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The third Saturday has rolled around again - its time for Toss n Tell and this month we have double demo. The main demo is by Sue Eslick who is going to show us the many ways to stiffen felt, followed by Soosie Jobson who will talk about cutting arm holes! If you participated in Soosie's Detritus Wraps and would like arm holes cut then bring your wrap along.
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Speaking of Sue Eslick her Perfectly Perky Pouches workshop bookings open this Saturday. Sue makes superb bags and is a wealth of felting knowledge so be quick and book your spot - full details further down.
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We have 3 Skill Extension & 1 Beginners workshop left for the year - full details further down. And whilst on the topic of workshops a big thank you Nancy Ballesteros for sharing her knowledge in Meditation Beads there are images - you guessed it - further down.
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The deadline to enter the Royal Show is looming - have you got your piece ready yet? there are some great prizes in the felting classes.
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The International Scarf Exchange was a huge success with over 100 exchanged pieces and several felted scarves - definitely more felted scarves required :) - we will keep you posted for next year. Scroll downs for some images.
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Another big month to come - see you Saturday.
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July Toss n Tell - Ways to stiffen felt
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Sue Eslick is going to show us the many ways to stiffen felt.
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10am Doors & Library Open
10:30am Toss n Tell
Bring along your favourite felt bag
11:30am How to stiffen felt with Sue Eslick
Detritus Wrappers - Cutting arm holes with Soosie Jobson
12:30am Have a go
Your turn - bring your felting gear
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Royal Show Felting Classes Key Dates
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Theme is Dogs
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Entries Closing Date July 23 Sunday
Entries to Feltwest for Group Delivery Date August 19th or September 5th
Entries Delivery Date September 12th
Entries Collection Date October 1st
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Thank you so much Nancy Ballesteros for so generously sharing your experience and creativity with the Meditation Bead workshop over 2 July weekends. From scrap pieces of all kinds of fabric we created a 'mosaic' of nuno felt to be cut up and stitched into glorious beads. Watch this space or come to future toss and tell meetings to see finished works. They are truly going to be delightful!.
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International Scarf Exchange
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Congratulations to the Handweavers, Spinners & Dyers Guild the exchange was a huge success. Over 100 exchanges! Well done.
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Perfectly Perky Pouches - Felted Bag Workshop with Sue Eslick
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Estimated materials list $20
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Resist Material for sale at workshop
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Learn the basics of 3 dimensional wet felt making and create a unique bag from fine merino wool. Using soap, water and massage, we will create a seamless felt bag. You will learn how to add handles, flaps or pockets – the possibilities are endless!
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Basic templates will be provided that can be adjusted to each individual design.
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Suitable for beginners or those who would like a refresher.
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Beginners Workshop September 16th
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Skills Extension - Craters
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Felted craters can be so much fun, they can be hollow, or erupting with felt or other textiles and give a fabulous deep and earthy texture to felt wall hangings or sculptures. Join us to make a felt sample with a variety of filled and hollow craters. This workshop will give participants the skills to make a larger piece using …
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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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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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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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