Feltmakers Ireland guild members Mel Bradley and Clodagh Mac Donagh will be teaching a Shibori Indigo Dye Workshop in July.
Learn the Japanese art of Shibori to create patterns on fabrics. Using techniques such as Kumo (tying and clamping), Arashi (using poles and string to resist the dye), and ITAJIEME (folding and clamping).
Students will immerse their prepared fabrics in the Indigo dye bath and be amazed as the magic of the dye turns from green to a vivid blue.
Workshop suitable for beginners and intermediate students.
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Adrienne shares how one can needle felt the transfer printed motif and the background
On Sunday, the 14th of June, committee member Adrienne Dempsey led a well-attended session in which we learned how to transfer printed images onto our felt.
Adrienne shared how to print the work onto water-soluble stabiliser paper and then transfer it onto our felt. We learned about the various substrates and materials we could use. She also demonstrated how one could needle-felt onto the printed image, or even all around it, to create a landscape.
Adrienne shows the Water Soluble Paper StabiliserHere, she demonstrates Iron-on-Transfer PaperHere, she shows the different materials one can use a base – linen, silk, and calico (not pictured)
Adrienne’s Work
Adrienne brought a selection of her work to share. That kitten is especially adorable!
Adrienne’s Work that has Transfer PrintingSo cute!Needle Felted Earrings
The Supplies
Adrienne brought all the supplies needed, plus a bevvy of inspiring items.
She also gave the attendees several printed Help Sheets, including a glossary, information on where to find free clip art, two sheets of cute clip art, and information on where to purchase supplies in Ireland and online.
Where to Purchase Supplies
WM Trimmings – In Dublin and online – Capel Street and Fashion City Ballymount – https://www.wmtrimmings.ie/
Another member recommended Heidi Feathers needles because they liked how they are colour-coded.
Members at Work
Completed Pieces
While many more pieces were created, we didn’t manage to photograph them during the excitement of the session! Students have the option to wet felt them afterwards. If you would like us to add your piece, email a photo to feltmakersie@gmail.com
LornaBrid and Mary IvellAnna, Marie, and LaurenEva via her Instagram @feltedvision
The June Sunday Session was well attended, with several members tuning in via Zoom.
Thank yous
Thank you to Adrienne and her assistants, Sam and Loli, who helped make samples and kits for the Session. Thanks to Loli for some of the photos. Appreciation to all the members who attended in person or via Zoom!
Sam, Loli, and Adrienne holding some of the samples that they created for the Session.
Lastly, thank you to Lorna for her ever-informative and amusing ‘Biscuits with History’!
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THIS Sunday, the 14th of June, we will learn how to transfer designs onto felt fabrics using soluble fabric and heat-transfer techniques with committee member Adrienne Dempsey. Editor’s Note: This is the session that we needed to reschedule from April.
In this workshop, we’ll explore different methods for transferring designs and bring them to life through needle felting. You’ll create a motif that you can use in your own artwork or transform into a decorative piece, such as a brooch.
Materials we will use,which we will provide:
•Linen and silk canvas fabric •Heat transfer materials, fabric pens •Soluble fabric •Vilene, cotton batting, calico, and Pellon •Parchment paper •Needle felting wool (black & white and a selection of colours) •Felting needles •Iron •Embroidery threads & beads (optional)
What to bring:
Please bring both your Needle and Wet Felting Kits
Felting wool and felting needles
Felting pad
Towel
Bowl for water
Soap
Bubble wrap
Small scissors
Embroidery hoop (6 inch, optional)
The Details:
When: Sunday, the 14th of June, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Our Session will require lots of tea, coffee, cake, and chat, so there will be plenty of these. Of course, home-baked goodsare always welcome! Also, please bring your travel mug or camp cup to reduce our reliance on disposable cups.
To reduce the spread of illnesses, please refrain from coming if you feel unwell.
Zoom Access
For the session in Dublin, we will send a Zoom link on Friday afternoon, the 12th.
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On Sunday, the 14th of June, we will learn how to transfer designs onto felt fabrics using soluble fabric and heat-transfer techniques with committee member Adrienne Dempsey. Editor’s Note: This is the session that we needed to reschedule from April.
In this workshop, we’ll explore different methods for transferring designs and bring them to life through needle felting.
You’ll create a motif that you can use in your own artwork or transform into a decorative piece, such as a brooch.
Materials we will use:
•Linen and silk canvas fabric •Heat transfer materials, fabric pens •Soluble fabric •Vilene, cotton batting, calico, and Pellon •Parchment paper •Needle felting wool (black & white and a selection of colours) •Felting needles •Iron •Embroidery threads & beads (optional)
What to bring:
Bring both your Needle and Wet Felting Kits
Felting wool and felting needles
Felting pad
Towel
Bowl for water
Soap
Bubble wrap
Small scissors
Embroidery hoop (6 inch, optional)
The Details:
When: Sunday, the 14th of June, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
If you can, please bring a home-baked good to share and a travel mug (to reduce our use of disposable cups).
To reduce the spread of illnesses, please refrain from coming if you feel unwell.
Zoom Access
We will send a Zoom link to the Session on Friday afternoon, the 12th.
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Due to the Fuel Situation, we will reschedule the Image Transfer Workshop to a later date so that members affected by fuel rationing can attend. Details to be provided later.
Felt Along Session
HOWEVER, members are VERY welcome to come this Sunday for an informal felt-along session.
If you have any WIP (works in progress), incomplete textile projects or wish to Felt Alongside Friends, this Sunday’s Session is the opportunity to do so.
Please bring your wet and/or needle felting kits to this session, along with your fibre.
The usual tea and coffee will be provided.
The Details:
When: Sunday, the 12th of April, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
If you can, please bring a home-baked good to share and a travel mug (so we can reduce our use of disposable cups).
And, as this is the season of coughs and sneezes, please refrain from coming if you feel unwell.
NO Zoom Access to this Sunday Session:
Unfortunately, we will NOT be able to provide Zoom access for this Sunday’s session, as our tech support (Juliane) cannot attend. Thank you for your understanding.
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This Sunday, we will learn how to transfer designs onto felt fabrics using soluble fabric and heat-transfer techniques with committee member Adrienne Dempsey.
In this workshop, we’ll explore different methods for transferring designs and bring them to life through needle felting.
You’ll create a motif that you can use in your own artwork or transform into a decorative piece, such as a brooch.
Materials we will use:
•Linen and silk canvas fabric •Heat transfer materials, fabric pens •Soluble fabric •Vilene, cotton batting, calico, and Pellon •Parchment paper •Needle felting wool (black & white and a selection of colours) •Felting needles •Iron •Embroidery threads & beads (optional)
What to bring:
Bring both your Needle and Wet Felting Kits
Felting wool and felting needles
Felting pad
Towel
Bowl for water
Soap
Bubble wrap
Small scissors
Embroidery hoop (6 inch, optional)
The Details:
When: Sunday, the 12th of April, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
If you can, please bring a home-baked good to share and a travel mug (so we can reduce our use of disposable cups).
And, as this is the season of coughs and sneezes, please refrain from coming if you feel unwell.
NO Zoom Access to this Sunday Session:
Unfortunately, we will NOT be able to provide Zoom access for this Sunday’s session, as our tech support (Juliane) cannot attend. Thank you for your understanding.
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For our April Sunday Session, we will learn how to transfer designs onto felt fabrics using soluble fabric and heat-transfer techniques with committee member Adrienne Dempsey.
In this workshop, we’ll explore different methods for transferring designs and bring them to life through needle felting.
You’ll create a motif that you can use in your own artwork or transform into a decorative piece, such as a brooch.
Materials we will use:
•Linen and silk canvas fabric •Heat transfer materials, fabric pens •Soluble fabric •Vilene, cotton batting, calico, and Pellon •Parchment paper •Needle felting wool (black & white and a selection of colours) •Felting needles •Iron •Embroidery threads & beads (optional)
What to bring:
Bring both your Needle and Wet Felting Kits
Felting wool and felting needles
Felting pad
Towel
Bowl for water
Soap
Bubble wrap
Small scissors
Embroidery hoop (6 inch, optional)
The Details:
When: Sunday, the 12th of April, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
If you can, please bring a home-baked good to share and a travel mug (so we can reduce our use of disposable cups).
And, as this is the season of coughs and sneezes, please refrain from coming if you feel unwell.
NO Zoom Access to this Sunday Session:
Unfortunately, we will NOT be able to provide Zoom access for this Sunday’s session, as our tech support (Juliane) cannot attend. Thank you for your understanding.
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To get ready for European Wool Day, which will take place on the 28th of March in Tralee, Co Kerry, Fibreshed Ireland has organised a series of subsidised wool-related workshops around the island.
Workshops include the following:
From Farm to Fibre: the cycle of sheep’s wool production from birth to yarn, taught by Feltmakers Ireland member Christine Jordan of @roughcirclestudio, 7th of March, Co Carlow
Not just a Granny Square, 7th of March, Co Kerry
Aran Knitting Workshop, 8th of March, Co Galway
From Fleece to Fibre, 14th of March, Co Laois
Mindful Weaving Workshop, 14th of March, Co Dublin
Adapting Knitting Patterns for a Better Fit and Creative Changes, 14th of March, Co Dublin
Wool Spinning Workshop, 22nd of March, Co Antrim
Threads of Belonging: A day of Weaving, Connection and Care, 22nd of March, Co Waterford
The workshops have been made possible with support from the Design and Crafts Council of Ireland.
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There are several textile workshops on offer at the Senior Times’ 50 Plus Show, taking place in March at the RDS in Dublin. There are more 50 Plus Shows scheduled in other cities later in the year: Limerick, Sligo, Cork, and Galway.
Textile and Art Related Workshops
10:30 AM – Water Marbling (Arts & Crafts Stand). Turn your work on paper into a silk scarf with Asta Jackobson (Asta will also be holding further workshops on the Asta Fashions Stand)
10:30 AM – Weaving Workshop with Seamus Kirwan (Wool Experience Stand)
11:30 AM – Weaving Workshop with Seamus Kirwan (Wool Experience Stand)
12 PM – “Joyful Stitching” with Tamara Fiabane (Arts & Crafts Stand) A mixture of needle felting and embroidery to create a flat piece of art, which can be a sheep, a bee or something of your imagination.
1 PM – Painting Workshop with Dublin Art Classes (Arts & Crafts Stand). Take home a small original painting
Editor’s Note: The Registration is via a calendar app that isn’t as obvious as it could be. To find it, click on the Blue Circle Button (The Pink Arrow is for emphasis). See the images below to find where to click and what the registration form looks like.
Or you can contact the organisers by email to register: brian@slp.ie
Where to find the Blue Button to registerScreenshot of the Booking Form
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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 Irelandguild member Sandra Coote of Crafts of Ireland will have a booth there!
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, the2nd 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 –
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