Shropshire felt-makers bring colourful creations to Shrewsbury gallery
A group of women felt-makers are displaying their colourful handmade creations in a new exhibition at Shrewsbury's Bear Steps Art Gallery
A group of Shropshire craftswomen are showcasing their colourful felt creations at an art gallery in Shrewsbury.
The Ffeisty Ffelters, a group of women felt-makers based in Shropshire and the borders, have filled the Bear Steps Art Gallery with a collection of handmade textile pieces.
The exhibition takes its inspiration from the theme of change, reflecting the transformation of lambswool into felt – a process at the heart of the group's craft.
The makers start by preparing and dyeing their own wool fibres by hand before turning them into a variety of items, including wall hangings, felt-covered notebooks, scarves, gloves, bags and cards.
Their work is on display and available to buy at the gallery until Saturday, November 21.
The Bear Steps Art Gallery, run by Shrewsbury Civic Society, is in Saint Alkmund's Place in the town centre.
Admission is free and the gallery is open Monday to Saturday, from 10am to 4pm, with selected Sunday openings.
Exhibitions change every fortnight, offering visitors a rotating programme of local artists and makers.