Via our colleagues at The Irish Guild of Spinners, Weavers, & Dyers (IGSWD): The Big Spin is a giant social gathering of Spinners (and weavers and dyers) at the Solas Garden Centre in Portarlington on Sat 15th June, from 10 AM to 4 PM.
There will be a donation box on the day, with a suggested payment of €5 per spinner/craftsperson attending to cover the cost of renting the space. Solas has a coffee shop that serves hot food. Participants can bring picnics if desired. There are tables provided.
What a fantastic way to meet other spinners from around the country and have an absolute ball of a day!
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Over four days, the Festival of Wool and Cloth will offer workshops and talks on knitting, weaving, spinning, wet felting, needle felting, eco printing, craftivism, and more.
Feltmakers Ireland Guild member Sharon Wells is teaching a taster needlefelting workshop on Friday, the 5th July. Sharon will be working from photographs by local photographer Alice Dennehy.
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While not all feltmakers create hats, many do! And even if you choose not to make hats, you may still be a Hat Lover! If so, there’s an event for you – Dublin Hat Walk, part of a worldwide event organised by London Hat Week in conjunction with Passejada amb Barret Barcelona.
The World Hat Walk combines these two long-standing hat celebrations and spreads them worldwide—in over 17 locations—on Sunday, April 7th.
★ UK – London & Dunfermline ★ Ireland – Dublin ★ France – Lyon ★ Belgium – Antwerp ★ Germany – Berlin ★ Austria – Graz ★ Spain – Barcelona ★ Norway – Oslo ★ Romania – Bucharest ★ Poland – Rynek Racibórz ★ Australia – Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney ★ Argentina – Buenos Aires ★ USA – Raleigh, North Carolina & Chicago, Illinois ★ South Korea – Seoul ★ Taiwan – Kaohsiung ★ Nigeria – Lagos
Where: The Dublin Hat Walk’s meeting point is conveniently located near the Fusiliers’ Arch, at the entrance of St Stephen’s Green, just across from Grafton Street. The Green Line LUAS stops nearby, making it a breeze for everyone to join in the fun!
When: The walk starts at 12:30 PM. However, the organisers want to gather slightly beforehand, at noon, to admire the unique hat styles and capture some memorable photographs!
Dress Code: Dublin Hat Walk wants your creativity shine! Wear whatever attire you fancy, but PLEASE remember to wear a hat! Whether it’s elegant, quirky, or downright extravagant, let your headgear steal the show!
All Are Welcome: The Dublin Hat Walk is an inclusive event open to everyone who loves hats and wants to be a part of this vibrant celebration. Bring your friends, family, and even your furry companions along for an afternoon filled with fun and fashion!
No reservations are needed, and it doesn’t cost anything either!
Stay Updated: Follow the Dublin Hat Walk Instagram page for last-minute updates or exciting announcements. It’s the perfect way to stay connected and informed about all things hat-related! https://www.instagram.com/dublin_hat_walk_ie/
{Editor’s note: our webmistress, Juliane Gorman, is one of the organisers of the Dublin Hat Walk.}
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Meet Sarah Corbett, founder of the global Craftivist Collective, at a talk on ethics and sustainability in fashion and textiles, at the Craft NI Gallery in Belfast.
There will also be an opportunity for a making activity led by Sarah, which will be created in collaboration with Fashion Revolution.
To ensure enough materials for this fun and thought-provoking activity, RSVP is essential by booking your place. If you have any issues with booking, please contact info@craftni.org.
Where: Craft NI Gallery 115-119 Royal Avenue Belfast, BT1 1FF, UK
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The Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador, through the provincial Year of the Arts initiative, has the pleasure to announce the Made in Canada: Sustainable Fibre Arts Conference 2024. This conference will feature workshops by fibre artists from around Canada and offer panels and workshops on sustainable harvesting and crafting practices.
There are several wool-related events. Among the sessions are working towards a regenerated wool fibre industry and heritage-based circular economies within the province, along with a hands-on event on processing raw wool, flax and nettle into useable fibre for spinning or other fibre craft.
Among the workshops offered will be foraged plant fibre weaving, animal hide tanning, papermaking with recycled textiles and flax fibre, and block printing with natural dye mordants.
Where: Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Nadia Rein (who happens to be the IFA’s Publicity Officer) has organised a Felting Retreat to Kyrgyzstan this summer. The retreat includes eight workshops over 13 days with local Kyrgyz artists in Bishkek. There will also be an overnight trip to Lake Issyk-Kul with a stay in a traditional yurt. The retreat’s dates coincide with a large textile festival called Oimo in Bishkek, which features textile artists from all over Western Asia.
Participants on the trip will experience traditional felting techniques (including Shyrdak and Kyrgyz embroidery) and contemporary felting techniques. Additionally, attendees will experience the region’s culture.
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Feltmakers Ireland member Caoimhe Tuthill of Boann Irish Felt and Shelly Szigli of Soul Dolls CA are holding a two-day felting retreat set against the stunning backdrop of the World Heritage Site of Brú na Boinne in the stunning Boyne Valley in Ireland.
Participants will learn how to create their own Soul Doll using wet and needle felting techniques.
When: the 31st of August through the 1st of September.
The Dublin Fibre Festival is thrilled to bring together fibre enthusiasts, artisans, and vendors for a weekend of creativity, inspiration, and community. With a diverse array of workshops, demonstrations, and shopping opportunities, the festival promises to be a vibrant celebration of all things fibre arts.
The exhibition is centred around the revered figure of Brigid, the Celtic goddess of fire, wisdom, and creativity. Through intricate weaving techniques and vibrant colours, the exhibition brings to life the essence of Brigid, capturing her multifaceted nature and enduring symbolism.
Feltmakers Ireland members Deirdre Crofts and Sandra Chase have pieces in the group exhibition.
The opening night is on Thursday, the 1st of February, from 5 to 8pm.
The exhibition continues through Friday, the 2nd of February, from 12 to 6 pm.
Where: Pallas Projects Gallery, 115-117, The Coombe, The Liberties, Dublin, Ireland.
The above exhibition is part of city-wide celebrations, which run from Thursday, the 1st, through Bank Holiday Monday, the 5th of February, 2024.
To see over 50 activities that are scheduled as part of Brigit: Dublin City Celebrating Women, visit this website – https://dublin.ie/whats-on/brigit/
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