April’s speaker was Melanie Grange, who came to talk to us about Felting. Melanie gave a talk full of warmth, insights and technical advice. She outlined how she tried needle felting and how her skills developed. She gave advice on types of wool, tools and needles. She commented on tools she found she does not use. She gave useful advice on avoiding cheap kits and on useful cheap alternative kit, such as using a foam sponge to use as a working mat, so techniques can be tried without great outlay. She brought a great range of 3-D felted animals, and animal heads, and answered questions with great generosity.