What Students are Saying about learning needle felting online (and why you’ll love joining them today!)
"The on line learning portal videos make it really easy to dip in and out and go back over things at my own pace"
— Emma
"I wish I had this When I started"
— Anita
"She explains what you need to do clearly"
— Carrie
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Needle Felting Online Courses — From Beginner to Character Creation
Welcome! Here you will find all of my current and upcoming needle felting courses gathered in one place — from beginner foundations to playful character builds.
Whether you’re just starting out or ready to take your creative voice to the next level, this is your hub for joyful learning, inspiration, and making characters that are truly your own.
Needle felting should feel exciting, not overwhelming — and that’s exactly what my courses are here to do.
Think of each course as stepping into a cosy classroom with me: clear, bite-sized lessons that fit beautifully into busy life, with support every step of the way.
You might be here because…
💛 You’d love to build confidence and finally get felting without the fuzz → Felting Fast will guide you step by step.
💛 You want to create a sweet character you can gift or treasure → Bonnie Bear is a gentle introduction to character making.
💛 You’re excited to add texture, quirkiness, and story to your makes → Fibre with Bertie blends fibre techniques with playful character building.
💛 You’re dreaming of a bigger project with live group sessions and community support → Elsie Sheep takes you on a sculptural adventure together.
From your very first confident poke to creating expressive, fully-fledged characters, my teaching is designed to grow your skills while encouraging your own creative voice — so you can move beyond kits and patterns and bring your imagination to life.
Great site, very kind and helpful. Great newsletters with relevant stuff and no spamming of your inbox constantly, unlike some. An absolute must!
-Lisbeth Hviid Jakobsen
I highly recommend Sally not just for her hard work providing newsletters, info and tutorials but for her giving us all a space that is open and supportive to showcase our work.
Not only is Sally a talented artist in her own right but she is also friendly and approachable and willing to help out with her wealth of knowledge and skills to assist us to improve and grow, what more could you ask for. One amazing lady right there!
— Jenny Bryant
I must agree with Jenny . As a complete beginner , I have found Sallybonniefibrenart videos and information informative and easy to understand . I will be supporting her for many years to come !
— Rosemary Mcarthur
Learning- to fit in with your busy life!
My courses are designed for those who want to build real skills — from essential foundations to pro-level techniques that bring characters to life — all in a supportive, no-fuss environment.
Each course is structured, progressive, and focused on methods you’ll reuse again and again. Whether you’re making time between school runs or settling in for a creative weekend, you’ll find every lesson fits beautifully into real life.
Most importantly, my teaching is about transformation: helping you go from following kits and wondering if you’re “doing it right”, to a confident creator who can bring unique characters to life.
The skills and techniques you’ll learn don’t just build solid foundations — they encourage your creative voice to flourish, so you can design from your imagination and inspiration, with no patterns required.
Sally, I watched your Robin video — I’ve been felting for years and still learned so much. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge of the craft! I joined your newsletter list and am looking forward to learning more!
— Mandy
Thank you, Sally. I am such a beginner that I've not yet started but what I have just watched was clear and concise and made me understand the process better... felting here I come!
— Susan
"Dear Sally, it is really incredible how much effort you put into your group! I am very glad to come across it. Love all your posts, mails and videos- all done with enthusiasm and passion!"
— Andrea
Fibre with Bertie © – Mixed Fibre Magic & Character Creation
Bring texture, story, and charm to your characters.
A two-part creative adventure blending mixed fibre techniques with sculptural needle felting.
Part 1: Explore your creative voice with playful prompts, fibre blending, and “fibre skin” texturing to make your creations truly unique.
Part 2: Bring Bertie — a perfectly imperfect woolly sheep — to life step by step, or use your new skills to create a completely original character of your own.
💛 Bite-sized, beginner-friendly videos — easy to follow and fit into busy days, but packed with pro-level techniques you’ll reuse forever.
💛 Creative voice development — learn skills that free you from kits and patterns so you can design characters from your own imagination.
💛 Story-led learning with Bertie — create him step by step, or use your new skills to bring a completely original character to life.
💛 Lifetime access inside your learning portal — revisit lessons anytime, at your own pace.
This course combines storytelling and technique so you can create Bertie or let your imagination lead you to a one-of-a-kind character of your own.
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Thank you so very much for sharing with me…. I am finding these videos very helpful
Thank you
— Wendy
Thank you! this is wonderful. Now I have to track down some more supplies!
love all of your tips, this is quite new to me!
—Terri
Sally is an amazing artist she has produced excellent video's to share her skills and knowledge. Her creations are gorgeous and wonderful. Sally is a brilliant teacher who is always eager to help with any problems and explains every step of of the creative process fabulously. A truly remarkable lady !
— Lesley
Felting Fast © – Beginner Needle Felting Made Simple
A step-by-step bundle with a two-part learning path designed to help beginners and improvers felt with confidence and clarity.
Part 1: Foundations and shaping with my Fab 5 © core 3D shapes — the building blocks of almost every make.
Part 2: Expressive features, tiny limbs, flat felting, and my Creative 5 © — techniques you’ll return to again and again.
💛 Bite-sized, beginner-friendly lessons
💛 Practical tips for avoiding common mistakes
💛 Lifetime access, so you can learn at your own pace
This course gives you the foundations you need to stop relying on kits and start shaping your own ideas with confidence.
Bonnie Bear © – Needle Felting Course
Your first full character, jointed and full of personality
A gentle next step into character making. Using the Fab 5 foundations, you’ll learn how to construct your own jointed bear — full of charm and personality.
💛 Build a structured bear form, step by step
💛 Add movable joints for a keepsake quality finish
💛 Perfect for gifting, displaying, or treasuring forever
💛 Bite-sized, beginner-friendly lessons
💛 Practical tips for avoiding common mistakes
💛 Lifetime access, so you can learn at your own pace
This course helps you take your first leap into true character creation, building from foundations into a finished bear you can make your own.
Course suitable for those looking to combine both basics and pro-level skills
Ready to dive into needle felting courses and bring characters like *Elsie the Sheep* to life?
To date an overwhelming 90% of students attending this course would class themselves as beginners, with little knowledge of sculpting or knitting.
Looking to advance your needle felting skills?
Here’s what you can expect from my course:
💛 Skill Growth — Progress from your very first confident poke to advanced, detailed projects that show off your creative voice.
💛 Pro-Level Techniques Made Simple — From sculpting with wire armatures to blending fibres, fabrics, and even clay, you’ll learn professional methods you can use in your own original makes — not just class projects.
💛 Creative Voice Development — Move beyond kits and patterns. My courses are designed to help you unlock your imagination and create expressive, character-filled pieces that are truly yours.
💛 Sculpting & Inspiration — Master new techniques while sparking ideas for future creations — from tiny details to full sculptural builds.
💛 Supportive Classroom & Community — Learn inside a dedicated portal at your own pace, with the option to join live Q&As and community sessions where you can share, ask, and connect.
💛 A Finished Masterpiece — Every course ends with a display-worthy creation full of personality, ready to keep, gift, or photograph with pride.
👇 Browse the on-line Needle Felting Courses below to grab your spot now (slide across)
Whether you’re starting with your first confident poke or ready to bring a character like Bertie to life, there’s a course here for you.
Occasionally, I host in-person needle felting classes and courses in Cumbria, UK. Check my Facebook page or website for updates. These classes and courses offer a unique chance to engage with the felting community, learn directly from me, and experiment with various fibres and techniques. Enhance your understanding of the felting process and create bespoke pieces.