Participants in this class will use wet felting techniques to create a soft and silky neck scarf with a simple button closure. Nunofelting creates a lightweight, drapable fabric perfect for next-to-skin wear. We will use fine merino, Tencel, and Margilan silk for fast felting and a lustrous sheen.
| Instructor | Becky Utecht |
| Date and time | Sunday, Sept. 20, 9 am to noon |
| Location | Kitchen |
| Minimum number of students | 5 |
| Maximum number of students | 10 |
| Minimum age with adult * | 16 |
| Minimum age without adult * | 16 |
| Skill level | Beginner |
| Materials provided by instructor | Margilan silk, merino wool top, tencel, button, elastic, printed handout |
| Supplies to bring and homework | An old towel, a plastic bag to take home wet items. |
| Notes |
Becky Utecht
Becky Utecht raises sheep and makes art in rural Ogilvie, MN. She is passionate about fiber arts (Skinnfell, felting, spinning, knitting, weaving) and promoting humane, sustainable sheep and wool production in the U.S. She has taught hundreds of students the magic of felting and Scandinavian Skinnfell in classes held regionally and nationally. She studied with renowned feltmakers over the years and she continues to learn and exchange ideas. As an American Scandinavian Foundation Folk Arts fellow, she studied advanced Skinnfell techniques in Norway in 2025.