
Join us for another felting workshop and add some new techniques to your felting skills. Debbie Penley has created this wonderful felt painting perfect for a holiday ornament, or to give as a gift (or keep for yourself!)
This workshop is suitable for absolute beginners, but all levels are welcome. Debbie is an experienced instructor with a wealth of knowledge to share. The cost of the workshop includes all the materials and tools needed, along with great tuition, and fun and friendship
We suspect this adorable class will be popular so get your ticket today!
* To purchase your ticket, click the plus sign to the right of the ticket to select the number of tickets, then click the get tickets button.

This may be the most adorable thing you make this holiday season! Join Debbie Penley in this beginner level needle felting class. This super-cute sloth can be used as an ornament, a toy for older children, or even just a year-round decoration to hang from houseplants.
This workshop is suitable for beginners, and all materials and tools will be supplied. All you need to do is show up and create!
*To purchase a ticket, click the plus sign to the right of the ticket to add the number of tickets you wish to buy before clicking the get tickets button.

Join our favorite felt artist Debbie Penley and create a bonsai tree that doesn’t require a green thumb!
Modern feltmaking utilizes similar techniques to those used for the last 8,000 years. It is a simple process that uses very little equipment and simple techniques. Felting transforms wool into a a non woven fabric by bonding and shrinking the fibers together.
To celebrate both Earth Day and Arbor Day, Debbie has designed this new workshop just for us. Her workshops are very popular and fill up quickly, so sign up today!

Join felting artist Debbie Penley for a new felted friend Friday, spooky Halloween inspired edition. These guys will make a great addition to your holiday decor, and they light up!
Ticket price of $45 includes use of tools, and all materials to create BOTH a felted pumpkin and a ghost, including lights to make them glow after dark, along with expert tuition.
Debbie’s classes are very popular. Reserve your spot today by buying your ticket HERE.

Debbie Penley is back again this month with another adorable critter to add to your collection of felted friends!
Debbie is a wonderful, high energy teacher, and her classes are always filled with laughter. Won’t you join us and learn the art of needle felting as you create your own sweet baby owl?
The workshop fee of $45 includes all materials, and tools, along with 3 hours of quality instruction.
Spaces are limited for this in person class, so book your ticket HERE.

Join guest artist to Debbie Penley, and learn the basics of wet felting. Students will learn the process of working with resists to create a 3D shape using wet felting, plus techniques to add dimension and texture, while creating this funky colorful fish! All levels of students welcome – no prior experience necessary! The class fee includes all necessary materials and use of tools and equipment.
This will be an IN PERSON class. While we wait on our new location to be finished we will be using the art rooms at Infinity Visual and Performing arts in Jamestown, NY. All local covid regulations will be observed. As this is a long class we will take a short break while we work!
Not local or not ready for in-person attendance yet? Join us via zoom instead. Reserve your class spot, then email Deb at pearlcityclayhouse.org to arrange shipping for your class kit.
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Join guest artist Debbie Penley for this burst of spring cuteness, and needle felt this trio of adorable baby birds in their nest. These cute bird babies in their nest are a perfect beginner project. An adorable spring time pick me up, tucked on a branch from the garden, or displayed on a desk or table.
THIS CLASS REQUIRES A KIT. There are two kit versions in the shop:
- THIS one includes felting tools (needles and felting foam), along with the wool,
- THIS one only has the wool, for those who already have felting tools (perhaps from a prior class with Debbie)
*If you are an experienced felting artist please feel free to contact us for a materials list in lieu of the purchased kit

On the twelfth day at the Clay House, my true love gave to me, 12 cushy cookies, 11 singing stars, 10 , 9 stellar strings, 8 fluffy frosties, 7 folded flurries, 6 wooly wreaths, 5 button baubles! 4 nordic stars, 3 sparkling snowflakes, 2 festive flowers and a sleepy sloth for my holiday tree!
Why cushy cookies? Because these fluffy wonders use a cookie cutter to get the felting process started. Curious about felting? This is an easy entry level project that will get you hooked on this traditional craft!
There’s an optional kit available in our shop for this course, or you can assemble your own materials from our list if you’ve done some felting before.

On the eighth day at the Clay House my true love gave to me, 8 fluffy Frosties, 7 folded flurries, 6 wooly wreaths, 5 button baubles! 4 nordic stars, 3 sparkling snowflakes, 2 festive flowers and a sleepy sloth for my holiday tree.
Felting occurs when wool fibers are agitated together with a special felting needle. This is a very easy entry level felting project that can be customized to give your frosty the snowman their own personality.
We’ve put together an optional kit for the class with all the materials and tools you will need. You can find it in our online shop here. Students will also receive an email with a full list of supplies.

On the first day at the Clay House my true love gave to me, a sleepy sloth for my holiday tree!
This may be the most adorable thing you make this holiday season! Join Debbie Penley in this beginner level needle felting class. This super-cute sloth can be used as an ornament, a toy for older children, or even just a year-round decoration to hang from houseplants.
THIS CLASS REQUIRES A KIT. You can purchase your KIT here from our online shop.
*If you are an experienced felting artist please feel free to contact us for a materials list in lieu of the purchased kit