Tuesday, August 18 and Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 6 – 9 pm each night
Jules Bunch
In this playful, pizza?party-inspired workshop, participants will learn foundational wet-felting techniques while “building” their own wool-felt pizza snuffle mat for cats. Students will explore how to create pockets, layer pre-felts, and sculpt dimensional toppings using strategic fiber placement, resist methods, agitation, and controlled shaping. By the end of the session, students will leave with a completed snuffle mat ready to enrich a feline’s sensory world, along with a deeper understanding of wool behavior, creative problem-solving, and the joy of transforming loose fiber into a durable, interactive textile. And for those who don’t have a cat in their life, the finished felt pizza doubles beautifully as a functional trivet — a playful, handmade addition to any kitchen.
A materials fee of $12 is due to the instructor at the beginning of class and includes all materials needed to make a snuffle mat.
Instructor Bio:
Jules Bunch is a teaching artist, designer, and handyperson in South Minneapolis investigating the ways in which holding space for happiness can look and feel. By allowing for celebrations of intrinsic joy and phenomena of gratitude, their work promotes a framework of optimism and wellness. They also teach practical handy skills and woodworking at Fireweed Community Woodshop. Jules completed their Master of Fine Art in Sculpture and Intermedia at the University of Iowa in 2022 and their Bachelor of Fine Art in Industrial Design from the University of Illinois.
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