Needle Felting Retreats & Classes
Come spend a few unforgettable days in the beautiful Sheyenne River Valley of North Dakota!
At Bear Creek Felting, our retreats bring together people who share a love of needle felting. Enjoy hands-on instruction, inspiring projects, wonderful homemade meals, and time with fellow felters. You'll even have the opportunity to visit our sheep farm and see where our wool begins.
Explore our upcoming retreats below. I'd love to have you join us!
Upcoming Retreats
Felting Safari VI — The Lion
Join me in Fort Ransom, North Dakota, for our sixth annual Felting Safari!
Spend an unforgettable week creating a magnificent needle-felted lion while learning sculpting techniques, enjoying homemade meals, visiting our sheep farm, and making wonderful friendships along the way.
We're offering two Safari sessions in 2027, each with a small group and plenty of individual instruction.
Registration is now open! Explore the retreat details, lodging options, packages, and availability on our Safari page.
What to Expect at a Bear Creek Felting Retreat
Hands-On Instruction
Spend focused time learning techniques, shaping, detailing, and working through a more involved project with Teresa.
Wonderful Meals
Enjoy meals prepared by Chef Libbie, with plenty of time to relax and visit around the table.
Farm & Sheep Visit
See where the wool begins with a visit to the Bear Creek Felting farm and flock.
Time to Connect
Retreats are as much about the people as the project—felting, laughing, sharing ideas, and making new friends.
“I had a ball!! This experience totally surpassed all my expectations!”
Shelley Harwell — 2026 Bunny Retreat
“The retreat was so much fun! I learned a lot and it was such a pleasure meeting you.”
Kathy Tompkins — 2026 Felt Your First Five Retreat
“I appreciated your instruction style so very much. Your patience and flexibility allowed the class participants to have so much fun creating unique projects meaningful to each of us while learning and improving our felting skills.”
LuAnn - Felt Your First Five Retreat, July 2026
“I learned so much more than watching a YouTube video. Being able to ask questions & get feedback is the key!”
Barb - Bear Creek Funny Retreat, August 2026
“Thanks for the education, the patience, the hospitality, and the food!”
Kristie King — 2026 Bunny Retreat
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Learn with Teresa Perleberg
I'm Teresa Perleberg, the artist and shepherd behind Bear Creek Felting. Since 2008, I've been sharing my love of needle felting through my animal sculptures, kits, and workshops.
My favorite part of teaching is helping others discover what they can create with wool. Whether we're working through a challenging technique or celebrating a finished sculpture, I love watching students grow in skill and confidence.
I can't wait to welcome you to Fort Ransom and share a little of my world with you!
Come to Fort Ransom, North Dakota
Our retreats are held in the small town of Fort Ransom, tucked into North Dakota’s beautiful Sheyenne River Valley. It’s a quiet place to settle in, slow down, and spend a few days focused on felting.
Retreat guests gather for classes at the Bear Creek Hall, with lodging options nearby. Most guests traveling by air fly into Hector International Airport in Fargo, approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes away.
Specific lodging, transportation, meals, and arrival information will be included with each retreat when registration opens.
More Creative Adventures Ahead!
We're always dreaming up new ways to bring needle felters together! Stay connected for announcements about upcoming retreats, classes, and new opportunities to learn and create at Bear Creek Felting.