We are delighted to announce a two day masterclass with Leiko Uchiyama on
Deadline for receipt of applications is Friday March 20th
Cost of Workshop – Members €120 Non-Members €135
We have a couple of place left on the hat making workshop in our Studio on Saturday 22nd November. Cost €50 (members) of €55 non-members. Places are limited to eight so if you are interest you should contact Suzanne Phelan 085 114 6391 phelansuzanne@gmail.com
http://www.craftinireland.com/events/details/hat-making-workshop
It was a quick fill on the places for the Pam MacGregor workshops. We do have a couple place open on the Tea Pot workshop at this time. Don’t miss your opportunity to learn many new and inspiring techniques with Pam as she shows us how to make truly substantial and beautiful vessels that can be used with any other project. Hope to see you at one of these wonderful workshops. hollyangle1@gmail.com for applicants.
Just to announce that the Techniques Workshop is filled with a few on the wait list. This workshop is closed to new applicants.
We are so pleased to announce that Pamela MacGregor will be joining us for 2 fantastic workshops in October. We are privileged to be using the Cow Shed Studio at Farmleigh for both of these workshops. Located in the beautiful Phoenix Park, Dublin. 
The first will be the Techniques Workshop that will explore innovative as well as traditional wet felting techniques. They will be neatly bound into a beautiful sample book. You will make many felt samples using traditional and non-traditional methods. Each felt sample will be as unique as it’s maker. This class will give you a solid base in felting techniques that can be applied to your future two or three dimensional felting projects.
Friday October 3 – Sunday October 5, 2014 – Click on the link below to download the application.
This special Felted Teapot class will cover the basics for making and sculpting felt vessels with a focus on creating a beautiful, although, non functional tea pot. We will have time to discuss many of the possibilities and combinations for making any teapot including handles, feet and stoppers. The rating for this class is intermediate to advanced.
Saturday October 11 – Monday October 13, 2014 – Click on link below to download the application.
Pam MacGregor Teapot application
Each 3 day workshop will cost 150.00 euro. This price does not include your fibre. Please contact Holly Angle for any questions you might have. More details are on the application forms. hollyangle1@gmail.com All applications need to be received by August 20, 2014 These workshops have been supported by the Network Support Scheme of the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland and the venue provided by the OPW
Felt making workshop in Dingle, Co. Kerry
Shibori Workshop – Ancient techniques, Contemporary designs in Felt making
We will experiment with a range of ‘shibori’ techniques that can be applied to felt to create striking three-dimensional effects in your felted fabric. The main focus is on experimentation and discovery.
Inspired by beauty in simple form, Nessa’s style brings together her love and fascination of the natural world and felt making in sculptural form.
Nessa has been exploring and teaching shibori and nuno felting techniques in her more recent works and is particularly interested in the contemporary approach of binding metal pieces with delicate fibres such as silk and lace with wool.
This workshop is suitable for beginner to advanced felt-makers of all levels
One day workshop on Friday August 22nd , 10:30 am to 4:30 pm, in Dingle, Co. Kerry, cost €75
Contact Nessa McCormack at nessamccormack@gmail.com, 086 6022511, makefelt.com.
To reserve a spot and get supply list.
Thursday 24th July from 10-5pm at the Phoenix Park Studio,Cost €50
To book your place contact: Gabi at gabi.mcgrath@gmail.com, 0877864604,
https://www.facebook.com/CRAFTabilitybyGabiMcGrath
This workshop is suitable for beginner to advanced feltmakers
We are delighted to present a series of workshops over the Summer months.
Shibori Workshop – Ancient techniques, Contemporary designs in Felt making
We will experiment with a range of ‘shibori’ techniques that can be applied to felt to create striking three-dimensional effects in your felted fabric. The main focus is on experimentation and discovery.
Inspired by beauty in simple form, Nessa’s style brings together her love and fascination of the natural world and felt making in sculptural form.
Nessa has been exploring and teaching shibori and nuno felting techniques in her more recent works and is particularly interested in the contemporary approach of binding metal pieces with delicate fibres such as silk and lace with wool.
This workshop is suitable for beginner to advanced felt-makers of all levels
Two one day workshops on Saturday June 14th and Saturday 21st June
10:30 am to 4:30 pm Phoenix Park Studio, cost €50
Contact Nessa McCormack at nessamccormack@gmail.com, 086 6022511, makefelt.com.
To reserve a spot and get supply list.
Dyeing and Colour with Clodagh MacDonagh
Clodagh will once again be running a summer school of creative textile workshops for small groups
at the FELTMAKERS STUDIO, KNOCKMAROON GATE, PHOENIX PARK. These workshops are suitable
for beginners, or those who may already have some experience of dyeing.
Cost €50 per day, (10:00am until 16:00), which includes dyes,
chemicals, but not fabrics , and tea +coffee.
SATURDAY 5th July – Acid Dyeing & Shibori
Produce a range of vividly coloured fabrics, yarns and fibres using fabulous acid dyes, and shibori
SATURDAY 19th July – Batik
Using hot wax, and fabulous colours, create your own stunning designs on fabric, using a combination of
traditional Indonesian tjantings + other alternative tools and methods.
SATURDAY 2nd August – Indigo Magic
Using the ancient mystical traditional blue dye + shibori techniques, create your own colour palette of
Blues on fabrics, fibres and yarns.
Saturday 16th August – Painting on Silk
Introduction to painting on silk using vivid steam fix dyes to produce personal colourful masterpieces.
For further details please contact : clodaghmacdonagh@gmail.com
Fekltmaker Nicola Brown is organising a workshop with Dawn Edwards from the US next month. This is Dawn’s second time to teach in Ireland and there were some gorgeous results from her last workshop here.
If you are interested in applying for a place on this workshop please print and complete the application form below and post it to Gabi McGrath with a cheque/postal order for full payment. We are able to offer this workshop at a really good price due to the support of the OPW’s assistance with the venue. Priority is given to fully paid up members of Feltmakers Ireland, you can renew/sign up for membership at the time of application and this will qualify you to be included should the workshop be oversubscribed.
All membership is due for renewal as of the 1st of January 2014. Membership costs €25 per year and you receive a full colour quarterly magazine by post, reduced fees for all our workshops and the opportunity to participate in our many exhibitions and events. So renew or apply for membership now and don’t miss out on upcoming opportunities. Our current magazine should have arrived in your postbox this week and has some fantastic articles and information for anyone interested in feltmaking.
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