A Convergence is Announced

Yes, we have gone full circle from our very first post on the 9th March 2010 when we started this blog as today we are thrilled to let you know that our good friends at The Illawarra Feltmakers have announced the dates of the 12th Southern Hemisphere Felting Convergence.

It will be held from 1st to 6th September 2013 in the Illawarra Region of New South Wales, Australia.

The 12th Southern Hemisphere Convergence Organisers have set up their blog at http://12thsouthernhemispherefeltingconverge.blogspot.com/  so tune in there to keep up with what's being planned.   The Bunbury Felting Group are proud to be their first blog followers.

We are so looking forward to it.  Wishing you all the best with the organising guys.  See you all again in September 2013.

Image from the 12th Southern Hemisphere Felting Convergence Blog .  Click here to view.

Convergence Announcement - Travel Arrangements

We are aware that many of our overseas and interstate participants will be flying into Perth airport and then making their way down to Bunbury.

If you are arranging to travel to Bunbury by bus or train once you arrive at the Bunbury bus or train stations you will then need to make your way to the Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School which is about 10km south of Bunbury.

If you need assistance getting from the Bunbury train or bus station please let us know by emailing feltconvergence2011@westnet.com.au . Please head your email “Travel Arragements” and let us know how you are planning to travel to Bunbury and your estimated time of arrival.

Alternatively if you prefer to make your own arrangements taxis are usually standing at the Bunbury train and bus stations. Local taxi firms include:
Bunbury City Cabs (08) 9721 5558
Bunbury Taxis Co-Operative Ltd : 13 1008
South West Taxi Operators Association : (08) 9721 2300

Travel information is available on the right hand sidebar of this blog under "Convergence Information".

Location Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School

Please Dress Matilda

Our model - Matilda has nothing to wear to the Convergence.  Can you help dress her?

Matilda is one of the models appearing at the Convergence Fashion Parade but we are worried that she may have absolutely nothing to wear.

We have the auditorium, photographer, models, music and lightshow but so far only 49 Convergence attendees have indicated that they will be providing garments for it! 

So please bring your beautiful garments and wearable art for a spectacular night of entertainment with your work on show at this fashion event.

You can model your own garment or have it paraded by the models that we will be providing. Professional photographers will be taking pictures of the catwalk show and a CD of the event will be available for purchase at a nominal cost at the end of the Convergence.  

We need you to bring your creations to make this a fabulous night of fashion and to dress Matilda of course!

Convergence Announcement - Travel Arrangements

We are aware that many of our overseas and interstate participants will be flying into Perth airport and then making their way down to Bunbury for the Convergence.

If you are arranging to travel to Bunbury by bus or train once you arrive at the Bunbury bus or train stations you will then need to make your way to the Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School which is about 10km south of Bunbury.

If you need assistance getting from the Bunbury train or bus station please let us know by emailing feltconvergence2011@westnet.com.au . Please head your email “Travel Arragements” and let us know how you are planning to travel to Bunbury and your estimated time of arrival.

Alternatively if you prefer to make your own arrangements taxis are usually standing at the Bunbury train and bus stations. Local taxi firms include:
Bunbury City Cabs (08) 9721 5558
Bunbury Taxis Co-Operative Ltd : 13 1008
South West Taxi Operators Association : (08) 9721 2300

Travel information is available on the right hand sidebar of this blog under "Convergence Information".

Location Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School

Important Convergence Announcement - How are you getting to the Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School?

We are aware that many of our overseas and interstate participants will be flying into Perth airport and then making their way down to Bunbury.

If you are arranging to travel to Bunbury by bus or train once you arrive at the Bunbury bus or train stations you will then need to make your way to the Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School which is about 10km south of Bunbury.

If you need assistance getting from the Bunbury train or bus station please let us know by emailing feltconvergence2011@westnet.com.au . Please head your email “Travel Arragements” and let us know how you are planning to travel to Bunbury and your estimated time of arrival.

Alternatively if you prefer to make your own arrangements taxis are usually standing at the Bunbury train and bus stations. Local taxi firms include:
Bunbury City Cabs (08) 9721 5558
Bunbury Taxis Co-Operative Ltd : 13 1008
South West Taxi Operators Association : (08) 9721 2300

Travel information is available on the right hand sidebar of this blog under "Convergence Information".

Location Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School

Convergence Announcement - Draw for Master Classes

 As previously announced the Convergence program will include Master Classes run by Anita Larkin the celebrated art felter who has made the world of felt sculpture her own and Liz Clay - the internationally renowned feltmaker and author.

Each Master Classes will run over 2 days and accommodate a maximum of 15 students.

As we expected, the demand for attending a Master Class has exceeded the number of places available, so a ballot has been run to determine places.  We put the names of everyone who said they would like to be part of a Master Class into a hat (well actually it was a plastic ice cream box but it did the job).  The Convergence Committee looked on as Convergence Convener Val Hornibrook drew out the names. 

The lucky Master Class participants will be notified by email shortly. 

If you don't receive an email from us then your name was not drawn.  However our program provides  lots of felt tutorials for you to enjoy and participate in. 

Most importantly, we wanted everyone to be able to enjoy the Anita Larkin /Liz Clay experience so we have arranged for each of these felt masters to deliver two presentations to all Convergence attendees. 

With only three months to go we are getting very excited.

Important Convergence Announcement - Final Payments Now Due

Just a note to remind you that any outstanding Convergence fees are due to day. 

For more information on how to make payments please click here.

Past Convergence Attendee Amelia Bearhart  Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School 1993

Make Your Convergence Banner

It has been a tradition of past Convergences for all attendees to felt a banner to be displayed and then sold to raise money to help finance the next Convergence.

We will be supporting this tradition in October and we therefore need you to bring a felt banner to the Convergence. 

Here are some ideas from the 10th Southern Hemisphere Felting Convergence in Masterton, New Zealand -

Don't they look wonderful.

So get making yours now.  Each banner should be sized approximately A4 (that's about 12inches by 8.5 inches for those of you who like things in the old money).

Colours, embellishments etc are completely up to you, so have some fun and fly your banner on our wall.

They will be put on sale to raise money for the next Convergence in 2013.  Oooooooh!

Important Convergence Announcement - Final Payments Are Due 30th June

Just a reminder that all final payments of  Convergence fees are due on the 30th of June.

Credit Card Payments

If you paid your deposit by credit card we will debit the card used for the initial payment for the outstanding balance on 30th June.

However, if you:

• wish to use a different credit card for the balance, or
•  the expiry date for your original credit card has now passed, or
• you wish to pay your outstanding balance by another method

please let us know as soon as possible by emailing  us at feltconvergence2011@westnet.com.au .

Note: we can only accept credit card payments by Visa and Mastercard.

Cheque / Money Order Payments

If you wish to pay the balance of your fees by cheque:

Cheques should be made payable to -

 Bunbury Felting Group - 11th Southern Hemisphere Felting Convergence 2011

and posted to -

 

Felt Convergence

P O Box 403

Capel,  WA 6271.

 

Internet Banking Electronic Funds Transfer

 

If you wish to pay your outstanding fees by EFT our banking details are on your Information and Enrolment Form. 

 

Please put the words "Final Payment" as a reference when you complete the online banking transaction and make sure the transaction shows the name of the person registered to attend the Convergence.

 

(If you have mislaid your Information and Enrolment Form please email us at feltconvergence2011@westnet.com.au  to request the banking details).

 

 

 

Looking forward to seeing you all in October.

Important Convergence Announcement - Final Payments

Firstly a quick reminder that your final payment of any outstanding Convergence fees are due by Thursday 30th of June.

If you are paying by EFT please  include the term "Final Payment" in the details box on Internet banking.

Also we have had some queries regarding the cost of the Closing Cabaret Dinner so to make things absolutely clear please note:

• The cost of both residential and non residential participants in attending the Closing Cabaret Dinner  is included in your registration fee.
• An additional payment is only required if you are bringing your partner and/or friends to the Closing Cabaret Dinner. 

So to sum up -
If it's only you (the participant) coming to the Closing Cabaret Dinner it's included in your fees.

If you would like to invite guests we have to charge a nominal $20.00 per guest. You can include this amount in your final payment.

Looking forward to receive your final payments and if you have any queries please email us at feltconvergence2011@westnet.com.au.

Convergence Announcement - Please Read This Before Making ANY EFT Payments

As our recent post said, the fully residential places for Convergence have sold out and there are only a few remaining non-residential places available.


Therefore we are requesting that no one makes any payments to us for new registrations by the Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) method. If you wish to make a payment for a new registration by EFT please email us first. This will help us to confirm that there is a place available for you before you pay. This will assist us with our administration by preventing us having to arrange to refund monies to you if the Convergence non-residential places have sold out when you apply.

Remember to email us if you want to go on our waiting list for Convergence full residential places. We will put you on our waiting list.

Thank you all for your help.

Convergence Announcement - It's Filling Up Fast

You will notice a new picture on the right hand side bar of our blog from today -


 In the star we are showing the number of places still available at the 11th Southern Hemisphere Felting Convergence.

Bookings have been coming in thick and fast since we sent out the Information and Enrolment Form to those who registered their interest in attending.

We only have a limited number of places available at the Convergence so if you are wanting to join us here in October for an extraordinary felting event then get your completed Enrolment Form back to us with your deposit as soon as possible. 

We will be sending out receipts to all who have enrolled and paid deposits shortly.

If you are interested in attending the 11th Southern Hemisphere Felting Convergence and would like a copy of our Information and Enrolment Form which gives all information on the event then please email us at feltconvergence2011@westnet.com.au or write to us at:-

Felt Convergence
P O Box 403
Capel, WA 6271.

Important Convergence Announcement - Guess Who's Coming to Tutor Pt II

Yes, the 11th Southern Hemisphere Felting Convergence Bunbury 2011 promises you an exciting program of talks, workshops and master classes that will bring new strengths to your felting work.

Our world class keynote tutors include  Anita Larkin from New South Wales who will be making her first visit to Western Australia.

Anita is an experienced sculptor and felter who has exhibited widely throughout the Eastern States of Australia. She will bring a breath of fresh air to our felting fraternity, giving us new direction in our work.  We are particularly pleased that she is able to join us as many of you experienced felters told us that you wanted to focus on the artistic side of felt as a medium.

Go over to her own website for her full biography and pictures of her amazing work by clicking here.

Keep looking in to our Convergence Blog to get all the latest news on the Convergence and enjoy all the beautiful felting that we are showcasing.

Important Convergence Announcement - Guess Who's Coming to Tutor

We are  very excited about the wonderful tutors we are having at the 11th Southern Hemisphere Felting Convergence. They  include some of the biggest names in felt making and design, to give you a program that will challenge and extend your felt making to the highest levels.

We are pleased to announce one of our keynote tutors will be the internationally renowned feltmaker and author Liz Clay .

Most felters will know Liz through  her book “NUNO FELT” which has to be the most comprehensive instruction book on combining wool fibres with fabrics that is available.  It is certainly one of our favourites and if you haven't got this valuable resource in your own library then we recommend you get one.  (Perhaps Liz will have some signed copies for sale at the Convergence?) 

Liz is the current president of the International Feltmakers Association and a much celebrated felter and designer from England.


In addition, Liz has been featured in Vogue magazine and has worked for the Givenchy fashion house and for the amazing Stella McCartney.

She has not visited Australia before and she is very excited about joining us at  the 11th Southern Hemisphere Felting Convergence and also getting to see some of our great country. 

We are so pleased that she is able to join us .  She will be running a number of segments at the Convergence so everyone will be able to enjoy the  Liz Clay experience with their felting.

Keep tuning in to our Convergence Blog for another Tutor announcement shortly.

If you want to join us at the 11th Southern Hemisphere Felting Convergence in Bunbury October 2011 you must register your interest via the email link on the right hand side bar of this Blog.

Important Convergence Announcement

We are pleased to announce that the Information and Enrolment Form for the 11th Southern Hemisphere Felting Convergence is about to be released. 

It will be emailed to everyone who registered their interest in the Convergence via this blog or posted out to you if you don't have email and provided us with your address details.

The form will only be sent to people who are registered, so if you want to come to the Convergence and haven't registered your interest yet then do so now by clicking on the email address shown in the relevant section of the right hand tool bar of the blog.

Check your inbox soon!