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Kaleidoscope: Online exhibition of work by IFA members
The International Feltmakers Association is holding its very first selected online exhibition of members' work. The theme and title of the exhibition is Kaleidoscope. We hope the showcases the variety and passion of feltmakers from across the globe. Click on the website link below to visit the exhibition...
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Slashed Felt Fish Workshop with Mandy Nash
Learn how to use a book resist with a slash/reveal decoration to make a colourful, felt fish. The workshop, delivered by YouTube video, is 6 and a half hours long with a 45 minute introductory session to explain what wool you need to buy, how to prepare your design etc so you are ready to go for the actual workshop.The workshop is suitable for students with some feltmaking experience.
Find out more »since October 2020
Coronavirus Scarf tutorial with Mandy Nash
Make a wet felted spiky scarf inspired by the coronavirus pandemic. This is a project that will keep you occupied for a day or two and the technique can be developed in many different ways. You will be sent a detailed five page tutorial as a pdf file with some support by email.
Find out more »Shimmering – the Mona Hessing tribute project
A group exhibition at the Basil Sellers Exhibition Centre, Moruya, NSW, Australia. https://thebas.com.au/exhibitions/shimmering-the-mona-hessing-tribute-project/ Features a range of textile mediums including felt. This exhibition was shown July 2020, then travelled to the Belconnen Arts Centre where it is on display 31st Oct 2020 until 31st January 2021. https://www.belcoarts.com.au/shimmering/ Details about the artists can be viewed on bth websites. Images of individual pieces can be seen on the Belco website.
Find out more »since December 2020
Felted Textured Cushion / Hat & Neckwarmer Online Class
***IFA Members 10% Discount Code: ifa2020 Learn how to create colourful and textured felt suitable for wearable and furnishing. Create a cushion, a hat and a neck warmer, and then apply this technique to many other projects. Delivered via Videos and PDF Tutorials. Suitable for beginners You will learn basics of classical wool layout. How to work with a resist. How to achieve vibrant colours and textures. Different feltmaking methods. Work at your own pace to allow time to practice…
Find out more »January 2021
Call for entries for the IFA’s second online exhibition: ReConnect
Deadline for artist to submit works: 14th February 2021 The International Feltmakers Association launched our current exhibition Kaleidoscope in July of this year. It provided inspiration for our members and features fabulous felt work from around the world. Although we cannot see the work in person, the exhibition has the advantage of being visible to all, wherever they are in the world and can be viewed repeatedly. If you would like a project to work on during the winter months,…
Find out more »Contemporary Dancer – a unique wet felted sculpture
Hello! - just to let you know that my first 2021 online workshop will begin in January. CONTEMPORARY DANCER 6-week Online Felt Workshop begins on Friday 22nd January 2021. This is an exciting online workshop where you will create your own free-standing dancer figure 20″/50cm tall. You will learn a new, energetic wet felted process that has similarities to clay sculpting and can be easily adapted to make any shape or form. The course is taught by me on Ruzuku…
Find out more »Making an A5 felted book cover with Gabi McGrath
Feltmakers Ireland is delighted to announce an ONLINE ZOOM based workshop on 30th January at 10am. This is workshop with tutor- Gabi McGrath is 3hrs long, starting at 10am. Your 100grm of fibre and cotton gauze is included in the price and will be sent out in advance. You will need to have downloaded the zoom platform as a link will be sent one week before. The price is €55- and this also includes your membership to Feltmakers ireland for…
Find out more »February 2021
Mixed Media Textile Art – online class
Learn how to embellish felt and fabrics with mixed media techniques: painting & dyeing techniques, digital painting & composition, free motion embroidery, transfert techniques, working with paper... This is a art orientated class which aims to push your creativity to another level. Online live event 6 Wednesday in a row of ~2h + hand outs + private Facebook group. Detailed info on my web page: https://www.arianemarianeshop.com/workshops-felt-and-textile-art/mixed-media-textile-art-online-workshop-in-6-lessons-us-february2021
Find out more »March 2021
ReConnect – the IFA’s second online exhibition
After the success of our first online exhibition in response to the global pandemic in 2020, the International Feltmakers Association is holding its second selected online exhibition of members’ work in 2021. The theme and title of the exhibition is ReConnect. The exhibition will launch on the IFA website on 27th March. We once again hope to showcases the variety and passion of feltmakers from across the globe. If you are an IFA member who would like to submit work…
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