Tag: Co Wicklow

Event: Wildflowers and Wool in Wicklow

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Foraging and Natural Dye workshop, Saturday June 22nd, in association with Made in Wicklow and supported by Wicklow Craft Foundation.

Join Wildflowers and Wool in Wicklow Workshop in Blessington, overlooking the lakes, for an immersive day. Meet the alpaca, pigs, and sheep that reside nearby. Forage in Miriam Brady’s garden for medicinal and dye plants. Make your own natural teas and sample an organic, natural lunch. In the afternoon, Feltmakers Ireland member Sharon Wells, will share about the heritage of wool in Ireland and how to use natural dyes.

There is a discount for anyone in Feltmakers Ireland, the Irish Guild of Weavers, Spinners, and Dyers, or The Wicklow Craft Foundation. Just add a note at checkout, and you will receive a little gift refund.

June 22nd, Blessington Lakes
10AM – 4PM

For more information or to book, go to Sharon Wells’ website – https://www.sharonwellsart.com/product-page/foraging-and-natural-dyes-saturday-june-22nd-10am-4pm


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Exhibition: Group Exhibition at Signal Arts Centre

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The 04 Textile Group is a collective of eight textile artists based in Dublin and
Wicklow, who have been exhibiting together since 2004.

Members work in a variety of contemporary and traditional textile forms, using a range of techniques and a broad mix of materials. They are passionate about the potential and wonder of working with textiles and are delighted to have the opportunity to share their work at Signal Arts Centre in Bray.

This current exhibition, ’04 – 24 Lasting Impressions,’ is a retrospective glance at some of the work previously exhibited over the last two decades. It will also include work created specifically for this exhibition.

04 Textile Group Members:

  • Jane Enticknap
  • Tess Flynn
  • Anne Jeffares
  • Brid McCabe
  • Deirdre Moriarty
  • Sidella O’Brien
  • Mary O’Reilly
  • Colleen Prendiville
  • Sheelagh Rooney

Opening Reception: Thursday 18th April, 7pm to 9pm

Gallery Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 10am -1pm/2pm – 5pm
Saturday/Sunday: 10am – 5pm

The show runs through the 28th of April.

For more information, visit the gallery’s website – https://signalartscentre.ie/exhibitions/04-textile-group-04-24-lasting-impressions/

The piece featured is by Sheelagh Rooney.


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Education: Landscape Felting Class with Sharon Wells

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Feltmakers Ireland member Sharon Wells will teach a four-part evening class on creating felted landscapes.

When: Tuesday evenings, from 7:30 – 9:30 PM on the 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th of April.

Where: Kilcoole Community Centre, Co Wicklow.

For more information, visit Sharon’s website – https://www.sharonwellsart.com/product-page/landscape-felting-nightclass-kilcoole-tues-nights-april-9th-16th-23rd-30th


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Education: Made in Wicklow – Craft Workshops

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Throughout January, Wicklow Libraries will hold the Made in Wicklow Craft Workshop series. Classes include needle felting landscapes with Feltmakers Ireland member Sharon Wells. In addition, there are pottery, crochet, bookmaking, woodworking, and calligraphy classes with other instructors.

The series is set to coincide with and celebrate the launch of the Made in Wicklow Craft trail, which is scheduled to launch at Powerscourt on St Bridget’s Day, Thursday, 1st February 2024, alongside a five-day exhibition of the excellence and difference of Wicklow Craft.

For more information and to book a class, visit this website – https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/made-in-wicklow-craft-workshops-2912639?

Education: Dyeing Classes via the Muddle in Bray

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Feltmakers Ireland member Sharon Wells will teach a series of in-person, dying classes in November via the Muddle in Bray, Co. Wicklow.

The classes are on Tuesdays, from 10:30 AM until 1:30 PM.

The first class is on how to dye wool, silk fibre and yarn. The class is perfect for felters, spinners, weavers, etc.

The second class is on natural dyeing.

The third class is making paints from plants.

The fourth class is on Procion (fibre-reactive) dyeing, taught by Anne Jeffares.

Supplies will be provided. Class size is limited. You will receive a discount of 5 euros for each additional class you book.

For more details and to register, visit the Muddle’s website – https://www.themuddle.ie/classes-and-workshops