Felt - Intertwined, bound together, forever as one - UnitedFeltUnited. A not for profit group of felt artists with a vast ranging network reaching feltmakers across the planet through diverse associations, groups and guilds.
2009. The United Nations International Year of Natural Fibers.
October 3, 2009: The First Annual International Day of Felt.
Where : Across the Planet
What: An Amazing Array of Events, Among Them:
• a catwalk in Paris
• open artist studios
• decorated fences on rural farms
• demonstrations and school presentations
• a “Felt-in” outside the Tate Modern in London
• workshops teaching everything from elementary felt to expert
techniques
• installations at venues such as the Houston Center for
Contemporary Craft
• galleries exhibits worldwide
• happenings in public parks
• outdoor exhibits and markets
• decorated statues in cities around the planet
Including in Salida, Colorado, a guest apperance by contemporary felt artist PJ Bergin at fringe. At 10AM and again at 2PM, PJ Bergin will work with aspiring felt makers, creating felted bowls from hand-dyed wool roving. Photos of the best of these works will be submitted to the International Day of Felt Global Exhibition, hosted by FeltUnited. Check this site again for those photos and be sure to drop by 139 F Street Salida, CO on October 3rd.
International Day of Felt is a part of The United Nations International Year of Natural Fibers.
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