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Our Workshops and other training

Our workshops generally run for one or two days, which allows for extended development of skills and work on larger projects.

Skill shares are shorter events for members led by our members for members and focused on a particular technique or topic. Information is shared, questions are answered and we all learn from each other.

We keep our groups small to allow everyone to have some personal attention from the tutor. Our tutors are experienced felt makers from the local region as well as visiting tutors from other parts of Australia and the world. 

Places can fill fast so don't delay booking.


Upcoming workshops

  • Sculptural Vases and Complex Resists

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

     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

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


    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.

    Again for two days on 28-29 June 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.

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

    Located at Kambah Scout Hall, Kett Street Kambah (next to the Burns Club). Parking is free.

      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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  • Wet Felting Taster

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


     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

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

    Rapt in Felt 2025

     MINI WORKSHOP 

    Bookings opening soon.

    Join Juliana Knight to make a charming felt butterfly that can be used for a gift tag, put on a key chain or used for a tree decoration. Learn how to 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

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

    Rapt in Felt 2025

     MINI WORKSHOP 

    Bookings opening soon.

    Join Juliana Knight to make a felted buddy that can be wrapped around a pencil for a bit of fun.

    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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Beginners

Workshops for beginners are run 2-3 times a year. If there are no beginners workshops listed, add yourself to our Beginners Feltmaking waitlist to receive an email when bookings for the next beginners workshop open.

Waiting list

If a workshop is full you can still use the workshop booking form to put your name on the waiting list. If places become available they are offered to people on the waiting list in the order their bookings were received.

Canberra Region Feltmakers Inc

Meetings:  Scout Hall, Kett Street Kambah, ACT

(next door to The Burns Club)

Post:  PO Box 2159 Kambah ACT 2902

ABN: 16 718 242 055

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