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Toss n Tell this Saturday
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We have another action packed day with a great demo on how to use the shoe lasts we have in the library. And of course you can talk to Sharn about her Magical Slippers workshop in April. We had a fantastic time last year - so jump on board as it won't be repeated for a while. And...
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TnT Schedule
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- 10:00 Doors Open Library open
- 10:30 Toss n Tell - Bring along socks, slippers, shoes & booties
- 11:30 Slippers with Sharn Bruere
- 12:30 Have a go Your turn - bring your felting gear
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On the topic of slippers bring along any socks, slippers, shoes or booties that you have made to inspire the rest of us. We would also love to see the beautiful Shibori pieces made on our first Discovery Day.
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The Perth Sewing & Craft Extravaganza was a great day - we spoke to so many people and have already gained new members (Welcome!) - the March beginners has sold out! May 20th Beginners is open for bookings.
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We had a lot of interest in Needle Felting and have a Beginners Needle Felting April 15th now open for bookings. In a new concept for our needle felting workshops Claire Russell has developed an ongoing program that starts with some whimsical fairies and will end up with a whole magical village in a garden. At each stage new skills and techniques will be developed building on the previous session. In 2023 there will be 2 workshop days spread over a couple of months allowing participants to practice and hone the newly learned skills ready for the next development.
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Full details coming soon keep your eye on the home page events.
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See you soon!
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Discovery Days - Excellent first day!
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Magical Slippers with Sharn Bruere
Bookings Now Open
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a workshop with Sharn Bruere Close your eyes for a moment and imagine warm honey being drizzled over you brain. Relaxing right? Now imagine getting home from a long day, kicking off your hard shoes, and the same relaxing feeling pouring over you as you slip into your super cosy 100% wool slippers made just for you by you. Bliss …
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Fantasy Fairy Garden
Bookings Open April 15th
a workshop with Claire Russell
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Meditation Beads with Nancy Ballesteros
Bookings Open May 20th
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a workshop with Nancy Ballesteros There is something especially wonderful about concentrating on one small intimate object at a time. Slowly recognizing the path you will take to release its beauty, to create something really unique. Each bead has this potential to be seduced out by the slow methodical meditation of creation. Hand stitching felted fabrics cultivates our creative spirit. …
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Skill Extension Bookings Now Open
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Skill Extension - Clasps, loops and rails
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Learn how to make fine felt claps and rails on the ends of felt cords. This workshop will given participants the skills to add strong and elegant felt closures to their cord necklaces and other jewellery.
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Skill Extension - Needle Felting Beginners
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This session will teach the basics of needle felting and how it can be used to make a 3D figure such as an animal or doll, or to add designs onto a prefelt prior to wet felting. We will introduce the equipment in the needle felter’s tool kit and how to use it. Samples made in this session will include …
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Skill Extension - Felting Around Objects
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It is fun to felt around a rock or other object, but there are a few simple tips that you need to know to ensure that the wool is able to shrink properly to form tight, firm felt. Join us for a fun session learning how to lay wool around an object eg, a balloon or ball, creating sufficient space …
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Skill Extension - Fine laying for Nuno Wearables
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Explore the options for creating fine drapeable wearables using fine laying techniques. The main reason wearables have no flow or lightness is due to too much wool. But don't I need those 2 thick layers? The simple answer is No! Come along and learn how it is done. Achieve drape through laying:
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Skill Extension - Nuno Frills & Roses
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Come and join us for a hands-on session learning how to ‘frill up’ the surface design of your felt by including delicate silk roses or frills. These can give a wonderfully sumptuous finish to felt scarves, clothes, hats and bags. Participants will make a felt sample with both roses and frills and discuss how to scale them up for bigger …
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Contact Us
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President Liz Owens - feltwest.president@gmail.com
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Vice President Soosie Jobson - feltwest.vicepresident@gmail.com
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Treasurer Claire Russell - feltwest.treasurer@gmail.com
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Secretary Jo Ganon - feltwest.secretary@gmail.com
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Workshop Co-ordinator Cynda Empsall feltwest.workshops@gmail.com
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Skill Extension & Beginners Sue Eslick feltwest.eventscalendar@gmail.com
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Feel free to forward this eNews to any like minded people who might like the opportunity to meet felters, learn and share new skills and generally do all things felty.
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If you are not a member of Feltwest you are missing out on amazing workshops from experienced local, interstate and international tutors, and heaps of event opportunities like exhibitions and markets. Sound good? Join here:
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