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Masterclass workshop: Leiko Uchiyama

Published on Mar 8, 2019Mar 15, 2023 by Feltmakers Ireland

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Hi folks

We are delighted to announce the next workshop!

This will be a 2 day “masterclass” – led by tutor Leiko Uchyiyama. She will be showing us her “Pine Needle Technique” and we will be making a scarf following these instructions.

Leiko is a highly regarded felt artist, who teaches around the world. Originally from Japan and now in Ireland over 6 years.

You can see more of her work on her website: www.leikofelt.com

You can also read a little about her inspiration in an interview we did some months ago.

Interview.

Please see the application form attached below. Please also see the list of materials required. Hand dyed ultra-fine merino is required and will be available to purchase from Leiko herself.

LEIKO UCHIYAMA PINE NEEDLE SCARF 2019

Leiko materials list

Places are limited to 12. The course will be held in Shankhill, South Co. Dublin. Members of Felt makers Ireland will be given priority and should this class be oversubscribed we will pull names from a hat! Good luck everyone.

Application forms should be emailed directly to:

workshop@feltmakersireland.com

LEIKO APRIL 2019

An Interview with Feltmakers Ireland Member- Leiko Uchiyama- workshop April 27th & 28th

Published on Mar 7, 2019Mar 15, 2023 by Feltmakers Ireland

We are resharing this inspiring interview as Feltmakers Ireland will be hosting Leiko on 27th and 28th April as she teaches a workshop.

LEIKO UCHIYAMA PINE NEEDLE SCARF 2019

Leiko materials list

We asked Feltmakers Ireland member Leiko Uchiyama a few questions last month to get an understanding of her work and what motivates one of the members of our guild.

We hope you enjoy her responses and gain an understanding of how your fellow felt-makers work in this craft.

Can you tell us a little about yourself Leiko?

I’m Japanese and I’ve lived in Japan, NZ, France, Indonesia and now in Ireland over the last 6 years. I was studying animal science (sheep reproduction) in university in Japan and I was shearing sheep… Felting has been how I make my living since 1994.

How and when did you start Felting… what is your experience, can you tell us a little about your journey?

My first felting experience was when I was working on the sheep farm in NZ in 1987 with my farm boss and the book called “Felt Making” by Inge Evers. Then I had a chance to take the felting class with Jorie Johnson in 1992 in Japan. I was learning spinning, weaving and knitting but felting drew me the most.

What is your process from conception to creation and what is your motivation?

I like keep my hands busy and it makes my brain works. Hand craft is very important in Japan and I believe it makes the society rich. Sheep is the animal which has the longest relationship with human being and they’ve been providing us food, shelter and clothes.In this 21st century, I’d like to see what real hand craft can do and to remember how skilled our hands are.

What currently inspires you?

Everything I see and everything goes through my mind and body.

Thank you Leiko for taking the time to speak with us.

Masterclass workshop: Leiko Uchiyama

Published on Mar 2, 2019Mar 15, 2023 by Feltmakers Ireland

agriculture-animal-animal-photography-459215

Hi folks

We are delighted to announce the next workshop!

This will be a 2 day “masterclass” – led by tutor Leiko Uchyiyama. She will be showing us her “Pine Needle Technique” and we will be making a scarf following these instructions.

Leiko is a highly regarded felt artist, who teaches around the world. Originally from Japan and now in Ireland over 6 years.

You can see more of her work on her website: www.leikofelt.com

You can also read a little about her inspiration in an interview we did some months ago.

Interview.

Please see the application form attached below. Please also see the list of materials required. Hand dyed ultra-fine merino is required and will be available to purchase from Leiko herself.

LEIKO UCHIYAMA PINE NEEDLE SCARF 2019

Leiko materials list

Application forms should be emailed directly to:

workshop@feltmakersireland.com

LEIKO APRIL 2019