The Next Sunday session will be a very casual affair… mince pies and coffee and some relaxing hands on felting… maybe make a christmas decoration… as regular members advice on projects… bring along some things you are making and show us… A crafty little day time get together away from the Hubbub and hoobala of the Xmas rush.
SLOW DOWN this year, have a chat and a coffee… make something, watch….
Everyone is welcome ( members/ non members/ past /present and future).
The Next Sunday session will be a very casual affair… mince pies and coffee and some relaxing hands on felting… maybe make a christmas decoration… as regular members advice on projects… bring along some things you are making and show us… A crafty little day time get together away from the Hubbub and hoobala of the Xmas rush.
SLOW DOWN this year, have a chat and a coffee… make something, watch….
Everyone is welcome ( members/ non members/ past /present and future).
NEWS UPDATE:
Sunday session on Nov 10th will be held as usual at Knockmarron Gate Studio 10:30am, all welcome to attend. Clodagh will give a talk on Japanese textiles and show some of her own dye work. She is asking members to bring along any examples of their own Japanese textiles. Perhaps you have travelled there for the Rugby or plan to go next year for the Olympics? Japan is on trend in fashion too for 2020.
Please bring any examples you have of Kimonos, Shibori ( your own felt examples or otherwise) to contribute to the discussion and make the session lively.
KNIT AND STITCH
Thanks to all volunteers in advance of the show- without your help Feltmakers Ireland would not be able to have an exhibition stand. The Sunday session is running as usual despite it being the last day of the Knit and Stitch show… maybe we can share information about our visits and experience.
FIBRE will also be available- though there may be limited stock this weekend due to the Knit and Stitch show exhibit.
NEWS UPDATE:
Sunday session on Nov 10th will be held as usual at Knockmarron Gate Studio 10:30am, all welcome to attend. Clodagh will give a talk on Japanese textiles and show some of her own dye work. She is asking members to bring along any examples of their own Japanese textiles. Perhaps you have travelled there for the Rugby or plan to go next year for the Olympics? Japan is on trend in fashion too for 2020.
Please bring any examples you have of Kimonos, Shibori ( your own felt examples or otherwise) to contribute to the discussion and make the session lively.
KNIT AND STITCH
Thanks to all volunteers in advance of the show- without your help Feltmakers Ireland would not be able to have an exhibition stand. The Sunday session is running as usual despite it being the last day of the Knit and Stitch show… maybe we can share information about our visits and experience.
FIBRE will also be available- though there may be limited stock this weekend due to the Knit and Stitch show exhibit.
we hope to see many of you there… we will hear from participants of the recent workshop. Share ideas and cosy chat. Lets have a full house again. Tea/ Coffee and Buns as usual. Come along for an autumnal craft & chat.
Fibre sales available as usual and plenty of anticipation around the Knit & Stitch show also.
See you then! 10:30am Knockmarroon Gate Studio. Phoenix Park.
we hope to see many of you there… we will hear from participants of the recent workshop. Share ideas and cosy chat. Lets have a full house again. Tea/ Coffee and Buns as usual. Come along for an autumnal craft & chat.
Fibre sales available as usual and plenty of anticipation around the Knit & Stitch show also.
See you then! 10:30am Knockmarroon Gate Studio. Phoenix Park.
https://www.heritageweek.ie/whats-on/event/felted-bunting
It would be lovely to see our members on the day! Familiar faces and fancy felters, to help guide new beginners in the art & craft of this past time from past times- that is felt making.
Thank you again for all your contributions already to our wonderful bunting! If you haven’t already submitted a piece of your work- a triangle of bunting then this is your chance! Come along, drink tea, eat buns and show your skills. This is an extra long felting session- replacing our normal Sunday session…
We will be using this bunting for decorating our stand at the knit & stitch- your piece is vital. Your skills are welcomed and we would love to see our valued members pass on their skills to new comers.
Hi All,
We are delighted to be hosting a Heritage Week event on Sunday August 18th from 11-3pm.
18th August, 11am – 3pm
We are planning a tea party and will be making Bunting!
Bunting is widely used for festive occasions. Felt makers Ireland invite you to channel your creativity and make triangular bunting to create a festive look around the Studio for Heritage week.
Our members submitted bunting triangles at this year’s AGM to show their talents and skills in the versatile craft of felt-making. We plan to use this celebratory decoration in up-coming events such as the Knit & Stitch show held at the RDS in November. Our bunting may even tour around to decorate our upcoming Exhibition in Galway or our international tutor workshop in Dublin this autumn.
Bunting was first made in the 17th century, usually from fine worsted wool and used to decorate ships. Felt makers Ireland has adapted this craft of past times and invites participants to create colourful triangles with wool fibre, soapy water and your own “elbow energy”. You might even be encouraged to take up felt making as a pastime!
Everyone is welcome to this free event. Learn the skill of felt making- make a triangle of bunting to take away- or leave with us and it will be added to our bunting for decorating the studio.
OTHER EVENTS FOR HERITAGE WEEK CAN BE SEEN HERE
https://www.heritageweek.ie/whats-on/event/felted-bunting
Hi Everyone,
10.30am, usual place… knockmarroon gate studio. We really hope you’ll join us to listen to Mary Hoy talk about her own journey in textiles as well as review her recent participation in the wonderful ‘pine needle’ workshop with Leiko.
Feltmakers Ireland meet for a Sunday Session on the second Sunday of the month in the Studio near Knockmaroon Gate, Phoenix Park. With the help of Helene Dooley we will adapt the European Craft theme “to promote know how, inherited from yesterday but reinvented today”.
Felting which is one of the oldest crafts in society was used to provide the very basics of clothing and shelter, is now emerging as a luxury craft as well as a medium for visual artists.
The focus will be on 3D shapes and using single and multiple resists. Helene will outline briefly the methodology for producing a bowl shape, why wool type matters, minding the edges for a smooth finish, transforming the “pancake” shape and moving on to building more complex 3D shapes and the principals of the book resist.
If this all sounds very complicated – don’t worry: Helene will gear the presentation to appeal to different levels of felt making competency. She will have lots of samples for us to examine.
We really look forward to celebrating this theme- promoting know how, inherited from yesterday but reinvented today! Join us and learn the art and craft of FELT.
Feltmakers Ireland 