Feltwest is a not-for-profit organisation with a large number of passionate and innovative felt-makers. The group will be running a pop-up shop featuring a range of unique hand-made gifts ahead of Christmas, including fine silk scarves, bags, lamps, pin-cushions and wearable art.

Felt-making demonstrations will be held each open day at 11am and 2.30pm. 

Sarah Thornton-Smith is an artist-designer with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from Curtin University. Following her graduation in 1993, she pursued her interests working in interiors and graphics in various design companies, always maintaining a fascination with colour. 

Her work stems from observing nature directly, with field study drawings and illustrations influenced by the rhythmic beats of music, while being inspired by narrative words and ideas that allow her to play with colour intuitively.

Louise Hamill is an artist from New Zealand currently based in Guildford, Perth. Working with paint and sculpture she creates artworks inspired by nature, consciousness and dreams. Hamill paints hyper-landscapes that viewers can explore and become lost in, recreating that sense of wonder for nature experienced during childhood.  

Harriet Perryer designs and creates a range of unique products inspired by Australian native flora. Using a variety of techniques from illustration to laser cutting and screen printing, Perryer has developed an artistic practice that allows her to bring her view of what Australian native flora is and can be to life. She uses a muted colour palette to bring focus to the floral patterns, and balances intricacy with minimalism. The sca.har. brand is about creating meaningful, useful, beautiful pieces that promote sustainability through both production and practicality.