Thursday, 15 August 2019

Jenny Pepper workshop


                                                                                                                                                                               Feltmaker's North are delighted to host a workshop by the amazingly talented Jenny Pepper.





On Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October 2019, Jenny will be teaching us to make 'Sea life' inspired 3D vessels with spikes, craters, spike within craters, frills and layers.


Now is the time to book your place on this fabulous workshop.



To book your place download or copy the application form and return to Pleasaunce Perry.





Feltmakers North

2 Day Spikey Vessel Workshop with Jenny Pepper
During this 2 day workshop we will experiment with and explore a wide variety of techniques to add extra dimensions to a felt hollow vessel  

Saturday and Sunday, 5th & 6th October 2019
10am 4.30 pm
Venue:      Saturday: Hillsborough Village Centre
        Sunday: Hillsborough Scout Hall
    
Cost: Members £100; Non Members: £130
(Cost of materials included)

·         Tea/coffee will be provided, please bring a packed lunch
·         Insurance conditions - applicants must be over 18 years
·         Members will be given priority up to 27th July 2019
·         For further information contact: Pleasaunce at: pleasauncemperry@me.com or 07715033550
·         Closing date:  24th August


Jenny Pepper Workshop
5th & 6th October 2019

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Booking:
There are 14 places for this workshop.  Members have priority until 27th July. 
Once places are filled a waiting list will be started. 
Closing date:  24th August
Please detach and complete form above  and forward with a cheque for £100 (members) or £130 (non-members) made payable to Feltmakers North to
Pleasaunce Perry, 23 Belvedere Park, Belfast BT9 5GS

Terms and conditions:
Applications will not be accepted until full payment is received and form is fully completed.  The payment includes a non-refundable deposit of £40.

Cancellation policy:
 Cancellation received more than 21 days prior to the workshop will have money refunded minus the £40 non-refundable deposit.
Cancellation received less than 21 days prior to the workshop will only have money refunded (minus the non-refundable deposit) at the discretion of the committee and depending on whether someone from the waiting list can take their place.  


If you would like to see more of her work, here's a link to her website:




Thursday, 11 July 2019

Fleeces!!!


Fleeces!!!
Happy Holidays everyone!
Sarah has a contact for fleeces if any of you are interested.
Here are some photos of the breeds.


Blue faced Leicester.



Hampshire Downs.
These don't felt too well.



Jacobs Shearlings



Mules or Cross bred.

Sarah's contact is based in Cushendall, but works in Mallusk, so can bring them down there.
If you are interested, please contact Sarah (spiderlingcreations@gmail.com)

Monday, 24 June 2019

Small Vessel Felt-in 15th June

Saturday 15th June's Felt-in was taken by the lovely Sharon Bell
She showed us a variety of small vessels she had made using Shetland fibres, embellished with silk, flax and even sea glass and pebbles!


Sharon took us through the stages of laying out and rubbing! 


And rolling!



Exposing the Sea glass












The finished (mostly) vessels.
Such a fantastic array of colours and designs.


A brilliant morning was had by all.
Enjoy your Summer break everyone and keep Felting!!!!!

Tuesday, 11 June 2019

Small Vessel with Sharon

At this month's felt-in Sharon Bell will be showing us how to make a small vessel with a resist.



Using Shetland wool, we will be taken through the process of laying fibres and using embellishments.

Can't wait to see the finished articles!
See you all on Saturday 10am for tea and coffee.

Wednesday, 5 June 2019

Lattice workshop 1st June in the Village Centre, Hillsborough.


Saturday gave 8 members a chance to learn how to make a lattice scarf. We were led in this venture by Gail Cooke, our Chair and fabulous Felter and tutor.








After laying out the fibres to Gail's instructions and adding a little embellishment, we spent lots and lots and lots of time rubbing. 




Gail showing us how to attach the tails and spikes!


Helen, our wonderful helper for the day! With mop and bucket at the ready and plenty of tea and coffee to go round!



2 beautiful lattice scarves!



modelled by 2 of our lovely members! 


 Jean's scarf got in a bit of a pickle as she hadn't checked it and it had started to felt to it's self. Lots of TLC and soapy water and it opened up just fine!



Monday, 13 May 2019

May AGM and Silk Paper Workshop


Our annual AGM on 18th May 2019 at 10 am in Hillsborough Village Centre.
Programme for the day;
10am      Welcome Tea & Coffee
10.15am Members Survey
10.30am AGM
11.30am Bring & Buy Sale
12pm      Demo of Silk Paper
1pm        Buffet Lunch
1.30pm   Sale of Silk Products
1.45pm   Silk Paper Workshop
  • Bring & Buy sale goodies items must be bagged, priced and labelled with your name
  • Silk paper workshop. Please bring any silk fibres, Angelina, and decorative fibres with you to incorporate.
  • Bring a plastic bag for your wet end product.
See you all on Saturday
Mandy

April 2019 Felt In Spikes & Tails with Mandy

The April felt in started with our usual Show and Tell with some fantastic garments and vessels made by our talented members.

Mandy took the Spikes and Tails workshop. She demonstrated how to create spikes and tails and ways of using them in felted pieces of work

Mandy's bowls with spikes and tails added
with a few chocolate Easter treats