Tag: Textile Exhibitions

Exhibition: Wearable Art by Claire Garvey – Made in Wicklow Invited Guest 2026 – Powerscourt House

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Promotional poster for Claire Garvey's exhibition 'From Canvas to Cloth', showcasing 15 paintings and 15 wearable art sculptures. The event runs from 21 February to 1 March at Powerscourt House, Enniskerry, with free admission.
Display of artistic garments created by Claire Garvey, featuring mannequins dressed in vibrant, textured outfits against a rustic stone wall, with signage reading 'Claire Garvey Canvas to Cloth'.

As part of Made in Wicklow’s ‘For the Love of Creativity’ series, Claire Garvey presents ‘From Canvas to Cloth’, an exhibition featuring 15 bespoke, hand-crafted, and hand-beaded pieces of wearable art. Each garment is inspired by one of Claire’s ten favourite paintings, with influences ranging from the bold strokes of Van Gogh and Miro to the intricate worlds of Botticelli and HR Giger.

Claire Garvey is a bespoke designer with a couture shop in the heart of Temple Bar, on Cow’s Lane, Dublin. She has designed for the Oscars, the Emmys, the X-Factor, and the Cannes Film Festival. She specialises in one-off outfits for musicians and celebrities and is a celebrated advocate for ‘slow fashion’ and sustainability, hand-making every piece in her workshop with a focus on recycled trims and exquisite craftsmanship.

When: The show runs through Sunday, 1st March, 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Free entry.

Where: The Garden Room, Powerscourt House, Enniskerry, Co Wicklow

For more information about the exhibition, visit the Made in Wicklow website – https://madeinwicklow.com/powerscourt-2026/

To see more of her work, visit her website – https://www.clairegarvey.com/

Her Instagram – @clairegarveydesigner_

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Open Call: 24th Annual Mini Textile Exhibition – Slovak Association of Textile Artists

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Promotional poster for the 24th International Mini Textile Exhibition organised by the TXT - Slovak Association of Textile Artists. The theme is 'Empathy' with an entry deadline of February 28th, 2026. Includes a QR code and information in both English and Slovak.

The Association of Textile Artists of Slovakia invites artists to participate in its 24th annual international juried exhibition of textile miniatures. There is a size limitation of 20 by 20 by 20 cm.

The theme of the exhibition is EMPATHY.

From the organisers:

“Empathy is an apparently natural human feeling – the ability to perceive another person in our surroundings and to enter into their experience of joyful as well as complex, even tragic, situations.

Empathy is not a given.

It does not arise automatically simply because we share the same space or follow the same news. It is a fragile state of attentiveness – the ability to momentarily withdraw from one’s own world and allow oneself to be affected by the experience of another. Without the need to judge, correct, or seek solutions.

At a time when suffering becomes a distant image and reality is reduced to rapid information, empathy slows us down. It compels us to stay. With a gaze, with a gesture, with silence. It is neither loud nor spectacular. It is inconspicuous, and precisely for that reason vulnerable. It requires the courage to remain open even where it would be easier to look away.”

Where: Galéria Umelka, Bratislava, Slovakia

Deadline: Saturday, the 28th of February.

For more information, visit the European Textile Network‘s listing – https://etn-net.org/berichte/open-call-24th-textile-miniature-empathygal%C3%A9ria-umelka-bratislava-skdeadline-28-02-2026.html

The original post is here – http://www.txt.sk/index-en.html

Instagram @etn_european_textile_network

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Exhibition: Element15 – ‘ROOTS:An Exhibition of Textile Art and Poetry’ – Co Waterford

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Textile group Element15‘s ‘ROOTS: An Exhibition of Textile Art and Poetry’ is now showing at Green Acres Gallery, Co Wexford.

The show features the group’s artwork and the poetry of Jane Clarke.

Element15 is a collective based in Co Kildare. Individual artists develop their own practice in tandem with each other, distinct but connected. Element15’s exhibition, ‘ROOTS‘, is inspired by the work of Co Wicklow-based poet Jane Clarke. 

Elaine Peden and Marie Dunne, members of the Feltmakers Ireland guild, are part of the Element15 and have pieces in the exhibition.

When: The show runs until the 31st of January.

Where: Green Acres Gallery, 2 Lower George’s St, Selskar St, Townparks, Wexford, Y35 RW7C

For more information, visit the gallery’s website – https://greenacresgallery.ie/

Their Instagram: @element15textile @jane_clarke_poet @greenacresirl @elainepeden

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Exhibition: Karena Ryan – Solo Show at The Leitrim Design House

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Poster from the exhibition
Karena with some of her work

Feltmakers Ireland guild member Karena Ryan has a solo exhibition, ‘Inherited Threads’, at The Leitrim Design House.

Karena’s collection of textile work interlaces together ancestry, memory, and the quiet connections that bind us to the land and to one another. Rooted in stories passed down through generations, her pieces reimagine fragments of the past through fibre, stitch, and texture, serving as acts of remembrance held within cloth.

The show runs until January 30th, 2026.

Where: The Leitrim Design House, The Dock Arts Centre, St George’s Terrace, Townparks, Carrick-On-Shannon, Co. Leitrim, N41 T2X2

For more information, visit the gallery’s website – https://leitrimdesignhouse.ie/blogs/news/artwall-karena-ryan

The Gallery and Karena’s Instagram @theleitrimdesignhouse @karenaryantextiles

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Exhibition: Sows Ear Collective at Mill Theatre – Dundrum

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Nine of the Sow’s Ear Collective will have their work exhibited at the dlr Mill Theatre in Dundrum, South Dublin. Included in the show are Feltmakers Ireland members Fiona Leech and Sandra Reynolds. The collective’s work encompasses a range of media, including art, ceramics, felt, embroidery, and more.

When: The show runs from the 2nd of November to the 10th of January, 2026.

The opening is this Sunday, the 2nd, from 4 to 6 PM. All are welcome to attend.

Where: dlr Mill Theatre, 16 Sandyford Road, Dundrum, Dublin 16, D16 C5X6.

Their Instagram: @sowsearcollective


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Event: Knit and Stitch – Discount Code Expires Soon

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Join the Knit + Stitch Show in Northern Ireland from the 13th to the 16th of November at the Eikon Exhibition Centre. 

Stock up on quality craft supplies from over 100 exhibitors, explore Textile Galleries featuring world-renowned textile artists, a vast array of workshops, talks & lectures, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just getting started, there’s something for everyone.  

Feltmakers Ireland guild member Sandra Coote of Crafts of Ireland will have a booth there!

Where: Eikon Exhibition Centre, Balmoral Park, Halftown Rd, Lisburn BT27 5RF, United Kingdom.

When: Thursday, the 13th, through Sunday, the 16th of November.

Discounted Entry

The Knit + Stitch has kindly given Feltmakers Ireland Members (and friends) a discount code to save £2 at checkout. Use the code FELTMAKERSIR

​​T&Cs: £2 off standard adult/concession tickets only. Offer not valid on VIP, Child or group tickets. Offer expires Sunday, the 2nd of November 2025. Booking fee applies.

For more information about the exciting events, textile galleries, workshops, and vendors at the Knit + Stitch Show Northern Ireland, or to book tickets with the above discount code, visit the website using this unique link –

 https://www.knitandstitchshow.co.uk/northernireland/feltmakers-ireland/

Find and follow Knit + Stitch Shows on Instagram – @knitandstitchshows

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Of Interest: Knit + Stitch Show – Northern Ireland – Final Ticket Giveaway

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Join the Knit + Stitch Show in Northern Ireland from the 13th to the 16th of November at the Eikon Exhibition Centre. 

Stock up on quality craft supplies from over 100 exhibitors, explore Textile Galleries featuring world-renowned textile artists, a vast array of workshops, talks & lectures, and more to be announced! Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just getting started, there’s something for everyone.  Guild member Sandra Coote of Crafts of Ireland will have a booth there!

Where: Eikon Exhibition Centre, Balmoral Park, Halftown Rd, Lisburn BT27 5RF, United Kingdom.

When: Thursday, the 13th, through Sunday, the 16th of November.

How to Enter the Giveaway

★ If you read this on our Instagram or Facebook, LIKE this post and COMMENT – ‘Yes, Knit + Stitch’. If you share the post, your tagged friends must also LIKE and COMMENT to be entered into the Giveaway.

★ For readers NOT using social media, please EMAIL- feltmakersIE@gmail.com and write ‘Yes, Knit + Stitch’ in the Subject Line.

Giveaway Tickets

This Giveaway is the FINAL one, and runs through midnight, Sunday, the 12th of October. We will then collect the names and then randomly draw ONE winner. 

(Please do not enter more than once – ie via entering through multiple platforms. However, you can enter the Giveaway if you have not won previously.)

On Monday afternoon, the Giveaway winner will receive a unique COUPON CODE from Feltmakers Ireland, which she can use to book her pair of free tickets via the Knit + Stitch Show website.

T&Cs: This code is for a pair of Standard Single Day Adult tickets, valid on any day. It is not valid on VIP, Two-Day, or group tickets. Tickets are for entry only; transport to and from the venue is not included.

Please note that the winning ticket must be pre-booked in advance. 

Discounted Entry

If you don’t win the Giveaway, you can still use the code FELTMAKERSIR to save £2 at checkout.

​​T&Cs: £2 off standard adult/concession tickets only. Offer not valid on VIP, Child or group tickets. Offer expires Sunday, the 2nd of November 2025. Booking fee applies.

For more information about the exciting events, textile galleries, workshops, and vendors at the Knit + Stitch Show Northern Ireland, or to book tickets with the above discount code, visit the website using this unique link – https://www.knitandstitchshow.co.uk/northernireland/feltmakers-ireland/

Find and follow Knit + Stitch Shows on Instagram – @knitandstitchshows

This promotional giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered, or associated with Instagram or Facebook.

This Giveaway is now closed. Thank you to all who have participated. Hope to see you at the Knit + Stitch!

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Of Interest: Knit + Stitch Show – Northern Ireland – 4th Ticket Giveaway

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Join the Knit + Stitch Show in Northern Ireland from the 13th to the 16th of November at the Eikon Exhibition Centre. 

Stock up on quality craft supplies from over 100 exhibitors, explore Textile Galleries featuring world-renowned textile artists, a vast array of workshops, talks & lectures, and more to be announced! Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just getting started, there’s something for everyone.  Guild member Sandra Coote of Crafts of Ireland will have a booth there!

Where: Eikon Exhibition Centre, Balmoral Park, Halftown Rd, Lisburn BT27 5RF, United Kingdom.

When: Thursday, the 13th, through Sunday, the 16th of November.

How to Enter the Giveaway

★ If you read this on our Instagram or Facebook, LIKE this post and COMMENT – ‘Yes, Knit + Stitch’. If you share the post, your tagged friends must also LIKE and COMMENT to be entered into the Giveaway.

★ For readers NOT using social media, please EMAIL- feltmakersIE@gmail.com and write ‘Yes, Knit + Stitch’ in the Subject Line.

Giveaway Tickets

This Giveaway is the FOURTH of FIVE, as we have 5 pairs of tickets, and runs through midnight, Sunday, the 5th of October. We will then collect the names and then randomly draw ONE winner. 

(Please do not enter more than once – ie via entering through multiple platforms. However, you can enter each week’s Giveaway if you have not won previously.)

On Monday afternoon, the Giveaway winner will receive a unique COUPON CODE from Feltmakers Ireland, which she can use to book her pair of free tickets via the Knit + Stitch Show website.

T&Cs: This code is for a pair of Standard Single Day Adult tickets, valid on any day. It is not valid on VIP, Two-Day, or group tickets. Tickets are for entry only; transport to and from the venue is not included.

Please note that the winning ticket must be pre-booked in advance. 

Discounted Entry

If you don’t win the Giveaway, you can still use the code FELTMAKERSIR to save £2 at checkout.

​​T&Cs: £2 off standard adult/concession tickets only. Offer not valid on VIP, Child or group tickets. Offer expires Sunday, the 2nd of November 2025. Booking fee applies.

For more information about the exciting events, textile galleries, workshops, and vendors at the Knit + Stitch Show Northern Ireland, or to book tickets with the above discount code, visit the website using this unique link – https://www.knitandstitchshow.co.uk/northernireland/feltmakers-ireland/

Find and follow Knit + Stitch Shows on Instagram – @knitandstitchshows

This promotional giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered, or associated with Instagram or Facebook.

This Giveaway is now closed.

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Of Interest: Knit + Stitch Show – Northern Ireland – 3rd Ticket Giveaway

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Join the Knit + Stitch Show in Northern Ireland from the 13th to the 16th of November at the Eikon Exhibition Centre. 

Stock up on quality craft supplies from over 100 exhibitors, explore Textile Galleries featuring world-renowned textile artists, a vast array of workshops, talks & lectures, and more to be announced! Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just getting started, there’s something for everyone.  Guild member Sandra Coote of Crafts of Ireland will have a booth there!

Where: Eikon Exhibition Centre, Balmoral Park, Halftown Rd, Lisburn BT27 5RF, United Kingdom.

When: Thursday, the 13th, through Sunday, the 16th of November.

How to Enter the Giveaway

★ If you read this on our Instagram or Facebook, LIKE this post and COMMENT – ‘Yes, Knit + Stitch’. If you share the post, your tagged friends must also LIKE and COMMENT to be entered into the Giveaway.

★ For readers NOT using social media, please EMAIL- feltmakersIE@gmail.com and write ‘Yes, Knit + Stitch’ in the Subject Line.

Giveaway Tickets

This Giveaway is the THIRD of FIVE, as we have 5 pairs of tickets, and runs through midnight, Sunday, the 28th of September. We will then collect the names and then randomly draw ONE winner. 

(Please do not enter more than once – ie via entering through multiple platforms. However, you can enter each week’s Giveaway if you have not won previously.)

On Monday afternoon, the Giveaway winner will receive a unique COUPON CODE from Feltmakers Ireland, which she can use to book her pair of free tickets via the Knit + Stitch Show website.

T&Cs: This code is for a pair of Standard Single Day Adult tickets, valid on any day. It is not valid on VIP, Two-Day, or group tickets. Tickets are for entry only; transport to and from the venue is not included.

Please note that the winning ticket must be pre-booked in advance. 

Discounted Entry

If you don’t win the Giveaway, you can still use the code FELTMAKERSIR to save £2 at checkout.

​​T&Cs: £2 off standard adult/concession tickets only. Offer not valid on VIP, Child or group tickets. Offer expires Sunday, the 2nd of November 2025. Booking fee applies.

For more information about the exciting events, textile galleries, workshops, and vendors at the Knit + Stitch Show Northern Ireland, or to book tickets with the above discount code, visit the website using this unique link – https://www.knitandstitchshow.co.uk/northernireland/feltmakers-ireland/

Find and follow Knit + Stitch Shows on Instagram – @knitandstitchshows

This promotional giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered, or associated with Instagram or Facebook.

Monday, the 29th: The 3rd Pair of Ticket Giveaway has a Winner!

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Of Interest: Knit + Stitch Show – Northern Ireland – 2nd Ticket Giveaway

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Join the Knit + Stitch Show in Northern Ireland from the 13th to the 16th of November at the Eikon Exhibition Centre. 

Stock up on quality craft supplies from over 100 exhibitors, explore Textile Galleries featuring world-renowned textile artists, a vast array of workshops, talks & lectures, and more to be announced! Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just getting started, there’s something for everyone.  

It’s the perfect place to shop, learn, and connect with like-minded crafters.

Where: Eikon Exhibition Centre, Balmoral Park, Halftown Rd, Lisburn BT27 5RF, United Kingdom.

When: Thursday, the 13th through Sunday, the 16th of November.

How to Enter the Giveaway:

★ If you read this on our Instagram or Facebook, LIKE this post and COMMENT – ‘Yes, Knit + Stitch’. If you share the post, your tagged friends must also LIKE and COMMENT to be entered into the Giveaway.

★ For readers NOT using social media, please EMAIL- feltmakersIE@gmail.com and write ‘Yes, Knit + Stitch’ in the Subject Line.

Giveaway Tickets

This Giveaway is the SECOND of FIVE, as we have 5 pairs of tickets, and runs through midnight, Sunday, the 21st of September. We will then collect the names and then randomly draw ONE winner. 

(Please do not enter more than once – ie via entering through multiple platforms. However, you can enter each week’s Giveaway if you have not won previously.)

On Monday afternoon, the Giveaway winner will receive a unique COUPON CODE from Feltmakers Ireland, which she can use to book her pair of free tickets via the Knit + Stitch Show website.

T&Cs: This code is for a pair of Standard Single Day Adult tickets, valid on any day. It is not valid on VIP, Two-Day, or group tickets. Tickets are for entry only; transport to and from the venue is not included.

Please note that the winning tickets need to be pre-booked. 

Discounted Entry

If you don’t win the Giveaway, you can still use the code FELTMAKERSIR to save £2 at checkout.

​​T&Cs: £2 off standard adult / concession tickets only. Offer not valid on VIP, Child or group tickets. Offer expires Sunday, the 2nd of November 2025. Booking fee applies.

For more information about the exciting events, textile galleries, workshops, and vendors at the Knit + Stitch Show Northern Ireland, or to book tickets with the above discount code, visit the website using this unique link – https://www.knitandstitchshow.co.uk/northernireland/feltmakers-ireland/

Find and follow Knit + Stitch Shows on Instagram – @knitandstitchshows

This promotional giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered, or associated with Instagram or Facebook.

Update: 22nd of September – this Giveaway is Closed. A winner has been selected from the random name picker.

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