For our upcoming Sunday Session on the 12th of January, there are a few spaces for observers of Leiko Uchiyama‘s Pine Needle Technique. The hands-on workshop is fully booked up.

Update the 9th of January: We are now fully booked up.

Class Description

We will make a small sample of the ‘Pine Needle Technique’, Leiko’s iconic wet felting technique used to create lacy felt.

Leiko will bring her beautiful hand-dyed mix of 50% 17.5 micron Merino and 50% silk, which she usually uses for this technique. It is €7/25g, and two to three people can share one bundle. This could be a good opportunity to try this material. Normal merino can also be used.

She will also bring some other types of hand-dyed fibre (21, 18, and 16 micron of Merino and Corriedale) for those interested in purchasing.

About Leiko

Leiko Uchiyama is a felt-making artist based in the rural county of Carlow, Ireland. She has lived and worked in France, New Zealand, and Indonesia, as well as her native Hokkaido, the north island of Japan. She has exhibited and given workshops in many different countries.

Leiko initially studied Animal Science and developed an interest in sheep before studying textiles.

Her work ranges from functional pieces, such as tableware and rugs, to wearable items like tunics, scarves and wraps, to more esoteric felt work that inhabits the growing space between craft and fine art. She believes the origin of craft lies in creating something for someone special, not only to serve a function but to make our lives more colourful and rich.

To learn more about her work or purchase her hand-dyed wool roving, visit her website – https://www.leikofelt.com/

To Reserve an Observer Spot

Please email feltmakersIE@gmail.com to reserve your place as an observer at this Sunday’s Session. This Sunday Session is a members-only event. Feltmakers Ireland’s Membership Renewal / Joining Page can be found here – https://feltmakersireland.com/membership-application/

Additional Details

Complimentary tea and coffee will be served at this Sunday Session. Home bakes to share are always welcome! As a member perk for 2025, we will no longer charge 5 euros per session.

When: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Where: CIE Sports Hall and Social Club, Inchicore.

As this is the season of coughs and sneezes, we would prefer if you do not share these. Please do not attend if you may be unwell.

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