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Of Interest: New FeltMatters Podcast – Season 3 Episode 4 – Felting Together

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The latest episode of the International Feltmakers Association’s (IFA) FeltMatters podcast is now available.

In this episode of Felt Matters, hosts Vivienne Morpeth and Heather Potten explore Heather’s deep-rooted connection to Orkney. Heather shares her fascination with her Orcadian heritage and jewellery from her childhood, specifically pieces by the innovative designer Ola Gorie. As they discuss their shared love of Celtic and Norse art, the conversation evolves into a felting project primarily inspired by these cultural symbols. The episode unfolds with tales of Heather’s formative years in Orkney, weaving in elements of mythology, family, and creativity, resulting in unique felted pieces representing these rich influences. – from the episode’s listing.

To listen to episode 4 of season 3, visit the IFA’s YouTube channel – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UUvZpfeyMM

To see examples of what Heather and Vivienne created, visit the FeltMatters’ Instagram page – @feltmatters.thepodcast

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Of Interest: New FeltMatters Podcast – Season 3 Episode 2 – Felting, Bees, and Collaboration

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FeltMatters the Podcast hosted by Vivienne Mortpeth and Heather Potten. The Bees - Lydia Needle's Fifty Bees CIC Project.

In Season 3, Episode 2 of the International Feltmakers Association‘s podcast, Felt Matters, hosts Vivienne Morpeth and Heather Potten delve into the theme of artistic collaboration, featuring an interview with needle felting artist Lydia Needle, whose surname fittingly mirrors her medium. Lydia shares her transition from teaching to working with wool and explores the ecological and artistic motivations behind her ambitious 50 Bees project, which highlights the importance of bee conservation.

The episode underscores the impactful role artists can play in confronting global issues, highlighting how informal, creative education and collaborative expression can drive meaningful change.

To listen to this specific episode, visit their YouTube page – https://youtu.be/neCFqU87gzA?si=unAXZE-CPy9hklwy

This page on YouTube links to all of the podcasts- https://www.youtube.com/@internationalfeltmakers

Also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Lydia Needle’s Instagram – @lydianeedle Her 50 Bees Project on Instagram – @fiftybeescic

FeltMatters Instagram – @feltmatters.thepodcast

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Of Interest: New FeltMatters Podcast on Vivienne Morpeth’s Cyanotype Collaboration – Also, Online Cyanotype / Natural Dyeing Course with Ashleigh Ellis

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A New FeltMatters Podcast

FeltMatters - Photo of Heather Potten, Alun Kirby and Vivienne Morpeth as they create this recent podcast
Pictured: Feltmatters co-Host Heather Potten as she interviews Vivienne Morpeth and Alun Kirby about their collaboration with Cyanotype and Nunofelting.

The International Feltmakers Association (IFA) has just released the first podcast of its third season: The Blueprint of Art: Cyanotype Meets Felt. In this episode, Heather Potten interviews her co-host, Vivienne Morpeth, and artist Alun Kirby about their collaboration with Cyanotype and Nunofelting.

As always, the FeltMatters podcast is fascinating, as they discuss the trial-and-error process, artistic exploration, and the interplay between established techniques and modern art forms.

To listen to the IFA’s FeltMatters Podcast, visit YouTube – https://youtu.be/5VCZrsf4vHo?si=94B_GzicUZpj96IQ

Also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Online Cyanotype Course

Poster of Natural Dyers & Growers Academy - the host of Ashleigh Ellis Natural Dyeing and Cynotype course.
Pictured: Poster for upcoming online course – ‘The Magid of Natural Dyes & Cyanotype Printing’ with Ashleigh Ellis.

Unrelated to the IFA’s podcast, there is a timely opportunity to study cyanotype printing on paper, fabric, and other substrates with Irish artist and instructor Ashleigh Ellis. The course, ‘The Magic of Natural Dyes & Cyanotype Printing,‘ combines Cyanotype with Natural Dyeing to create further colourways.

The Welcome Module opens on the 19th of March, and the Live Zoom is on the 26th of March, at 4 PM. There are five live Zoom sessions, all of which are recorded and sent to students.

This course, hosted by The Natural Dyers and Growers Academy, will run from March 26th to May 21st.

For more information about the course, visit Ashleigh’s website – https://www.ashleighellis.ie/the-magic-of-natural-dyes–cyanotype-printing-an-online-course.html

On Instagram: @ashleighellis_natureartist

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Of Interest: Season 2, Episode 2 of FeltMatters – The Podcast

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  • Slippers by Olga Exley

Hosts Vivienne Morpeth and Heather Potten of the International Feltmakers Association’s (IFA) FeltMatters: The Podcast are back with the second episode of Season Two of the program. They speak with feltmaker Olga Exley about her felted slippers – it’s fascinating to take a deep dive into this specialised felting topic, where fibre types, shrinkage coefficients, and other tips are discussed!

In addition, there is a segment where Louise Curnin and fellow feltmaker Jackie Stringer share their thoughts on the excellent West Hungary Felt Tour organised by Flóra Carlile-Kovács. Find information about the tours HERE – https://www.felttours.com/felt-tours

Lastly, Heather highlights the fantastic experience of working alongside shepherd and feltmaker Janna Turner, where they worked with raw Gotland fleece to create a seat cover. Lots of interesting tidbits about sheep shearing and local wool in this segment!

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To tune in to the podcast, visit the IFA’s YouTube channel – https://www.youtube.com/@internationalfeltmakers/videos

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