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

 

 

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