Fiber Arts with Lesley Neilson-Bowman (Thursdays, 3:30 to 4:30 PM | Mar 4 – May 6, 2027)

9 weeks

Grades 3-5

Thursdays, 3:30 to 4:30 PM | Mar 4, 11, 18, 25, Apr 1, 8 [no class April 15], Apr 22, 29 and May 6

Location: Sunshine Center, 11 Green Hill Road, Washington, CT

For Region 12 Schools:

Busing is available from Booth and Burnham after school, fill out your permission slip by clicking on the appropriate school below.

Booth: Resident Alternate Transportation Request

Burnham: Resident Alternate Transportation Request

For Washington Primary School, a designated WAA staff member will escort children from WSP to the Norman Sunshine Center at 3:15 PM; WSP requires the below form to be filled prior to each class.

Change in Regular Dismissal Form

Explore the creative world of fiber arts. In this hands-on class students will discover the art of creating with fibers, yarns, fabrics, and other textiles. Students will experiment with a variety of techniques such as weaving, sewing, embroidery, felting, textile design, and fiber sculpture. Each project will involve problem solving, while learning to transform simple materials into unique works of art.

About the instructor
Lesley has been working as a professional costume designer, and costume craftsperson since 1992. Her work has been seen in New York City, and regionally across New York, and New England. She has a BFA in fine arts and art history from Syracuse University, and a MFA in Theater Design from the University of Connecticut. Lesley lives in Washington Depot, CT and loves being a member at WAA.

Lesleyneilsonbowman.com
lesleyaneilson@gmail.com
8609218138

Cancellation Policy

Participants who withdraw from a class must request a refund or credit more than 14 days prior to the start of the class in order to receive a full refund or credit (minus a $20 cancellation fee or 10% for one-day workshops). Participants who cancel a registration between 8 and 14 days prior to the start of the class may receive a 50% refund or credit. Participants who cancel a registration less than 7 days prior to the start of the class will not receive a refund or credit.

Washington Art Association does not offer prorating for classes, and there are no make-ups, credits or refunds if a student misses a class. Membership fees are non-refundable.