Novice to Artist in a Day: Needle Felted Tapestry

High school fiber arts immersive elective.

Immerse yourself in the technique of needle felting with our artist in residence, Marcy Schepker. In this intimate, hands-on workshop you will explore the medium of wool as you blend and layer color, texture, and form to take home a one-of-a-kind tapestry.

Guided by Marcy’s expertise, participants will learn both the foundations and expressive artistry of needle felting, using special barbed needles to form shapes, patterns, and imagery over your piece. Registration is limited to 14 participants.

In the Gathering Waters middle school wing.

Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025

Time: 10 AM – 1 PM

Location: 31 Washington Street (Gathering Waters Upper School campus)

Ages: High school through adult

Cost: $50 per person, supplies included

Space: Limited to 14 participants

Registration: Tap here to register

Invite a friend: Use code FRIENDS10 at checkout for 10% off when booking multiple seats

Gathering Waters elementary school classroom.

The Art of Needle Felting

Needle felting is a fiber art technique that uses barbed needles to interlock and compress wool fibers. When creating a needle felted tapestry, the artist layers dyed wool onto a base surface to paint with the fibers. The result is a richly textured textile artwork that blends the softness of felt with the depth of traditional tapestry.

Marcy Schepker in Silver Lake Studio, Gathering Waters Upper School campus.

Marcy Schepker

Marcy Schepker is a tapestry weaver, soft toy maker, clothing designer, and active community member with over 50 years of experience as an artist and educator. As a state juried member of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, her work is sold nationwide in museum shops, stores, fairs, catalogues, and through individual commissions. Marcy’s Pear Tree Studio has been featured in The Boston Globe and Fiber Arts Magazine, and she currently serves as artist in residence at the Gathering Waters Upper School campus.