Karen Selk Workshop Part 3

Concentration must have been the watchword . . .

Karen Selk's Workshop Part 2

These people were so focused on their work they were not even aware of the camera.

Karen Selk's Workshop

Karen Selk, the 'silk guru' from Canda who was eagerly awaited by many CF members, not only gave a keynote address at Festival but also tutored the second post-festival two-day workshop.  Here she is at work with some of her devoted fans attending to her every word.

Keep watching. More happy silk weavers soon.

Kim Thittichai Part 2

More from Kim's workshop

and more samples

Thank you for coming Kim; we loved getting to know you.  On or off duty, you were great fun and we learned such a lot from you.

Kim's blog site is: www.hot-textiles.blogspot.com

Kim Thittichai

Kim's Keynote Address was first on the programme and her friendly and witty presentation set the tone for a very happy Festival. She was also there at the very end as she ran one of the two-day workshops that followed the Festival.  In between she chatted, demonstrated and made many friends. Here are some shots of her workshop in progress. These pictures are from Christine.

And some samples

Keep watching - more to come.

More Fashion

Some back views we encountered in passing.

We Were the Fashion!

We asked you to wear Handmade . . .

. . . and tried to lead by example.

Here are just a few of the eye-catching fashions we saw.

More Hands-On Happening

A bus-load of pupils from Rai Valley School had a great time in the 'Hands-On' section at Festival.  In these photos Marlborough Guild President Pam Hilliard and Joy Pinnell are kept busy as the pupils try their hands at felting, spinning and weaving.

Some of Our Helpers

Many people assisted with the smooth running of the Festival and helped to make the experience enjoyable for others. Here are some of the helpers in the 'Hands-On' area.

 Paddy Morris introduces a young visitor to spinning.

Joy Pinnell explains that you need to keep the wheel turning.

Helen Boon encourages a school pupil to try out the loom.

Linda Cleary is teaching this girl to treadle first, before she learns to spin.

Kim O'Connor demonstrates spindle spinning. Note her tatted earrings.

 Jan Hannay and her young friend are having fun with felting.

These are only a few of the activities at Festival.  Watch this space!