The Illawarra Feltmakers
Welcome to The Illawarra Feltmakers.
We meet on the first Saturday of the month at North Kiama Neighbourhood Centre from 10 till 3, March to November.
If you want details please email-theillawarrafeltmakers@gmail.com
Sunday, 1 September 2024
Learn to Felt. Beginner Workshop October 5th
If you want to learn how to felt.
We are running this years last Beginners Workshop on October 5th 2024.
Contact us via email if interested.
Cost $80 includes all materials for workshop.
Email - theillawarrafeltmakers@gmail.com
Friday, 21 June 2024
South Coast Fibre Muster July 6-7 2024
We will be at the South Coast Fibre Muster for our July meeting day.
Come alone & say hello. The Berry School of Arts will be filled with Wool traders & wool lovers demonstrating how to create all things from wool.
Thursday, 18 April 2024
2024 Feltmakers Exhibition June 8 to 10 Masonic Hall Kiama
Come along & join us at our exhibition in June. "Felt out of Colour" a tribute to our past president Marg always colourful.
A beautiful display of handmade felt from wearable garments to unique useable items.You can see felting demonstrations or make your own felt. We also have Glenora Weaving & Wool with a stall so you can stock up on supplies.
Saturday, 3 February 2024
2024 The year ahead
Our first meeting for this year will Saturday March the 1st.
We have 3 Beginners Worshops planed for the year May 4th,August 3rd and Octuber 2nd.
IF you are interested please send us an email -theillawarrafeltmakers@gmail.com
We have our annual exhibtion planned for June 8 to 10 in Kiama at the Masonic Hall.
Another events we will be at:
- Robertson BLack & COloured Sheep Woolfest April 6th
- South Coast Fibre Muster Berry July 6-7.
Photos from Kiama Show 2024.
Saturday, 17 June 2023
BEGINNERS FELTMAKING WORKSHOP 7TH OCTOBER 2023
FELTMAKING 2023 - BEGINNERS WORKSHOP
A Beginners Workshop will be held on Saturday 7th October 2023
Cost is $80.00.
Venue: North Kiama Neighbourhood Centre; 28A Meehan Dr, Kiama Downs. NSW 2533
Time: 10.00am to 2.45pm. Bring lunch and drinks
Bookings essential: Numbers are strictly limited to 6. Payment will secure your place in the class.
Contact Eleanor to book: by emailing theillawarrafeltmakers@gmail.com
This workshop is being run in conjunction with The Illawarra Feltmakers Inc
During this introductory course you will learn how to lay out fleece, the felting process and how to recognise when your felt is fully felted. You will also learn how to incorporate textural materials such as fabric and threads. We will also touch on the use of resists to create a seamless hollow to make an item such as a bag, vessel or hat.
All fleece and textiles will be supplied as well as comprehensive notes to take home along with your finished pieces.
Felt is a versatile textile and is not confined to clothing, accessories or industrial purposes. It has sculptural qualities. Together with your imagination and this introductory course, a new and exciting world awaits.
Should the workshop be cancelled by The Illawarra Feltmakers Inc, full refunds will be made. Otherwise, fees paid are non refundable.
Saturday, 15 April 2023
Sunday, 29 January 2023
BEGINNER'S WORKSHOP - 6th MAY 2023 - CLASS NOW FULL
A Beginners’ Workshop will be held on Saturday 6th May 2023
Cost is $80.00 and includes materials.
Venue: North Kiama Neighbourhood Centre; 28A Meehan Dr, Kiama Downs. NSW 2533
Time: 10.00am to 2.45pm. Bring lunch and drinks
Bookings essential: Numbers are strictly limited to 6. Payment will secure your place in the class.
Contact Eleanor to book: by emailing theillawarrafeltmakers@gmail.com
This workshop is being run in conjunction with The Illawarra Feltmakers Inc
During this introductory course you will learn how to lay out fleece, the felting process and how to recognise when your felt is fully felted. You will also learn how to incorporate textural materials such as fabric and threads. We will also touch on the use of resists to create a seamless hollow to make an item such as a bag, vessel or hat.
Materials will be supplied as well as comprehensive notes to take home along with your finished pieces.
Felt is a versatile textile and is not confined to clothing, accessories or industrial purposes. It has sculptural qualities. Together with your imagination and this introductory course, a new and exciting world awaits.
Should the workshop be cancelled by The Illawarra Feltmakers Inc, full refunds will be made. Otherwise, fees paid are non refundable.
Sunday, 13 November 2022
Sunday, 3 July 2022
Beginner's Feltmaking Workshop - Saturday 3rd September 2022 NOW FULL
FELTMAKING 2022 - BEGINNERS’ WORKSHOP
A Beginner's Workshop will be held on Saturday 3rd September 2022
Cost is $80.00 and includes all materials.
Venue: North Kiama Neighbourhood Centre; 28A Meehan Dr, Kiama Downs. NSW 2533
Time: 10.00am to 2.45pm. Bring lunch and a mug. Tea and coffee is supplied.
Bookings essential: Numbers are strictly limited to 6.
Contact Eleanor to book: by emailing theillawarrafeltmakers@gmail.com
This workshop is being run in conjunction with The Illawarra Feltmakers Inc.
During this introductory course you will learn how to lay out fleece, the felting process and how to recognise when your felt is fully felted. You will also learn how to incorporate textural materials such as fabric and threads.
All materials will be supplied as well as comprehensive notes to take home along with your finished piece.
Felt is a versatile textile and is not confined to clothing, accessories or industrial purposes. It has sculptural qualities. Together with your imagination and this introductory course, a new and exciting world awaits.
We will be following whatever Covid protocols are in place in September. Should the workshop be impacted by restrictions that make it impractical to proceed, the date will be rescheduled.
Sunday, 12 June 2022
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