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Feltmakers Ireland are hosting two Recession Sessions* with Clodagh Mac Donagh exploring dyeing techniques. There are still some places left for next Sunday 15th July, the workshop runs from 10-16 in our studio in the Phoenix Park in Dublin. The next session on rainbow dyeing on Sunday 22nd is booked out but if there are people interested we can arrange other dates.  For more information contact Clodagh on 086 0574401

* Recession Sessions are when we provide workshops at the lowest possible cost – €40 for the day which includes tea, coffee and all your dyes.

Sheep Chic

Feltmakers Ireland is participating in a series of events at the end of the August and early September 2012 and we are looking for our members to participate. We are entering an exhibition of felted fashion into three events and we are looking for your fabulous dresses/coats etc. We will have a display of mannequins at the three events – they are:

 

Heritage Week, Dublin, Phoenix Park Sunday 26^th August 2012

We have participated in Heritage week for the past few years by opening our studio in the Phoenix Park to the public and hosting various activities. This year we will display our “Sheep Chic” felted fashion and give demonstrations….and – if the weather is good – have a picnic on the beautiful grounds around the studio. Everyone is welcome to come along on the day and please wear felt and join in the fun. http://www.heritageweek.ie/index.php/whats-on/event-search

The Rare Breeds Show in Gosford Park, Co Antrim, Saturday 1st  September 2012

Next “Sheep Chic” will travel to Co Antrim to participate in the annual Rare Breeds Show in Gosford Park. This is an amazing show for all sheep (and wool) lovers and is a really fun day out. We share a marquee with the Weavers and Spinners and the Feltmakers from Northern Ireland. We would be delighted if any of our members wanted to come along for the day and take part in the demonstrations.

 

Phizzfest – Arts Festival in Phibsborough Dublin,  2^nd-9^th September 2012

The final location on “Sheep Chic’s” tour will be part of the arts strand of Phizzfest where the work will be on exhibition for the duration of the festival.

http://www.phizzfest.ie/2012/

We would love to display your work – and we know there are fabulous felt fashion items out there made by our members, we saw some of them on the catwalk at our fashion show in May. We have a very limited number of mannequins that will be travelling so if you are interested in submitting your work please contact sheila.ahern@ireland.com before the end of July when selection will be made and we can make arrangements for collection and return of pieces.

For those who are not lucky enough to be taking part in Dagmar Binder’s two day workshop next week-end in Dublin there will be an opportunity to meet Dagmar and learn about her work. She will be giving an illustrated talk about her work, her travels and her inspiration in the National Museum at Collins Barracks on Sunday July 1st at 3pm.

Everyone is welcome and the event is free but places are limited so if you would like to come along please email Nessa and let her know nessamccormack@gmail.com.

We are absolutely delighted to announce two workshops with Judit Pocs in September. With the generous assistance of the Crafts Council of Ireland and the RDS we are able to offer these workshops at a really good price. Application forms are below.

Judit Pocs Hats Application

Judit Pocs Jewellery Appliaction

This Sunday Session (June 10th) we will be looking at using needle punch in your felt making – Carol Hawkins and Anne Walshe will show a range of different techniques that you can use with this versatile material. The Session takes place in our studio at the Knockmaroon Gate of the Phoenix Park from 10.30 till 1.

There are a couple of interesting workshops happening around the country. Mel Bradley is giving a silk painting workshop in her studio Dundalk and Feltmakers North are bring Charity Van Der Meer back to Ireland for a masterclass – it’s not until November but the places are sure to be snapped up. See our “Other Workshops” page for more information.

We are hosting a recession session with Gina Faustino on Saturday 30th June (10am – 4.30pm) in our studio in the Phoenix Park in Dublin. If you are interested in taking part please give Gina a call on 00 353 (0) 87 29 35 172. The workshop will cover all of the basics of feltmaking and costs just €40.

For those who missed the great day – here is a short video from our Fab Felt Fashion Show 2012

DHG, the company that came to visit from Italy for the AGM, are offering a 10% reduction on all their products from the 1st June to the 31st July for all our members. Just mention that you are a member when you place your order – you will need to order by email info@dhgshop.it. Their website is
http://www.dhgshop.it
Thank you Gaia & Paola!