Embroiderers Exhibition

 

 

Reminder - its felting day this Saturday. 

We had a big turnout last month with many of our South Canterbury friends making a day of it.  It was great to see everyone.  

Felting day this Saturday 6th November

Looking forward to seeing new friends and old this Saturday.  Halswell Hall 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.  There is a $10 door charge to cover hall hire.  All welcome.

Messages from Creative Fibre
AREA EXHIBITION 2022
The Area Committee are looking for Expressions of Interest from members for new team members to learn about setting up the Exhibition at the Canterbury Museum in September 2022.  The exhibition team that have been doing it for some years feel that it is time that some members might like to be involved in the process of setting up the exhibition.  This would be a good opportunity if anyone was interested in setting up displays.      
 
CREATIVE FIBRE NATIONAL EDUCATION FESTIVAL - In July next year New Plymouth will be hosting the National Creative Fibre Education Festival and the following year it will be the Exhibition and Fashion Festival in Wellington. Information for the New Plymouth event will be in the Creative Fibre December Magazine.
 

             October felting day

Details of Hat Block manufacturer

 

I'm passing on the details of a hat block manufacturer in the North Island Paul Dangerfield  pedangerfield@gmail.com writes Barry Harding is retiring from his woodcraft work and has asked me to continue to provide the same service to all the people that require wooden hat blocks.  He has asked me to convey to all those craft people who have ordered hat blocks over the years a huge thank you and to wish them many more years of hat making. My name is Paul Dangerfield and I live at 7 Spinnaker Drive, Flagstaff, Hamilton 3210.  My email address is pedangerfield@gmail.com and phone numbers are 07 853 2259 and 027 453 8690. I will try and provide the same good services as Barry has.  My charges are: Round Hat Blocks $75 Oval Hat Blocks $145  Hat Stands a base for the hat block which allows the block to rotate (it will fit any blocks made by me) $50, plus courier costs to your address. If it is convenient for you, then your items can be collected from my address.  Please email me with your request indicating the size required (normally the circumference) and any other requirements you may have. Lynette Hartley SOUTHERN FELTERS

Our next felting day is this Saturday 2nd October.  Its all good at level 2.  We do not have to wear masks but it is encouraged.  Bring your own mug if you plan to have a cuppa and your usual felting stuff.  

Our talented members Barbara King and Jane Dolan currently have work in the Eastside Gallery.  The exhibition is "Textile Treasures" and Barbara and Jane are exhibiting along with four other local artists from the Textile and Fibre Arts Network (TAFAN).  The other artists are Dorothy Leadbeater, Pauline Cosgrove, Sue Russell and Barbara Johns.  Between them they present a wide range of fibrous explorations including fashion, felting, embroidery patchwork. knitting and upcycled furniture.

Textile Treasures
20 September - 9 October 2021
Eastside Gallery: 388 Worcester St, Christchurch.
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11am-5pm
Free onsite parking

Remember for our felting day
Stay home if you are unwell or if you have been asked to isolate. 
Try to keep 1 metre away from others
Avoid congregating or gathering at entrances or in small shared spaces such as the bathroom.
Scan in using the NZ COVID Tracer app and our sign in sheet 

Felting day cancelled

This will not be a surprise to anyone.  Felting day this Saturday is cancelled due to us all being at level 3.  I hope lockdown is being kind to you and that you had a good stash that you have been able to access.  I'm sure you all did.  Thinking of the essential workers amongst us who have had to continue to work and we all thank you.

 

 Yes, Southern Felters' felting day is on this Saturday 7th August 2021
First Saturday of the month at Halswell Hall on the corner of Halswell Junction Road and Halswell Road, Christchurch. Anyone interested in joining us is welcome to just turn up or you can contact us at southernfelters@gmail.com. Check our Facebook page and website.

Also: Canterbury Creative Fibre presents
WOMEN IN WOOL
Sunday 22nd August 2021
1:30 pm
Te Hapua: Halswell Centre and Library (Hao Room)
341 Halswell Road Christchurch
Speakers
Eleanor Patterson   Starcrest Farm
Dr Anita Grosvenor - Science Team Leader Proteins and Metabolics, Beyond Food
Innovation Centre of Excellence
Helen Cameron G. Schneider & Co. Ltd  
Jane Ellis Earth Sea Sky
Sarah Reed The Grumpy Merino
Tracey Topp Cosy Toes & We Love New Zealand Wool - Facebook
Come and celebrate six Innovative Women working in the Wool Industry
Everyone Welcome - Gold Coin Donation

New creative store in Christchurch

New Creative Pop-Up Store in Christchurch

Not strictly felting but too exciting to not advertise this.

There is a new kid in town, called Assembly Point Pop Up…. Well, not completely new, but a new set-up. The pop-up shop is created by the team of Assembly Point. This one is a new creative pop-up store, in the heart of Christchurch CBD. The work of heaps of local artists & creatives is on display and available for purchase. Various workshops will take place as well.

Link to website - check the hours

Assembly Point Pop Up store
Shop 9 at Cathedral Junction
109 Worcester Street,
Christchurch Central City
Christchurch 8011

Next felting day is this Saturday, 5th June

We welcome newcomers
9.00 am - 3.00 pm
$10 door charge

Halswell Hall on the corner of Halswell Junction Road and Halswell Road. Anyone interested in joining us is welcome to just turn up or you can contact us at southernfelters@gmail.com. Check us out on Facebook.

Yes, Felting day is on this Saturday 1st May. Usual time and place, Halswell Hall 9am till 3pm. Bring your felting project/equipment, lunch and $10 towards Hall hire.

Feel free to come visit and see what others are up to. It always interesting to see other people's projects so don't forget something for the show and tell table.

Lux Flakes
Victoria tells me she has had to find a new supplier of Lux flakes. New world used to have it but not any more. She has found a good supply at Fresh Choice Barrington.

Felting on National Radio
Did anyone else hear the interview with Chris Parker this morning on National Radio? He is a NZ comedian who became a sensation over lockdown by felting small needle felted animals. You can listen to it via national radios website. Below is a photo of Chris wearing his felt had that is now in a museum (Te Papa?). It has lockdown personalities on it including Ashley Bloomfield and Siouxsie Wiles.

https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/2018793281/how-i-felt-chris-parker-international-comedy-festival

Yes, felting is on this Saturday

We have booked the first Saturday of the month all year and the April felting day happens to fall on Easter weekend this year.

Jane is going to be there so I urge all fellow felters to turn up and keep her company.  Maybe its a chance to make something big and ambitious? 

All welcome including new people.
Halswell Hall
9.00 am to 3.00 pm
$10 door charge to cover hall hire

Felting and Dyeing Workshop

FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2021Tawhai Gotland Sheep, Hawarden

CREATE YOUR ONE-OF-A-KIND VEGETARIAN “SHEEPSKIN” SITTING PAD

MORNING – WET FELTING
In this workshop you will learn how to use raw wool of different sheep breeds to create a sitting pad that looks like a sheepskin. Just with water, soap and friction – it’s magical! A fun workshop, suitable for beginners too!
Tutor: Sabin Imhasly, Twinfelt

AFTERNOON – DYEING
In the afternoon workshop you will learn a process of achieving dynamic colours using simple dyeing techniques. You will be amazed by the depth and dimension of the colours created in a one-pot-dyeing process! You can either dye the sitting pad you created in the morning or you can learn how to dye locks.
Tutor: Melissa Uber-Lopez, Transpire Fibre

FARM TOUR
Tawhai Gotland stud are breeding Gotlands to a high standard, by introducing Swedish genetics. They are selling their wool directly on their homepage and there will also be wool available for Sale on the farm. There is the option to attend a farm tour during lunchtime and meet the gorgeous Gotlands.

Cost: $250. All material included. Lunch, Tea and coffee provided.
Maximum group size: 10 participants

Please register before 28th of March, 2021: info@twinfelt.com. A deposit will be required to book your space.

 

Hello fellow felters

Yes - the felting day is ON this Saturday 6th March.  As long as nothing changes in alert levels we will hold the felting day.  As usual we will set up the tables well apart and will need people to sign in for contact tracing purposes.

If something changes I will send out an email.  Also keep an eye on the Southern Felters  facebook page.

New people always welcome.  Halswell Hall 9:00 to 3:00  The room hire is $10 and we can help you get started with felting.  

Felting day dates 2021

 We have booked the Halswell Hall for felting days on the first Saturday of the month for the whole year. 9am to 3pm.  $10 door charge for hall hire.  All welcome.

2021 Felting days 

Saturday 6th February

Saturday 6th March

Saturday 3rd April

Saturday 1st May

Saturday 5th June

Saturday 3rd July

Saturday 7th August

Saturday 4th September

Saturday 2nd October

Saturday 6 November

Saturday 4th December

First Felting Day of 2021 this Saturday

Yes, its on.  Our first felting day of 2021.  This Saturday, 6th  February.  Usual place, Halswell Hall 9am to 3 pm.  Dont forget to bring any creations you have made over the summer break.

We have booked the hall for felting days on the first Saturday of the month for the whole year.

2021 Felting days 

Saturday 6th February

Saturday 6th March

Saturday 3rd April

Saturday 1st May

Saturday 5th June

Saturday 3rd July

Saturday 7th August

Saturday 4th September

Saturday 2nd October

Saturday 6 November

Saturday 4th December