Join us for the Sheep Needle Felting Class with Teresa Perleberg at the historic Nome Schoolhouse on June 1, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM during our Small Town Summer Market event.
Class Highlights:
Whimsical Creations: Unleash your creativity as Teresa Perleberg, the artistic mind behind Bear Creek Felting, guides you through the steps of needle felting an adorable sheep. Teresa's most popular class, students completing this session are always pleased with the results.
Perfect for Beginners: This class is designed with beginners in mind, offering a welcoming space for those new to needle felting. No prior skills are necessary, and all materials needed to complete your woolen masterpiece will be provided.
Expert Instruction: Teresa will teach you the basics of needle felting, ensuring that you feel confident and inspired throughout the class. Her guidance and expert tips make this experience enjoyable for all skill levels.
All Materials Provided: Everything you need for the class will be supplied, from high-quality wool roving from Teresa's sheep to the specialized felting needles. Just bring your enthusiasm, and we'll take care of the rest.
Location: The Nome Schoolhouse, with its rustic charm, provides an inspiring setting for a cozy afternoon of needle felting.
Save the Date: Mark your calendar for June 1, 2024, and join us for an afternoon filled with creativity and camaraderie. Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot today!
Teresa Perleberg with her husband Jeff raise a flock of over 300 sheep. She developed a niche market using their wool by designing needle felting kits with instructions and materials to complete the project. She began selling her kits online in 2008 and in 2017 added an online subscription membership teaching needle felting through video courses. Teresa focused on growing her customer base through free social media marketing and building her email list.
In 2018 she along with Chris Armbrust of Dakota Fiber Mill purchased the Nome Schoolhouse and began renovations to house their businesses and a fiber arts retreat center. In 2020 they partnered their businesses forming Shepherd Industries. They completed renovation of the school and opened to the public in July of 2021. The Nome Schoolhouse is a boutique hotel and event center along with housing Shepherd Industries and the 501c3 the Nome Eweniversity which focuses on providing education on the entire fiber process from Farm to Needle.
Teresa loves spending her time creating with wool and taking care of the sheep that provide her favorite medium. She also loves photography and making videos for their EweTube Channel and her membership courses. Teresa and her husband Jeff raised 4 children on their farm by Fort Ransom, North Dakota.