Exhibition: Wonderful WOOL by members of IFA – Region 14

Published on by Feltmakers Ireland

“Wonderful WOOL” is an exhibition by members of the International Feltmakers Association, Region 14, at Larne Museum & Arts Centre.

Poster for ‘Wonderful WOOL’ with a piece by Hélène Dooley.

This exhibition shows the versatility of wool, a wonderful natural product which can be felted wet or dry. A variety of wools have been used in the various exhibits – combined in different ways with other materials such as silk, viscose and cotton. There are 3D objects, hangings, pictures and wearable pieces such as hats, scarves and coats.

Cutting the ribbon. Left to right, back row – Shelley Steele, Jane Fox, Ann McCullough, and Gail Cooke. Front row – Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna (Mayor of Larne) and Anne Bennett. The Mayor is wearing a shawl made by Shelley, purchased at Shelley’s 2019 exhibition.

The exhibition features work by 15 members of the Association – Anne Bennett, Annika Berglund, Nicola Brown, Niki Collier, Gail Cooke, Hélène Dooley, Noelle Ferris, Jane Fox, Juliane Gorman, Ann McCullough, Laura Moffett, Jacki Sleator, Shelley Steele, Astrid Tromp-Hofman, and Leiko Uchiyama.

Jane Fox is pictured with one of her pieces from the display, “Woodsman and Dog”.

Visitors have said:

“Amazing talent and fabulous exhibition.”

“Just wonderful!”

“Beautiful!”

Anne Bennett with her ‘Spring Hug Shawl”.

All the exhibits have been created by members of Region 14 of the International Feltmakers Association. Our members come from across the island of Ireland, including feltmakers of international renown and those just starting their creative journey.

Shelley Steele with two of her pieces.

The exhibition is open to the public from Friday the 7th until Thursday the 27th of July and includes Saturday opening on the 22nd of July.

Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 10.00am – 4.00pm.