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Endangered exhbition

Published on May 29, 2020Mar 21, 2023 by Feltmakers Ireland

An update:

Endangered exhibition applications- the date for preliminary round judging has been extended to try to accommodate the unforeseen circumstances we find ourselves in.

The Closing date- for digital submissions is now 30^th June. See application form attached.

We have engaged two independent Judges- one from International Felters Association and one Non-member, established Irish felt maker.

The first round of judging will be done using digital submissions- see the application for details of format required. This will be done remotely, using an anonymous numbering system. The Judges will not know who has submitted any piece and their decision is final. The committee is not involved in this judging process. The entries will be ranked in numerical order, the top 20pieces will go on to the next round.

Currently we have been allocated a gallery space by Knit & Stitch- 6mx 5m x5m (wall space, with floor space available for some 3D pieces). We are in touch with the organisers- twisted thread. They have promised to keep us informed. Currently the K&S is going ahead in November. I am sure you can appreciate that we are nervous about this but remain hopeful also.

We have a plan B in place, should the knit & stitch show be cancelled. We have already been in contact with our OPW contact in the Phoenix Park. He has assured us that he will not see us stuck. We are hopeful therefore that we will be able to exhibit at one of the Phoenix Park venues- for example the visitor centre, the Cowshed or Farmleigh ( should the Knit & Stitch RDS be cancelled).

In these new and uncertain times, we are finding new ways of working. We have had to learn to be more flexible. Our two judges for example will be working remotely for the first round. We do however want to promote our craft of felt making. We want to offer our members something to aim for. We want to inspire and encourage fellow artists and we want to remain creative.

I read somewhere recently that while science will find us a cure, art will keep us sane… this resonated with me and I hope that you members understand that while some flexibility may be required on all our parts we will endeavour to remain optimistic and push forward with the “Endangered” exhibition… a title that seems even more important today than ever.

Entry open to members of Feltmakers Ireland 2020 only.

APPLICATION FORM FOR ENDANGERED EXHIBITION MASTER Download

Endangered Exhibition- Application Open

Published on Mar 19, 2020Mar 21, 2023 by Feltmakers Ireland

Hi members,
please find the application form for the Exhibition by Felt makers Ireland to be shown at the Knit & Stitch show in Nov 2020.
We look forward to receiving your entries- to hello@feltmakersireland.com
This will be a 2-stage process- first round (together with fees, 15th June, photographs digitally submitted only) 2nd round actual pieces judged in Sept.
Both judging rounds will be by independent adjudication- not by the committee. The committee will provide administrative support and liaison with members.
We really do look forward to seeing our members work and presenting the lucky chosen pieces to the wider public. Good Luck.

APPLICATION FORM FOR ENDANGERED EXHIBITION MASTER

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Endangered Exhibition- Application Open

Published on Mar 10, 2020Mar 21, 2023 by Feltmakers Ireland

APPLICATION FORM FOR ENDANGERED EXHIBITION MASTER

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KNIT & STITCH Volunteer Call out

Published on Apr 4, 2019Mar 15, 2023 by Feltmakers Ireland

KNIT AND STITCH SHOW HELP Hi folks,

We will need Volunteers for the Knit & Stitch show in November.

7^th-10^th November, dates for your diary. Volunteers will receive FREE ENTRY… only 2hrs of your time (more if you can give it) required. Help keep Felt Makers Ireland ALIVE. Welcome new members, share your experiences of felt… man the fibre stand, assist at the Learning Curve workshops.

We welcome the help of New and dedicated long time members alike. Please sign up.

We will have a signing sheet- Rota available at the AGM. However if you can’t attend the AGM on May 19^th– please email hello@feltmakersireland.com to advise how you can help, on which day/ morning/ afternoon… and we will happily put your name down.

I know that it seems far away, however we are looking for approx. 30volunteers to cover the 4days 9 plus set up and take down of stand)… so we are putting out this call early.

Many of us know that we found out about Felt Makers Ireland via the Knit & Stitch show. This presence is vital for the continued existence of the Guild and for attracting new members. Be part of your community and help out. If you think you are going to be attending the show- give just 2 hrs and recieve FREE ENTRY!!!!

LOVE YOUR GUILD- HELP US GROW.

2015 Knitting & Stitching Show

Published on Oct 12, 2015Apr 20, 2023 by Feltmakers IrelandLeave a comment

Join Feltmakers Ireland as a volunteer at the 2015 Knitting & Stitching Show. There are 3 time slots on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Help sell fibre, demo the wonders of felt making and chat with all the friends you haven’t seen since last year. Show is November 12-15th. Free entry for helpers with time to browse the goodies! Contact Christine 086 3640233 or christinemaxwell224@gmail.com

See you there!!

Purple Haze – theme for our stand at the Knitting & Stitching Show

Published on Oct 7, 2015Apr 20, 2023 by Feltmakers IrelandLeave a comment

The Dublin Knitting and Stitching show is nearly upon us, and we will, as ever, have a stand to promote our wonderful craft. We find people are very excited and inspired by the display of your work that we have each year, and we always try to be visually striking. So this year we want to really stand out from the crowd, and are asking for PURPLE pieces. In years gone by we have chosen a colour for a theme and it allows us to display the huge versatility of fine felt, while keeping a unified look. This is a great chance to show your work in a less formal way than a full exhibition. So go on, make us something purple. Purple jewellery, a purple hat, a purple bag, a perfect purple pansy picture! You can bring your piece to a Sunday Session or send it to either Maureen or Holly. We will be mounting the display on the Wednesday, November 11th, so will need your work before then. Go on, give it a go! But please understand that the space is limited, so keep that in mind.

Textile Exhibition Call Out

Published on Jul 28, 2015Apr 20, 2023 by Feltmakers Ireland

Thread Song

The DCCoI are holding the 6^th annual textile exhibition for members at this year’s Knitting & Stitching Show in the RDS. The theme is the life and work of WB Yeats.

The DCCoI invited members to attend a day-long workshop on Monday 20^th July. The morning session was presented by Medb Charleton, an introduction to The Life and Poetry of W.B Yeats and Yeats Poetry and the Fabric of History. The later part of the morning was taken up with a couple of short technical talks. The first was about framing, with some very valuable tips about framing your work for exhibition. This particular exhibition does not accept glass so that rules out any issues you might have with glass. We did look at the difference between regular glass and museum/archive glass, which contains a UV filter that will protect your work from light damage. The difference was amazing and the archive glass is certainly worth considering, despite the considerable price difference. The second technical session was about writing a successful application. Assessors and curators will receive many applications and will have to read through them all, so it is very important that yours is clearly written, concise and relevant.

Advice on writing application: http://www.ccoienterprise.ie/ideas/article/tips-advice-writing-application-forms

The afternoon session was a collaborative workshop, facilitated by Caroline Schofield. Caroline gave us an inspirational whistle-stop tour of her work. We then broke up into small groups and worked together to produce a visual interpretation inspired by the morning’s exploration of Yeats. This was great fun and fascinating to see how others responded visually to the words in a poem.

Details for applicants: Pieces must be contemporary in design and can be in any textile media utilising slow and/or fast craft techniques, handcrafted or digital technologies.
Work can take the form of literal or abstract interpretation, functional and non-functional, wearable and non-wearable.
Work will be selected based on excellence in design and making, its fit within the overall exhibition and creative interpretation of the brief.
Work must have been made within the last three years and not previously shown in The Knitting & Stitching Show or in any DCCoI exhibitions.

Successful applicants will have their work photographed and exhibited in The Knitting & Stitching Show. This exhibition may also travel to other venues both in Ireland and the UK.

The deadline for submissions is 22 September 2015. It would be fantastic to see lots of felt represented in the exhibition

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Congratulations to Feltmakers at Showcase

Published on Jan 21, 2015Jun 25, 2023 by Feltmakers IrelandLeave a comment

Warm congratulations to all the feltmakers at this years Showcase in the RDS – what beautiful work!

Knitting & Stitching Show 2013

Published on Oct 30, 2013Jun 25, 2023 by Feltmakers IrelandLeave a comment

It’s Autumn so time for the Knitting & Stitching Show.

If you are planning to come to the Knitting & Stitching show in the RDS in Dublin please drop by our stand and say hello. We are situated on the back wall stand E55 where there is a selection from our recent exhibition “Origins: Felt in the Natural World” and ongoing demonstrations of feltmaking. We also have some gorgeous fine merino fibre from the Italian supplier DHG http://www.dhgshop.it – we are selling a large range of their beautiful wool at near cost price as a service to our members, we are also selling the off cuts of soap from Baresential, a company that make beautiful pure soap, the shavings are ideal for feltmaking and are also available at our stand http://www.baressential.ie/