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Of Interest: Dublin Fibre Festival – Tickets Available

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  • Dublin Fibre Festival - 18 October - IMMA

Tickets are now available for this year’s Dublin Fibre Festival, which we are excited to be a part of for its second year! Volunteers from Feltmakers Ireland will share the wonders of feltmaking at the festival.

Additionally, several members* will be showing (and vending) their creations.

When: The 18th of October, from 10 AM to 6 PM.

Where: Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA), Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Military Rd, Kilmainham, Dublin 8, D08 FW31

Entrance to the event has designated time slots. If you need to extend your time, please speak with the volunteers upon entry.

In addition to vendors and exhibitors, there are workshops and talks on crochetting, embroidery, weaving, and knitting.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit their website – https://www.dublinfibrefestival.com/

Their Instagram @dublinfibrefestival

*Apologies if we missed any members who are involved in this year’s Dublin Fibre Festival.

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Of Interest: Change Clothes – Scrap Store – Dublin

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Change Clothes - Scrap Store Fill-a-bag for 5 euros - against scarps of knits, buttons, and other textiles.

Felters, makers, and other crafters might enjoy a visit to the Scrap Store at Change Clothes in Dublin, where €5 fills a bag with an assortment of available treasures, which may include the following –

  • Fabric scraps
  • Fabric lengths
  • Buttons
  • Trimmings
  • Ribbon
  • Zips
  • Beads
  • Yarn
  • Threads

One of our guild members recently visited and found lovely Nunofelted fabrics that she is going to upcycle into her own work!

Where: Change Clothes, Unit E, The Digital Depot, Roe Lane, The Liberties, Dublin, D08 TCV4

When: Scrap Store is open 12-4 PM, Thursdays through Sundays.

On Saturday, September 27th, the hours will be from 3-5 PM to accommodate the United Against Racism Carnival.

Note: There is no designated parking for the Shop.

Additionally, they offer a Clothes Swap, Repair Workshops, and other events related to sustainable textiles.

For more information, visit their website – https://www.changeclothes.org/scrapstore

Their Instagram – @changeclothesdublin

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Of Interest: Knit + Stitch Show – Northern Ireland – 3rd Ticket Giveaway

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Join the Knit + Stitch Show in Northern Ireland from the 13th to the 16th of November at the Eikon Exhibition Centre. 

Stock up on quality craft supplies from over 100 exhibitors, explore Textile Galleries featuring world-renowned textile artists, a vast array of workshops, talks & lectures, and more to be announced! Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just getting started, there’s something for everyone.  Guild member Sandra Coote of Crafts of Ireland will have a booth there!

Where: Eikon Exhibition Centre, Balmoral Park, Halftown Rd, Lisburn BT27 5RF, United Kingdom.

When: Thursday, the 13th, through Sunday, the 16th of November.

How to Enter the Giveaway

★ If you read this on our Instagram or Facebook, LIKE this post and COMMENT – ‘Yes, Knit + Stitch’. If you share the post, your tagged friends must also LIKE and COMMENT to be entered into the Giveaway.

★ For readers NOT using social media, please EMAIL- feltmakersIE@gmail.com and write ‘Yes, Knit + Stitch’ in the Subject Line.

Giveaway Tickets

This Giveaway is the THIRD of FIVE, as we have 5 pairs of tickets, and runs through midnight, Sunday, the 28th of September. We will then collect the names and then randomly draw ONE winner. 

(Please do not enter more than once – ie via entering through multiple platforms. However, you can enter each week’s Giveaway if you have not won previously.)

On Monday afternoon, the Giveaway winner will receive a unique COUPON CODE from Feltmakers Ireland, which she can use to book her pair of free tickets via the Knit + Stitch Show website.

T&Cs: This code is for a pair of Standard Single Day Adult tickets, valid on any day. It is not valid on VIP, Two-Day, or group tickets. Tickets are for entry only; transport to and from the venue is not included.

Please note that the winning ticket must be pre-booked in advance. 

Discounted Entry

If you don’t win the Giveaway, you can still use the code FELTMAKERSIR to save £2 at checkout.

​​T&Cs: £2 off standard adult/concession tickets only. Offer not valid on VIP, Child or group tickets. Offer expires Sunday, the 2nd of November 2025. Booking fee applies.

For more information about the exciting events, textile galleries, workshops, and vendors at the Knit + Stitch Show Northern Ireland, or to book tickets with the above discount code, visit the website using this unique link – https://www.knitandstitchshow.co.uk/northernireland/feltmakers-ireland/

Find and follow Knit + Stitch Shows on Instagram – @knitandstitchshows

This promotional giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered, or associated with Instagram or Facebook.

Monday, the 29th: The 3rd Pair of Ticket Giveaway has a Winner!

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Of Interest: Felt and Culture Retreat Kyrgyzstan – 2026

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The Felt and Culture Retreat will run from the 4th to the 16th of July 2026, and combines felt making, cultural immersion, and travel in Kyrgyzstan.

It is organised by three textile artists, sisters Asel and Kamala Abdykadyrova (local felt masters in Kyrgyzstan), and Nadia Rein, originally from Kazakhstan but based in the UK.

It includes the following – from the website:

  • Eight hands-on workshops with master artisans in felting, natural dyeing, embroidery, and traditional stitching
  • Shared meals in artists’ homes, where laughter blends with the aroma of home-cooked Kyrgyz dishes
  • Visits to small studios, bustling bazaars, and serene museums, where ancient designs whisper their meaning
  • Deep dives into the language of pattern — learning how Central Asian motifs carry stories across generations
  • Encounters with people whose lives are woven with creativity, resilience, and warmth
  • The ever-present embrace of nature — from sun-drenched valleys to the clear blue expanse of Lake Issyk Kul.

For further information, visit Nadia’s website, which has many photographs, the daily itinerary for the 13 days, and additional details – https://www.nadiareindesign.com/felt_and_culture_retreats


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Of Interest: World Wool Forum – Rome – the 4th of October

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The World Wool Forum is a gathering hosted by Li Edelkoort, Isabella Rossellini, and Ilaria Venturini Fendi, in partnership with Philip Fimmano, the World Hope Forum, and international industry supporters. The Forum unites global leaders from design, fashion, interiors, and textiles alongside farmers, innovators, and creative thinkers driving meaningful change for a more sustainable wool future.

This one-day conference serves as a platform for dialogue, collaboration, and vision-building, exploring the future of wool while safeguarding sheep farming traditions, animal welfare, and the rich heritage of craftsmanship.

Blátnaid Gallagher, founder of the Galway Wool Co-op, is one of the speakers.

When: The 4th of October, 2025

Where: Casali del Pino, Rome, Italy.

For more information, visit their website – https://www.edelkoort.us/webinars-events/the-world-wool-forum-oct4

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Of Interest: Knit + Stitch Show – Northern Ireland – 2nd Ticket Giveaway

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Join the Knit + Stitch Show in Northern Ireland from the 13th to the 16th of November at the Eikon Exhibition Centre. 

Stock up on quality craft supplies from over 100 exhibitors, explore Textile Galleries featuring world-renowned textile artists, a vast array of workshops, talks & lectures, and more to be announced! Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just getting started, there’s something for everyone.  

It’s the perfect place to shop, learn, and connect with like-minded crafters.

Where: Eikon Exhibition Centre, Balmoral Park, Halftown Rd, Lisburn BT27 5RF, United Kingdom.

When: Thursday, the 13th through Sunday, the 16th of November.

How to Enter the Giveaway:

★ If you read this on our Instagram or Facebook, LIKE this post and COMMENT – ‘Yes, Knit + Stitch’. If you share the post, your tagged friends must also LIKE and COMMENT to be entered into the Giveaway.

★ For readers NOT using social media, please EMAIL- feltmakersIE@gmail.com and write ‘Yes, Knit + Stitch’ in the Subject Line.

Giveaway Tickets

This Giveaway is the SECOND of FIVE, as we have 5 pairs of tickets, and runs through midnight, Sunday, the 21st of September. We will then collect the names and then randomly draw ONE winner. 

(Please do not enter more than once – ie via entering through multiple platforms. However, you can enter each week’s Giveaway if you have not won previously.)

On Monday afternoon, the Giveaway winner will receive a unique COUPON CODE from Feltmakers Ireland, which she can use to book her pair of free tickets via the Knit + Stitch Show website.

T&Cs: This code is for a pair of Standard Single Day Adult tickets, valid on any day. It is not valid on VIP, Two-Day, or group tickets. Tickets are for entry only; transport to and from the venue is not included.

Please note that the winning tickets need to be pre-booked. 

Discounted Entry

If you don’t win the Giveaway, you can still use the code FELTMAKERSIR to save £2 at checkout.

​​T&Cs: £2 off standard adult / concession tickets only. Offer not valid on VIP, Child or group tickets. Offer expires Sunday, the 2nd of November 2025. Booking fee applies.

For more information about the exciting events, textile galleries, workshops, and vendors at the Knit + Stitch Show Northern Ireland, or to book tickets with the above discount code, visit the website using this unique link – https://www.knitandstitchshow.co.uk/northernireland/feltmakers-ireland/

Find and follow Knit + Stitch Shows on Instagram – @knitandstitchshows

This promotional giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered, or associated with Instagram or Facebook.

Update: 22nd of September – this Giveaway is Closed. A winner has been selected from the random name picker.

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Of Interest: More Members will take part in Culture Night 2025

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Good Bog, Bad Bog – Collaborative Felting Project – Enniskerry, Co Wicklow

‘Good Bog Bad Bog’ sees wool-based landscape representations of a functioning bog and an eroded one, highlighting the ecological importance of Wicklow’s peatlands, sparking conversation around biodiversity loss, climate resilience and water quality.

This exhibition features felted pieces by Sharon Wells, along with a collaborative community project guided by Sharon. Amongst the artists are guild members Loli Cox and Margaret Ryan Collins.

Using Irish wool sourced from Farmachla in Co Donegal, and donated by @woolstoreireland (another guild member) and @irishfibrecrafters

When: Friday, the 19th of September at 7:30 PM.

Where: Schoolhouse for Art, R760, The Square, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow, A98 RH33


For more information, visit their page on the Culture Night website – https://culturenight.ie/event/good-bog-bad-bog/

Gort Arts Second Annual Members’ Exhibition – Co Galway

Guild member Joanne Foley is exhibiting work as part of the Gort Arts second annual members’ exhibition, which opens on Culture Night at 7 PM, with live music and refreshments.

When: The show runs from Friday, the 19th to the 28th of September, 2025

Where: Michael Kennedy Pottery Studio, Boland’s Lane, Ballyhugh, Gort, Co Galway, H91

For more information, visit their page on the Culture Night website – https://culturenight.ie/event/gorgeous-gort/

FORMDesignMade Exhibition – Tullow Library – Co Carlow

FORM Designmade has a retrospective exhibition showcasing the exceptional talent of 10 craft practitioners from County Carlow. Guild member Leiko Uchiyama is among the artists.

When: Friday, the 19th of September, 4 PM – 8 PM

Where: Tullow Library, Inner Relief Road, Tullow, Co Carlow, R93 XD93

Here is their Instagram – @formdesigncarlow

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Of Interest: “What Colour Does that Plant Make?” – Free Online Natural Dye Chat – Talu Earth

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On Monday, the 15th of September, Malú Colorín of Talu Earth will share her best tips to identify dye plants in the wild, so that you can gain insights into the colours we see, and learn how to predict the results in the dye pot.

She will discuss the following:

  • Is that a dye plant?
  • What colour does it make?
  • Will this brightly-coloured flower dye my shirt that colour?
  • Why is it so hard to get green?

When: Monday, 15th September at 6:30 PM (Irish time), via a FREE Zoom call.

To receive the Zoom link, visit her website – https://guides.talu.earth/what-colour

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Of Interest: Knit + Stitch Show – Northern Ireland – Ticket Giveaway

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Join the Knit + Stitch Show in Northern Ireland from the 13th to the 16th of November at the Eikon Exhibition Centre. 

Stock up on quality craft supplies from over 100 exhibitors, explore Textile Galleries featuring world-renowned textile artists, a vast array of workshops, talks & lectures, and more to be announced! Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just getting started, there’s something for everyone.  

It’s the perfect place to shop, learn, and connect with like-minded crafters.

Where: Eikon Exhibition Centre, Balmoral Park, Halftown Rd, Lisburn BT27 5RF, United Kingdom.

When: Thursday, the 13th through Sunday, the 16th of November.

How to Enter the Giveaway:

★ If you read this on our Instagram or Facebook, LIKE this post and COMMENT – ‘Yes, Knit + Stitch’. If you share the post, your tagged friends must also LIKE and COMMENT to be entered into the Giveaway.

★ For readers NOT using social media, please EMAIL- feltmakersIE@gmail.com and write ‘Yes, Knit + Stitch’ in the Subject Line.

This Giveaway (the first of FIVE as we have 5 pairs of tickets) runs through midnight, Sunday, the 14th of September. We will collect the names and randomly draw ONE winner. (Please do not enter more than once – ie via entering through multiple platforms.)

On Monday afternoon, the Giveaway winner will receive a coupon code from Feltmakers Ireland, which she can use to book a pair of free tickets via the Knit + Stitch Show website.

T&Cs: This code is for a pair of Standard Single Day Adult tickets, valid on any day. It is not valid on VIP, Two-Day, or group tickets. Tickets are for entry only; transport to and from the venue is not included.

Please note that the winning tickets need to be pre-booked. 

Discounted Entry

If you don’t win the Giveaway, you can still use the code FELTMAKERSIR to save £2 at checkout.

​​T&Cs: £2 off standard adult / concession tickets only. Offer not valid on VIP, Child or group tickets. Offer expires Sunday, the 2nd of November 2025. Booking fee applies.

For more information about the exciting events, textile galleries, workshops, and vendors at the Knit + Stitch Show Northern Ireland, or to book tickets with the above discount code, visit the website using this unique link – https://www.knitandstitchshow.co.uk/northernireland/feltmakers-ireland/

Find and follow Knit + Stitch Shows on Instagram – @knitandstitchshows

This promotional giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered, or associated with Instagram or Facebook.

GIVEAWAY CLOSED – Monday, the 15th of September – the tickets to the 1st Giveaway have been awarded.

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Of Interest: Members Participating in Culture Night

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Several of Feltmakers Ireland members are participating in this year’s Culture Night – Friday, the 19th of September.

Art Exhibition – Sutton, Co Dublin

Guild members Sandra Reynolds and Fiona Leech are amongst the artists who are exhibiting as part of Sow’s Ear Collective at the Bayside Community Centre. “Taking Shape” is the second group exhibition from the Sow’s Ear Collective, a gathering of multidisciplinary artists working across painting, sculpture, textiles, and more.

When: 7 PM – 10 PM, on Friday, the 19th of September.

Where: Bayside Community Centre, Bayside Blvd N, Sutton, Co Dublin 13, D13 DDF2.

For more information, visit their page on the Culture Night website –https://culturenight.ie/event/sows-ear-collective-taking-shape/

Gathering at GATHER Kildare

Tamzen Lundy and her colleagues at GATHER Kildare will be hosting an open night. Watch live demonstrations of traditional and contemporary skills, including feltmaking, wood carving, and glassmaking.

When: 4:30 PM – 6 PM, on Friday, the 19th of September.

Where: Southwells Grocery Store, Market Square, Kildare Town, Co Kildare, R51 CV61

For more information, visit their page on the Culture Night website – https://culturenight.ie/event/community-gathering-at-gather-kildare/

Alternative Fashion Showcase at GalleryX – Dublin

Guild member Juliane Gorman is among the designers included at Galleryx’s fashion showcase.

Where: Galleryx, 11 Hume St, Dublin 2, D02 T889.

When: 6 PM to 10 PM.

For more information, visit their page on the Culture Night website – https://culturenight.ie/event/alternative-fashion-showcase-at-galleryx/

If you are a guild member who is participating in a Culture Night event, please let us know – FeltmakersIE@gmail.com

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Questions: For questions about content, please follow the link to the organisation involved in hosting the event.