May 16, 2026 : Needle Felting Beginner Class by Lana Gilcris
Have you been looking for a hobby that is relaxing, fun and portable? This class will introduce you to the basics of dry needle felting. In this beginner friendly class, you will learn about needle felting tools and techniques. We will discuss fiber choices, natural dye choices, where to get future supplies, planning projects, creating armatures and so much more.The class will be held Saturday, May 16th, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Great North Woods Center for the Arts (GNWCA) located at 1993 U.S. Rte. 3 Trooper Scott Phillips Memorial Hwy – Columbia, New Hampshire.The price for the class is $35. and participants will get a “felting kit” which will include materials to make one owl: a wool dryer ball, roving, needles, felting pad and detailed instructions. The class will last approximately 3 hours.
The class has a limit of 10 participants and is expected to fill up quickly. (A waiting list will be offered). Space will be confirmed as reserved once the class fee has been received. Please stop into Fiddleheads, 110 Main St., Colebrook, Wednesdays through Saturdays 10:00 am to 3:00 pm to register. Payments may be made in cash or check made payable to CRAG at time of registration.Lana Gilcris is a K-8 educator, an eclectic North Country artisan, member of CRAG and owner of TheMajicPaintbrush, LLC. She has been a featured artisan at The Balsams Resort and has exhibited in galleries, local hospitals and venues around the region. Her art has been her therapy since she was a young girl growing up in Island Pond, Vermont and has influenced her in many types of mediums. Lana discovered felting in the early 2000’s when visiting an Alpaca farm and was sent home with a bag of unprocessed fiber. Many years later, she is still enjoying working in felt.Questions, concerns or hellos can be emailed to themajicpaintbrush@yahoo.com .
More Classes Coming Soon and Specific Details to be Announced:
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June – Art Class instructed by Myriam Levatino
July – Gouache (Water based paints) – instructed by Lisa Mc Manus
August – Origami instructed by Lisa Mc Manus
September – Paste, Paper & Folded Books – Michele Johnsen
October – Cathy Springmann – TBD
November – Lori Bach – Zentangle
PAST CLASSES:
April 25, 2026 : Markmaking, Mixed Media and Abstract Design
In this workshop, participants will learn to use specific tools and techniques for the creation of colorful, layered, seemingly complex abstract designs. These pieces are beautiful works of art on their own, but are ideal for use in collage, journaling, greeting cards, tags, bookmarks, etc.—anything you might want to embellish with stunning handmade decorative papers. It is an addicting art form that you’ll want to do over and over again!
The workshop is taking place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 am to 1 pm (within the Maker Space of the residence building) at the Great North Woods Center for the Arts, 1993 Route 3, Columbia, NH. The fee for the class is $25 payable to CRAG on the day of the class via check or cash and includes all materials. To register and for more information email instructor Michele Johnsen at art@michelejohnsen.com. Space is limited, so register early! This workshop is sponsored by the Connecticut River Artisan Group (CRAG).
