Jul 2014 – Feltmakers Ireland

Pam McGregor Workshops

Published on Jul 29, 2014Jun 25, 2023 by Feltmakers IrelandLeave a comment

We are so pleased to announce that Pamela MacGregor will be joining us for 2 fantastic workshops in October. We are privileged to be using the Cow Shed Studio at Farmleigh for both of these workshops. Located in the beautiful Phoenix Park, Dublin.

The first will be the Techniques Workshop that will explore innovative as well as traditional wet felting techniques. They will be neatly bound into a beautiful sample book. You will make many felt samples using traditional and non-traditional methods. Each felt sample will be as unique as it’s maker. This class will give you a solid base in felting techniques that can be applied to your future two or three dimensional felting projects.

Friday October 3 – Sunday October 5, 2014 – Click on the link below to download the application.

PamMcGregor application

This special Felted Teapot class will cover the basics for making and sculpting felt vessels with a focus on creating a beautiful, although, non functional tea pot. We will have time to discuss many of the possibilities and combinations for making any teapot including handles, feet and stoppers. The rating for this class is intermediate to advanced.

Saturday October 11 – Monday October 13, 2014 – Click on link below to download the application.

Pam MacGregor Teapot application

Each 3 day workshop will cost 150.00 euro. This price does not include your fibre. Please contact Holly Angle for any questions you might have. More details are on the application forms. hollyangle1@gmail.com All applications need to be received by August 20, 2014 These workshops have been supported by the Network Support Scheme of the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland and the venue provided by the OPW

Shibori in Kerry

Published on Jul 28, 2014Jun 25, 2023 by Feltmakers IrelandLeave a comment

Felt making workshop in Dingle, Co. Kerry

Shibori Workshop – Ancient techniques, Contemporary designs in Felt making

We will experiment with a range of ‘shibori’ techniques that can be applied to felt to create striking three-dimensional effects in your felted fabric. The main focus is on experimentation and discovery.

Inspired by beauty in simple form, Nessa’s style brings together her love and fascination of the natural world and felt making in sculptural form.

Nessa has been exploring and teaching shibori and nuno felting techniques in her more recent works and is particularly interested in the contemporary approach of binding metal pieces with delicate fibres such as silk and lace with wool.

This workshop is suitable for beginner to advanced felt-makers of all levels

One day workshop on Friday August 22^nd , 10:30 am to 4:30 pm, in Dingle, Co. Kerry, cost €75

Contact Nessa McCormack at nessamccormack@gmail.com, 086 6022511, makefelt.com.

To reserve a spot and get supply list.

The Joy of Membership

Published on Jul 19, 2014Jun 25, 2023 by Feltmakers IrelandLeave a comment

All our members will have received the latest edition of our quarterly magazine in the post in the past week. This issue includes :

Report about ‘Felt for Architecture’ workshop
Details of exhibition opportunities with the Design & Crafts Council & Feltmakers Ireland
Interview with Pam Mc Gregor
Exciting ways to use silk hankies
Tips on inexpensive felting tools
Advice about tackling the dreaded moth
And much much more….

The magazine is just one of the joys of membership. Membership costs €25 per year and includes reduced fees and priority places for workshops, eligibility for exhibition entry, use of the resources of Feltmakers Ireland (eg library and studio) as well as the magazine delivered to your door. The cost of the magazine accounts for the majority of your membership fee. We have generously been sending the magazine to people whose membership has lapsed but we can’t continue to do this. So if you think this might apply to you and you would like to continue enjoying the benefits of membership please fill in the application/renewal form and send it to Holly Angle with your fee, you can download the form here: .membership-application-feltmakers-ireland-2014 Membership runs from January each year. If you are not sure if you have lapsed you can check with Holly (hollyangle1@gmail.com).