The North American Felters' Network is a newsletter which is published three times a year, approximate dates are February/March, August/September, and November/December. I have been publishing the newsletter for over eleven years and done have over 46 issues. The issues range from 8-16 pages with approximately 5 of these pages devoted to a calendar section. This is a great place to advertise your up and coming felt exhibits, workshops, lectures, etc. (As felting enthusiasts, the members of the network are interested in hearing about things which are happening in felting. Even if you are not a member, you can send your felting news to us. Contact Pat Spark, editor, with your news at spark@peak.org.).
In the past issues, we've covered such topics as: The International Feltmaker's Association; The Felt Museum in Mouzon, France; Chinese Felt Rugs of the Shoso-In (the Japanese museum in Nara, Japan);. Mechanizing the Felting Process ; Finishing Techniques for Felt, Large Scale Felting, Felting Exotic Fibers, Shibori Dyeing on Felt; Felt Christmas Gifts; A Comparison of Norwegian and Swedish Hatmaking Methods, and Ethnic Felting.
The cost for joining NAFN is $13 per year inside the USA, $14 (US funds) for Canada/Mexico or $16 (US funds) outside North America. If you receive the newsletter in PDF form the cost is $10.00 US funds, for all regions. These moneys may be paid with check, money order, VISA/MASTERCARD, or PayPal. (Payable to spark@peak.org) Pat Spark, editor; North American Felters' Network; 1032 SW Washington Street; Albany, Oregon 97321 USA spark@peak.org
Some of the previous issues of NAFN are still available for $4.50 ($US funds) shipping inside North America included in first five, .41 each after that. For 5 or less issues outside of North America, $2 shipping for first plus an additional .75 cents for each after that. For more than 5 issues please see rates on page http://www.peak.org/~spark/issues.html. These moneys may be paid with check, money order, VISA/MASTERCARD, or PayPal. (PayPal to spark@peak.org) If using VISA/MASTERCARD, include your VISA/MASTERCARD number and expiration date with your letter. Pat Spark, editor; North American Felters' Network; 1032 SW Washington Street; Albany, Oregon 97321 USA
Come join us. We'd love to have you as part of the Network.
Some people have enquired about purchasing several of the back issues. The following is the discount for buying multiple issues. (Shipping is in addition to the discount)
1-5 back issues no discount
6-10 back issues 10%
11-20 back issues 20%
21- back issues 30%
For more information about this organization see Patricia Spark's home page or contact Pat at spark@peak.org.
For other publications by Patricia Spark see Fine Fiber Press.
updated November 15, 2004