Hi All, Our next felting day is this Saturday, 2nd July.  I'm looking forward to it.  Usual deal - if you feel unwell stay home.  Mask wearing is encouraged. We meet in Halswell Hall on the corner of Halswell Junction Road and Halswell Road. 9.00 am - 3.00 pm $10 door charge. Nothing new to report apart from the Canterbury Branch of Creative Fibre exhibition coming up in September.  You need to be a member of Creative Fibre to enter this.  This is a separate organisation to Southern Felters although we do encourage people to join. Check out the Creative Fibre website for more information . Fibre Creations 2nd – 11th September 2022 Visitor Lounge, Canterbury Museum Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch Lynette Hartley, Southern Felters

Our next felting day is this Saturday 4th June.  We will be signing in and keeping our tables well spaced out.  It seemed to work OK last month with people wearing, or not wearing their masks, as they felt like it. Please, if you feel unwell stay home, and only come if you are going to do some work or are keen to join our group.  (We usually welcome visitors having a nosey but maybe another month if you just want to come for a look). We meet in Halswell Hall on the corner of Halswell Junction Road and Halswell Road. 9.00 am - 3.00 pm $10 door charge,

We have nothing particular planned but Anna is going to bring in some more of the lovely merino needle felted batts that she has managed to get hold of for our group.  She is selling lengths at cost and it is very good value.

Don't forget that the Canterbury Branch of Creative Fibre exhibition is coming up.  You need to be a member of Creative Fibre to enter this.  This is a separate organisation to Southern Felters although we do encourage people to join. Check out the Creative Fibre website for more information
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Fibre Creations
2nd – 11^th September 2022
Visitor Lounge, Canterbury Museum
Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch

Our very own Jane Dolan is running a 'Craft Snippiet' on 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2022 AT 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Upper Riccarton Community and School Library

Jane is going to do a short talk about felting and will bring along lots of different samples and styles for people to have a look at.  Craft Snippets is library initiative and a way to learn about artisan crafts from enthusiasts and experts who love to share.  As it is at the library you will need to wear a face mask.  Room capacity is limited so bookings are required.  Phone 03-941-7923.

Jane says

"I started felting in 2009 and have been hooked ever since. I am an active member of our local felting group the Southern Felters who meet once a month at Halswell Community Hall and run a variety of felting activities through the year. I am also member of Creative Fibre NZ and I am part of Creative Fibre Canterbury who run the Wool Yarn Fibre shop at the Tannery in Woolston.

Over the years I have taken part in a variety of exhibitions and workshops. This year Southern Felters will be exhibiting at the Christchurch South Library during the month of August and Creative Fibre Canterbury will be holding the Area Exhibition at the Christchurch museum in September."

After Jane's talk we will look at craft books new to the library as well as chat about what is happening or coming up craft wise in and around Canterbury.

To book your place please phone Upper Riccarton Library, 941-7923. 

 

FELTING DAY

Our next felting day is this Saturday, 2 April 2022.  We will be signing in and keeping our tables well spaced out.  It seemed to work OK last month with people wearing, or not wearing their masks, as they felt like it. Please, if you feel unwell stay home, and only come if you are going to do some work.  We usually welcome visitors by maybe another day if you just want to come for a look.

Felting day
Our next felting day is this Saturday, 2 April 2022.  We will be signing in and keeping our tables well spaced out.  It seemed to work OK last month with people wearing, or not wearing their masks, as they felt like it. Please, if you feel unwell stay home, and only come if you are going to do some work.  We usually welcome visitors by maybe another day if you just want to come for a look.

Exhibition
We have two things coming up this year.  We have booked space at the Christchurch South Library for an exhibition.  This starts on the week of Monday 1 August.  Plenty of time to think about things to make.  It needs to be suitable for hanging and we hang them quite high so people can't touch them.  

Creative Fibre Event
This is open to Creative Fibre members so make sure you join or renew your membership.  This is separate from Southern Felters.  Planning for the Celebration of Fibre event in September is underway with an exciting programme over one and a half days.  There will be workshops to choose to attend if you wish, demonstrations and the opportunity to work on your own project while you mix, meet and chat with other creative people.  There will also be a seminar and a parade celebrating past and present fibre creations.  More details, including cost and enrolment information, will be sent soon.

The dates for your diary: 
Friday 9 September 2.30pm - 8.00pm
Saturday 10 September 9.30am - 5.15pm

The venue is the Christchurch Bridge Club and all Creative Fibre Members, Canterbury and beyond,  are invited to attend.

 

Hi All Felting day is on this Saturday as usual. Everything is changing so fast at present and  there is so much uncertainty we decided a days felting would be just the best thing. We are all looking forward to it. We completely understand if anyone decides not to come.  It will be vaccinated people only.  Please scan in, sign in and sanitize. You are welcome to wear a mask but its not compulsory.  Do not come if you are unwell or have been in contact with someone who is unwell. 9.00 am - 3.00 pm $10 door charge Halswell Hall on the corner of Halswell Junction Road and Halswell Road No casual visitors this time please, only people who are coming to felt.

Embroiderers Exhibition