Felting at the Farm

Have you always wanted to try needle felting? Join Artist-in-Residence Jenny Torino to make felted pictures inspired by the farm. Learn about different types of fibers for felting, transferring images to backing fabric, needle felting techniques, and where to find additional supplies. Tickets include admission and the necessary materials to participate in the workshop. Attendees will take home their new piece of art.

This workshop is for adults. Light refreshments will be served.

Space is limited, please register in advance!

About the instructor: Jenny Torino is one of AOOA's 2024 artists in residence. She is an interdisciplinary artist who combines art and science to increase one’s knowledge and appreciation of living things and the ecosystem. She primarily uses fibers such as felting wool, textiles, yarn and paper mâché to create outdoor interactive spaces and felt sculptures and paintings. She focused on tiny, living things that often get overlooked such as moths and fungi. She observes and works slowly leading to hyperfocus on shape, form and color. Focusing on these details becomes a meditation. She hopes her work kindles curiosity and motivates people to look closer at their surroundings and at themselves.