BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//International Feltmakers Association - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:International Feltmakers Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.feltmakers.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for International Feltmakers Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Berlin BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251123 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251130 DTSTAMP:20260418T094733 CREATED:20241218T135101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T135101Z UID:10003105-1763856000-1764460799@www.feltmakers.com SUMMARY:SCULPTURAL WALLHANGINGS – NATURE AS INSPIRATION AND TEACHER DESCRIPTION:at Atelier La Couech\, Montbrun-Bocage\, FRANCE \nIn nature we can find a variety of beautiful forms and structures that can serve as an inspiration and starting point for felt art. In addition\, we can observe interesting and efficient architectural\nsolutions that nature has found to create stability. These basic principles of statics play an important role in the planning and creation of a 3-dimensional felt object\, too!\nIn this workshop we will go together trough the entire process of creating a sculptural wallhanging: from the idea (or inspiration) to the finished object. The challenge will be\, to find a practicable way to transform your natural model into a textile object. Step by step\, you will develop your general design\, choose suitable materials\, plan the initial layout\, position of components and shape and arrangement of resists and find technical solutions for specific details.\nDuring an experimental phase\, day 1 – 3\, we will explore various possibilities of creating 3-dimensional felted forms\, in order to draw your attention to the important aspects of the techniques\, expand your knowledge and provide you with a pool of technical possibilties.\nDay 4 you will have a day off for relaxing\, collecting ideas\, planning your individual project and/or continue experimenting individually. For inspiration\, you may want to dive into Krystel’s wonderful textile library!\nDay 5-7 is dedicated to the realization of your individual projects. Based on many years of experience and skills in sculptural felting I will give advice and support with choosing suitable techniques and guide you through the felting process.\nTogether we will discuss how to proceed with the different steps of layout and felting process and which details need special attention. As each student would work on a personal project\, the group can learn from a variety of versions and different technical aspects that might be implied.\nAtelier du Bocage\, in its co-working space\, offers a 3m wide electric felt rolling machine which can be used to help us fulling large pieces of felt.\nI’m looking forward to an exciting week of experimentation and felt art\, where we can unite and expand our ideas\, experience and creative skills! \n(students should be familiar with the foundations of felting\, some experience of felting with resists can be helpful) URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/sculptural-wallhangings-nature-as-inspiration-and-teacher/ LOCATION:Feutre Formation France\, lieu dit la couech\, MONTBRUN BOCAGE\, 31310\, France CATEGORIES:In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.feltmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2025_11_montbrun.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="FEUTRE FORMATION FRANCE":MAILTO:atelierdubocage31@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251005T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251010T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094733 CREATED:20250223T194059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T194059Z UID:10003198-1759654800-1760115600@www.feltmakers.com SUMMARY:Design and production of a tailor-made jacket DESCRIPTION:A unique jacket is designed for a unique body inhabited by a woman who enjoys feeling unique when wearing it\, because it fits her perfectly\, because it seems “made for her”. A felt jacket is a wearable sculpture. \nThis workshop is designed for people already experienced in basic wool felt making techniques. It will allow them to design and create a jacket\, in seamless\, reversible wool felt\, designed in harmony with their silhouette\, while using certain techniques from sewing codes. URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/design-and-production-of-a-tailor-made-jacket/ LOCATION:Atelier du Bocage 31\, lieu dit la couech\, montbrun bocage\, Occitanie\, 31310\, France CATEGORIES:In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.feltmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/E-BERTHON-GB.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="FEUTRE FORMATION FRANCE":MAILTO:atelierdubocage31@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250915T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094733 CREATED:20250223T204335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T204335Z UID:10003199-1757926800-1758214800@www.feltmakers.com SUMMARY:SAMPLES TOWARDS AN ANIMAL MASK with GLADYS PAULUS september 15 to 18 2025 DESCRIPTION:This 4-day preparatory workshop has been developed in response to student requests and is highly recommended for those wishing to try out colour\, eye types\, hair\, fur\, plumage\, surface techniques and other special effects in preparation for making a full animal mask. \nWhether you are about to embark on your first animal mask\, or you have wet felted a mask with me before\, this workshop is an ideal opportunity to research specific aspects of your chosen animal\, develop appropriate technical responses\, and to practise them on small samples before working on the mask itself. This eliminates some risk factors and will save you me later on\, and will give you a beer understanding of the final outcome you are trying to achieve. URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/samples-towards-an-animal-mask-with-gladys-paulus-september-15-to-18-2025/ LOCATION:Feutre Formation France\, lieu dit la couech\, MONTBRUN BOCAGE\, 31310\, France CATEGORIES:In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.feltmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/GLADYS-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="FEUTRE FORMATION FRANCE":MAILTO:atelierdubocage31@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T094733 CREATED:20250223T204921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T204921Z UID:10003200-1757408400-1757696400@www.feltmakers.com SUMMARY:TREE BARKS IN FELT with GLADYS PAULUS DESCRIPTION:This 4-day workshop looks to the world of trees as a starng point for exploring textures\, surface relief and experimental layering. There are thought to be 73\,000 tree species globally\, among which 9\,000 tree species are yet to be discovered. Roughly 40% of undiscovered tree species are in South America. \nWith such a huge inspiraon source\, there are years of inspiraon ahead for any arst/designer. For this workshop however\, we’ll have to narrow it down to 1 or 2 tree species! We’ll study these thoroughly\, and explore ways and techniques to translate their beauty into felt. URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/tree-barks-in-felt-with-gladys-paulus/ LOCATION:Feutre Formation France\, lieu dit la couech\, MONTBRUN BOCAGE\, 31310\, France CATEGORIES:In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.feltmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/GLADYS-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="FEUTRE FORMATION FRANCE":MAILTO:atelierdubocage31@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241003 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241008 DTSTAMP:20260418T094733 CREATED:20231211T115911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T120733Z UID:10000350-1727913600-1728345599@www.feltmakers.com SUMMARY:GLADYS PAULUS: SAMPLES: A LIBRARY OF IDEAS 5 days workshop October 03 to 07\, 2024 DESCRIPTION:During this workshop\, you will make a series of 2-D felt pieces from which small samples (approximately 15 x 15cm) are selected. These will form the jumping off point for a deeper exploration of felt making techniques and effects\, as well as contrast and composition\, and become the basis for a very personal line of inquiry. This workshop is not about achieving a particular outcome\, but rather about the joy of responding in the moment and learning through play\, trial and “error”. It is intended to give you the freedom and time to explore\, experiment that is so often lacking in our daily life\, and to deepen your understanding of the medium. You will develop the beginnings of a reference library of techniques and ideas to enable future projects\, which can continue to grow at home. A wide range of materials may be incorporated into the samples\, and you will be encouraged to think outside the box. URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/gladys-paulus-faces-of-extinction-animal-masks-september-23-to-29-2024-in-montbrun-bocage-south-of-france-6-days-1-2-day-photography/ LOCATION:Atelier du Bocage 31\, lieu dit la couech\, montbrun bocage\, Occitanie\, 31310\, France CATEGORIES:In Person,Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.feltmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/GB-G_PAULUS.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="FEUTRE FORMATION FRANCE":MAILTO:atelierdubocage31@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240922 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240930 DTSTAMP:20260418T094733 CREATED:20240102T102043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T102043Z UID:10000729-1726963200-1727654399@www.feltmakers.com SUMMARY:FACES OF EXTINCTION (ANIMAL MASKS) SEPTEMBER 22 to 29\, 2024 in Montbrun Bocage South of France GLADYS PAULUS DESCRIPTION:PRACTICAL LEARNING \nDuring this technical master class\, you will learn how to calculate\, design and create a base resist template which will become the starting point for an animal mask that aims to be as realistic as possible. A wide variety of animals may be created\, with a corresponding wide range of techniques\, including textural and sculptural effects\, the application of fur and hair\, fins\, horns and more. \nParticipants in this master class will learn how to achieve facial symmetry\, experiment with different types of protrusions and colour\, how to build up features and markings and create plumage/fur/hair\, how to assemble all the 3-dimensional parts together\, how to achieve concave and convex planes\, and how to sculpt and shape the felt into a coherent animal form. You will be guided through the techniques step by step\, and will benefit from the wide variety of animals created (and wide variety of techniques used) by your student cohorts. Learning is supported through practical demonstrations\, regular and in-depth one-to-one consultations and practical help\, handouts and illustrated explanations. \nYou need to come prepared for hard work as well as plenty of fun (!)\, and are expected to bring inspirational photographs and sketches\, samples\, ready-prepared elements (if appropriate)\, ready-made signage and appropriate clothing for the photography session. URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/faces-of-extinction-animal-masks-september-22-to-29-2024-in-montbrun-bocage-south-of-france-gladys-paulus/ LOCATION:Feutre Formation France\, lieu dit la couech\, MONTBRUN BOCAGE\, 31310\, France CATEGORIES:In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.feltmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/GB-G_PAULUS_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="FEUTRE FORMATION FRANCE":MAILTO:atelierdubocage31@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240917 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240921 DTSTAMP:20260418T094733 CREATED:20240116T180039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T180039Z UID:10000755-1726531200-1726876799@www.feltmakers.com SUMMARY:SAMPLES TOWARDS AN ANIMAL MASK with GLADYS PAULUS september 17 to 20\, 2024 DESCRIPTION:This 4-day preparatory workshop has been developed in response to student requests and is highly recommended for those wishing to try out colour\, eye types\, hair\, fur\, plumage\, surface techniques\nand other special effects in preparation for making a full animal mask.\nWhether you are about to embark on your first animal mask\, or you have wet felted a mask with me before\, this workshop is an ideal opportunity to research specific aspects of your chosen animal\, develop appropriate technical responses\, and to practise them on small samples before working on the mask itself. This eliminates some risk factors and will save you time later on\, and will give you a\nbetter understanding of the final outcome you are trying to achieve.\nBy the end of this workshop\, you will\n● have explored a range of felt making techniques\n● have create a series of samples in preparation for the creation of an animal mask\n● have interpreted your observations into felt & come up with appropriate technical solutions\n● have demonstrated the ability to evaluate\, integrate\, and apply newly acquired techniques\nand medium to your felt practice\n● have developed the beginnings of a reference library of techniques and ideas to enable\nfuture mask projects\, which can continue to grow at home URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/samples-towards-an-animal-mask-with-gladys-paulus-september-17-to-20-2024/ LOCATION:Atelier du Bocage 31\, lieu dit la couech\, montbrun bocage\, Occitanie\, 31310\, France CATEGORIES:In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.feltmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/GB-G-PAULUS-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="FEUTRE FORMATION FRANCE":MAILTO:atelierdubocage31@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240829 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240904 DTSTAMP:20260418T094733 CREATED:20231122T160606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T214445Z UID:10000348-1724889600-1725407999@www.feltmakers.com SUMMARY:FELT AS SUBSTANCE 2 day workshop and FELT AND THE FOUND OBJECT 3 day workshop with ANITA LARKIN JOHNSON DESCRIPTION:Summer sessions in the south of FRANCE\, in full board accomodation on site.\nAnita Johnson is an Australian sculptor and feltmaker who graduated in 1993 with a Bachelor of Visual Arts from Sydney College of The Arts\, The University of Sydney. Currently studying a Doctor of Creative Arts at The University of Wollongong\, her research and art practice focuses on concepts of repair and care utilising felt\, textiles and found objects. Johnson has taught feltmaking since 1994 within Australia and internationally\, developing her own methods from a sculptural perspective of the forming and use of felt\nLEARNING OUTCOMES: Felt as a substance august 29 to august 30\n• Students will acquire skills in skin-felting\, making hollow three-dimensional felted shapes from wool fibres without using a plastic resist.\n• Students will be able to apply goldleaf\, silicone\, wax\, burning\, putty\, tar and other materials onto their felt forms and complete samples of interactions of substances with felt.\n• Students will complete at least one finished felted sculpture form.\nLEARNING OUTCOMES: Felt and the found object september 1rst to september 3rd\n• Students will acquire found object assemblage skills and know how to use hand tools safely and effectively including a power drill\, driver\, rivet gun\, and Dremel to shape and join objects together.\n• Students will be able to assess a found object for the appropriate strategy to use to make a felt membrane around it and execute this.\n• Students will complete at least one finished sculpture using found objects and felting techniques that results from critical and creative thinking. URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/felt-as-substance-2-day-workshop-and-felt-and-the-found-object-3-day-workshop-with-anita-larkin-johnson/ LOCATION:Atelier du Bocage 31\, lieu dit la couech\, montbrun bocage\, Occitanie\, 31310\, France CATEGORIES:In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.feltmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/GB-ANITA-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="FEUTRE FORMATION FRANCE":MAILTO:atelierdubocage31@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240509 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240516 DTSTAMP:20260418T094733 CREATED:20231122T153430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T153430Z UID:10000347-1715212800-1715817599@www.feltmakers.com SUMMARY:“Discovery through Felt ”( 1/2) Sculptural Felting Workshop MARJOLEIN DALLINGA DESCRIPTION:Join the trainer MARJOLEIN DALLINGA\, from May 09 to May 15 2024 for a 7 days spring residence in the south of France : a manual wool felt session in two parts.\nYou don’t create art\, it already exist\, you have to let it come to you\, going where art is instead of you creating it\, Take action based on your excitement\, with no attachment to the outcome\nIt is from the dance of conflicting emotions that creativity and art are born. Though sculpture is usually perceived as static I see it more as movement\, the movement of wool from fibers into felt.\nAnd as long as there is movement there is life.\nThis 6-day workshop is a discovery journey filled with many experiences of modeling different wools and other fibers. We will explore different techniques for sculptural form ideas\, with themes like: folding and unfolding\, building relief\, clamping and binding. All to become more aware of how and why we want to use this medium. This workshop is inspired by the idea that we have to allow ourselves to discover new ways of creating with wool. Let the wool make you feel things\, and then decide if it is any good. \nfULL RESIDENCE ON SITE IS AVAILIABLE URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/discovery-through-felt-1-2-sculptural-felting-workshop-marjolein-dallinga-2/ LOCATION:Atelier du Bocage 31\, lieu dit la couech\, montbrun bocage\, Occitanie\, 31310\, France CATEGORIES:In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.feltmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/GB-MARJOLEIN.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="FEUTRE FORMATION FRANCE":MAILTO:atelierdubocage31@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231030 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231102 DTSTAMP:20260418T094733 CREATED:20230808T221747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230808T221747Z UID:10000298-1698624000-1698883199@www.feltmakers.com SUMMARY:DAGMAR BINDER Seamless waistcoats with 3d structures or multiple collars (Montbrun\, Oct 30–Nov 1\, 2023) DESCRIPTION:After some years\, 3d sculptural waistcoats are back to Montbrun-Bocage.. You will have a new chance to learn more about felting a seamless and well-fitting garment\, a waistcoat (or\, if you are are an advanced and quick felter… you may even think of adding sleeves for a jacket).\nWe will have a close look at how fibre direction and combination of materials would influence consistency\, shape and flexibility of a felt.This way you will be more aware of these aspects while\nplanning your vest design.\nFelting a sample of the wool types of your choice you can calculate shrinkage and develop a pattern for your individual size. Around this template you will start laying out fibres for the seamless body of\nyour vest and only after that (if you like the idea…) add 3d structures or other additional elements\, like extra collars\, surface structures\, pockets etc.\nAfter completing the layout\, your garment will be prefelted by rubbing and rolling until all elements are well connected\, then resists can be removed\, the waistcoat shaped 3-dimensionally and final\ndetails accentuated by hand. URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/dagmar-binder-seamless-waistcoats-with-3d-structures-or-multiple-collars-montbrun-oct-30-nov-1-2023/ LOCATION:Atelier du Bocage 31\, lieu dit la couech\, montbrun bocage\, Occitanie\, 31310\, France CATEGORIES:In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.feltmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/vest7.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="FEUTRE FORMATION FRANCE":MAILTO:atelierdubocage31@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231004 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231011 DTSTAMP:20260418T094733 CREATED:20230315T124252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T124643Z UID:10000226-1696377600-1696982399@www.feltmakers.com SUMMARY:FELTING WITH GLADYS PAULUS in the South of FRANCE ADVANCED LEVEL MASKS OF EXTINCTION DESCRIPTION:FACES OF EXTINCTION (ANIMAL MASKS LEVEL 2) OCTOBER 4 to 10\, 2023 in Montbrun Bocage South of France\n• 6 days + 1/2 day photography\n• Type: Masterclass\n• Level: Advanced (application criteria apply)\nPRACTICAL LEARNING\nDuring this technical master class\, you will learn how to calculate\, design and create a base resist template which will become the starting point for an animal mask that aims to be as realistic as possible. A wide variety of animals may be created\, with a corresponding wide range of techniques\, including textural and sculptural effects\, the application of fur and hair\, fins\, horns and more.\nParticipants in this master class will learn how to achieve facial symmetry\, experiment with different types of protrusions and colour\, how to build up features and markings and create plumage/fur/hair\, how to assemble all the 3-dimensional parts together\, how to achieve concave and convex planes\, and how to sculpt and shape the felt into a coherent animal form. You will be guided through the techniques step by step\, and will benefit from the wide variety of animals created (and wide variety of techniques used) by your student cohorts. Learning is supported through practical demonstrations\, regular and in-depth one-to-one consultations and practical help\, handouts and illustrated explanations.\nYou need to come prepared for hard work as well as plenty of fun (!)\, and are expected to bring inspirational photographs and sketches\, samples\, ready-prepared elements (if appropriate)\, ready-made signage and appropriate clothing for the photography session.\nEXPERIENCE LEVEL: ADVANCED\n• This is a master class for advanced felt makers. Good felt making knowledge and experience is assumed.\nMore Information at (function(){var ml=”ea%oldg03r4b1m.ictu”\,mi=”1A04?095B;3@1608@3=”\,o=””;for(var j=0\,l=mi.length;j