Clare Clayton guided 18 of us around Knighton Heath in glorious sunshine. We had a coffee break whilst taking in far reaching views towards Poole. It was a little muddy underfoot but it didn’t spoil the beautiful walk in excellent company.
Our Crafting for Fun group recently enjoyed an afternoon of glass painting. The session was led by Cin and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The next session will be making Easter vases using felt and embroidery.
This Term some of our crafters have been trying their hands at “NEEDLE FELTING.” Needle felting is a craft that involves repeatedly stabbing a needle into a piece of wool in order to stiffen and shape it into the desired form.
It is becoming a popular method for creating small animal figures since the texture of the felted creations resembles an animal’s fur.
Thank you Carole for organing a fun afternoon.
Seventeen of us set off from Tuckton Tea Rooms on Friday 17th January heading off to Mudeford Spit. The weather was fair and spirits were high. We passed Wick Fields and Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve en route. We walked over the headland to take in the superb views of Christchurch Harbour, Mudeford Spit, Bournemouth and the Purbecks. We had a welcome coffee break on the Spit before we headed back on the lower road. Nearly 6 miles later we arrived back to the car park, exhilarated and with muddy boots!
Our speaker this month was Mike Tuck who is a Master Woodcarver and Stick Maker and leads the local popular Ringwood Woodcarvers Group.
Mike shared his love of woodcarving, including the choice of woods available, the typical hand tools and the different types of carving methods which are practised. He was joined by Mike Smith and Keith Banks who all shared some of their wonderful, finished products.
Mike brought along a range carved everyday items as well as some of the most unusual items you have ever seen, for example a working large padlock and chain all made from the same piece of wood!!
We were all in awe of their skill and imagination highlighted in the wonderful display.
A wonderful morning.
Thank you to Keith and the 1st Friday Group for arranging.
