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 20 March 2022

BEGINNER'S FELTMAKING WORKSHOP - 7TH MAY 2022 - CANCELLED

A Beginners’ Workshop will be held on Saturday 7th May 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 drinks. 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.