WiZardly Welcome

Martha Van Horne is welcoming you to the 2009 season with the WiZard of Felt. The WiZard (alias June) has refined her magic route to include the following venues: St. Andrews Farmers Market, Thursdays (8-1)(May 28 - Sept) and Kingston Penninsula Community Market, Saturdays (8-1)(April 25 - Dec). There is always the chance of catching the WiZard at her Studio Gallery on 60 McKay Loop Road, Pennfield, New Brunswick.
Other Galleries carrying the WiZards Wares are Gillmor Coach House Gallery (May 1 - Dec), Clinch St., St. George, NB

Workshop Schedule: Wed. Feb 4/09 & Sat. Feb 7/09, Wed March 1/09 & Sat March 4/09, Wed April 1/09 & Sat April 4/09, Wed May 6/09 & Sat May 9/09

Please confirm with the WiZard technique of felting workshop. Individual classes and mobile workshops may be arranged: 506-755-3388 felter_june@yahoo.ca
Embellishment Workshop: 3 hrs cost: $30.00
Figure or 3-D Workshop: 5 hrs cost: $50.00
Traditional Wet Felt: 5 hrs cost: $50.00
Recycling Felt: 3 hrs cost: $30.00
Reconstruction Felt: 5 hrs cost: $50.00
All materials and equipment are supplied for all workshops

Birkeland Bros. Ltd
Main St.
Vancouver, BC

Needle Felting Workshop
Sun., March 29
1-4pmContact Birkeland Bros for further info. or confirmation registration.
604-874-4734 or check their website:
www.birkelandwool.com

Saint John Art CentreSaint John, NB
Friday, June 5/09
10 am - 1 pm
Needle Felt Embellish your own garment or accessory.
Contact: Saint John Art Centre 506-633-4870

Saturday, June 13/09
10 am - 1 pm
3-D Collage (children 7+ yrs.)
Contact: Saint John Art Centre 506-633-4870

Sunbury Shores is offering a week long felt workshop to take you from traditional wet felt to needle felt embellishment. Mon. July 20 to Fri. July 24. All equipment supplied. Materials will be additional cost.
Check Sunbury Shores website: http://www.sunburyshores.org/
Look forward to seeing you in 2009

Where is the WiZard and What is she up to????

Let the Magic begin in 2009!!! I have joined the Maritime Doll Makers Group to return to a neglected phase of my life. Dolls are the ultimate in empathetic support systems; they are supportive without being critical.
I have been participating in the Carnegie Rug Hookers on Fridays at the Saint John Arts Centre. What !!! a fun group!!! There is no restriction to rug hooking; but a mix of all fiber and fabric. Sharing of ideas, knowledge and loads of fun.
I am hoping to renew my relationship with painting, photography and combining all the other medias that cross my path.
Let 2009 and be the Year of Whimsical Creativity!!!
Part of my creativity last year went to one of my very few commissioned pieces. Yukie requested a wedding dress. The challenge and the possiblity of enough white wool sweaters, the head dress and the cumberbun all factored in. It took all of the spring and most of the summer to collect enough white woollen sweaters. The design had been set as a balloon skirt and simple top. The skirt is made of 9 panels and the top is an adapted off the shoulder sweater. The headdress is a ring with satin ribbon and individually made sheer flowers with pompom centres. The bride was so delightful and the perfect model for the wedding dress. We wish her well and a long and creative marriage; which will begin on the Maid of the Mist at Niagara Falls.