September 2025
Program and Workshops
Sara Renzulli
The Artist:
Sara Renzulli is a fine artist specializing in fiber art and 2D media – oil painting, watercolors, and pastels. Starting with countless horse drawings and water colors, Sara then discovered oil painting and spent twenty years painting rural life and portraits for galleries and private commissions.
In 2008, Needle felting came at a time when art sales declined due to the economy, and she began to sell her small needle felted animals on Etsy. She realized that there was a demand for needle felted products and tutorials. Sarafina Fiber Art was born and is well renowned in the needle felting world for innovation, quality, customer service, and a spirit of sharing.
Thanks to the exposure to fiber art, the know-how and equipment involved, Sara developed her Cosset & Lock brand of silk and wool textiles. Cosset & Lock has a truly unique offering in design combining new fiber art techniques to create one-of-a-kind throws and textiles.
Sara believes in the importance of creativity in our lives and that the Universe has room for all of it. The impetus behind her drive is to share, create, and give back with a learning spirit and a sense of humor.
Guild Meeting/Program: Needle Felting, Fibers, and Fiber Art Crossover
Sara will discuss and demonstrate with hands-on samples an interactive style aiming to answer your questions and broader interests. The presentation will cover getting started with needle felting, cross over with other fiber arts, and fiber type uses. Sara draws from her experience as a fine art painter regarding color and composition and continues to explore the never-ending world of fiber and all the creative ways it can be utilized.
Date/Time: September 13, 2025 10:30 AM (following Guild meeting)
Location: St. James Episcopal Church, 11815 Seven Locks Rd, Potomac, MD 20854
Mini Workshop: Hedgies
The Sarafina Hedgie project is a perfect introduction to needle felting using a simple armature, many of Sara’s shape techniques, and…the star of the show…bouncy, natural locks.
Date/Time: September 13, 2025 1:00 to 5:00 PM
Location: PFAG Studio: 11810 Parklawn Dr Suite 204 #11, Rockville, MD 20852
Mini Workshop Fee: Members: $80 Non-Members: $115
Student’s Materials Fee: $25
Student Supply List:
Scissors
Needle nose pliers with wire cutter
Felting surface
Extended Workshop: Needle Felted Sheep
In our sheep project, we will take the skill set a bit further with a more involved armature, techniques, and details. Working start to finish, step by step, Sara will lead you from a pile of fluff to sheep shaped fluff! The process includes more refined techniques of wrapping the armature with wool, facial details and expression, and again, fabulous locks!
Date/Time: September 14, 2025 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: PFAG Studio: 11810 Parklawn Dr Suite 204 #11, Rockville, MD 20852
Workshop Fee: Members: $120 Non-Members: $165
Student’s Materials Fee: $30
Student Supply List:
Needle nose pliers with cutter
Craft scissors
Felting Surface