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We hope you have had a great week - scroll down to check out the latest news and local events then grab a cuppa and get cosy as there's a full archived newsletter further down with all kinds of gems.
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We have a free felting day Saturday August 5th 10am - 4pm. Bring your felting gear and lunch for a great day of felting and chatting - of course!
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The AGM is next month Saturday 19th August and we look forward to seeing all the goodies at Trash & Treasure. No need to book a table - doors open for sellers at 9:30am and buyers at 10:00am. All things related to felting and textiles welcome, including suppliers.
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Workshops - Bookings now open
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Perfectly Perky Pouches - Felted Bag Workshop
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a workshop with Sue Eslick
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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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$70.00
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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.
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$50.00
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Skill 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 these new techniques.
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$50.00
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June Toss n Tell
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A fabulous array of work from our very talented members.
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Art Awards and Exhibition 2023
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The City of Stirling biennial Art Awards and Exhibition will return from 4 - 12 November 2023, with an extraordinary collection of new works from established and emerging Western Australian artists.
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Entries will open 1 August 2023, so keep an eye on this page or sign up to our newsletter.
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Check out the Arts & Events hub from the CoS
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From 2009
our Members have been making amazing felt for a long time!
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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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