Felted Face Masks

Instructor: Jamie Sparks

Day & Date: Friday, April 4, 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Tuition: $85.00

Ages: Adult (18 and Up)

All levels are welcome. No experience required.

Students Please Bring:

• Note taking materials.
• (Optional) A snack and/or water bottle. Filtered water is available in the classroom.

Join us for a day of fiber, felting and fun!  Choose from various available mask options or design and create your own.  Wool in a variety of colors will be available for you to use both needle and wet felting techniques to create your masterpiece.  Further embellish your mask with ribbons, buttons and other sundries to display or wear for your next event.  In honor of spring, you may choose to make a rabbit, green man or even a flower mask.  Whatever your vision, getting a head start on your Halloween costume or making a mask for your grandchild for Easter, you will be in for a day of merriment.  

An additional fee for materials provided by your instructor for this workshop is estimated at $25.00 THIS FEE IS PAYABLE TO THE INSTRUCTOR at the time of the workshop. Material fees may change depending on the number of participants and price of materials at the workshop. *Payment by cash or check is required for materials fees. 

* Workshops are subject to low enrollment cancellation if the minimum number of 4 students is not reached. If you have any questions, you’re welcome to call Olive’s Porch for up-to-date enrollment information.

About the Instructor: Jamie Sparks has been passionate about the connection between the natural world and humans her entire life. After receiving a degree in plant biology, she continued onto years of studying and teaching herbalism along with earth-based crafts and skills. She runs a small herbal business, Herban Farmacy, which offers Community Supported Herbalism (herbal CSA) education, plant walks, and herbal consultations near Asheville. Jamie also has an extensive background in spinning, natural dyeing, and felt making. She has many years of experience and exploration as a teacher and student of a diversity of textiles, with a focus on felting. For fiber and other creative endeavors look to Instagram @earthbones_adornments. You can find more on her healing and herbal practice at her website, herbanfarmacy.org and on Instagram @herban_farmacy.