Wet Felted Flower Lariat — Saturday Afternoon

Nov 14, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Instructor: Kami Watson

Students will learn the fundamentals in fiber selection, design layout, and technique for three dimensional shaping and joint connections while making their own wet felted flower lariat using both commercially dyed as well as hand-dyed fibers prepared by the instructor.

All levels welcome. Be advised there may be long periods of standing, and felting requires some physical exertion. Comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended.

Materials and usage of workshop supplies are included in the fee. Students are asked to bring one or two old towels and pen/paper.

Skill Level: All Levels

Class Size: 5–12 students

Meet Your Instructor: 

Kami Watson (b. 1972, she/her) is a second-generation fiber and textile artist based in Huntsville, Alabama. Specializing in wet felting, her work combines renewable fibers, hand dyed and reclaimed textiles, and other materials to create sculptural and flat works that blend personal narrative, connection to craft, sustainability, and storytelling.

An experienced non-traditional teaching artist, she has led workshops at the John C. Campbell Folk School, Huntsville Museum of Art, Kennedy-Douglas Center for the Arts, Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment, and the North Huntsville Public Library.

Watson is an Alabama State Council on the Arts Individual Craft Fellowship recipient.

I understand that classes are non-refundable. If a class does not meet its minimum size, refunds will be issued within 7 days after the festival to the original form of payment.