Needle Felting: Desk Buddies
Instructor: Kimberly Long
Fridays – April 24, May 1, and May 8, 2026 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: TAC Basement Classroom
Cost: $120
About the Class
Bring a little whimsy to your workspace by creating a fuzzy Desk Buddy in this welcoming needle felting class for adults in Corvallis. Designed for beginners to intermediate artists, this three-session fiber arts workshop will introduce you to the fundamentals of needle felting and sculpting with wool.
Over three sessions, you’ll learn how to shape and sculpt wool roving with barbed felting needles, transforming soft fibers into charming creatures full of personality. With seven years of experience, instructor Kimberly Long will guide you step by step, sharing her favorite needle felting techniques to help your gentle forest friend or mythical companion come to life.
All materials are provided. Students are welcome to bring additional tools or fibers if they wish.
Students will learn to:
- Safely use and understand different barbed felting needles
- Build a solid core and sculpt simple shapes from wool roving
- Add layers, details, and texture to create personality and expression
About the Instructor
Kimberly Long is a Corvallis-based sculptor inspired by the imaginative life of the surrounding forest. She continues to grow her skills through experimentation, independent artist workshops, and community engagement. Kimberly prioritizes local businesses and small vendors for her materials while seeking out discarded items that still hold a bit of magic. Her work is centered on curiosity, joy, and humility, creating art and workshops that invite participants to reconnect with their sense of childlike wonder.
Due to the nature of our historic building, this classroom is not ADA accessible.
Questions? Contact Claire Elam, Arts Education Manager