
Announcement
Happy Holidays from Wanderstruck Studio! Thank you so much for your patience while I was hiking on the PCT this summer. It was an incredible trip!
Now that I'm back in the studio, I'm busy preparing for a series of exhibitions of my fiber art landscapes, a sampling of which you can find on my website, wanderstruckstudio.com. In the meantime, I'm happy to be part of hiking/mountain enthusiasts' holiday celebrations by offering small ornaments and feltings, which you can find in my Etsy shop. All of my ornaments can be personalized, and I'm also available to create bespoke felted works.
Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful holiday season!
Happy trails,
Kris
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sdsdunn on Feb 8, 2023
5 out of 5 starsLove, love this momento from my Camino pilgrimage last year. So well made and arrived as promised. Personal note was appreciated, too.
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joy on Dec 19, 2022
5 out of 5 starsSuch a lovely little ornament! Beautifully crafted and even nicer than described!
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Dawn on Dec 11, 2022
5 out of 5 starsFast delivery and love it. Larger than I expected from looking at the picture, which made me love it even more!
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Dawn on Dec 11, 2022
5 out of 5 starsFast delivery and love it. Larger than I expected from looking at the picture, which made me love it even more!
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jetgerl on Mar 2, 2022
4 out of 5 starsThese ornaments are really nice. A little larger than I expected. Very well made.
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Bill on Jan 3, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThe felting was of exceptional quality, and was the perfect gift! Delivery to Canada was quick and easy. I am very happy to deal with this vendor.
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M.Elle M on Jan 3, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI love my bag! The size measurements are on point. The canvas feels a little more like a cotton twill, still it’s well made, and looks very sturdy. The graphics are crisp, and the colors are bright. It’s a really nice tote. I know I’ll get years of use out of it. ~ The shipping was quick, and my purchase was well packaged for shipment. ~ Thank you!!!
About WanderstruckStudio
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To create each of my feltings, I work in layers on a wool "canvas," needle-felting the background and then the details.
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My 2012 thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail changed my life forever. This photo is from McAfee's Knob in Virginia.
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When my travels end, I enjoy returning home to my family's farm. I especially love our flock of sheep, including Ronas.
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One of my favorite studio pieces is this scene from the Camino de Santiago, with a red-tiled roof I felted in 7 hours.
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A highlight of my artistic career was when I was awarded Best of Show at Nashville's Artclectic in 2017.
Using felted wool from my family's pet sheep as my canvases and dyed wool as my pigments, I needle-felt landscapes from my backcountry adventures.
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Kris Grenier
Owner, Maker
A landscape "painter" who uses felted wool from my family's pet sheep as my canvases and dyed wool as my pigments, I needle-felt 100% wool landscapes from my 5,500 miles (and counting!) of adventures in the backcountry.
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4imprint
Oshkosh, WI
a print production company
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A print-on-demand service
Chatsworth, CA
To create my Wanderstruck Tent Sale items--lifestyle items featuring reproductions of my watercolor artwork--I have recently partnered with a printing and fulfillment company that works with small online retailers.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you recommend I frame my new felting?
If your felting will be hung in a living room or bedroom, I would suggest framing it without glass, which allows the texture of the piece to be easily appreciated. If you’re looking for art to hang in a kitchen, bathroom, or children’s room, I would suggest putting it behind glass. For this, a thin shadow box frame or professional frame with a spacer is perfect, as it still allows the viewer to see the felting’s depth and detail.
How should I care for my felting?
If your felting is exposed to the air, it will need occasional care to look its best. I ship a piece of plastic mesh canvas with each mounted or framed felting. Simply hold the plastic canvas up to your felting, hold a vacuum nozzle a distance away, and vacuum lightly.
One of my favorite pieces sold out; will you make it again?
It depends. I make each of my mounted pieces (the 5”x7” to 11”x14” scenes) individually, but I regularly revisit scenes I’ve used in the past and make them again. On the other hand, my studio pieces (the framed pieces 16”x20” and larger) will never be made again. While I haven’t yet, I hope someday to turn to scenes from previous studio pieces and reimagine them in different sizes or with different techniques.
Do you accept custom orders?
Yes, I accept commissions! If you'd like me to felt a custom piece for you (16"x20" or larger), message me. We can work together to choose a photograph that would lend itself well to felting and decide on a timeline.
How did you learn to felt?
When I was forced off the Pacific Crest Trail with a Lyme disease relapse, I found myself at home in Kentucky, with lots of wool from our pet sheep, lots of photographs from my hikes, and lots of housebound time. I started experimenting and soon found a way to celebrate my memories from the trail. Though I'm a self-taught fiber artist, I grew up sewing and crafting with my mother's instruction.
Is your art available for wholesale?
I have some products available for wholesale. If you are interested in carrying Wanderstruck Studio items in your shop, please contact me directly, and I can send you a line sheet with terms.