Farmington Continuing Education

Sweet Spring Birds Create adorable needle-felted birds, including options like a colorful songbird or a cute dove of peace with a green leafy twig (optional)in this introduction to needle felting class. Learn to transform soft wool into charming, handcrafted creations. Dina will share her expertise, guiding you step-by-step through the fundamentals of needle felting. Whether you’re discovering the craft for the first time or looking to explore your creative side, Dina’s welcoming approach makes the learning process both fun and accessible. No prior experience needed—just bring your creativity and enthusiasm! Join us and explore this fun, relaxing craft! Course fee includes cost of supplies (needles, felting pads, and safety finger guards).

This “Double-Wall” basket is two baskets in one! The bottom of the basket is woven in a 2/2 twill pattern and then the stakes are separated and woven into an “inside” and “outside” wall.

Easter Eggs In this intermediate class, you will learn how to transform soft wool into delightful felted Easter eggs, perfect for seasonal decorations or gifts. Whether you’re discovering the craft for the first time or looking to explore your creative side, Dina’s welcoming approach makes the learning process both fun and accessible. Note: Course fee does not include supplies. Participants need to bring their own needles, felting pads, and safety finger guards.

This ‘Confetti Wine Tote’ is a perfect celebration gift for friends and family or to keep for yourself! This basket is 8 inches high, 12 inches long, 6 inches wide with the handle being 14in high.

Lawn Bowling is a friendly sport suitable for all ages and physical abilities. The social aspects of the game are well suited to a relaxed atmosphere and a camaraderie among bowlers. Learn new skills and get outdoors to meet new people. Students should wear flat-soled shoes - sneakers are suitable! The trainers will provide bowls. In the event of inclement weather (rain or drizzle) the course will still take place however, activity on the green will be limited and instruction will continue at the club indoors and on the porch. For more information about Fernleigh Lawn Bowling Club, visit flbc.info.

Make an adjustable sea glass bracelet using metal wire and sea glass (in the color of your choice). We will learn wire wrapping skills to craft a bracelet to take home. All the sea glass we use will be from the East Coast. Course fee includes the cost of supplies.

Using real sea glass from the East Coast, we will be creating a wonderful seascape. You will use a circular wood piece to create an octopus scene with real sea glass and paint. Course fee includes the cost of supplies.

We will use sea glass from Rhode Island, California, Connecticut, Maryland, and Massachusetts to make a necklace to take home. Using metal color and sea glass (in the color of your choice)we will use wire wrapping skills to craft a necklace. Course fee includes the cost of supplies.