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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’s Only Handbuilding with Clay

with Emily Malpass

$25 More Info

Instructor: Emily Malpass

Location: The Joel Fund 

When: Fridays 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Dates:  Friday: 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24 MAKE UP: 5/1 (skip Good Friday, 4/3)

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. 

Create a one-of-a-kind collection of handbuilt ceramic art pieces! Projects include sculptural and functional items--examples of items we’ll make include a mug with a handle, a textured wall pocket hanging decoration, origami-inspired trinket dishes, and an owl-shaped votive luminary (see photos). These projects incorporate all the fundamental skills of handbuilding with clay: roll slabs, securely join clay components, add textures, pinching, coil building, and painting colorful underglazes onto your own pieces!Works will be fired off-site after the class is finished and will be available for pickup from the Joel Fund offices after class is over. No experience is necessary; your instructor will meet you where you are and provide the support you need to enjoy the creative process--the studio is fully accessible, participants will be able to stand or sit as desired, and accommodations are always available for any specific needs. Working with this medium provides a unique opportunity for sensory engagement and creative development--come connect to yourself and other makers as you find your way with clay!

Please note, this class is for Women Only.

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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