Feltmakers Ireland invites friends, family, and fans to our upcoming group exhibition, ‘Essence of Nature’. On Saturday, the 29th of August at midday, Councillor Sean McGowan will launch the show
Artworks by 36 of our guild members will be displayed on the ArtWall of The Leitrim Design House gallery, which is located in Carrick-on-Shannon.
The show runs from Wednesday, 26th August to Saturday, 3rd October 2026.
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Save the Date: Members of Feltmakers Ireland will exhibit artwork at the Leitrim Design House‘s ArtWall.
Essence of Nature brings together the work of talented felt artists from across Ireland. The exhibition explores the quiet power, beauty, and diversity of the natural world through the rich and expressive medium of felt. Inspired by landscapes, flora, fauna, light, and seasonal change, the artworks showcase both traditional and contemporary felting techniques, highlighting the creativity and innovation of Ireland’s feltmaking community.
Visitors are warmly invited to attend the launch and exhibition to experience this inspiring collection of contemporary felt art in the heart of County Leitrim. The show is part of August Craft Month.
When: The exhibition runs from Wednesday, the 26th of August to Saturday, the 3rd of October 2026.
The exhibition will officially launch on Saturday, the 29th of August, at 12 noon.
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Essence of Nature Open Call – Leitrim Design House ArtwollExample of part of the Artwall. Guild member Karena Ryan solos show in Janurary 2026.
We are delighted to invite Feltmakers Ireland members to apply for our second exhibition of 2026 and to submit a piece for the ArtWall at The Leitrim Design House, in Co Leitrim.
Theme: Essence of Nature
We invite members to create a piece which reflects a unique interpretation of nature’s quiet power, from delicate studies of flora and fauna, to bold, abstract evocations of landscape and light.
Artists are encouraged to present works that reflect their unique perspective on the Essence of Nature through visual, conceptual or abstract forms. This open call welcomes all artistic styles and interpretations.
Deadlines:
Application submissions by Friday, 10th July 2026.
UPDATE: The SUBMISSION DEADLINE has been extended to the 17th of July, at midnight.
Artwork to be received at the drop-off point by Tuesday, 11th August 2026
ImportantDetails:
Our exhibition will be displayed on the ArtWall at the beautiful Leitrim Design House gallery in Carrick-on-Shannon from Wednesday, 26th August to Saturday, 3rd October 2026.
**To ensure uniformity on the Artwall, we have pre-purchased specific-sized frames, together with the required D-rings, for your artwork, which are available to purchase HERE **
The Artwall can accommodate 45 frames in total. If we have more than 45 entries, we will move to a juried selection process.
We have included a photograph from guild member Karena Ryan‘s earlier solo show at the gallery to illustrate the Artwall and its environs.
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Poster from the exhibitionKarena with some of her work
Feltmakers Ireland guild member Karena Ryan has a solo exhibition, ‘Inherited Threads’, at The Leitrim Design House.
Karena’s collection of textile work interlaces together ancestry, memory, and the quiet connections that bind us to the land and to one another. Rooted in stories passed down through generations, her pieces reimagine fragments of the past through fibre, stitch, and texture, serving as acts of remembrance held within cloth.
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The Leitrim Design House Creative Conference: A day of inspiration, industry insights, and creative connection.
This event, chaired by Eddie Shanahan, promises a full day of engaging activities, including motivational presentations, breakout workshops led by industry experts, and thought-provoking discussions with guest panellists:
Karena Ryan – Textile Artist & Member of Feltmakers Ireland 🎉
Richard West – Woodturner & Sculptor
Aileen Stein – Trainer in Mindful Self-Awareness
Plus, the launch of this year’s The Leitrim Design House National Awards.
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On Friday, the 4th of April, Eddie Shanahan will facilitate the Leitrim Design House Creative Conference. The day will include a motivational presentation for artists, crafters, and designers, a breakout clinic with guest speakers, a panel discussion, the Leitrim Design House National Awards launch, and a light lunch.
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