This exhibitition is focused mainly on interior items; there are no clothings or accessories in the show. They have items such as carpets, curtains, cushions, wall hangings, sculptures and decorative pieces in the show from 30 felt artists.

The felt products chosen for this exhibition are from an interior felt exhibition which Filtti held in January & February this year in the Arts & Crafts Center Verkaranta inTampere in Finland.

The first UK venue is Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 1 Mill Street, Ludlow.  The exhibition will open 13th August and lasts until 26th September 2010.  Opening times daily are from 10 am until 8 pm.  Visitors are advised to phone the box office (01584 878141) to confirm times.

For additional information please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (+44 7506 608979) or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (+358 45 1304 777) who will both be present at the opening party on Friday 13th August at 6 pm - visitors are most welcome!

From Ludlow the exhibition will travel to Coldharbour Mill (www.coldharbourmill.org.uk) in Devon from 2nd to 31st October.

About Filtti

The purpose of the Finnish Felt Association Filtti is to unite feltmakers, felt artists, handicrafters, teachers, tutors and wool producers. Filtti membership has grown to 180 members and this year Filtti is in its 12th year.

The association promotes the cooperation between members, professional skills and common advantages, supports exhibition activities and gives information of both domestic and international events, exhibitions and contests.  Each year Filtti has 4 – 5 exhibitions in Finland.

The association works together with several different interest groups both in Finland and abroad.