I Feel Natty is a collaboration between friends Fiona Gibb and Cat Mckay, and this year they have taken the leap and are dedicating themselves full time to the business! Although it sometimes feels a little scary, they say it has been a gradual process and they really appreciate how lucky they are that they can work for themselves, doing something they love.
Autumn Knack, Friday 13 March 6pm–8pm, Saturday 14 March 10.30am–1.30pm, Wellington
It’s always hard to say goodbye to summer, but the good news for Wellingtonians is that a change in season means that Berhampore’s Autumn Knack is just around the corner.
Carragh Knapp of Badger Hollow is a part-time sculptor, part-time gallery minder, and part-time crafter with a love of handmade. The things she makes play with texture, tactility and contrast.
At 7.30pm this Sunday, Christchurch’s new creative innovation workshop, Fab Lab XCHC, is hosting a special screening of Maker, a documentary about the maker movement. There are only 50 seats available for the Christchurch screening so don’t hesitate – tickets are $10 (including complimentary popcorn and soda, sweet!). Get yours now!
Charlotte Adams, who sells as C E M Adams on Felt, is an artist and film technician based in Wellington, New Zealand. As a contractor at Weta Workshop, she paints props, costumes, and prosthetic make up. Her personal practice is angled more towards sculpture and jewellery, with a particular interest in the beauty and elegance of animal skulls.
Craft Central Artisan Market, 10am–3pm, Saturday 4 October, Wellington
You’re in for a treat Wellington – this year’s Craft Central Artisan Market is being held in the beautiful St James Theatre Gallery in Courtney Place. Craft Central aims to champion New Zealand’s entrepreneurial spirit and with over seventy local stallholders, including a whole host of Felt favourites, this will be a memorable day.
Joanna of Bellwheel chose her business name to reflect the kind of timeless and elegant design she most admires; things that are classic, unfussy and functional, like bells and wheels.
Market 6035, 10am–3pm, Saturday 26 July, Wellington
Wellingtonians, be sure to make your way to Ngaio for for a dose of crafty goodness at Market 6035 on Saturday 26 July. This colourful maker market features thirty fabulous stalls of local handmade goodness, including some familiar Felt faces.
If you’re in Wellington this weekend, don’t miss the Felt exhibition at Handmade 2014. Open to the public and featuring fifty pieces from Felt makers, this is a great chance to see gorgeous Felt goodies up close and learn about their talented creators
Here at Felt HQ though we’ve been admiring the lovely range of swimwear from Felt seller Swanwear (recently featured in the Dominion Post) and dreaming of the warmer days to come…
