Needle Felted Nest Workshop
Thu, 02 Apr
|Rotary Botanical Gardens
Craft your own one-of-a-kind wool nest in this beginner-friendly needle felting workshop led by artist Joellyn Richgels. Using a variety of natural wools, colors, and textures, you'll learn the basics of needle felting while creating a beautiful, nature-inspired piece to take home.


Time & Location
02 Apr 2026, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, USA
About the event
With over 10 years of felting experience, Joellyn specializes in whimsical 3D creations, nests, birds, gnomes, and more. As she puts it, "Along the way, you'll discover how combining different fibers and gathered accents can make each nest truly one of a kind."
All materials are included in your registration fee. Your kit will contain written directions, two felting needles, wool for a 4" nest, colorful curly wool, wool for three eggs, and three feathers. Joellyn will also provide extra needles, a felting pad, felt ball, and additional decorations.
Seats are very limited — register early to secure your spot!
Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026 Time: 1:00–3:00 PM Registration Deadline: March 26, 2026 Cost: $30 RBG Members | $35 Non-Members (materials included)
Several Ways to Reserve Your Spot:
· Online: Click the link above.
