Fivesparks

Evening Felting - Painting with Wool, Under the Sea
2025-08-07 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Fivesparks Cove, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Evening Felting with Rachel
Back-to-back, two project options on August 6th & 7th
6:30-8pm
Adults and teens (kids 9-12 are welcome with an adult)
Wednesday 8/6 – Turtle
Thursday 8/7 – Painting with Wool, Under the Sea (5×7)
$28 for one class, or $50 for both.
Prior experience not required!
To sign up click here:

Summer Felting Mini-Series: Little Petshop!
2025-08-07 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Fivesparks Cove, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Summer Felting Mini Series: Little Petshop!
August 6th & 7th
For kids rising 5th-8th grades
Do you love pets and crafting? If so, this mini series is perfect for you! Combine your passion for your pets with art-making. In this two-day class you will get to experiment with a wide range of materials and techniques. You will learn the basics of needle felting, you will build with clay and you will explore mixed-media all while making a variety of cute pets (cats/dogs, turtles, fish, small furry pets and more). And don’t forget their habitats; you will create homes, food, and toys. Leave with your very own tiny pets but without the mess!
10am-12:30pm both days (turtle, hamster, fish)
1-3pm both days (Dog/Cat and accessories)
You can join for both full days or both 1/2 days. If you want to join for just one of the two days reach out and well see what we can do! $75 – $150 depending on the time registered for.
To register, click here.

Evening Felting - Turtle
2025-08-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Fivesparks Cove, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States

The Art of Felting - 3D Mushroom House
2025-06-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Fivesparks Cove, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
The Art of Felting Using 2D and 3D Techniques
Join fiber artist Rachel Benson to learn the art of wool felting. You can join for one or both classes.
In class one you will learn how to ‘paint’ with wool to create a 2D scene of rabbits dancing around a fire. In class
two, you will learn how to sculpt with wool creating a whimsical 3D mushroom house. All materials provided!
Ages: Teens and adults (kids 9-12 are welcome to join with an adult)
Cost: $28 for one class or $56 for both classes
June 12th: Painting with Wool (Rabbit Scene)
June 26th: Felt a 3D Mushroom House
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The Art of Felting - Painting with Wool/Rabbit Scene
2025-06-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Fivesparks Cove, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States

Evening Felting - Otter
2025-05-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Fivesparks Cove, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Felted Otter
Friday 5/16
5:30-7pm, $28
Open to teens and adults but kids 10+ can attend with a parent.Join Rachel at Fivesparks to learn the basics of felting. In this class you will learn needle felting while creating an adorable Otter!
To Sign up click the link here.

School Half Day Felting - Spring Otter
2025-05-16 13:15 - 14:45 | Fivesparks Cove, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Come to Fivesparks on some school half days to create some adorable Spring critters! Come to one, two, or all three sessions.
Wednesday 4/2- Spring Duck
Wednesday 4/9 – Spring Bunny
Friday 5/16- Spring Otter
1:15-2:45pm
$29 for 1 class, $54 for 2 or $78 for all 3.
This class is for 5th-7th graders
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Painting with Wool - Monet-Inspired Waterlilies
2025-04-09 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-04-02 18:30 - 20:00 | Fivesparks Cove, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Join Rachel at Fivesparks to learn the art of painting with wool. In this two-part class you will learn the art of painting with wool, using both wet felting and needle felting techniques. In class one, we will wet-felt a painterly wool base. In class two, we will needle-felt details on top of our bases. You will be guided step-by-step to create a scene similar to the one pictured. All levels welcome and all materials provided!
Two-Part Painting with Wool (Waterlilies)
Wednesday 4/2 & Wednesday 4/9
6:30-8pm
Open to adults and teens, $55 for the two-part class.
To Sign up click here:

School Half Day Felting - Spring Bunny
2025-04-09 13:15 - 14:45 | Fivesparks Cove, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Come to Fivesparks on some school half days to create some adorable Spring critters! Come to one, two, or all three sessions.
Wednesday 4/2- Spring Duck
Wednesday 4/9 – Spring Bunny
Wednesday 5/16- Spring Otter
1:15-2:45pm
$29 for 1 class, $54 for 2 or $78 for all 3.
This class is for 5th-7th graders
To sign up click here:

School Half Day Felting - Spring Duck
2025-04-02 13:15 - 14:45 | Fivesparks Cove, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States

Painting with Wool - Spring!
2025-03-05 18:00 - 19:45 | Fivesparks Cove, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Learn the art of needle felting or perfect your skills in this ‘Painting with Wool’ workshop with Rachel Benson. You’ll go home with an uplifting and colorful landscape!
This workshop is great for adults and teens. Kids 8-12 years are also welcome with an adult companion.
Wednesday, March 5th. 6:00-7:45pm. $28.
Register here.

Crafting on School Half Days
2025-03-05 13:15 - 14:45, 2025-02-05 13:15 - 14:45 | Fivesparks Cove, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Hey kids! Join Rachel Benson for some fun felting and crafting fun on two school half days!
You can come for one or both classes on February 5th and March 5th – 1:15-2:45pm.
February 5th – Hedgehog and Bowls
March 5th – Design Your Own Pocket Creatures & Accessories
$29 for one class/$54 for both classes
These sessions are perfect for 5th to 7th-graders.
Register here.

February Vacation Felting Marathon
2025-02-17 11:00 - 20:00 | Fivesparks Gallery, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Join felting phenom Rachel Benson for a full day of felting fun!
Monday, February 17th, 11am-8pm!! You can join for one, a few or all sessions.
11:15am-1pm – Sea Turtle
1:30-3:15pm – Jellyfish
4:00-5:45pm – Sloth
6:15 – 8:00pm – Capybara
These classes are for anyone 10yrs to adult. Prior felting experience will be helpful, but is not necessary.
1 session: $33
2 sessions: $62
3 sessions: $90
All four sessions: $115
Register here.

Felted Reindeer
2024-12-19 18:00 - 19:45 | Fivesparks Cove, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Just in time for the Winter Holidays, join fiber artist Rachel Benson to create a festive reindeer! What a great piece to add to your Holiday decorating. Step-by-step guidance and all materials included.
This class is great for adults as well as independent kids 10+yrs.
Thursday 12/19
6:00-7:45pm

Painting with Wool - Mushroom Scene
2024-12-14 17:30 - 19:00 | Fivesparks
Join fiber artist and long-time Fivesparks instructor in this fun class. Learn how to ‘paint’ with wool to create a mushroom scene. Step-by-step guidance in needle-felting and all materials provided.
This class is best for teens and adults.
Saturday 12/14
5:30-7:00pm

Evening Felting - Fox and Ornaments
2024-11-21 18:15 - 20:00, 2024-11-14 18:15 - 20:00 | Fivesparks Cove, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
2 x Evening Felting
November 14th- Fox with a scarf
November 21st- Ornaments
Ages: This class is great for adults and teens. Younger kids (ages 8-12) can attend with an adult.
6:15-8pm
Cost: $27 for one class or $50 for both, all materials provided.
For more info or to save your spot click here.

2 School Half Days - Felted Fox and Ornaments
2024-11-21 12:45 - 14:30, 2024-11-14 12:45 - 14:30 | Fivesparks Cove, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
2 x School Half Day Felting
November 14th- Fox with a scarf
November 21st- Ornaments
Ages: This class is great for kids 9-13 years old
12:45-2:30pm
Cost: $27 for one class or $50 for both, all materials provided.
For more info or to save your spot click here.

Felted Fox with Scarf
2024-10-14 16:00 - 17:30 | Fivesparks Cove, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Felting on Holiday Monday!
Come to Fivesparks for a special felting session on Columbus Day/Indigenous People’s Day – Fox with Scarf!
Ages: This class is great for adults and teens. Younger kids (ages 8-12) can attend with an adult.
4:00-5:30pm
Cost: $27, all materials provided.
For more info or to save your spot email Rachel at rachelbenson@thefiberweb.com

Evening Felting - Ghost
2024-10-09 18:15 - 20:00 | Fivesparks Cove, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Felt a Ghost
Ages: This class is perfect for adults and teens. Younger kids (8-12 years) can join with an adult.
6:15-8pm
All materials provided.
For more info or to save your spot click here.

School Half Day - Felt a Pumpkin House
2024-10-09 12:45 - 14:15 | Fivesparks Cove, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Felt a Pumpkin House
Ages: 9-13
Harvard School 1/2 day
12:45-2:15pm
Join Fiber artist Rachel Benson after school to learn the art of needle felting. In this workshop you will be guided step by step to create your own magical pumpkin house. All materials provided.
For more info or to save your spot click here.

The Art of Painting with Wool - Felting Mini 'Camp'
2024-08-20 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-19 10:00 - 15:00 | Fivesparks Cove, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
August 19th and 20th, 10:00am-3:00pm
In this two day mini camp you will learn the art of painting with wool. You will learn both needle felting and wet felting along with how to transfer an image onto fabric. You can follow along to create the chosen images or you can branch off and create your own design. Join for one or both days, just mornings or just afternoons.
Mornings 10:00am-12:15pm
Project #1- Transfer mushroom image and needle felt
Project #2- Abstract wet felting (keep it as wall art or turn it into a change purse)
Afternoons 12:45-3:00pm
Two part painting with wool- wet felting the base and then needle felting on details (moon scene)
Pricing depends on attendance options.
For more information or to sign up click here:

Forest to Farm Felting Mini 'Camp'
2024-07-24 10:00 - 15:00 | Fivesparks Cove, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
July 23rd & 24th, 10:00am-3:00pm
In this two day mini camp we will create a variety of fun felted creatures inspired by the farm and the forest.
Join for one or both days, just mornings or just afternoons.
Mornings 10:00am-12:15pm: Forest animals Skunk and Fox
Afternoons 12:45-3:00pm: Farm animals Cow and Chicken
For more info or to save your spot click here:
$90-$180 depending on desired attendance.

Into the Garden Felting Mini 'Camp'
2024-07-10 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-09 10:00 - 15:00 | Fivesparks Cove, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
July 9th and 10th, 1000:am-3:00pm
In this two day mini camp we will create a variety of fun felted items that can all be combined together to create a magical garden inspired sculptural scene.
Join for one or both days, just mornings or just afternoons.
Ages: 10-16
Mornings 10:00-12:15pm: Mushroom Gardens
Afternoons 12:45-3:00pm: Bees, Butterflies & Snails
All levels welcome and all materials provided. For more info or to save your spot click here:
$90-$180 depending on desired attendance.
