Meetings Diary

We meet at Dunnington Reading Rooms on a monthly basis. Start/end times will vary depending on activity
Basic materials will be provided for beginners but please bring along an old towel and, if you have it, your felting kit.
Please note that for sessions with invited external tutors bookings will open one month before the workshop.

First visit free, £5 for non-members.

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York Feltmakers Programme 2018 Dates and Timings

We normally, but not always, meet on the 3rd Saturday of the month.
Workshop bookings are open 1 month in advance.
The small hall will always be open for the full day for members not doing the workshop

Date	Event
20th January 12.30 - 4.00pm	YFM Social Hear about felt making experiences this year and think about the way forward. You are invited to bring along a contribution towards a shared lunch.
17th February 12.30 - 4.00pm	Skill Share: Galina Titova, Infinity Scarf with fringe Galina will show layout and felting techniques to make a small infinity scarf or loop with a fringe on the side.
17th March 10.00 - 4.00pm	Jean Drysdale: Surface Structures Using templates we will create decorative relief for accessories or wall art. Workshop charges will apply.
21st April 12:30 - 4.00pm	AGM and Janine’s Jewellery Challenge! Come with ideas and try the challenge! YFM will provide felting bags filled with tempting materials. A small donation would be welcomed towards our late friend Janine’s chosen charities.
19th May 10.00 - 4.00pm	Linda Hume: Wire in the Wool Linda will be teaching her technique of using wire within felt to produce a variety of 3D sculptural forms. She is known for her beaded bowls, sculptures and unusual lampshades Workshop charges will apply.
11th June	Residential at Skeeby Mill Get away from it all and felt in lovely surroundings.
23rd June 12.30-4.00pm	Skill Share: Anne Barnard, Over the Edge Anne will be showing how to combine two and three dimensional techniques in felt.
21st July 9.00 - 5.00pm	Showing Off Volunteers are needed to man a stall for the day at Bishop Wilton Show.
18th August 12.30-4.00pm	Jill Wilson: Dunnington Fairies We all know about the Cottingley Fairies but what about the Dunnington ones? Come along to Jill’s session to meet her fairies and make your own.
15th September 12.30 - 4.00pm	Skill Share: Margaret Chalmers, Moving On Margaret Chalmers will be showing some interesting new ideas for our felt making.
20th October 10.00 - 4.00pm	Workshop: Valerie Wartelle, The Finest of Landscapes Valerie will be showing how to create exquisite landscapes using her distinctive techniques using fine thread and layering. Workshop charges will apply.
17th November 12.30 - 4.00pm	Skill Share: Polly Gibson & Julie Lane, Light Fantastic Using felt with light in mind to brighten up winter darkness. Fairy lights, candle lights, lamps ...take your pick!
15th December 12.30 - 4.00pm	Winter Wonderland Take a pack of wintry sparkles and see what you can make on a winter’s afternoon. A pack of goodies will be provided not to mention the mince pies!