Wet Felt Elf Hat

An elf hat is a slightly ridiculous thing to spend a day making, and that is precisely the appeal in mid-December.

Local milliner Jaya Lee teaches wet felting over a resist — turning loose wool fibre into finished felt using nothing but water, soap and a great deal of friction. Everyone leaves wearing one, or carrying it away as a gift for somebody who will.

Good to know. $180 for the day, in the River Room at 286 Whisconier Road. Prices and openings change, so check the registration page before you plan around it.