About Us
Felting is an ancient craft which is just as useful and relevant today as it was 3000 years ago. Wherever there are sheep and wool, societies have made felt. The art of felting is an inexpensive yet versatile and exceptionally creative activity.
The Canberra Region Feltmakers (CRF) was originally formed by a small group of people with similar interests. CRF is a very active group with now over 130 members from Canberra and the surrounding region. Members receive a monthly newsletter by email containing information about CRF activities and photos of members' work.
CRF maintains close links with many similar groups throughout Australia and overseas to share ideas and encourage cross-fertilisation. We are part of an international network of textile artist groups.
Our members are skilled craftspeople. Their work can also be seen at the annual exhibition which provides members with the opportunity to showcase and sell their work to the public.
Felting and other technical skills are increasingly left out of tertiary textiles and fashion courses. We welcome textile designers and others who want to learn the art of felting at CRF.
See us at...
Belconnen Arts Centre Midwinter Markets 20 July 2013
or have a look at our news blog.
Contact us
President: president@crfelters.org.au
Membership: membership@crfelters.org.au
Media: media@crfelters.org.au
Post: PO Box 8024 Rivett ACT 2611
ABN
16 718 242 055
Meetings
CRF holds monthly meetings (except December and January) at the Lions Youth Haven, Kambah Pool Road, Kambah ACT to enable members to work on joint projects and share experiences. Meetings typically include an activity related to feltmaking, a short formal meeting and then a visit to the CRF shop and library, all in a friendly and welcoming environment.
Workshops
CRF holds workshops for beginners as well as for our more experienced felters. These are a great way to build skills and share knowledge about felting. Our workshops use the talents of locally-based felters and visiting artisans from many other localities and countries.
CRF Shop and Library
CRF runs its own shop as part of the meeting each month to give members access to equipment and materials at very competitive rates. It also has a library of books, DVDs and magazines related to felting and textiles for members.
Events this year
See our News and events pages
Membership
CRF welcomes new members. Membership offers a number of benefits including newsletters, participation in meetings and the annual exhibition, discounts on workshop fees and access to the CRF shop and library.
If all this sounds interesting and you are not yet a member, please join us. Just download and complete the application for membership form (or use the Word version), send a message to membership@crfelters.org.au or post to
Canberra Region Feltmakers Inc.
35 Henley Marine Drive, Rodd Point NSW 2046