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Jen Newburg

As an elementary teacher and literacy specialist/coach for over 20 years, Jen combines a love of teaching with a love of crafts in teaching needle felting classes for children and intergenerational groups. Follow her wooly adventures at Traveling Tomten.

Upcoming Events

September 2026
Intergenerational Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Felted Fall Garland with Jen Newburg

Saturday, September 26 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

American Swedish Institute

Youth & Family

Make a colorful needle-felted fall garland! Jen Newburg will lead this intergenerational workshop to create a fall-inspired garland.

$50
October 2026
Intergenerational Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Needle-Felted Pumpkin House with Jen Newburg

Saturday, October 17 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

American Swedish Institute

Youth & Family

Make a cute and fluffy pumpkin house with felter Jen Newburg.

$50

Close-up of hands holding a shoe last and using a small knife to shape or trim the material. The shoe last is blue with a wooden underside, and the person appears to be working on it carefully.

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