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Women’s Only Needle Felting: Sculpting & Painting with Wool

with Grace McFetters

March 9th to 23rd, 2026

$25 More Info

Instructor: Grace McFetters 

Location: AMERICAN LEGION POST 187; 225 E Holding Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587

When: Mondays, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Dates:  Mon: 3/9; 3/16; 3/23

Please Note: All classes and workshops are for Military Connected Individuals who are 18 years or older. This particular class is for military-connected women over 18 years or older. 

Wool can be used as a medium to paint a landscape or a portrait or be sculpted into a 3-dimensional piece of art!  This unique art has been used to illustrate children’s books and in stop-motion animation.  Artists have begun to truly appreciate the practicality of using this inexpensive natural resource in ornaments, pin cushions, pillows, hanging art, and much, much more! 

In this class, students will learn the techniques to make both a flat, 2-dimensional picture and a 3-dimensional sculpture piece.  Students will develop self-expression through manipulation of colors and textures of wool.

We offer scholarships for those who cannot afford the registration fee. Email the Operation ART Program Manager at isabella@thejoelfund.org to receive the scholarship promo code with your name and email address.

A make up date will be used if a class is canceled due to the instructor's illness, inclement weather, or an emergency. If you are running late to class, or will miss a class, please contact the instructor directly or the Operation ART Program Assistant at stephanie@thejoelfund.org or 919.213.0054.

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Women Only – One Day Workshop: Sewing 101

with Grace McFetters

March 22nd, 2026

$10 More Info

Title: Women Only One-Day Sewing 101 Workshop

Instructor: Grace McFetters Caldwell 

When: Sunday, March 22, 10 am - 4 pm

Where: American Legion Post 187, 225 Holding Ave., Wake Forest, NC 27587

If you have ever been intimidated to learn to sew on a sewing machine, now is your chance to learn with The Joel Fund!  In the no-nonsense class, instructor Grace McFetters Caldwell will take you through the basic mechanics of your sewing machine, then teach you how to use it step-by-step.  Students will learn the fundamentals of sewing in easy to digest project that will have their confidence up so they are ready to head home and conquer their own sewing projects!  

Please Note: All classes and workshops are for Military Connected women who are 18 years or older.

PLEASE NOTE: Typically, TJF fiber arts classes and workshops are for women only, but this workshop is open to any military-connected individual. 

We offer scholarships for those who cannot afford the registration fee. Email the Operation ART Program Manager at isabella@thejoelfund.org to receive the scholarship promo code with your name and email address.

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