NEEDLE FELT WORKSHOP

What a fabulous Tuesday morning at the needle felting workshop with Dorothy & Dympna. Some gorgeous felted animals & brooches were created by those new to Felting. We even had some help from a couple of lovely young girls (see photos).

Thanks to Gail & Anne for enticing passersby. & lastly many thanks to our fellow feltees who came along to support us.

FELTED VESSEL WORKSHOP

PLACES AVAILABLE at Vessel workshop on 19th August 10-4pm

There are some places left on this workshop. This shall be led by experienced felter, Gail Cooke. This workshop is a great opportunity to create your own unique wet-felted vessel using sumptuous Shetland wools. To join us please contact feltmakersnorth@gmail.com.

NUNO SCARF WORKSHOP

Another great workshop by FeltMakers' North. As part of August Craft Month, this workshop was open to both experienced and new felters alike. Led by the talented Ann McCullough everyone got down to business thinking about colour and design. Patting, rubbing & rolling followed in the afternoon. All rather exhausting & a further cuppa was required. Thank you Mandy 👍🏼. The results are shown below. Beautiful scarves using fine merino, locks, silk chiffon, tussah & mulberry silks were produced. The workshop was thoroughly enjoyed by all & we hope to have a few new members join us in September. 

OPENING NIGHT

Feltmakers' North opening night at Lisburn City Library as part of August craft month.

Our exhibition was kindly opened by Mayor Councillor Morrow & our Chairperson, Gail Cooke. The event was attended by some 75+ friends, family, guests and with over 85 exhibits to view a great time was had by all. There was some beautiful background music by a local pianist & of course helped by a little glass of wine served by Emily & Amy.

The exhibition continues into September and I shall update the gallery & blog/fb pages over the coming weeks.

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ONLY 9 SLEEPS TO GO!

To our exhibition in Lisburn Library as part of August Craft Month. The exhibition runs from 10th August to 2nd September. Lisburn's mayor is to open the exhibition at 6.30pm on the 10th.

Exhibitors remember to take your items to the library between the 3rd-5th August.

We have some mannequins but if anyone else has one that they can lend please contact Gail.

'Meet the Makers'  - Tuesday 15th & 22nd. Sessions 1015 - 1115 & 1130 - 1230.

Wonderful Workshops - 12th & 19th.

AND FINALLY,

Can you imagine felting with these gorgeous curls.

Can anyone name this woolly pig?

Dear all

Just to let you know that we have set up a new Facebook account. Check out Feltmakers North Guild.  The previous FB page has been deactivated. Please bear with me while I transfer data etc. In addition, if you are on FB please friend us & you shall receive regular updates and posts.

Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

PS there are still some places available for the upcoming scarf & vessel workshops. A fabulous opportunity to keep up those felting skills & go home with a completed item 😀. Please contact Gail/Ann - feltmakersnorth@gmail.com.

Dear Feltees

Just a reminder of our Exhibition at Lisburn City Library. Below is the flyer giving dates & times of our events, please share with friends, family, colleagues etc.

Remember that items being exhibited must be brought along to the library between Thursday 3rd and Friday 5th August.

Feltmakers North will be exhibiting some of the wonderful felted items that you have created. Please put the dates in your diary to come along and view your work and of course to support your friends & co-feltees.