Our first Sunday Session of the year will be exciting and only open to Feltmakers Ireland members. It is a hands-on sampler workshop where 27 members can make a sample using Leiko Uchiyama’s ‘Pine Needle Technique’.
Only 27 members can participate in this Sunday’s hands-on session. If we receive more than 27 requests, participants will be selected through a random draw from a ‘virtual hat.’ Additionally, 10 to 15 more members are welcome to attend as observers. These will also be selected randomly.
Important: To participate, attendees must renew their Feltmakers Ireland Membership for 2025. To renew, visit our Membership Page, where debit and credit card payments are now accepted. After renewing, email us directly to be entered into the ‘virtual hat.’
Class description from Leiko:
We will make a small sample of the ‘Pine Needle Technique’, one of my iconic works. This is a wet felting technique used to create lacy felt.
I will bring my hand-dyed mix of 50% 17.5 micron Merino and 50% silk, which I usually use for this technique. It is €7/25g, and two to three people can share one bundle. This could be a good opportunity to try this material. Normal merino can also be used.
I will also bring some of my other types of wool (21, 18 and 16 micron Merino and Corriedale) for sale.
If you need any particular colours, please let Leiko know beforehand by emailing feltmakersIE@gmail.com
What to bring:
- Fine Merino wool top (10g), or you can purchase Leiko’s 50/50 silk mixed wool.
- Small sharp scissors
- Small bowl for cereal, soup… or Tupperware, etc, to dip the wool.
- Bubble wrap 35-40cm square (1)
- Liquid or grated soap
- Rolling pin (about 3cm diameter x about 30cm long) (1)
- Small towel or cloth for rolling (2)
- A small towel to dry your hands
- A plastic bag
Biographical Information on Leiko Uchiyama
Feltmaker
Leiko Uchiyama is a felt-making artist based in the rural county of Carlow, Ireland. She
has lived and worked in France, New Zealand, and Indonesia, as well as her native
Hokkaido, the north island of Japan. She has exhibited and given workshops in
many different countries.
Leiko initially studied Animal Science, and she developed an interest in sheep,
before going on to study textiles.
Her work ranges from functional pieces, such as tableware and rugs, to
wearable items like tunics, scarves and wraps, to more esoteric felt work that
inhabit the growing space between craft and fine art.
She believes the origin of craft lies in creating something for someone special,
not only to serve a function, but to make our lives more colourful and rich.
The Details
When: Sunday, the 12th of January, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
Where:
CIE Hall/Inchicore Sports and Social Club,
Library Square
Inchicore
Dublin 8, D08 PA07
Additional Information
This first session of the year will require lots of tea, coffee, cake, and chat, so there will be an abundance of these. Of course, home bakes are always welcome!
We will NOT have a Zoom link for this Sunday Session.
To have the opportunity to attend this event, please renew your annual Membership and then directly email us with an expression of interest. If you are not a member, we welcome you to join us at Feltmakers Ireland!
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