filzfun: Issue 53
winter 2016/2017

What a year it’s been! A wealth of exciting and highly interesting exhibitions, fairs, and meetings about felt and wool lies behind us: the first Members’ Exhibition and the Summer Course of Lectures of the Felt-Network, the Soul of Felt, where mostly Russian artists exhibited their creations, and the Textile Art in Berlin, to name just a few.
Even people, who are the fondest of traveling or obsessed with felting, cannot be a part of everything. That is why we report about the most important events of the world of felting and textile art that happened during the past months, in this winter issue of the filzfun. We also look at dates for next year – for example the German speaking Felter’s Meeting in Hohebuch in March.
Looking at creations of others can be inspirational for one’s own work. That is why we introduce some artists to you, who work very differently in felt. Margit Röhm discovers various creatures in her raw sheep wool card web and brings them into daylight. Susanne Weber designs pictures with finest color shades and details. Anita Simmler s well-known for her romantic flower children. For some time now they are joined by fanciful elves. The witty animals by Gabriele Mazaracis bring a good mood and can also be used as toys.
The Reader’s Gallery can be a source of inspiration for the pre-Christmas felt hours. It displays gift ideas,