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Sunday Session

This Sunday: Mel Bradley’s Textile Journey – Dublin

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A woman with short grey hair and glasses stands in an art studio holding a mug and paintbrushes, surrounded by various art supplies and materials. The text overlay promotes 'Mel Bradley’s Textile Journey', an event happening on 18th October at CIE Sports Hall, Inchicore, Dublin.

Longtime Feltmakers Ireland guild member, textile artist Mel Bradley, will share her Textile Journey on Sunday, the 18th of October. Mel creates her work and runs workshops out of her studio, Gallery 13, which is in the Millmount Craft Quarter in Drogheda, Co Louth.

Mel paints silk scarves, wraps, and cowls; she also creates Nunofelted wearables. Recent workshops have included Gelli Plate Printing, Shibori Dyeing with Indigo, and Silk Painting.

When: Sunday, the 18th of October, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Where: CIE Sports Hall, Library Square, Inchicore, Kilmainham, Dublin, D8

More on Mel

To view Mel’s work and workshops, visit her website: https://melbradleysilks.ie/

Her Instagram: @mel.bradley.silks

Some images from her website:

An elderly woman with short grey hair, wearing glasses and a red top, holds up a piece of blue fabric in a creative workspace. She is surrounded by various pieces of dyed fabric on a table and a wall filled with art and inspirational images. A woman is seated in the background, observing.
An elegant evening gown with a dramatic pink and black design, featuring a flowing cape detail.
A hallway featuring a light blue door with various patterned textiles draped over the stairs and walls, accompanied by a piece of artwork and a decorative branch.
Close-up of a blue and green scarf tied in a decorative bow around the neck, with soft fabric and subtle colour gradients.

Additional Information

If you can, please bring a home-baked good to share and a travel mug (to decrease our use of disposable cups).

To reduce the spread of illnesses, please refrain from coming if you feel unwell.

Zoom Access

We will share a Zoom link to the session on Friday afternoon, the 16th.


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Sunday Session

Sunday Session: Mel Bradley’s Textile Journey – 18th of October

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A woman with short grey hair and glasses stands in an art studio holding a mug and paintbrushes, surrounded by various art supplies and materials. The text overlay promotes 'Mel Bradley’s Textile Journey', an event happening on 18th October at CIE Sports Hall, Inchicore, Dublin.

Save the Date: Longtime Feltmakers Ireland guild member, textile artist Mel Bradley will share her Textile Journey on Sunday, the 18th of October. Mel creates her work and runs workshops out of her studio, Gallery 13, which is in the Millmount Craft Quarter in Drogheda, Co Louth.

Mel paints silk scarves, wraps, and cowls; she also creates Nunofelted wearables. Recent workshops have included Gelli Plate Printing, Shibori Dyeing with Indigo, and Silk Painting.

When: Sunday, the 18th of October, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Where: CIE Sports Hall, Library Square, Inchicore, Kilmainham, Dublin, D8

More on Mel

To view Mel’s work and workshops, visit her website: https://melbradleysilks.ie/

Her Instagram: @mel.bradley.silks

Some images from her website:

An elderly woman with short grey hair, wearing glasses and a red top, holds up a piece of blue fabric in a creative workspace. She is surrounded by various pieces of dyed fabric on a table and a wall filled with art and inspirational images. A woman is seated in the background, observing.
An elegant evening gown with a dramatic pink and black design, featuring a flowing cape detail.
A hallway featuring a light blue door with various patterned textiles draped over the stairs and walls, accompanied by a piece of artwork and a decorative branch.
Close-up of a blue and green scarf tied in a decorative bow around the neck, with soft fabric and subtle colour gradients.

Additional Information

If you can, please bring a home-baked good to share and a travel mug (to decrease our use of disposable cups).

To reduce the spread of illnesses, please refrain from coming if you feel unwell.

Zoom Access

We will share a Zoom link to the session on Friday afternoon, the 16th.


Disclaimer for Feltmakers Ireland Blog

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Recap - Sunday Session

Recap: September Sunday Session – Needle-Felted Owls with Eva Salamon

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A smiling woman with glasses stands at a table decorated with craft materials, including a pink thermos, notebooks, and a colourful felt project. In the background, handmade figurines and decorations are displayed.
A woman with glasses and brown hair is crafting with colourful felting wool at a table. She is focusing on a purple and white felted piece. In the background, there are various crafting materials and a small dragon figurine.

On Sunday, the 20th of September, twenty members enjoyed a delightful morning of needle felting with guild member and artist Eva Salamon, learning how to create their own charming felted owls.

Students watching Eva demonstrate the steps

Eva guided the group through the process, demonstrating techniques for shaping and building the owl from wool fibre.

A group of four women attentively observe another woman working on a purple felted figure at a crafting table.
A group of people gathered around a table during a crafting workshop, with one person demonstrating a creative activity. Various crafting materials are visible on the table, and participants are engaged and observing.
A woman engaged in a crafting workshop, using a felting needle on purple wool, surrounded by a group of attentive participants.

A few photos

There was plenty of concentration, creativity and, no doubt, a few individual personalities emerging as the owls took shape!

A person's hands working on a green felted object on a grey foam surface, with various colourful wool fibres scattered around.
A woman with short blonde hair wearing glasses, smiling while holding a blue felt phone and a blue name tag that says 'SANDRA'. She is seated at a table with a coffee cup in front of her.
A woman with long black hair smiles while crafting needle-felted owls and other shapes at a table, holding a piece of crafted material in her right hand.
A woman with long blonde hair is creating a blue felted object, sitting at a table with various crafting materials, including a turquoise drink container and a black foam base.
Two elderly women engaged in crafting at a table, each working with colourful felting materials. One woman has long hair and glasses, while the other has short hair and is wearing a green scarf.
Three women engaged in a crafting activity at a table, displaying their handmade creations, including colourful figures, in a community centre setting.

Sharing work at the end of the session

A group of diverse women standing together in a hall, each holding colourful objects. They appear to be engaged in a social or community activity, showcasing a range of clothing styles.
Eva Salamon (in the centre) and some of the students with their needle-felted owls.

Eva’s Work

We were also delighted to have the opportunity to see some of Eva’s own work and learn from her experience as an artist and feltmaker.

A display of handmade felt art figures by Eva Salamon, featuring a green dragon, witches, skeletons, and pumpkins, arranged on a black tablecloth.

Eva will soon be selling her creations at upcoming Halloween markets and craft fairs. Follow her on Instagram to keep up with her events. : @feltedvision. Here’s a link to her website: https://feltedvision.sumupstore.com/

Desserts with History

A Bakewell tart with almond slices on top, displayed on a patterned plate, alongside a handwritten sign detailing its history and noting that it is vegan.
Bakewell Tart by Lorna

Guild member and committee secretary Lorna Cady brought another of her famous ‘Desserts with History. This time she made a vegan Bakewell Tart!

Appreciation Time

Many thanks to Eva Salamon for sharing her skills and enthusiasm with us, and to the members who joined us for another enjoyable Feltmakers Ireland Sunday Session.

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Sunday Session

Sunday Session: Needle Felted Owls with Eva Salamon September Session is FULLY BOOKED

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A group of five colourful needlefelted owl figurines displayed on a table, alongside a woman in a blue patterned dress holding three owls. The image promotes a September crafting session led by Eva Salamon, marked as fully booked.

Just a reminder: We wanted to let members know that the upcoming Sunday Session with Eva Salamon / Needle Felted Owls, is FULLY BOOKED.

Students who are signed up for the September Needle Felting Workshop have received email reminders.

Our October Sunday Session will be on the 18th and all members are invited to attend. Member Mel Bradley will share her amazing Textile Journey.

The Details

When: Sunday, the 20th of Septemtber, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM.

Where: CIE Sports Hall, Library Square, Inchicore, Kilmainham, Dublin, D8

Additional Information

For those who are registered: Please bring a home-baked good to share and a travel mug (to reduce our use of disposable cups).

To reduce the spread of illnesses, please refrain from coming if you feel unwell.

Zoom Access

There will not be Zoom Access to this Sunday Session.

Eva’s Instagram: @feltedvision Her website: https://feltedvision.sumupstore.com/

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Of Interest: Feltmakers Ireland West Meetup– Making Pre-Felt with Sandra Marschall – Co Galway – THIS Sunday

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An assortment of colourful pre-felt materials arranged on a green surface, featuring various shapes and designs, with text promoting a workshop titled 'Making Pre-Felt' by Sandra Marschall at Gort Town Hall.

This Sunday, guild member Sandra Marschall will lead the Feltmakers Ireland West meetup.

We will learn about and create pre-felts.

When: Sunday, the 13th of September at 11 AM

Where: Gort Town Hall, Church Street, Gort, Co Galway, H91 E0C8

It will be a wet felting session, so please bring along the following as part of your kit:

  • Bubble wrap
  • Bowl & soap or sprayer
  • Foam roller or plastic pole
  • Towel
  • Wool for felting
  • Embellishments (yarn, cut felt, silk, etc)

For more information about Feltmakers Ireland West, a vibrant addition to our Guild, visit the website – https://feltmakersireland-west.com/

Instagram: @feltmakersirelandwest @sandraotte1973

Please note: The Dublin branch is NOT meeting this Sunday, but will meet on Sunday, the 20th of September for a Needle Felted Owl Workshop with Eva Salamon. This Sunday Session event is fully booked, but please email us to be added to the waiting list. feltmakersie@gmail.com


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Of Interest: THIS Sunday – Feltmakers Ireland West Meetup – Felting Together – Co Galway

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Promotional graphic for Feltmakers Ireland West event, detailing a Sunday session on 21st June 2026 at Bru Bhride House in Tuam. The image features felted wool and floral designs.

Members who live in the West of Ireland, Feltmakers Ireland West‘s next Sunday Session is on the 21st of June 2026.

This upcoming meetup has the theme “Felting Together”. Bring along your WIP (Work in Progress) or UFOs (Unfinished Objects) for a fibre social. Everyone is welcome.

Time: 11 AM

Where: Bru Bhride House, Tuam, H54 EY24

For more information about Feltmakers Ireland West, a vibrant addition to our Guild, visit the website – https://feltmakersireland-west.com/

Their Instagram account is new, so give them a follow @feltmakersirelandwest

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Recap - Sunday Session

RECAP: June Sunday Session – Image Transfer for Needle Felting – with Adrienne Dempsey

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A woman in a pink top holds up a piece of felt artwork depicting a landscape with a sheep, while a group of interested observers, mostly women, look on attentively. Various crafting materials are spread out on the table in front of them.
Adrienne shares how one can needle felt the transfer printed motif and the background

On Sunday, the 14th of June, committee member Adrienne Dempsey led a well-attended session in which we learned how to transfer printed images onto our felt.

Adrienne shared how to print the work onto water-soluble stabiliser paper and then transfer it onto our felt. We learned about the various substrates and materials we could use. She also demonstrated how one could needle-felt onto the printed image, or even all around it, to create a landscape.

A woman in a pink patterned top holds up a piece of fabric with a design while reading from a booklet about sticky water soluble paper stabiliser in a craft setting.
Adrienne shows the Water Soluble Paper Stabiliser
A woman in a pink patterned shirt demonstrates a craft technique to a group of attentive onlookers in a workshop setting. Various materials and tools, including an iron and craft supplies, are spread out on the table.
Here, she demonstrates Iron-on-Transfer Paper
A woman wearing a pink patterned top is holding up two pieces of fabric while standing at a table covered with various art materials and documents.
Here, she shows the different materials one can use a base – linen, silk, and calico (not pictured)

Adrienne’s Work

Adrienne brought a selection of her work to share. That kitten is especially adorable!

A display of six small framed artworks featuring a flower, an owl, a squirrel, and a cat, arranged on a textured surface.
Adrienne’s Work that has Transfer Printing
A close-up image of a cat's face displayed in a white picture frame.
So cute!
A collection of handmade jewellery displayed on white cards, featuring various earrings and a necklace. The pieces include felted beads in vibrant colours, gold and silver components, and unique designs.
Needle Felted Earrings

The Supplies

An assortment of crafting materials including fabric pieces, printed patterns, and colourful felt scraps arranged on a table.
A clear plastic container filled with spools of thread in various colours, including shades of pink, blue, green, and purple.
A variety of crafting materials spread out on a table, including fabric pieces, wool, printed images of animals, and organised containers with craft supplies.

Adrienne brought all the supplies needed, plus a bevvy of inspiring items.

She also gave the attendees several printed Help Sheets, including a glossary, information on where to find free clip art, two sheets of cute clip art, and information on where to purchase supplies in Ireland and online.

Where to Purchase Supplies

Recommended Needles

For the needle felting, Adrienne recommended the following types of felting needles:

  • 40 triangular needle for finer work
  • 36 triangular needle for initial shaping
  • 38 triangular is a versatile all-a-rounder
  • 38 star is her go-to medium gauge for all-purpose felting

The higher the number, the finer the needle.

Editor’s Note: There is an informative series of articles about felting needles by Jan on the Felting and Fiber Studio website – https://feltingandfiberstudio.com/2025/03/27/why-do-felting-needles-break-do-you-blame-your-tools-or-is-it-operator-error/

Where to Purchase Felting Needles

During the class, there were also questions about where to purchase felting needles.

Adrienne recommends the following:

Another member recommended Heidi Feathers needles because they liked how they are colour-coded.

Members at Work

Completed Pieces

While many more pieces were created, we didn’t manage to photograph them during the excitement of the session! Students have the option to wet felt them afterwards. If you would like us to add your piece, email a photo to feltmakersie@gmail.com

An elderly woman with long blonde hair smiles broadly while holding up a handmade felt piece featuring a sheep design. She is seated at a table with various crafting materials laid out, including yarn and wool.
Lorna
Two women smile and showcase their felted artwork featuring sheep during a craft workshop. Various crafting materials are scattered across the table.
Brid and Mary Ivell
Four women holding handmade felt artworks featuring sheep, displaying their creations in a craft workshop setting.
Anna, Marie, and Lauren
A playful felted sheep with colourful spots on a white background, alongside a cartoon sheep wearing sunglasses and a red vest, promoting a fun activity.
Eva via her Instagram @feltedvision

The June Sunday Session was well attended, with several members tuning in via Zoom.

A group of people participating in a crafting workshop, gathered around a table displaying various art supplies and materials, set in a community hall.
A group of people gathered around a table displaying various crafts and materials in a spacious community hall.

Thank yous

Thank you to Adrienne and her assistants, Sam and Loli, who helped make samples and kits for the Session. Thanks to Loli for some of the photos. Appreciation to all the members who attended in person or via Zoom!

Three women standing in a community space, each holding a piece of felt art. The first woman, with long hair and glasses, holds a black piece. The second woman, wearing a light-coloured top, displays a landscape design. The third woman, in a patterned pink shirt, shows a bird design on her felt piece.
Sam, Loli, and Adrienne holding some of the samples that they created for the Session.

Lastly, thank you to Lorna for her ever-informative and amusing ‘Biscuits with History’!

A person holding a homemade biscuit covered in icing sugar, with a handwritten note about the history and characteristics of Italian Ricciarelli biscuits. The note mentions that the biscuits are vegan and describes them as 'ugly but good'.

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Sunday Session

June Sunday Session: Felt & Fabric Design Transfer Workshop in Inchicore, Co Dublin

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Promotional graphic for a felt and fabric design transfer workshop titled 'June Sunday Session' with Adrienne Dempsey, featuring a handmade felt bowl with an embroidered bee design.

THIS Sunday, the 14th of June, we will learn how to transfer designs onto felt fabrics using soluble fabric and heat-transfer techniques with committee member Adrienne Dempsey. Editor’s Note: This is the session that we needed to reschedule from April.

In this workshop, we’ll explore different methods for transferring designs and bring them to life through needle felting. You’ll create a motif that you can use in your own artwork or transform into a decorative piece, such as a brooch.

Hand-stitched felted bee design on a natural fabric backdrop within an embroidery hoop.
Close-up of a handmade felt brooch featuring a black and yellow bee design on a circular beige background.

Materials we will use, which we will provide:

•Linen and silk canvas fabric
•Heat transfer materials, fabric pens
•Soluble fabric
•Vilene, cotton batting, calico, and Pellon
•Parchment paper
•Needle felting wool (black & white and a selection of colours)
•Felting needles
•Iron
•Embroidery threads & beads (optional)

What to bring:

Please bring both your Needle and Wet Felting Kits

  • Felting wool and felting needles
  • Felting pad
  • Towel
  • Bowl for water
  • Soap
  • Bubble wrap
  • Small scissors
  • Embroidery hoop (6 inch, optional)

The Details:

When: Sunday, the 14th of June, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM.

Where: CIE Sports Hall, Library Square, Inchicore, Kilmainham, Dublin, D8

Additional Information:

Our Session will require lots of tea, coffee, cake, and chat, so there will be plenty of these. Of course, home-baked goods are always welcome!  Also, please bring your travel mug or camp cup to reduce our reliance on disposable cups.

To reduce the spread of illnesses, please refrain from coming if you feel unwell.

Zoom Access

For the session in Dublin, we will send a Zoom link on Friday afternoon, the 12th.


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Contact Us: If you have any concerns about content, please email us at feltmakersie@gmail.com.

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Of Interest: Feltmakers Ireland West Meetup – Felting Together – Co Galway – UPDATE: POSTPONED until the 21st

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Promotional poster for Feltmakers Ireland West event, featuring an image of felted materials and floral decorations, with text announcing a postponed session on June 21st, 2026, at Bru Bhride House, Tuam.

UPDATE: POSTPONED until the 21st

Members who live in the West of Ireland, Feltmakers Ireland West‘s next Sunday Session is on the 14th of June 2026, —> Now the 21st of June.

This upcoming meetup has the theme “Felting Together”. Bring along your WIP (Work in Progress) or UFOs (Unfinished Objects) for a fibre social. Everyone is welcome.

Time: 11 AM

Where: Bru Bhride House, Tuam, H54 EY24

For more information about Feltmakers Ireland West, a vibrant addition to our Guild, visit the website – https://feltmakersireland-west.com/

Their Instagram account is new, so give them a follow @feltmakersirelandwest

Disclaimer for Feltmakers Ireland Blog

Feltmakers Ireland aims to share information about awards, education, events, exhibitions, and opportunities that you will find interesting. Our sharing is neither paid for by nor an endorsement of these individuals or organisations.

Contact Us: If you have any concerns about content, please email us at feltmakersie@gmail.com.

Questions: For content-related questions, please follow the link to the organisation hosting the event.

Sunday Session

June Sunday Session: Felt & Fabric Design Transfer Workshop – with Adrienne Dempsey

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A felt bowl featuring an embroidered bee design, promoting a felt and fabric design transfer workshop.

On Sunday, the 14th of June, we will learn how to transfer designs onto felt fabrics using soluble fabric and heat-transfer techniques with committee member Adrienne Dempsey. Editor’s Note: This is the session that we needed to reschedule from April.

In this workshop, we’ll explore different methods for transferring designs and bring them to life through needle felting.

You’ll create a motif that you can use in your own artwork or transform into a decorative piece, such as a brooch.

Hand-stitched felted bee design on a natural fabric backdrop within an embroidery hoop.
Close-up of a handmade felt brooch featuring a black and yellow bee design on a circular beige background.

Materials we will use:

•Linen and silk canvas fabric
•Heat transfer materials, fabric pens
•Soluble fabric
•Vilene, cotton batting, calico, and Pellon
•Parchment paper
•Needle felting wool (black & white and a selection of colours)
•Felting needles
•Iron
•Embroidery threads & beads (optional)

What to bring:

Bring both your Needle and Wet Felting Kits

  • Felting wool and felting needles
  • Felting pad
  • Towel
  • Bowl for water
  • Soap
  • Bubble wrap
  • Small scissors
  • Embroidery hoop (6 inch, optional)

The Details:

When: Sunday, the 14th of June, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM.

Where: CIE Sports Hall, Library Square, Inchicore, Kilmainham, Dublin, D8

Additional Information:

If you can, please bring a home-baked good to share and a travel mug (to reduce our use of disposable cups).

To reduce the spread of illnesses, please refrain from coming if you feel unwell.

Zoom Access

We will send a Zoom link to the Session on Friday afternoon, the 12th.


Disclaimer for Feltmakers Ireland Blog

Feltmakers Ireland aims to share information about awards, education, events, exhibitions, and opportunities that you will find interesting. Our sharing is neither paid for by nor an endorsement of these individuals or organisations.

Contact Us: If you have any concerns about content, please email us at feltmakersie@gmail.com.

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