Tag: Orkney

Of Interest: Finale of FeltMatters Podcast with Vivienne Morpeth

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A woman wearing a handmade, multicoloured felt top with varying shades of blue and grey, styled with a black long-sleeve shirt underneath. She has light hair and glasses, looking thoughtfully away from the camera.
Vivienne Morpeth wearing one of her Nunofelted tops

Season 4 of the International Feltmakers Association‘s podcast Felt Matters is drawing to a close. In it, hosts Vivienne Morpeth and Heather Potten discuss some highlights from Vivienne’s life as a feltmaker. They chat about her initial encounter with felting, the role of family and mentors, and the support and inspiration from the International Feltmakers Association. She stresses, too, the importance of teaching through experimentation. This has been particularly crucial in the development of her upcoming book, ‘Nuno Feltmaking | design, techniques and projects for the creative maker’, which she discusses here with her daughter, Raphaela.

Season 4 Episode 3 Vivienne Morpeth | A Legacy in Felt

To listen to the podcast, visit their YouTube – https://youtu.be/8HvfaRUypU0?si=9TI-8qerxNUeRdkv

Vivienne’s website – https://viviennemorpeth.uk/

Vivienne’s Instagram – @vivienne_morpeth_

IFA’s Instagram – @internationalfeltmakers

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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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