a life of felt

It came as somewhat of a surprise last weekend to discover my first workshop is next Tuesday, it seems to have come upon me so quickly! That has prompted me to think perhaps it’s time to let you know what the autumn has in store so you can check your diaries and make sure you you don’t miss anything.

17th September Flowers – this workshop now has 2 spaces available and is a popular workshop so don’t wait too long to book.

24/25th September – Masham Sheep Fair. I love this event and go each year. This year of course I’ll be there with Adelaide Walker so do pop into the old schoolhouse and see us.

30th September Pictures – sorry this is fully booked but I may run another in the new year if anyone would be interested.

1st October third international day of felt. Felt United This years colours are red, purple, blue. I’d like to do something to celebrate this day but am devoid of ideas, can anyone help with suggestions? p.s. nothing too big please

1st/2nd October British wool weekend Sat and Sun – you can book for just one or both days of this weekend. We’ll be working in both 2D and 3D with over 15 different fibres on offer. If you choose to work smaller I’d expect you to be able to make 3 items per day, so lots of chance to work with the different breeds.

7th/8th October North Pennines Wool event.Looks an interesting event.

9th October Sunday – English Tea workshop – table runners, tea cosies, coasters, mats and tea light holders.  Runners are an interesting item to make as they can be abstract, patterned, pictorial etc. and really could be used on your table or on the wall.

20th-23rd October Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair at Manchester. A very good quality fair with some stunning exhibits.

22nd October (Sat) Stitched in felt – book covers combining felt with stitch. You don’t need to be able to do anything more than running stitch so don’t worry if you’re not an embroiderer. Your finished piece will cover an A5 size book/diary or use it as a picture.

27th October (thurs) 3D Pods – weird and wonderful, with spikes, spy holes, tails. A real fun workshop

16th November (wed) Felt for Christmas – cards, baubles, garlands, wreaths. Felt that sparkles.

19th November (sat) Mixed Media and Texture. Incorporating: rag rugging, knitting, crochet and weaving into your felt for fabulous texture. No previous experience of any of these crafts is necessary.Use it as a discovery day or leave with a fabulous picture. Add fabrics, flaps, pockets, recycled items and lace to your felt. You’ll be amazed at the number and variety of objects that can be  felted in.

24th-27th November Knitting and Stitching Show at Harrogate. I usually help out with demonstrations on the International feltmakers stand, see you there.

3rd December (sat) Lattice and frilly felt scarves.  All wool scarves to keep you warm and glamorous looking all winter The key to a frilly scarf is in the laying out, come and learn the technique in the last fun workshop of the year.

Suggestions for other workshops are always welcome and I am, of course, working on next year’s batch now. Also, if you know of any other events that we felters would be interested in do please let me know and I’ll add them to the list.