{"product_id":"workshops-by-catherine-cole","title":"Workshops by Catherine Cole","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWorkshops by Catherine Cole\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0537\/4551\/6721\/files\/Headshot-CatherineCole.png?v=1778861112\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Roboto; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003eCathy is the fibre artist behind \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/ca\/shop\/LolliandBoo\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Roboto; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003eLolli \u0026amp; Boo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Roboto; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003e, a small business rooted in a love of natural materials and slow, intentional making. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Roboto; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003eWorking primarily with wool, she creates nature-inspired pieces that are both beautiful and functional, including felted vessels, landscapes, and small sculptural forms. Drawing on both needle and wet felting techniques, Cathy’s work reflects an organic, earthy aesthetic inspired by the quiet textures of the natural world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Roboto; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003eHer teaching style is relaxed, supportive, and beginner-friendly, with a focus on helping students build confidence while exploring their own creativity. Cathy believes in the value of working with your hands, embracing imperfection, and creating meaningful pieces that connect us to nature and to the process of making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; color: #1f1f1f; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/lollliandboo\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; background: white;\"\u003eFACEBOOK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; color: #1f1f1f; background: white;\"\u003e \u0026amp; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lolliandboo\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; background: white;\"\u003eINSTAGRAM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; background: white;\"\u003e_____________________________________________________________________\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003eSaturday Morning Workshop \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003e9:15am – 11:45am\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eLandscape with Sheep\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0537\/4551\/6721\/files\/Landscape_with_sheep.jpg?v=1778861288\" alt=\"Pastel drawing of sheep in a field with a colorful sky\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 15.0pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003eSlow down and sink into the meditative art of needle felting as you create a serene wool landscape inspired by nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 15.0pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003eIn this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll learn how to \"paint\" with wool using layers of colour and texture to build depth, light, and atmosphere. We’ll explore simple techniques for blending fibres, creating soft skies, and adding foreground details like trees, grasses, or distant hills. Whether you choose a misty meadow, woodland edge, or open sky, your finished piece will be uniquely your own. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 15.0pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003ePerfect for beginners and experienced felters alike, this class offers a calming, creative experience—and you’ll leave with a finished landscape ready to frame or gift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 18.0pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003eMaterials Fee per Student: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 15.0pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003e$20 payable to instructor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 18.0pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003eWhat’s Included in the Kit: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 15.0pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003eSelection of wool fibres in a curated natural palette; Wool base fabric; Felting needles and foam work surface; Reference images and design guidance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 15.0pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; background: white;\"\u003e_________________________________________________________\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003eSaturday Afternoon Workshop \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003e1:30pm – 4:00pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eOrganic Felted Vessels: Sculpting with Wool\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0537\/4551\/6721\/files\/natasha-smart-wf-bowl_-_Catherine_Cole.jpg?v=1778861288\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003eDiscover the magic of wet felting as raw wool transforms into a beautiful, functional vessel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003eIn this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to shape and form an organic wool bowl or pod using water, soap, and simple resist techniques. Guided step-by-step, you'll explore how to build structure, incorporate texture, and create natural forms inspired by seed pods, stones, and earthy textures. This is a tactile, satisfying process that invites you to connectivity with the material and embrace a little creative mess. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003eBy the end of the session, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind felted vessel—perfect for holding small treasures, using as décor, or even as a softly scented piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 18.0pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003eMaterials Fee per Student: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 15.0pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003e$30 payable to instructor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 18.0pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003eWhat’s Included in the Kit: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 15.0pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003eHigh-quality wool for vessel construction; Resist materials; Soap and wet felting supplies; Use of tools and finishing materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003eStudent Supply List: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 15.0pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003eBring rubber or latex gloves if you are sensitive to soap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 15.0pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003e_________________________________________________________\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003eSunday Morning Workshop \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt;\"\u003e11:30am – 2:00pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Roboto; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eTiny Woodland Mice: Needle Felting with Simple Armatures\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0537\/4551\/6721\/files\/982f605a7b1cef21337b68284ed7994d_-_Catherine_Cole.jpg?v=1778861288\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003eBring a charming little character to life in this playful needle felting workshop! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003eYou’ll create your own tiny woodland mouse using a simple wire armature, allowing your piece to have structure, pose, and personality. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003ePerfect for beginners ready to try something new, this class introduces basic armature techniques while keeping the project approachable and fun. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003eYou’ll learn how to build a wool body, shape features, and add sweet details like tiny ears, tails, and optional accessories. Whether your mouse is shy, curious, or full of mischief, you’ll leave with a delightful handmade companion—and the skills to continue creating small, felted creatures at home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003eMaterials Fee per Student: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 15.0pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003e$25 payable to instructor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 15.0pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003eWhat’s Included in the Kit: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 15.0pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003eWool in natural tones; Wire armature materials; Core wool for structure; Felting needles and use of tools; Optional embellishment materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1f1f1f; letter-spacing: .15pt; background: white;\"\u003e __________________________________________________________\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A River Of Yarn","offers":[{"title":"Saturday Morning Workshop:  Landscape with Sheep","offer_id":48371935740129,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Saturday Afternoon Workshop:  Organic Felted Vessels","offer_id":48371935772897,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sunday Morning Workshop:  Tiny Woodland Mice","offer_id":48371935805665,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0537\/4551\/6721\/files\/Headshot-CatherineCole.png?v=1778861112","url":"https:\/\/ariverofyarn.ca\/products\/workshops-by-catherine-cole","provider":"A River Of Yarn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}