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For ages 14 and up. Create your own beautiful woollen butterfly brooch in this beginner-friendly needle-felting workshop with Kingston artist Po Chapman.
Participants will learn how to safely use felting needles, shape wool, blend colours, and add fine details to bring a butterfly design to life. Step-by-step guidance makes this workshop ideal for those who are new—or fairly new—to needle felting. By the end, you’ll leave wearing your own handmade felted brooch: a cheerful, colourful piece of artwork you can proudly share with friends and family.
Po’s workshops focus on creativity, encouragement, and personal empowerment. You’ll enjoy a relaxed, friendly environment where participants learn together, chat, laugh, and experience the simple joy of making something by hand. All materials are provided. No experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and a sense of fun!
About Portia
Local Kingston artist Portia “Po” Chapman (BFAH, B.Ed) is an Artist in Community Education Specialist celebrated for leading uplifting, hands-on art workshops across the region. Po teaches Indigenous-themed scratchboard, frame-drum making, needle felting, and children’s multidisciplinary visual storytelling programs. She has facilitated workshops at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Queen’s University Faculty of Education, and the Kingston Military Family Resource Centre, among others. Guided by nature, storytelling, and a deep belief in the power of community arts, Po creates joyful and welcoming spaces where participants feel encouraged, capable, and connected. Her patient and optimistic teaching style helps learners of all ages discover new creative skills while sharing fun, memorable moments together. Above all, Po’s workshops are fun, confidence-building, and truly uplifting for every participant.
Make It Happen is a bi-weekly program that brings community experts into the Library to teach useful hands-on skills. No previous experience necessary.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Kingston Frontenac Public Library.
EVENT TYPE: | Interests & Lifelong Learning | Arts & Entertainment |
