Felt United: International Day of Felt- October 3, 2009

Felt - Intertwined, bound together, forever as one - United

FeltUnited. 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.

Tall or Wide? You Decide!

It's a new season - Fall. A time to explore new directions and re-energize. For many, it means new clothes and new school classes. For me, Fall is all about trying out new techniques, new color palettes and different twists for my work.

In addition to the large tall works I currently have available, my new Network TapestryTM will have a more horizontal format. At 48” W x 36” H, this series is perfect for most room sizes. Each will feature two sections of lattice wool roving carefully superimposed to maximize depth and shadow effect. Black and charcoal grey will predominate, with a strong accent color. And that's just for openers. Who knows what will follow?

So whether you have a dramatic cathedral ceiling to show off, or want to accent a special niche in the coziest part of your home, there's a Network TapestryTM just for you. And remember, custom commissions to fit your project's vision are always welcome. - PJ