Aoife McNamara and Fibreshed Ireland will offer three workshops in Adare, Co Limerick, in the Summer of 2023.
For more information, visit the website.
Note: Feltmakers Ireland is not affiliated but shares this information because it is textiles-related education.
Fibreshed Ireland is offering two free tutorials via live Zooms. Members of the organisation will be able to watch the replays.
17th of April, 7-8 PM
Join natural dyer and designer Malú Colorín from Talú for a simple and fun tutorial on using plants and kitchen scraps to breathe new life into any old garment made from natural fibres. Register HERE.
26th of April, 7-8PM
Join wool expert Sandra King from Irish Fibre Crafters for a fun tutorial where she’ll explain how to upcycle garments found at charity shops, swap shops, or clothing no longer worn. Sandra will concentrate on needle felting onto the fabric and making suggestions of other embellishments that can be used. Register HERE.
We are presenting a series of exciting Summer Workshops throughout July & August in the Phoenix Park, Bray & Greystones. There is something for everyone. If you are interested in taking part in any of these please contact the tutor directly, numbers are being kept low so you are well advised to book a place as soon as possible
19 July – Indigo Dyeing with Clodagh Mac Donagh, Feltmakers Studio, Phoenix Park
Contact Clodagh onclodaghmacdonagh@gmail.com, 0860574401
25th July – Bag Workshop with Gabi McGrath Feltmakers Studio, Phoenix Park. Contact Gabi on gabi.mcgrath@gmail.com, 0877864604
1st August – Killruddery House and Gardens, in association with the Feltmakers Ireland guild, are hosting a feltmaking workshop in the beautiful Fruit Room Studio on the Killruddery estate on Saturday 1st August with Gabi McGrath. The workshop is suitable for all levels, even those new to the craft. The cost is €60, including basic the materials (extra can be purchased on the day). Come to learn a new skill in the wonderful surroundings Killruddery has to offer. You will go home with a beautiful 3-D vessel that you designed and made yourself. Application form and more details here: Workshop in Kilruddery House with Gabi
2nd August – Acid Dyeing with Clodagh Mac Donagh, Feltmakers Studio, Phoenix Park Contact Clodagh onclodaghmacdonagh@gmail.com, 0860574401
8th August – Feltmakers Ireland, in association with the Killruddery House and Gardens, are hosting an eco-dyeing workshop in the beautiful Fruit Room Studio on the Killruddery estate with Misha Markova. Join in an adventure of making wonderful cloth and paper samples for a one day. The aim of the session is to extract colours from natural materials using a variety of eco dyeing and printing techniques. Suitable for dyeing novices as well as for those who want to improve their skills. The cost is €60, including basic materials (extra can be purchased on the day). Application form and more details here: Workshop in Kilruddery House with Misha
9 August – Eco Printing with Misha Markova, Feltmakers Studio, Phoenix Park. Contact Misha
on markovam@tcd.ie, 0851325622
15th August – Shibori felt workshop with Nessa McCormack, Location: Nessa’s studio near Greystones Contact Nessa McCormack at nessamccormack@gmail.com, 086 6022511, makefelt.com.
29 August – Eco Printing with Misha Markova, Feltmakers Studio, Phoenix Park.
Contact Misha on markovam@tcd.ie, 0851325622
The new season of Sunday Sessions starts next Sunday, 8th September, in the Studio in Phoenix Park. This month we will be looking at various techniques of natural dyeing and eco-printing. Misha Markova and Holly Angle will share their knowledge and experience of dyeing and printing with natural materials. Please bring along any items you have dyed or printed. The Sessions take place on the second Sunday of each month and everyone is welcome.
Time: 10.30 – 13.00
Location: Feltmakers Studio, Knockmaroon Gate, Phoenix Park, Dublin
Clodagh Mac Donagh will once again be running a Summerschool of Creative Textile Workshops for small groups, at the Feltmakers Ireland studio in the Phoenix Park.
These workshops are suitable for either beginners or those who
have already had experience of dyeing.
*Please note all workshops cost €40 per day, including some materials, dyes, chemicals but not fabrics.
Proposed dates are : Sat July 13th 10:00am until 16:00
Acid dyeing+ Shibori
Produce a range of vividly coloured fabrics, yarns + fibres using
fabulous acid dyes + shibori techniques.
Sat July 20th 10:00 until 16:00
Batik
Learn how to use a combination of hot wax + dyes to produce stunning designs on fabric. You will use both traditional Indonesian tools + alternative methods to create your designs.
Sat July 27th 10:00 until 16:00
Indigo Magic and Shibori
Using the ancient mystical traditional blue dye + shibori techniques, create your own colour palette of blues, on fabrics, fibres and yarns.
Sat August 3rd 10:00 until 16:00
Silk Painting
Introduction to painting on silk using vivid steam fix dyes to produce personal colourful masterpieces.
To book a place or for more details please contact clodaghmacdonagh@gmail.com
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