The Feltwest Volunteer Program is designed to encourage our members to participate in all aspects of Feltwest life. What help do we need?We are always looking for members to help out at both our regular events and especially at external events of which we do at least 2 a year. We try to attend all large […]
Volunteer ProgramWhat help do we need? We are always looking for members to help out at both our regular events and especially at external events of which we do at least 2 a year. We try to attend all large Craft Shows and the Royal Show. Why? It’s the best way to let people know […]
Tutors have a limited time to impart their knowledge at workshops. As responsible members of an organisation we need to be conscious of extending appropriate courtesies to the tutor as well as to our fellow participants when attending a workshop. Please observe the following guidelines when applying for and attending a workshop:Be aware of the […]
One of Feltwest’s founding aims is the promotion of quality feltmaking and to that end we have been committed to facilitating workshops for more than 25 years. One of the key elements to promoting quality felting is the provision of quality workshops to impart skills and techniques. Whilst part of the felting journey is the […]
Feltwest maintains a fabulous library of felting assets. There are loads of items available for borrowing including books, magazines and some equipment. Some equipment is for use in the hall only.There is a link to the Library system under the Members only area (once logged in). Items can be perused and requested to be borrowed […]
We have 2 regular get together days – Toss n Tell the 3rd Saturday of every month and the 1st Tuesday of every month from February to November. We would love to see you at both but are happy to see you when you can make it!Toss N Tell 3rd SaturdayThis is our structured day […]
This can only be seen once you are logged. All Member information resides in this area including these important items:Membership, Bookings & PaymentsYour InfoLibrary & ArchiveAnnual General MeetingPolicies & ProceduresCommittee AdminSpecial Events & RetreatsYour Info Details & ResponsibilitiesUnder the Associations Act & the Privacy Act it is your legal responsibility to ensure that your contact […]
Our bookings are products like any online shopping site where payment is made via Credit Card or Bank Transfer. But please be aware that payment via Bank Transfer takes longer, as a volunteer must check our Bank account to ensure monies are received. Your place is not secured until payment is received and reconciled. Our […]
Our website is crucial to the running of our organisation – it deals with all our booking processes and communications. Please take the time to log in to your account (that you created when you became a member) and become familiar with each section of the menu. To log in please select the “Members Area” section and log in.
Our home page has our full calendar of all that is coming up, for example workshops, Toss n Tell, and any meetings. The calendar is made of events – it contains all the information relevant to that type of event. For example:
Toss n Tell – you find details about the guest speaker, demo, activity etc including a detailed schedule. It may also include things you need to bring.
Workshops – besides the usual blurb and tutor bio, dates, times and costs, there will be a booking link and importantly the date and time that bookings open.
Special Events – we may have special events like Exhibitions or Markets, again it will tell you the important details.
All of these events are mapped out the year before at our Planning Meeting in September
At each Annual General Meeting the membership elects an executive committee that directs and administers Feltwest. We are governed by our Constitution which stipulates what we can and can’t do. We must also conform and obey the relevant Laws & Regulations including: Associations Act 2017, the Australian Taxation Office, Consumer Protection and Privacy Laws, and […]
