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Our Workshops and skill shares

Skill shares are shorter events led by our members and focused on a particular technique or topic. We have face to face and Zoom versions but either way, information is shared, questions are answered and we all learn from each other.

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

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 and skill shares

  • Mystery Canfelt Along

    • 14 Feb 2021
    • (UTC+11:00)
    • 14 Mar 2021
    • (UTC+11:00)
    • Online and where ever you are
    Register

     CANFELT ALONG 

    We are excited to bring you this new concept combining fun, mystery, some novel felting techniques and the opportunity to display your work in our first Textile Works Gallery exhibition for 2021. Here is a chance to try something a little different.

    This is a fun opportunity to start a new felting project and to share your results with others. It will be enjoyable to see how each member has added their own creative style and personality to the same set of instructions.


    How does it work?

    Each week, for four weeks, you will be given clues for a step in making a mystery felt piece. It will be a wearable accessory. The Mystery Canfelt Along clues will include short videos demonstrating techniques and some written notes and photos. You will be able to ask questions if anything needs extra explaining. There are no set times. You can work on the project when it is convenient to you.

    While these clues will take you through the overall process, there will also be the opportunity to use your own design creativity. This is not an exercise in everyone creating an identical item although there will be similarities.

    Materials

    After you register for the Mystery Canfelt Along, you will be given a materials list including some ideas for colour combinations. Many of the materials can probably be sourced from your stash. If you want to stock up early, the must have items are

    • 2.5m x 40cm length of light weight silk gauze fabric (black or white)
    • 100g fine merino wool tops (16-19.5 micron eg DHG, Kraftcolour, Nundle or Silksational) in a dark colour
    • Silk and/or viscose fibres (at least 3 colours that are tonal variations and one contrasting colour).

    Getting it finished

    There will be an option for a making day at Textile Works in Chifley towards the end of the Mystery Canfelt Along to help you get your project finished in time for the exhibition.

    Skill level

    A basic knowledge of how felt is made is assumed. You will have this if you have done the equivalent of a beginning feltmaking workshop.

    Registration

    Registration is essential. Entry in the exhibition is included. This event is for CRF members only.

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  • Get It Finished

    • 14 Mar 2021
    • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (UTC+11:00)
    • 19/70 Mclaurin Crescent Chifley
    • 6
    Register

     CANFELT ALONG 

    Get It Finished is an optional event to help solve any technical questions and get your Mystery Canfelt Along project finished in time for the exhibition.

    Join a social day felting with fellow felters, take advantage of the space, get some technical support if needed and take a sneak peak at what everyone has been doing for the Mystery Canfelt Along. This is not a workshop, just a relaxed, fun time to Get It Finished with some technical assistance on hand.

    Bring your Mystery Canfelt Along project and felting equipment. If you have a spare folding trestle table that might be useful too.

    The red tin will welcome your $5 room fee for the day or you can pay online when you are registering. Please sign in on arrival.

    Limited places are available to ensure that everyone has the space that they need. Registration is essential. You need to be logged in as a member to book a place.

    If the Get It Finished session is fully booked, put yourself on the waiting list and we will try to start another session.

    COVID PRECAUTIONS

    We have to be cautious with our own and each other's health and we must abide by the government regulations.

    If you have the slightest sniffle, cough or cold, please do not come - cancel your place so someone else gets a chance to attend.

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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:  19/70 Maclaurin Crescent,  Chifley ACT

Post:  PO Box 455 Curtin ACT 2605

ABN: 16 718 242 055

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