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• Saturday Meeting May

  • When
    24 May 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Scout Hall, Kett Street, Kambah.

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   SATURDAY MEMBERS Meeting 
  

  What's happening at this meeting for members:

  Time TBA       General meeting for members
  

  10am - 3pm    Activity                   
  

  10am - 1pm    CRF Shop and Library            
  

  12.30pm          Lunch    
  

  3pm                  Close

  Activity: Guest speaker
  

  
  

  

  Registration is required. Payment can be done online using PayPal or by paying invoice by direct deposit to the CRF bank account. Using the Wild Apricot Members App is a quick way to register and pay.
  

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• Sculptural Vases and Complex Resists

  • When
    31 May 2025
  •  
    9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Scout Hall, Kett Street, Kambah (beside the Burns Club)
  • Spaces left
    2

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   WORKSHOP 
  

  In this workshop you will find out how to make and use book resists to create unique felted vessels.

  Learn how to design a complex book resist. This will be used to make a complex, sculptural vase using wet felting techniques.

  This workshop introduces techniques that you can use to create 3D forms ranging from useful objects to innovative sculptural forms. You are only limited by your imagination.

  Topics include:

  • Developing a plan to create a unique masterpiece
  • Equipment required
  • Designing basic and complex resists
  • Choice of fibre
  • Laying down fibre on complex book resists
  • Pre felt stage and problem solving
  • Fulling and shaping a sculptural form
  • Finishing your masterpiece

  Skill level

  Intermediate to experienced felters. Knowledge of basic wet felting techniques is assumed.
  

  Tutor

  Juliana Knight is a mixed media artist with a passion for felting. She has won many Champion awards at shows in a range of sections including Felting. She has had her work featured in several magazines and currently teaches and demonstrates at shows and exhibitions.

  Juliana has a Diploma of Teaching in Adult Education and has been teaching people of all ages for over 25 years. Find out more about Juliana’s work at bywongartandcraft.com.au

  Requirements list

  Materials and equipment

  • Piece of wooden or plastic dowel 450mm long x 15mm diameter (needs to be narrow).
  • Old towel
  • Ice-cream container or small bucket
  • 2 x pieces of thin foam carpet underlay 450mm x 450mm (no bubblewrap)
  • Spray bottle (indoor plant spray bottle is ideal, no ball brausers please)
  • Olive oil soap and dish soap (not coloured)
  • 300g wool roving 18.5 – 19.5 micron (colour/s of your choice)
  • Sponge for mopping excess water
  • Fly screen netting or tulle 450mm x 450mm
  • Bamboo sushi mat
  • Soft plastic grocery bag
  • 4 x clear large plastic food storage bags OR 2 x medium garbage storage bags
  • Scissors
  • Notebook and pen

  A book resist will be pre-made for you. It is yours to use and take home.

  Should you have a problem sourcing materials please contact Juliana on 0422 236 998

  Bring your own lunch and snacks. Tea and coffee will be provided.

  Cancellations

  See Workshop Terms and Conditions.

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• Rapt in Felt 2025

  • Start
    28 Jun 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    29 Jun 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Scout Hall, Kett Street, Kambah ACT

  
  

  10am–4pm Saturday 28 June 2025
  (shop will be closed 1pm–2pm Saturday)
  10am–3pm Sunday 29 June 2025

  Kett Street Scout Hall, Kett Street Kambah ACT
  (next door to The Burns Club)

  Continuing our tradition of showcasing the work of our members in innovative ways, Rapt in Felt 2025: Street Felt explores opportunities to wear and use beautifully made felt every day – on the street, at work, at home and for special occasions.

  For two days we will transform a somewhat ordinary hall into a fun and creative space where you can see, buy and experience hand made felt in all its magic.

    Felt shop

  Shop for small and bigger hand felted treasures made by our members. Perfect for gifts or a moment of self indulgence.

  Our shop is open for the whole event except for 1pm-2pm on Saturday while the fashion parade is running.

    Street Felt fashion parade

  Our fashion parade showcasing handmade felted garments, accessories and jewellery is at

  1.30pm Saturday 28 June 2025

  Places are limited and bookings are essential

  Book for fashion parade

    Mini Workshops

  Try your hand at felting a small item with our master felt makers. Workshop sessions run for one hour. No felt making experience needed.

  Sunday 29 June 2025:

  • 10.30am Wet Felting Taster with Judy Davidson
  • 12pm Felt Butterfly with Juliana Knight
  • 1.30pm Pencil Buddy with Juliana Knight

  There is a small charge for the workshops to cover cost of materials. Bookings are essential.

  Book for Wet Felting Taster

  Book for Felt Butterfly

  Book for Pencil Buddy

  
  

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• Saturday Meeting June

  • When
    28 Jun 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Scout Hall, Kett Street, Kambah.

   SATURDAY MEMBERS Meeting 
  

  What's happening at this meeting for members:

  10am - 3pm    Activity                   
  

  10am - 1pm    CRF Shop and Library            
  

  12.30pm          Lunch    
  

  3pm                  Close

  Activity: Rapt in Felt debrief
  

  
  

  

  Registration is required. Payment can be done online using PayPal or by paying invoice by direct deposit to the CRF bank account. Using the Wild Apricot Members App is a quick way to register and pay.
  

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• Street Felt Fashion Parade

  • When
    28 Jun 2025
  •  
    1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Kambah Scout Hall, Kett Street Kambah ACT
  • Spaces left
    35

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        Street Felt Fashion Parade

  Watch our limited edition felt fashion show showcasing handmade felt garments and accessories made by our members using fine Merino and exotic fibres. The theme of the parade is Street Felt. Wear it every day – in the street, at home, at work and for special occasions.

  Seat numbers are limited and bookings are essential.

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• Wet Felting Taster

  • When
    29 Jun 2025
  •  
    10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Scout Hall, Kett Street, Kambah (beside the Burns Club)
  • Spaces left
    8

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   MINI WORKSHOP 
  

  Experience felt making with Judy Davidson using wet felting techniques. Make a small piece of flat felt with surface decoration that can be used as a bookmark or notebook cover.

  This is a hands-on, short workshop for beginners running as part of Rapt in Felt 2025. All the materials will be provided.

  Bookings are essential.

  

  
  

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• Felt Butterfly

  • When
    29 Jun 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Scout Hall, Kett Street, Kambah (beside the Burns Club)
  • Spaces left
    8

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   MINI WORKSHOP 
  

  Join Juliana Knight to make a felt butterfly that can be used for a gift tag, put on a key chain or used for a tree decoration. Learn how to wet felt using two colors of merino wool fleece so that the butterfly is reversible.

  This is a hands-on, short workshop for beginners running as part of Rapt in Felt 2025. All the materials will be provided.

  Bookings are essential.

  
  

  
  

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• Pencil Buddy

  • When
    29 Jun 2025
  •  
    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Scout Hall, Kett Street, Kambah (beside the Burns Club)
  • Spaces left
    8

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   MINI WORKSHOP 
  

  Discover with Juliana Knight how fine wool fibre can be wrapped around pipe cleaners and wet felted. Create a fun ‘Pencil Buddy’ that can be wrapped around a pen or pencil. Your Pencil Buddy will be unique and stand out in a crowd.

  This is a hands-on, short workshop for beginners running as part of Rapt in Felt 2025. All the materials will be provided.

  Bookings are essential.

  
  

  
  

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• Saturday Meeting July

  • When
    26 Jul 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Scout Hall, Kett Street, Kambah.

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   SATURDAY MEMBERS Meeting 
  

  What's happening at this meeting for members:

  10am - 3pm    Activity                   
  

  10am - 1pm    CRF Shop and Library            
  

  12.30pm          Lunch    
  

  3pm                  Close

  Activity: Soup lunch and guest speaker
  

  
  

  

  Registration is required. Payment can be done online using PayPal or by paying invoice by direct deposit to the CRF bank account. Using the Wild Apricot Members App is a quick way to register and pay.
  

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• Saturday Meeting August

  • When
    23 Aug 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Scout Hall, Kett Street, Kambah.

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   SATURDAY MEMBERS Meeting 
  

  What's happening at this meeting for members:

  10am - 3pm    Activity                   
  

  10am - 1pm    CRF Shop and Library            
  

  12.30pm          Lunch    
  

  3pm                  Close

  Activity: Felt jewellery making
  

  
  

  

  Registration is required. Payment can be done online using PayPal or by paying invoice by direct deposit to the CRF bank account. Using the Wild Apricot Members App is a quick way to register and pay.
  

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• Saturday Meeting September

  • When
    27 Sep 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Scout Hall, Kett Street, Kambah.

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   SATURDAY MEMBERS Meeting 
  

  What's happening at this meeting for members:

  10am - 3pm    Activity                   
  

  10am - 1pm    CRF Shop and Library            
  

  12.30pm          Lunch    
  

  3pm                  Close

  Activity: Needle felting
  

  
  

  

  Registration is required. Payment can be done online using PayPal or by paying invoice by direct deposit to the CRF bank account. Using the Wild Apricot Members App is a quick way to register and pay.
  

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• Saturday Meeting October

  • When
    25 Oct 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Scout Hall, Kett Street, Kambah.

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   SATURDAY MEMBERS Meeting 
  

  What's happening at this meeting for members:

  10am - 3pm    Activity                   
  

  10am - 1pm    CRF Shop and Library            
  

  12.30pm          Lunch    
  

  3pm                  Close

  Activity: Stories from NZ Convergence
  

  
  

  

  Registration is required. Payment can be done online using PayPal or by paying invoice by direct deposit to the CRF bank account. Using the Wild Apricot Members App is a quick way to register and pay.
  

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• AGM & Christmas Party

  • When
    22 Nov 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Scout Hall, Kett Street, Kambah.

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  AGM and Christmas party
  

  What's happening at this meeting for members:

  10am - 1pm    CRF Shop and Library 
                              ASHES Challenge

  12.30pm          Lunch

  1pm                 2025 Annual General Meeting
  

  3pm                  Close

  Activity

  The ASHES Challenge entries will be judged.

  Enjoy the CRF Christmas lunch.

  After lunch we will hold the annual AGM when a new Committee will be appointed.

  At the completion of this meeting the November Business Meeting will take place.

  

  Registration is required. Payment can be done online when you register or by paying the invoice online or by direct deposit. You can also register and pay using the Wild Apricot Members app.

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