<h1>Needle&nbsp;Felting</h1>
<h2>Saturday,&nbsp;May&nbsp;9&nbsp;from&nbsp;1:00&nbsp;to&nbsp;3:00&nbsp;p.m.</h2>
<p>Join us at Gore Place for a new season of traditional skills &amp; crafts workshops for adults and teens.*</p>
<p>We are excited to welcome back Rachel Benson of <a href="https://www.thefiberweb.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Fiber Web</a> to run a class on needle felting. Participants will be guided through the process of making a sweet, felted bunny. We have plenty of rabbits hopping around our grounds, so you may be able to work from a live model!</p>
<p>All supplies will be provided. Participants will take home their creations as well as have the option to purchase needle felting supplies to try new projects at home.</p>
<p>Space is limited, so make sure to reserve your spot!</p>
<p>*These workshop is intended for ages 13 and up.</p>

Local Event: Needle Felting a Bunny Rabbit

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Waltham

Massachusetts

Needle Felting a Bunny Rabbit

Needle Felting
Saturday, May 9 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Join us at Gore Place for a new season of traditional skills & crafts...

<h1>Painting with Wool</h1>
<h2>Saturday, June 20 from 1-3 p.m.</h2>
<p>Gore Place is pleased to once again welcome Rachel Benson from <a href="https://www.thefiberweb.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Fiber Web</a> to run a needle felting class at the Farm. Come create a bucolic landscape featuring sheep!</p>
<p>No experience necessary! Rachel will guide you step-by-step through the process. You will be blown away by what you make!</p>
<p>All supplies will be provided. Participants will take home their felt painting as well as have the option to purchase needle felting supplies to try new projects at home.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Space is limited and tickets sell out quickly, so reserve your spot today!</p>
<p>This program is intended for ages 13 and up.</p>

Local Event: Painting with Wool: Needle Felting Workshop

Painting with Wool: Needle Felting Workshop

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<h1>Puppet Show Picnic</h1>
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<h3><strong>Join us for this fantastic fun family event!</strong></h3>
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<h3>The Puppet Show Picnic will be held at the Gore Place Farm:<br><strong>249 Waltham St, Watertown, MA</strong></h3>
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52 Gore St, Waltham, MA