UPCOMING EVENTS
This page is a calendar of upcoming events organised by Feltmakers Ireland and its members. Also included are notices of events from Region 14, ALL Ireland, of the International Feltmakers Association (IFA). Jane Fox is great at keeping us up-to-date with events – region14@feltmakers.com
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SUNDAY SESSIONS
Our Sunday sessions are usually the second Sunday of every month, except during the summer when we take a break. They run from 10:30 to 12:30. We meet at the CIE/Sports Hall in Inchichore, postcode D08 PA07. There is usually parking out front.
2024
January
Our first Sunday Session of the year was on the 14th, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Member and artist Elaine Peden shared her artwork. To read the recap, see this blog post – https://feltmakersireland.com/2024/01/22/recap-elaine-pedens-creative-journey/
February
On Sunday, the 11th of February, we had a technical workshop. The topic is making ‘Fine Felt’ with Annika Berglund. There is a recap of the event here – https://feltmakersireland.com/2024/02/13/recap-fine-felt-february-workshop-with-annika-berglund/
March
Our Sunday Session on the 3rd of March was on the topic of preparing for our annual exhibition in May. It included mind mapping on the exhibition theme, photographing your art for exhibition applications, and framing it properly. Here is a link to the recap of mind mapping – https://feltmakersireland.com/2024/03/05/recap-mind-mapping-from-the-sunday-session/ And here is a link to a recap of preparing your artwork for exhibitions – https://feltmakersireland.com/2024/03/20/education-preparing-felted-art-for-exhibitions/
April
On the 14th of April, we will have our Basic and Beyond, with the theme of making a nunofelted cowl. This event runs from 10 AM to 3 PM and needs to be booked. For more information, visit this page on our website – https://feltmakersireland.com/2024/03/22/workshop-basic-and-beyond-felted-cowl-class/
May
Feltmakers Ireland AGM, the 12th of May.
Annual exhibition at the Phoenix Park Visitors’ Centre. This year’s member exhibition runs from the 4th of May through the 26th of May at the Phoenix Park Visitors’ Centre. The theme is ‘Opposites Attract’. NOTE: The Centre is CLOSED on MONDAYS and TUESDAYS.
June
Sunday Session on the 9th of June. Details to follow.
July
No Sunday Session
August
There will be no Sunday Session, but we will host an event for Heritage Week / August Craft Month. Details to follow.
September
October
International tutor – details to follow.
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