Category: Workshops
MAKE A HAT WORKSHOP
Learn the principles of felt making and make a hat! Explore surface decoration, texture, Nuno and 3D.
Cost of Workshop – Members €55 Non-Members €80
Price includes 50g of fibre for use on the day plus more on sale
Saturday 28th, January 2017 10am – 5pm
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Rathdown School Hall, Upper Glenageary Road, Glenageary, Co Dublin.
Tea, Coffee and refreshments will be provided but please bring a packed lunch
For further information contact Christine Maxwell on ( 086 3640233)
Deadline for receipt of applications is January 20th 2017 there is no refund after this date
Lots happening for September
We had a great day last Sunday for Heritage Week – thanks to everyone who came along and everyone who helped.
We have two places left on Marjolein Dallinga’s workshop 17-19 September. If you are interested please contact clodaghmacdonagh@gmail.com – first come first served!
See ore of this amazing artists work here: http://www.bloomfelt.com/marjolein-dallinga/
At our nest Sunday Session we are delighted to announce an opportunity to meet and work with one of our talented members, Pippa Sweeney.
Sunday Session Extra on 11th September is a variation of our monthly Sunday Session. In the morning session from 10.30 till 1pm in our studio Pippa is going to introduce herself and her work. Everyone is welcome! The admission in 5 euros.
The afternoon session is a 3-hour workshop with Pippa from 2-5pm. Participants are going to learn how to make 3 D needle felted faces attached to a flat background. This project incorporates a number of needle felting techniques. The workshop together with the morning session costs 30 euros. Booking is essential for the workshop. To secure your place please contact Gabi on gabi.mcgrath@gmail.com or call her on 0877864604.”
Marjolien Dallinga workshop
FELTMAKERS IRELAND are delighted to announce a forthcoming workshop with celebrated Canadian artist and feltmaker, Marjolien Dallinga.This 3 day sculptural felt workshop will take place at The Seamus Ennis Centre, Naul, Co. Dublin from Saturday 17th to Monday 19th September 2016 10:00am until 17:00pm each day
This workshop is not suitable for beginners
Cost : members €180 non members €200
The title of this workshop is:
FORM IN FELT: FOLDING AND UNFOLDING
“Students will be challenged to play with their own designs using sculptural felting techniques, deepening their awareness of the creative process with an accent on the journey and not the end result. This is an experimental discovery workshop. At the end of each day we will discuss creations to heighten awareness of color and design choices. An exhibition of all work will complete the course.” Marjolien Dallinga
You can see some of her beautiful work here:
http://www.bloomfelt.com/marjolein-dallinga/
Cost of workshop – Members €180 , Non-Members €200
Materials are not included in the cost. Wool will be available to buy on the day or you can bring your own.
Materials needed include approx 1KG wool in as many colours as possible, you can use roving or batting, merino wool or other wools, also some (100 gr) black and greys.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 3rd September 2016 Payment can be made by bank transfer (make sure to reference your name), cheque, or postal order, payable to Feltmakers Ireland
IBAN – IE09 AIBK93113603991075. BIC – AIBKIE2D
Contact : clodaghmacdonagh @gmail.com for further information
CLODAGH MAC DONAGH 35 The Park, Skerries Rock, Skerries, Co. Dublin
Completed application forms and full payments to be received no later than 3rd September. Places will be allocated on a lottery system among fully paid up members of Feltmakers Ireland. Any remaining unfilled places will be allocated by lottery among remaining applicants. Unsuccessful applicants will have their payments refunded
You can download the application form here: Marjolien Dalinga application
Upcoming Workshop
Workshop with Charlotte Sehmisch
CELLULAR FELT
workshop with Charlotte Sehmisch
Here is a fantastic opportunity to expand and enrich your feltmaking experience. We are delighted to host a Masterclass workshop led by inspirational Felt artist and textile designer Charlotte Sehmisch. Come and sculpt with felt and create beautiful cellular structures. Charlotte’s three dimensional surfaces and geometric shapes evolve into twisting organic forms, expressing her unique vision and innovative approach to the art of feltmaking.
This masterclass will introduce a variety of 3D surface techniques representing felt structures. During this 3 day workshop, participant can either make small samples of these different surface techniques or one project using one technique.
Charlotte is an award winning and internationally acclaimed German felt artist and textile designer for Weimar, the home of Bauhaus, Germany. She has exhibited her work worldwide in Germany, France, Italy, Hungary, Austria, USA and Australia. If you are not familiar with her work, check her website http://www.magarimagari.de/ and some of her work on https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.692215117456194.1073741869.132306920113686&type=3
The materials for the workshop is not included in the cost of the workshop. You can bring your own wool (detailed list will be available later) and wool will be available for purchase as well at the workshop.
This 3 days’ workshop costs €150 for Feltmakers Ireland members and €180 for non members. As our guild exist mainly to support our members, places are allocated by lottery among members first. Any remaining places are then allocated by a second lottery among non -member applicants.
The workshop will be held in Kilruddery House and Gardens (Bray, Co. Wicklow) starting Friday June 10 until Sunday June 12. Time: 10:00 to 5:00 pm.
This class in not suitable for beginners.
Workshops with Lyda Rump
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We have two wonderful workshops coming up in April. Lyda Rump is joining us from the Netherlands to give a one day class teaching techniques, and a two day sculpture class, inspired by the sea. Lyda is a highly respected teacher with many years of experience. These classes are a great chance to advance your abilities, whether you are a beginner felt maker, or an experienced one.
The techniques class, Let Shapes Arise, is on Friday April 22 at The Visitors Centre of The Phoenix Park.
The Sea Sculptures class is on Saturday & Sunday April 23 and 24 and takes place in the new St Andrew’s National School in Lucan. Application forms are available to download here.
For further information contact Maureen Cromer, 0879961033 or at mmcromer@gmail.com.
Slippers workshop with Gabi McGrath
Slippers making workshop on 2nd April from 10am-5pm at Feltmakers Ireland Studio in the Phoenix Park. For more information and booking please contact Gabi on gabi.mcgrath@gmail.com or call 0877864604. The workshop cost 60 euros. Materials are not included but can be purchased on the day.
STRUCTURAL HAT WORKSHOP
Last chance to join Holly Angle and Feltmakers Ireland for a 2 day Structural Hat workshop.
There are still a few spots left.
You will learn to go beyond the basic hat form to sculptural pieces. Each hat will be unique based on your designs. Some experience is necessary. Spaces are limited to 8 participants due to space.
Booking is on a first-come, first serve basis.
It will take place at the studio in the Phoenix Park. Just inside the Knockmaroon Gate.
Saturday February 6th through Sunday February 7th, 2016
€120.00 – does not include supplies.
To book – hollyangle1@gmail.com
Great day at our annual Basic & Beyond workshop
Some photo from our workshop last Saturday with tutors Holly Angle, Maureen Cromer and Misha Markova. Thanks Fabienne for taking the photos.
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