Tag: Textile Workshops

Of Interest: Knit + Stitch Show – Northern Ireland – 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:

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This Giveaway (the first of FIVE as we have 5 pairs of tickets) runs through midnight, Sunday, the 14th of September. We will collect the names and randomly draw ONE winner. (Please do not enter more than once – ie via entering through multiple platforms.)

On Monday afternoon, the Giveaway winner will receive a coupon code from Feltmakers Ireland, which she can use to book a 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.

GIVEAWAY CLOSED – Monday, the 15th of September – the tickets to the 1st Giveaway have been awarded.

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Education: Two Paper-Related Courses

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These courses are not feltmaking specifically, but they may be of interest to add to one’s textile-related skills. The Joomchi workshops are in Dublin, and the Paper Casting Workshop is online.

2 in-person Joomchi Workshops in Dublin

Art in Layers - two in person Joomchi Workshops

Art in Layers is offering two in-person workshops in September on how to create Joomchi, which is a traditional Korean paper-crafting technique that involves layering hanji (Korean mulberry paper) by hand.

“In this class, you’ll learn the meditative process of bonding paper fibers without adhesives, creating stunning pieces with depth and dimension. Perfect for all skill levels, joomchi offers a beautiful way to explore texture, color, and form while connecting with a centuries-old craft.” – from the Art in Layers website.

Saturday, the 6th of September at The Hendrick Smithfield, 6-11 Hendrick St, Smithfield, Dublin 7, D07 A8N1.

Sunday, the 7th of September at The Arthaus Hotel, 3 Mercer Street Lower, Dublin, D02 TW61.

For more information, visit the Art in Layers website – https://artinlayers.ie/joomchi/

Their Instagram – @art.in.layers

Online Paper Casting Workshop

SDA's poster for Sculptural Paper Castsing with Leah Aegerter

The Surface Design Association (SDA) offers an online paper casting course taught by Leah Aegerter.

In this foundational paper-making workshop, students transform pulp into unique cast-paper sculptures. Starting with dry abaca pulp, they will delve into the process of reconstituting, blending, dyeing, and casting sheets using a traditional mould and deckle. Abaca paper is characterised by long fibres with impressive wet strength, making it ideal for manipulation. Students mould wet sheets onto objects at home, around the studio, or in the environment. This method of papermaking and casting exemplifies a DIY approach to adapting the traditional craft for a personal studio setting, as described on the Surface Design Association website.

When: Three live Zoom sessions in October/November, with recordings available for a year.

For more information, visit the SDA’s website – https://www.surfacedesign.org/sda-workshops-2025/sculptural-paper-casting/

Their Instagram: @suface_design @leahaegerter

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Education: Shibori with Indigo Dyeing Workshop – Drogheda

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Discover the Japanese art of Shibori with Indigo Dyeing, creating patterns on fabrics with Mel Bradley and Clodagh Mac Donagh.

Students will learn using techniques such as KUMO (tying and clamping), ARASHI (using poles and string to resist the dye), and ITAJIEME (folding and clamping). Immerse your prepared fabrics in the Indigo dye bath and be amazed as the magic of the dye turns from green to a vivid blue.

The workshop is suitable for beginners and intermediate students.

Where: Gallery 13, Millmount Craft Quarter, Drogheda, Co Louth, A92 EH29
Date: Saturday, the 16th of August, 10 AM – 4 PM
Cost: €100 (€30 deposit required to secure a place)
Contact Mel on 0863712927 or melbradleysilks@gmail.com


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Education: Shibori Indigo Dyeing Workshop – 3rd of May – Drogheda

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Shibori Indigo Dyeing Workshop with Clodagh Mac Donagh and Mel Breadley on the 3rd of May, 10 AM to 4 PM in Drogheda.

Sign up for a Shibori Indigo Dyeing Workshop with tutors Mel Bradley and Clodagh Mac Donagh. Clodagh was our guest speaker for our April Sunday Session, which you can read about HERE – https://feltmakersireland.com/2025/04/15/recap-clodagh-mac-donagh-april-sunday-session/

Discover the Japanese art of Shibori, a technique that creates patterns on fabrics using methods such as Kumo (tying and clamping), Arashi (using poles to resist dye), and Itajime (folding and clamping). Immerse your fabrics in an Indigo Dye bath and be amazed as the magic of dye turns to a vivid indigo blue.

The workshop is suitable for beginners and intermediate students.

Where: Gallery 13 Millmount Craft Quarter, Drogheda, Co Louth.

Date: Saturday, the 3rd of May, 10 AM – 4 PM

Contact Mel Bradley to book: mel@melbradleysilks.ie or +353 86 371 2927

Mel’s Instagram: @mel.bradley.silks

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Exhibition: Weaving the Threads of Heritage – Ardgillan Castle, Fingal – Includes Talks and Workshop

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Weaving the Threads of Heritage - exhibition in Ardgillan Castle

‘​Weaving the Threads of Heritage’ is a contemporary art exhibition inspired by
Fingal’s textile heritage and manufacturing legacy. Presented by Petra Skyvova, with the support of Creative Fingal, this exhibition showcases original artefacts and memorabilia from the once world-famous local textile and hosiery manufacturing factories alongside contemporary artworks.

The artworks created for this project draw inspiration from these objects, the area’s historical industry, and the lives of the workers. They capture the essence of a bygone era while infusing it with contemporary artistic vision. Each piece reflects the past’s textures, patterns, and stories, brought to life through the diverse artistic expressions.

Opening on Saturday 12th April 2025 at 2 PM, followed by a talk: Balbriggan Stockings on the Global Stage, by historian Dr Cora McDonagh

This exhibition runs until Sunday, 11th May, 2025.

The Ardgillan Castle Gallery is open: Wednesday to Sunday – 10 AM to 4 PM.

The exhibition will be accompanied by the following free public events.

EVENTS:
From Fleece to Yarn and Beyond: Traditional spinning demonstration and exhibition tours with curator Petra Skyvova:

  • Wednesday 16th April, 12-4
  • Wednesday 30th April, 12-4
  • Wednesday 7th May, 12-4

Hand-stitched History: Embroidery workshop with artist Uisce Jakubczyk:

  • Thursday 24th April, 2-4

Stockings for the Queen: Talk and slideshow presented by Dr David Sorensen

  • Thursday 1st May, 7 PM

For more information and to book for the workshop and talk, visit their website – https://www.fingal.ie/events/weaving-threads-heritage-contemporary-art-exhibition-inspired-fingals-textile-heritage-and

Their Instagram – @ardgillancastle

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Education: Indigo Shibori Dyeing Workshop – Drogheda

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Sign up for an Indigo Dyeing Workshop with tutors (and guild members) Mel Bradley and Clodagh Mac Donagh this Saturday.

Learn the Japanese art of Shibori (creating patterns on fabrics) using techniques such as Kumo (tying and clamping), Arashi (using poles to resist the dye), and Itajime( folding and clamping). Immerse your fabrics in an Indigo Dye bath and be amazed as the magic of dye turns to a vivid indigo blue.

Workshop suitable for beginners and intermediate students.

Where: Gallery 13 Millmount Craft Quarter, Drogheda, Co Louth.

Date: Saturday 28th September 10 AM – 4 PM

Contact Mel Bradley to book: mel@melbradleysilks.ie or +353 86 371 2927

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Education: Textile Classes with Mel Bradley – Drogheda

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Feltmakers Ireland member Mel Bradley, a professional artist and teacher, will teach a series of five textile workshops this spring: silk painting, Nuno felting, indigo dyeing, and transfer printing. You can take one or multiple classes.

Classes are small and tailored to suit those attending.

When: Each session runs from 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM.

Where: Gallery 13, Millmount Craft Quarter, Drogheda, County Louth.

Note: The Silk Painting class on the 9th of March is already booked full.

For more information, contact Mel at 0863712927 or via Instagram at – https://www.instagram.com/mel.bradley.silks/

Education: Stitch Club at TextileArtist.org

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In the coming week, the TextileArtist.org website will reopen their Stitch Club.

What is Stitch Club?

  • Stitch Club is a members-only monthly subscription.
  • New online textile art workshops every month, plus access to an ever-growing library of archive classes from world-renowned textile artists.
  • Diverse and inspiring techniques for making beautiful artwork in your own unique voice.
  • Clear but flexible guidelines to help you embrace a playful, experimental process.
  • Live feedback and expertise from your workshop leaders to build creative confidence – stitch by stitch.
  • A supportive & stimulating community of stitchers worldwide so you can share your creative adventure.

{Editor’s note: While I have not registered for Stitch Club myself, I am continually impressed by TextileArtist.org’s informative articles.}

To sign up to be notified when the club opens, visit their website – https://training.textileartist.org/stitchclub-gbp/

Screenshot of their Instagram page – https://www.instagram.com/textileartsite/

Education: Dyeing and Silk Painting Classes

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Not feltmaking, but nevertheless, these textile classes should be of interest. Imagine how these techniques could be combined with felt!!!

Mel Bradley Silks is offering several dyeing and silk painting classes in her studio, Gallery 13, in Drogheda, Co. Louth.

Her workshops are suitable for beginners and intermediate students. Master classes for experienced artists and designers are available on request.

Classes are small to allow for individual tuition, with a maximum of 6 per workshop.

A few spaces are left in the Indigo dyeing workshop on the 26th of August, which Mel is running with Feltmakers Ireland member Clodagh McDonagh.

For more information, please contact Mel – https://melbradleysilks.ie/contact/

Education: Aoife McNamara and Fibreshed Ireland – 3 Workshops

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Aoife McNamara and Fibreshed Ireland will offer three workshops in Adare, Co Limerick, in the Summer of 2023.

For more information, visit the website.

Note: Feltmakers Ireland is not affiliated but shares this information because it is textiles-related education.