We are delighted to announce that Gladys Paulus will be coming to Ireland in March 2018 to give a workshop for Feltmakers Ireland members. You can see her imaginative work here: http://www.gladyspaulus.co.uk
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A wonderful opportunity to work with Dagmar Binder
There are a couple of places left on the workshop with felt designer Dagmar Binder.
Dagmar has been working with textiles, art and design for many years, until she fell in love with felt in 1997. Since then, wool has become her favourite material and nowadays she creates strictly unique handmade felt items: fine art objects, stage costumes, garments and fashion accessories. Art works may include all kind of textile and similar fibres, but wearables are always made of high quality natural materials, such as fine merino wool and silk. Since 2007, she’s also been teaching her felting techniques on national and international levels.
We will be making the ultimate in wearable art – a wrap skirt on this three day workshop, Saturday – Monday 1-3rd April.
We have extended the deadline for applications so if you are interested all the details are on the application form here:
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Don’t Forget: ‘Make a Wrap Skirt’ Workshop with Dagmar Binder
We’re very excited about the upcoming Make a Wrap Skirt workshop hosted by renowned textiles artist, Dagmar Binder.
Dagmar Binder has been working with textiles, art and design for many years, until she fell in love with felt in 1997. Since then, wool has become her favourite material and nowadays she creates strictly unique handmade felt items: fine art objects, stage costumes, garments and fashion accessories. […] Since 2007, she’s also been teaching her felting techniques on national and international levels.
The workshop runs from Saturday 1st-Monday 3rd of April, 2017 at St. Anne’s Parish Centre in Portmarnock. Further details can be found in the application form below.
Further examples of Dagmar Binder’s work can be found on her website.
Completed application forms and full payments to be received no later than the 1st of March. 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.
Details of the materials required will be given to the successful applicants via email in advance of the workshop.
To partake in the workshop please fill in the application form found Here.
Dagmar Binder Workshop UPDATE
Details (venue and cost) of the upcoming Dagmar Binder workshop will be posted mid February. Keep watching this space!
Upcoming International Workshop with Dagmar Binder
The Make a Wrap Skirt workshop with Dagmar Binder will be an event not to be missed. As places will be limited please keep an eye on our website for application forms.
For more information on Dagmar Binder and her work. Visit her website.
More information on the workshop is coming soon. Please check back in the coming days.
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
Join Us Next Sunday
Some of the lucky people who recently attended Charlotte Sehmisch workshop in Dublin are going to bring along their pieces and show what they made and talk about her fascinating techniques. Join us for coffee and an exchange of ideas on Sunday morning July 10th from 10.30-13.00 in our Studio. 
The studio is situated at the Knockmaroon Gate of the Phoenix Park. There is a €5 charge for tea/coffee/bikkies
June Sunday Session
Good afternoon to you on this beautiful sunny day in Dublin. Sunday June 12th is our next monthly Sunday Session. This month we will be looking at the amazing pieces produced at the recent Lyda Rump – Techniques Workshop. They were very busy learning wonderful things to apply to any felt project. It is always exciting to learn something specific from artists we admire! Come join us for a few lovely hours.
Sunday June 12, 2016
10:30 am – 1:00 pm – Feltmakers Ireland Studio – Knockmaroon Gate.
Please be advised that the Knockmaroon Gate will be closed due to a race in the park. There may also be closures at other gates as well. Plan enough time.
Sunday Sessions are open to anyone – Member or Not.
€5.00 for the Tea, Coffee and snacks.
Workshop with Charlotte Sehmisch
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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.