Friday, December 8, 2017

Dates for felting days 2018

We have booked the hall for our felting days 2018 so put them in your calendars now.

Saturday 3rd February
Saturday 3rd March
Saturday 7th April
Saturday 5th May
Saturday 9th June
Saturday 7th July
Saturday 4th August
Saturday 8th September
Saturday 6th October (World wide Felt United Day)
Saturday 3rd November
Saturday 8th December

Usual place, Halswell Hall
9.00 am to 3.00 pm

Lynn Evans's felt house made at last year's Glenroy retreat


Thursday, November 9, 2017

A few photos from our Glenroy Felting Retreat Nov 2nd to Nov 5th 2017



A visit to the local second hand shop - which was very glad to see us

Lynn Evans's lovely work
The busy hall at Glenroy

After dinner entertainment

One of Millie Haussmann's special personas

Anna Harris's scarves


Lynette Hartley's tassled bag

Gwenneth Loomes sheep hat

A sample of the work created - sad the weekend is over

Felting day this Saturday 11 Nov 2017

Quick reminder - we have a felting day this Saturday.  We have nothing in particular planned.  I hope everyone who attended Barbara's vest workshop last time brings along their results so we can admire them.  Usual time and place (see the bar to the right of the blogsite). All welcome, bring your lunch, $10 for the hall and cash if you want to purchase any wool or other goodies.


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Thursday, October 12, 2017

Felting day and vest course

I hear October's felting day was a great success and Barbara's vest making course was well attended.
Barbaras vest class underway
Notice the back of Barbara's vest 



Other people go on with their own work - Peter

And Victoria

Monday, October 2, 2017

Don't forget - Felting this Saturday

Saturday 7th October  All welcome.  Bring your lunch, $10 hall charge and cash if you want to be tempted by any of Anna's lovely wools.  Barbara is running a vest class but everyone else will be working on their own felting as normal.

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Next felting day - vest making - Saturday October 7th



Southern Felters is offering a vest-making workshop at our next felting day Saturday October 7th. You can come along to the fleting day and do your own thing as usual or participate in Barbara's workshop    Barbara King is going to tutor a basic short seamless vest which will be one layer of viscose and two layers of merino or merino and silk. You must have previous felting experience please and preferably have worked with a resist. Numbers will be limited.

It is essential that you contact Barbara AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to register on 021 2900 283 or arly@xtra.co.nz.  You will not be able to participate if you do not contact Barbara beforehand. Ask Barbara to send you information and a list of the materials you will need.

Cost: There will be a $3 charge for the template, $5 for tuition, $7 for the Viscose, $10 hall charge as normal - Total $25 plus the cost of your wool.

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Invitation to "Woolfun Day"

This get-together-day is not part of Southern Felters but we are happy to let members know it is on.

Woolfun Day
Saturday September 9 at 10:15 a.m., at 397 Marine Drive (town side of Charteris Bay Yacht Club). Bring your wool or tapestry project and come and sit by the fireside. Please contact Philippa on 027 224 2421 with any questions.
Cheers,
Philippa Drayton

Friday, September 1, 2017

Great felting day today, September 2nd

Great turnout to Jane's felting workshop with nine new people turning up to make bags. Lovely colours and textures.  The rest of us got on with our own felting projects.


Jane and Alison discussing Alison's bag



Patrica kindly modelling Paula's magnificent felted hat

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Thursday, August 31, 2017

Felting day this Saturday 2 Sept

We are expecting to have a few new people along this Saturday and Jane is going to run a class. You will be able to make a felt clutch bag ie a small bag with out a handle. Our regulars are welcome to participate in Jane's class or bring their own projects to work on as usual. Remember to bring something for the show-and-tell-table so new people can see the sorts of things we do.

Jane is going to supply all the equipment you need for the class. There will be wool available to purchase from Anna. There will be a small charge for the lesson.

Don't forget to bring your lunch and $10 for the hall hire. Halswell Hall is on the corner of Halswell Junction Road and Halswell Road. 9.00 am - 3.00 pm. Just turn up.

Our exhibition is still on at Down by the Liffey. Make sure you get along before it closes on September 10th.


Wednesday, August 16, 2017

The Down by the Liffey opening was great fun

We have thirty-four felted items on display in the gallery.  The exhibition is open until Saturday 10 September.  Winter hours for Down by the Liffey are Friday to Sunday 10.00 am  - 4.00 pm






Saturday, August 5, 2017

Thursday, July 27, 2017

Dates for your dairies

Tuesday 15 August, 7pm
Down by the Liffey exhibition
Keep this date free. It’s the opening evening for our exhibition at Down by the Liffey. Our exhibition is running from 16th August to 10th September. We are lucky enough to have been chosen as their community group for the year. The Southern Felters organising team is working on this exhibition now. It should be a great show.

TAFAN exhibition 1st to 12th August
The TAFAN (Textile and fibre arts network exhibition) is open 1 – 12 August. 11am – 4 pm daily except Sunday. Our members have felting work in this exhibition so make sure you get along and have a look. Eastside Gallery, Linwood Community Arts Centre on the corner of Worchester Street and Stanmore Road. There are a wide variety of textile arts and have demonstrations and mini workshops. See the poster below.  More details at https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2017/textile-and-fibre-arts/christchurch

August 16 – September 10th 
Down by the Liffey
https://downbytheliffeygallery.com/

Christchurch South library exhibition

The finish date I sent out for the Chch library exhibition was wrong. It is open now and the felting will be coming down on Thursday 10th August.

Next felting days
Our next felting day is August 5. Barbara King has offered to take a "make a scarf " class.  The following felting day September 2nd we are going to be offering a beginner’s felting class.

Monday, July 24, 2017

Southern Felters exhibition at Christchurch South Library

If you are interested in seeing what we make on our felting days get along to Christchurch South Library. We have work on display until 10th August.  It is open the same hours as the library.

Friday, July 14, 2017

Kaiapoi Art Expo

Southern Felters has a table out at Kaiapoi Art Expo today - hands on felting and display.  Thank you to those who are running this today; Jane, Barb, Vic and Loraine.

There are 100 artists under one roof so it sounds well worth a visit - 15 minutes from Christchurch with lots to see.


Thursday, June 22, 2017

Next Felting Day

Next Felting day Saturday 1 July, come and join us.  Time and place on right sidebar of website

Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Ralda has moved

The following message is from Patricia about Ralda, one of our favorite and most reliable Felting Day attendees.  We had some of Ralda's Felted flowers for sale at the recent Wool Feast event.  She has also recently donated all sorts of treasures to the group for use in classes. 

Ralda has moved into the Ryman retirement home in Rangiora for medical reasons.  This means she can have medical attention 24/7.  She has her own cosy studio complete with the Southern Felters rug - Room 393 on level 3. And she certainly has not lost her sense of humour.

Wool Feast



I hear Wool Feast was a big success last weekend with our stand looking great and lots of interest in Jane's Felting demonstrations.  Jane said "I thought Woolfeast went really well, I had a blast! great fun sharing felting fun hands on and demos, lots that stopped and watched and were interested in the process of felting. I think we had the tables looking good and we were sharing a middle bunch of four tables with the Creative Fibre ladies so that worked in well"  Thank you to all the Southern Felters who turned up to help.

Photos to come.......

Thursday, June 15, 2017

Not to be missed - Wool Feast tomorrow

Saturday 17th June 2017
Free entry - ​10am to 5pm
Te Hāpua Halswell Centre, Christchurch

Southern Felters has a place at WoolFeast this Saturday. This is a great event and attracted a huge number of people last year. It is well-organised with lots of wonderful and exciting stall holders.

Jane Dolan is going to be doing felting demos and hands-on sessions with assistance from other members. Anyone in the group that would like to come and take part is welcome.  We will also have some of Anna Harris's gorgeous dyed wool fiber for sale, some of Raldas wonderful pin cushions and flowers that she has donated to the group, and other felted items as might be.

Join in the fibre fun, Happy Felting, 
Jane Dolan

Monday, June 12, 2017

Southern Felters at Wool Feast this weekend

We have a place at WoolFeast this Saturday. This has come up at the last minute. This is a great event and attracted a huge number of people last year. It is well-organised with lots of wonderful and exciting stall holders.

Jane Dolan is going to be doing felting demos and hands-on sessions with assistance from other members. She is talking about felted flowers, small coaster-squares or possibly demostrating making a small seamless purse.

We will also have some of Anna Harris's gorgeous dyed wool fiber for sale.

Come along and see whats on offer. New Zealand's wool craft spectacular!

Saturday 17th June 2017
Free entry - ​10am to 5pm
Te Haspua, Halswell Centre, Christchurch

Request from Patricia Took-Stevens

I have an idea for a piece of work using old or discarded, felted, woven, knitted, crocheted pieces that people have in boxes, but really don’t want and are thinking of throwing out. I must state that I do not want loads of stuff – just some bits and pieces and must have been handmade. Not commercial stuff. I wonder if you could forward this email to other members who could email me, pat.took@scorch.co.nz or ph 03 3103117 with what they have and how I could arrange collection. Once I have enough I will stop. At this stage I would not want to travel outside Christchurch. Thank you so must for your help Patricia Took-Stevens

Creative Fiber Upcoming events, June 2017

Woolfest Saturday 17 June

Black and Coloured Fleece Sale
This annual event is again being held at the Anglican Church Hall, Church Street, Amberley on Friday 28 July from 10am.

Highland Games Saturday 11 November 2017
Entries open 1 September and close 20 October 2017.  Teams of six members race to complete a childs jersey from fleece to garment within six hours.  Entry fee $30.00 per team (includes entry to the Games).  http;//hororatahighlandgames.org.nz/highland-spin/

Ashburton Open Day 14 August 2017  Ashburton have once again planned an exciting day for everyone in August. “Junk to Funk” is the theme. Monday 14 August 10 – 2pm. Tinwald Hall, Grahams Road, Tinwald, Ashurton. $5 admission includes morning tea and lunch!!

Fay Hider, Canty Area Delegate, Creative Fibre

Monday, May 29, 2017

Southern Felters day, Yes its on, Sat 3rd June

Looking forward to Saturday, Southern Felters group day at Halswell Hall 9am-3pm, 3rd of June.





Woofun Sat June 10th

This is a reminder for the June Woolfun.  Saturday June 10, anytime between 10.15 - 4 p.m. At Philippa's, Bergli's, Phone 027 224 24 21.  Come and "sit by the fire" and enjoy a relaxing day working with wool with like-minded people in a small group. Coffee and tea provided. Bring your lunch and your "crafty" project. 

Advance reminder of Saturday 8 July at Phillippa's  Volunteer needed to host August and November.  Email philippadrayton@gmail.com 

Thursday, May 25, 2017

More information on possible costs for Natalya's workshops



More information from Barbara and a photos of some of Natalya's wonderful boots


I have given an indication of costs in the document (below) as per what I am paying in Newcastle. Until we know the travels costs, I am waiting on a response from Natalya as to when the university in Melbourne are looking to hold the workshops – we may be able to combine travel costs, I can only indicate in the region of $600 but that includes your shoe mold – which the cheapest I have found on the internet at around $60 USD plus postage. Costs will also be dependent on how many days the workshops are as it would be great to run more than one type.

Once I have initial interest we can work further of costings then. Creative Fibre have already completed a costing from their point of view but I think it may be a bit light as they have estimated $566 per participant.

I have had a good response from the Marlborough region so far which is great.

Barbara

Expressions of interest sought for Natalya's workshop

Examples of Natalya's felt boots and shoes.  Contact Barbara King (see below) 
to express interest in a workshop - probably November 2018




Expressions of interest in NATALYA BRASHOVETSKA workshop

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR MASTER CLASS WORKSHOPS WITH NATALYA BRASHOVETSKA - MAKING SHOES, BOOTS AND BAG - PROPOSED FOR 2018

Barbara King is wanting to organise workshops by Natalya in November 2018.  Barbara needs to gauge interest so please respond to her at and of the addresses below.  Natalya, who was born in the Ukraine, is doing three workshops in Australia later this year and travels around Germany, Paris, London etc teaching these classes.  The boots and shoes made in the workshops are just like any outdoor shoes or boots you would buy, solid soles with heels, heel boxes at the back, innersoles, tongues, laces etc. Have a look at her website.

It would be advantageous to possibly hold workshops in Christchurch, Marlborough and the North Island.  If anyone is interested in attending or arranging workshops in their areas, please contact me (Barbara).

At this point we are looking at October, November 2018 but Natalya has also been approached by a university in Melbourne and she will find out their preferred dates as we may be able to share travel costs.

Natalya Brashovetska- Proposal for Master Classes
Master Classes Options
1. "Boots and a bag" – 5 days. Please see below for more information.
2. "This boots are made for walking "- 3 days. During this lesson, students would only make boots without a bag. In order to assemble boots, felt must be dry.
3. “Shoes on a block". 2 days. This is an easier version of my master class. Felted shoes must be dry overnight to be assembled with other shoes accessories.
4. “ Shoes plus bag” . 3 days. During this lesson,students would make shoes and bag.

Master Class Description
First Option. Boots and a Bag – 5 days, 7-8 hours a day
This master class allows students to create two products in a short time, boots with laces and a matching hand bag.
A. Making Felted Boots
Students will learn:
1. how to take measurements and build the template;
2. how to use this pattern for the production of various models of boots in the future;
3. how to make boots with laces, which is a more complex model, and based on this knowledge, the students easy then can make other models of shoes. Explanations on this will be given during the class.
Natalya teaches not only how to create various models of felted boots based on one pattern, but she also teaches master skills of classic shoe maker adapted to felted boots, thus creating felted orthopaedic shoes. This involves creating felted shoes with a good level of foot support, having inner soles and stiff shoe back (heel box). This is a complex shoe making technique, but it is most solid way to make felted shoes, which have been tested by many of Natalya's clients during many years.

B. Making Felted Matching Bag
Students will also create a hand bag using Natalya's universal template.
This template allows to create 4 different bags. We will be creating one bag during the master class. However, students will receive instructions how to create another 3 versions of bag using the same original template.

Number of Students: 10- 12 due to a complexity of a master class. Natalya likes to work with her students on a basis one to one giving them lots of her attention, keeping a close eye on all processes involved due to a complexity of a shoemaking process.

EMAIL BARBARA FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE ACTIVITIES ON EACH DAY AND THE LIST OF THINGS THAT ARE REQUIRED TO BRING. ALSO A CV FOR NATALYA
As an indication, I (Barbara) am going to a 3 day workshop for boots and a bag with Natalya in Newcastle in October this year and the cost for me is approx. $460 AUD for the workshop, and $135 AUD for the materials supplied by Natalya plus the cost of the wool. You get to keep your shoe mold and awl etc.

If we can arrange the workshops for next year it gives people an opportunity to put away $10 a week or so rather than paying out a large sum of money at once!

PLEASE CONTACT ME ON 021 2900 283 OR VIA EMAIL: arly@xtra.co.nz if you are interested in either attending a workshop or arranging for a workshop in your area and require further information. I have lots of photos from Natalya. Her Facebook page is GriNat and that is also her Etsy name should you wish to look at more of her work.
Thank you for your time.
Barbara King
021 2900 283

arly@xtra.co.nz

Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Woolfun Day, Saturday May 13

Woolfun Day, Saturday May 13, anytime between 10.15 - 4 p.m.  Change of venue for this session. At Rowena's, Bergli, in Daimond Harbour (Phone 027 482 9410).  Come and "sit by the fire" and enjoy a relaxing day working with wool with like-minded people in a small group. Coffee and tea provided. Bring your lunch and your "crafty" project.

Advance reminder of Saturday 10 June and 8 July  at Philippa's in Charteris Bay.  Email philippadrayton@gmail.com for more information.

Sunday, May 7, 2017