner kits for ornaments or animals an ideal starting point. Key skills involve precise vertical stabbing, tight rolling, and strategic layering to build structure and density. Michelle also exhibits her art in local galleries. If you would like to join a class in Broadstairs or in other areas of Thanet you can contact Michelle via her email [email protected] You can follow Michelle on her facebook page to see her work and people in her classes https://www.facebook.com/michelle.wharton.338