Step by step feltmaking - with a chance to win a lattice scarf made on the day

Felt is one of the oldest ways of making fabric, it is thought to have been around for about eight thousand years. Carolyn, who is a local artist and a member of the Yarra Valley Open Studios Group, will be demonstrating the fabulous art of feltmaking.

Carolyn from Ripples on the Pond Textile Arts Studio, has an artistic spirit and love of blending colours. She keeps an open mind to new and different textile applications and her work mainly involves layering and three dimensionality and combines different disciplines of fabric and textiles.

Carolyn will hand build a Lattice Scarf to be raffled and starter packs will also be given away on the day.

Come along and see this amazing craft!
When: Tuesday 26th July 2pm
Where: Lilydale Library, Anderson St, Lilydale
Cost: $5
Bookings essential phone 92943120 or book online - feltmaking

Cheers, Maryanne

Wire jewellery workshop

Adult Learner's Week 1st-8th September

Join Melita as she shows you how to make a pair of spiral heart earrings. The second session will only be run if the first session is full.

When: Wednesday 9th September 10:30am and 12:30pm
Where: Croydon Library, Civic Square, Croydon
Cost: $4 per person, please pay before the day
Bookings essential phone 92945640

Cheers, Maryanne

Ixchel Angora Bunny

Meet Charly, a funky fibre artist and her angora rabbits. See her spinning, dying, knitting and weaving art and hear about her pesticide free and organic breeding practices.

When: Wednesday 12th August 2pm
Where: Yarra Junction Library, Hoddle Street, Yarra Junction
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 59671588

Cheers, Maryanne

Knitting demonstration in the library

Are you lost casting off, do you wind up with 10 extra stitches or don't know how to check your tension? Janette McLaughlan will be demonstrating the beautiful craft of knitting for4 days each Friday in August. Come along with your knitting questions and Janette will be happy to help you. Sounds fantastic.

When: Friday 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th August 10:30am - 12:30pm
Where: Lilydale Library, Anderson Street, Lilydale
Cost: Free event
No bookings needed

Cheers, Maryanne

Making rag baskets with Joy Serwylo

Joy will demonstrate techniques for making rag baskets. Joy is providing the tools and materials so you can try on the day.

When: Thursday 23rd July 1pm
Where: Boronia Library, Park Crescent, Boronia
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97624099

Cheers, Maryanne

Spinning in the library

Join Marion who will share her passion for wool and fibres with her talk and demonstration on the art of spinning.

When: Wednesday 17th June 1:30pm
Where: Boronia Library Park Crescent Boronia
Cost: Free event
Bookings phone 97624099

Cheers, Maryanne