2017 Southern Hemisphere Felting Convergence
Just a reminder that if you are interested in attending the biennial felting convergence which will be held in Toowoomba in September, you will need to get your registration and deposit in by 31 January 2017. More information is available here and the registration form here.
I found this lovely definition of a feltmakers convergence on the blog for the 2013 convergence:
What is a feltmakers convergence?
A Convergence is a gathering of felt makers, and the sharing of knowledge, experience and ideas is the underlying theme. The Southern Hemisphere Feltmakers Convergence has been happening bi-annually since 1990. Each convergence is a little different, reflecting the fact that a feltmaking group in a different location hosts it entirely voluntarily. A convergence is an amazing event and some feltmakers have been attending them over many years ensuring lifelong friendships. The convergence program differs from year to year as it is traditionally largely made up of feltmakers who volunteer their time to share their knowledge, ideas and experience of feltmaking. A convergence attendee can expect many inspiring tutorials, workshops, opportunities to display your work, a fashion parade, installations, community group projects, lectures, professional development, informal demonstrations, a place to felt to your hearts content, traders trading their supplies, many networking opportunities, and much laughter and camaraderie with other feltmakers. It is a whole week immersed in the wonderful stuff of felt. Eat, sleep, and drink felt if you are that keen! It covers every aspect of felt making and is suitable for all levels of experience, wherever you are at with your own feltmaking journey.
I found this lovely definition of a feltmakers convergence on the blog for the 2013 convergence:
What is a feltmakers convergence?
A Convergence is a gathering of felt makers, and the sharing of knowledge, experience and ideas is the underlying theme. The Southern Hemisphere Feltmakers Convergence has been happening bi-annually since 1990. Each convergence is a little different, reflecting the fact that a feltmaking group in a different location hosts it entirely voluntarily. A convergence is an amazing event and some feltmakers have been attending them over many years ensuring lifelong friendships. The convergence program differs from year to year as it is traditionally largely made up of feltmakers who volunteer their time to share their knowledge, ideas and experience of feltmaking. A convergence attendee can expect many inspiring tutorials, workshops, opportunities to display your work, a fashion parade, installations, community group projects, lectures, professional development, informal demonstrations, a place to felt to your hearts content, traders trading their supplies, many networking opportunities, and much laughter and camaraderie with other feltmakers. It is a whole week immersed in the wonderful stuff of felt. Eat, sleep, and drink felt if you are that keen! It covers every aspect of felt making and is suitable for all levels of experience, wherever you are at with your own feltmaking journey.
This was so well put Leona J. Appreciate that you have reposted. This year we have a number of Feltmakers from the recently formed Feltmakers Group in Sth.Tasmania who have never attended a Convergence before going to Toowoomba. Although I live on the other side of the Island State they keep me posted on their regular activities. It will be super to have them in Toowoomba with us.
ReplyDeleteIt will be my first Convergence as well Stratie ... I'm really looking forward to it!
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