Creating Felted Art: Bees, Butterflies, and Moths

Capture the essence of Mt. Cuba’s vibrant pollinator life while learning the foundational techniques of three dimensional needle felting. Local textile artist Sara Setzer guides participants in creating detailed wool sculptures of moths, butterflies, and bees using natural fibers and beginner friendly methods. This workshop draws inspiration from the keen observations of Mt. Cuba’s Pollinator Watch volunteers—those dedicated community scientists who spend their days moving through the orderly rows of research plants, clipboard in hand, noting every buzz, flutter, and hover. Their careful tracking of which flowers attract the most bees offers a window into the hidden rhythms of the garden, and these real world insights help inform the colors, shapes, and textures you’ll bring to life in your felted artwork. Leave with your own hoop framed piece of original art, ready to hang and admire. No experience is needed. Bring your lunch and enjoy a relaxed, creative session rooted in both craft and conservation. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Sunday, September 20, 2026. 🥬 Gift or take home About the Instructor: Sara Setzer is a fiber artist who specializes in the art of felt work. Inspired by nature, she creates eco-dyed and printed scarves, wraps, and collars using natural materials and leaves. REGISTER NOW: General Public Individual+ & Dual+ Members Supporter, Advocate & Conservator Members