Connect with other makers in your area
Pursuing your passion and making a living from creative work can be hugely rewarding, but it's hard work and it can also be lonely! We're working with Felt sellers to create spaces to connect.
Felt Chapters are regional social groups for people who make and sell through Felt (or want to). Chapters are run by local sellers, with the support of the Felt team.
Upcoming events
Auckland
Cancelled: Felt Sellers BrunchSaturday 30 July 2022, 10am, Bestie Café
St Kevins Arcade, 183 Karangahape Road
This event has been cancelled due to Covid – watch this space for new dates.
Connect with other local makers over brunch! We'd love to tackle any questions or challenges you’d like help with. Feel free to bring along your creations for show and tell, or a portable project to work on. $20–$30 will see you a tasty brunch and coffee. Spaces are limited, so if you're coming along, please send us your details by RSVPing below.
Christchurch
Felt Sellers Brunch
Wednesday 10 August 2022, 10am
Venue TBC
Catch up with the Felt team and connect with other local makers over brunch! We'd love to tackle any questions or challenges you’d like help with. Feel free to bring along your creations for show and tell, or a portable project to work on. $30 will see you a tasty brunch and coffee, or allow around $10 for tea and snacks. There is some street parking on Elgin Street and around the block. (Don't be tempted to park in The Colombo car park – it's strictly monitored.) Buses 1, 28, and 44 stop nearby on Colombo Street. Spaces are limited, so if you're coming along, please send us your details by RSVPing below.
To receive email invitations for upcoming events in your area, make sure that you are subscribed to Felt Tips emails, and that your region on Felt is up to date.
Start a Felt Chapter in your area!
Chapters are run by local sellers, with the support of the Felt team, and we're looking for enthusiastic volunteers now! We’d love your help in creating opportunities for Felt sellers to connect and meet up in your region.
As a Felt representative, we ask that you:
The Felt team will support you by:
Frequently asked questions for organisers
What do we do at the event?
Whatever you like! You can make it as structured or informal as you like. A coffee morning is a great place to start.
How much notice do you need?
Three weeks gives us enough time to send out an initial invitation and a reminder, and gives people time to plan. If you can’t give three weeks’ notice, talk to us anyway – it’s not a deal breaker.
Where should I host an event?
We suggest choosing a café that’s easy to find, accessible, and has space for you all to sit together. Ideally it would be locally owned and share common values with Felt. Make a booking with your chosen venue a couple of weeks in advance, and encourage attendees to show support by ordering plenty to eat and drink! Your local library may also have meeting rooms or bookable spaces for community meet-ups.
Do I need to document anything?
We'll provide a page for you to print and collect names, Felt shop addresses, and email addresses so we can help you send a follow up email to attendees. Jot down any feedback or questions you may have for the Felt team, which we can respond to. Taking photos is always a great idea too, so you can post about your event in the Felt Sellers Facebook group and encourage people to come along to the next one.
Want to start a Felt Chapter in your area? Get in touch!