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Sunday Session

Sunday Session: This Sunday – Your Creative Journey – ‘Symbols of Ireland’

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March Sunday Session - The Creative Journey behind the artwork - Symbols of Ireland.
Photo of in-process eco printing for fabric to be Nunofelted.

The previously scheduled topic for this Sunday’s Session has been changed.

Our session with Clodagh Mac Donagh will now occur during our April Sunday Session. The March Sunday Session will be devoted to our members’ behind-the-scenes experience creating artwork for the ‘Symbols of Ireland’ exhibition.

Behind the Scenes

We invite members to bring the samples, sketches or resists that led up to the creation of the exhibited pieces. We would love to hear about the creative challenges you encountered—whether it was perfecting a technique, sourcing materials, or reworking an idea.

We also warmly welcome members who could not submit a piece for the exhibition—whether due to time constraints or works that did not fit within the exhibition guidelines. Your creative journey is equally valuable, and we’d love to hear about your experiences.

To ensure everyone has the opportunity to share, each member will have a limited time to present their work and reflections.

Additional Details

When: THIS Sunday, the 9th of March, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Where: CIE Sports Hall and Social Club.

Complimentary tea and coffee will be served at this Sunday’s Session. Home-baked goods to share are always welcome! If you can, please bring a travel cup or mug to decrease our use of one-time cups.

As a member perk for 2025, we no longer charge 5 euros per session.

As this is the season of coughs and sneezes, we would prefer if you do not share these. Please do not attend if you may be unwell.

We will have Zoom access to this Sunday’s Session, which will be emailed to members today, Friday, the 7th of March.

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Contact Us: If you have any concerns about content, please email us at feltmakersie@gmail.com.

Questions: For questions about content, please follow the link to the organisation involved in hosting the event.

Sunday Session

Sunday Session: The Creative Journey Behind the Art in ‘Symbols of Ireland’

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The previously scheduled topic for this Sunday’s Session has been changed.

Our session with Clodagh Mac Donagh will now take place in April. Instead, we will dedicate this Sunday’s Session to our members’ behind-the-scenes experience creating the pieces for our exhibition, Symbols of Ireland.

Behind the Scenes

First Lady Sabina Higgins opened our exhibition to the public on Sunday, March 2nd, drawing admiration and enthusiasm from approximately 375 visitors. While the finished pieces showcased our members’ remarkable talents and creativity, we know each artist had their own ‘Creative Journey’ to make their piece.

This Sunday, we invite members to bring their samples, sketches or resists that helped them make their exhibited pieces. We would love to hear about the creative challenges you encountered—whether it was perfecting a technique, sourcing materials, or reworking an idea.

We also warmly welcome members who could not submit a piece for the exhibition—whether due to time constraints or works that did not fit within the exhibition guidelines. Your creative journey is equally valuable, and we’d love to hear about your experiences.

To ensure everyone has the opportunity to share, each member will have a limited time to present their work and reflections.

Additional Details

When: Sunday, the 9th of March, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Where: CIE Sports Hall and Social Club.

Complimentary tea and coffee will be served at this Sunday’s Session. Home-baked goods to share are always welcome! If you can, please bring a travel cup or mug to decrease our use of one-time cups.

As a member perk for 2025, we no longer charge 5 euros per session.

As this is the season of coughs and sneezes, we would prefer if you do not share these. Please do not attend if you may be unwell.

We will have Zoom access to this Sunday Session, which will be emailed to members on Friday, the 7th of March.


Disclaimer for Feltmakers Ireland Blog

Feltmakers Ireland aims to share information about awards, education, events, exhibitions, and opportunities that you will find interesting. Our sharing is neither paid for by nor an endorsement of these individuals or organisations.

Contact Us: If you have any concerns about content, please email us at feltmakersie@gmail.com.

Questions: For questions about content, please follow the link to the organisation involved in hosting the event.

Sunday Session: Needle Felted Toadstool with Nara Fritch

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Sunday Sessions Resume

On Sunday, the 8th of September, artist Nara Fritch will lead the guild in creating three-dimensional, needle felted toadstools. All supplies included, but if you have your own needle-felting tools, please bring them.

When: Sunday, the 8th of September, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM.

Where: CIE Hall/Inchicore Sports and Social Club, Library Square, C.I.E. Works, Inchicore, D08 PA07 https://maps.app.goo.gl/bajpGLbhpnbvQnY87

About Nara

Brief Biography of Nara Fritch by Feltmakers Ireland guild member Clodagh Mac Donagh-

I can’t think of anything Nara can’t do: She used to repair her old Morris Minor herself (as she couldn’t find anyone) and seemed to keep it going for years on string and duct tape. Multi-talented Nara blows glass and makes amazing torched glass beads. She also makes fantastical costumes and masks for theatrical performances, training with the world-renowned Mácnas Theatre company. Additionally, she combines her many talents to create one-of-a-kind art dolls. Nara adores animals and keeps alpacas, miniature goats, ducks, chickens, and dogs. Originally from Seattle, USA, Nara has lived in Ireland for over two decades.

Zoom Link

The Sunday Session will not be recorded, but a Zoom link will be emailed to all members for those who cannot attend in person.

Additional Information

A Sunday Session like this will require lots of tea/ coffee/cake and chat, so there’ll be an abundance of that. Of course, homebakes are always welcome!

There is the usual 5 euro fee.

Disclaimer for Feltmakers Ireland Blog

Feltmakers Ireland aims to share information about awards, education, events, exhibitions, and opportunities that you will find interesting. Our sharing is neither paid for by nor an endorsement of these individuals or organisations.

Contact Us: If you have any concerns about content, please email us at feltmakersie@gmail.com.

Questions: For questions about content, please follow the link to the organisation involved in hosting the event.

Reminder: This Sunday – Felting Flowers to Create a Tapestry

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This Sunday, on the 10th of September, we will create a wonderful floral tapestry to commemorate Feltmaker’s 20th anniversary. The more flowers we have, the bigger it will be. It will become a travelling celebration wherever we go for years to come!

If you like, bring along already felted pink and/or white flowers to contribute to our Guild’s tapestry. The more the merrier!

Come along. It’ll be a 3-hour session this time. Bring the usual felting equipment that you use. Fibre will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring any fibre of your own in the pinkish range. Bring some home bakes to share, of course.

Usual venue… CIE Sports and Social Club, Inchicore. 10:30 – 1:30 PM.

Please RSVP, if you can, to decrofts@gmail.com – it will better help us plan.

Looking forward to seeing lots of you there.

Members who cannot attend the Sunday Session in person can use the Zoom link emailed the day before the event. The session will not be recorded.

Thank you,

Fiona and the committee.