Laura’s work brings together the beauty and warmth of wool, the details of intricate handwork and the joy of discovery to create wet felted decor, accessories, and wearables. Come, explore!

Wet Felting Workshops & Events

Join me for some wet-felting fun! (You can register now for the popular Every Day Beanie or the Luminary below!)

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Wet Felting Workshops
Save the Dates!
Oct 3
Save the Dates!

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Harvest Basket with Driftwood Handle
Oct 3
Harvest Basket with Driftwood Handle

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The Every Day Beanie
Nov 14
The Every Day Beanie

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Felted Luminary
Dec 5
Felted Luminary

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Fiber in the Forest Retreat
May 13
Fiber in the Forest Retreat

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About Me

My current work in wet felting is focused on creating pieces that offer comfort, celebration, and space. Shawls and scarves in a variety of textures and colors can keep us warm while bags, baskets, and vessels hold space for the beauty of every day things.

  • "This was such a well-planned class it was easy to let one's artsy self just go for broke. It's great that felt is generally shatterproof and warm and fuzzy all at the same time!"

    Luminary Workshop Student

  • "This was a wonderful class to take. It was very friendly, well-paced, and you get to take home a beautiful little piece of art!"

    Luminary Class Student

  • "I loved the community aspect of the felting class and getting inspiration from each other."

    3D Vessel Class Student

  • "Laura’s teaching style is so accessible and I’m so excited that I made a gorgeous vessel in just one class! Thank you Laura"

    3D Vessel Class Student

  • "Laura's demonstrations and explanations of how to use resists to create a 3D vessel were extremely clear. Her graceful and calm way of working with each participant made felting a vessel easy and delightful to learn. The class was a lot of fun and each felted vessel created was both unique and beautiful! Thank you, Laura"

    3D Vessel Class Student

  • "This was a fun class! I learned a new skill, learned about the process, and left with a piece of art I am proud of. What a fun art adventure with a group!"

    Felted Picture Class Student

  • "Laura’s teaching style is perfect for the beginner or intermediate student. Her passion for the craft is admirable! It was so satisfying to learn about felting and to finish a piece to take home. I’m looking forward to taking more classes from Laura!"

    Felted Picture Class Student

  • "I had such a good time with lots of individualized attention & instruction!"

    Summer Shawl Class Participant

  • "Sign up for a class with Laura! She combines joy and enthusiasm with expert instruction and encouragement. You will have fun, leave with a successful project, and be inspired to continue creating."

    Summer Shawl Class Partipant

  • "I thought everything was really well done. I appreciated the rainbow of wool and the embellishment options. The materials enabled this complete amateur to stumble into creating something beautiful that makes me happy when I look at it!"

    Nuno-felted Shawl Class Participant

  • “Laura is a delightful instructor. More important than being armed with knowledge (although she is), her relaxed and encouraging manner, and enjoyment of the art was contagious. I watched several students who felt they weren't artistic or who worried about getting things right marvel as their pieces came together. Taking things step by step, the class all finished stunning pieces. Laura emphasized the fun, the feel, the magic of wet felting and trusting the process. Absolutely delighted with my wall hanging and everyone elses!!”

    Fiber in the Forest Retreat Student

  • "Laura McClain is a master artist herself and an exquisite felting teacher. She will very gently and confidently lead you through the entire felting process one step at a time. She will help you create a piece that you will absolutely love.

    Fiber in the Forest Retreat Student

  • "Fiber In The Forest was a great retreat, something I would definitely do again. I was a total novice to wet felting, but after the three day retreat I feel I can continue to create on my own."

    Fiber In The Forest Retreat Student