Explore the art of wet and needle felting to create picturesque paintings inspired by Alaska Botanical Garden scenes in this fun two-day workshop. You'll discover techniques to translate natural beauty into tactile artworks using wool fibers. During Saturday’s session, we will use luxurious merino wool to create your own autumn inspired wet felted scene and then enhance your design with needle felting embellishments during Sunday’s session. Sample scenes will be available for inspiration or arrive at the garden early to seek your own inspiration and create a design with the guidance of the instructor. All supplies are provided. Space is limited; you must register ahead of time. There is a $5 cancellation fee for all cancellations. No refunds for cancellations made with less than 72 hours notice.

This is a two-day workshop. No single day registrations. Schedule below:

Saturday, September 28th- 10:30am-12:30pm

Sunday, September 29th- 12:00-2:00pm

Instructor Biography:

Renae Bookman

Artist, Creator, and Educator

 With over two decades of experience, Renae Bookman is a passionate artist, creator, and educator who has dedicated her life to inspiring and nurturing the creative spirit within others. Drawing from a deep love for the outdoors and the stunning landscapes of Alaska, Renae has seamlessly woven the beauty of nature into her work and teaching. Born with an insatiable passion for learning and a compulsion for teaching, Renae is enamored by the world of wet and needle felting. This captivating craft, rooted in tactile artistry, has become her medium of choice, allowing her to translate the wonders of the natural world into vibrant, textured creations.You can find her work at AlderberryDesign.com.