May 15th, 2008 — Events, Markets/Fairs
If you are interested in displaying in Marlay House, Rathfarnham, CO Dublin, this Christmas- application forms are available now if send an email to marlaycraftfair@hotmail.com you will
automatically receive an application form.
Popularity: 2% [?]
May 15th, 2008 — Courses, Events
Details for Sunday the 18th:
What: May MCC Crop
Where: Days Hotel, Main Street, Tullamore
Who: Whoever wants to come!
Why: Why not?
Time: 1pm - 6???
Bring: Basic tools, CUTTING MAT, photos, any projects you want to work on!
Cost: €10 for crop only or €25 for class, kit and crop
Shops: The Scrapbook Store
Parking: Free parking on the road (not in Lidl) and in garage half a block down. Your ticket can be validated at reception.
Popularity: 2% [?]
May 15th, 2008 — Courses, From Karen
One day workshop making 8 pieces of jewellery including necklaces, Earrings and braclets.
Date: Sun 25th May 08
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location: Craft Rooms - Blackrock, Co Dublin
Cost: 140 Euro all materials included (value of 8 pieces to take home approx. 240 euro)
Over the course of the day there will be many techniques to learn and then use to your own style.
Using sterling silver and gemstones (over 35 types)
Beginners welcome!
Contact Karen Harper 086 888 5321
or email karen.noticeboard@gmail.com
Popularity: 2% [?]
May 15th, 2008 — Courses, Events
Ingrid Wagner Rug & Art Creation
Big Knitting Workshops at the ArtWorks Galleries, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Welcome to the world of 21st century knitting.
Fast, fun & definitely different.
Dates: Saturday June 14th, Wednesday 2nd July
Times: 09.30 – 16.45
Cost: £75.00, inclusive of all materials & lunch.
10% reduction for students & children under 12.
This one day workshop is an introduction to funky multi strand knitting, working with colour and the use of alternative materials and tools to create your own interior textiles. No complicated stitches to learn, just casting on & off, knit & purl. Beginners will be fully supported.
Needle sizes used: 400mm & 600mm length, 25mm diameter.
Direct & low cost flights available from Dublin to Newcastle.
For further information & to book, visit www.ingridwagner.com
Email: info@ingridwagner.com
Tel: 44 (0)191 565 3627 / 0778 637 6819
Popularity: 2% [?]
May 15th, 2008 — Courses, Events
DERRYAUN CRAFTS WORKSHOP PROGRAM
For the Feile na Tuaithe 24th & 25th May 2008
Museum of Country Life, Turlough, Co. Mayo
Dear Crafters,
I will be running workshops from my stand in the crafts marquee. Anyone wishing to take part is advised to book a place as soon as possible as numbers will be limited due to space restrictions. Workshops are 1 hour long and cost €15.00 for felt making and €20 for basic jewellery making. This includes use of equipment and materials, so come along and learn a new craft!
Felting kits, wool, books and gifts will be on sale from the stand.
About the Feila………
Feile Na Tuaithe - 24th and 25th May
Time: 12:00 - 17:00
Location: Museum of Country Life, Turlough, near Castlebar.
The West of Ireland’s favourite family festival is back: Féile na Tuaithe – Turlough Park takes place at the National Museum of Ireland - Country Life on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th May 2008.
Now in its fourth year, this free festival has proved itself to be a favourite with all members of the family attracting up to 12,000 visitors over the two days. Attractions for 2008 include children’s activities, a Sports fest for older visitors, rare breed cows, displays by working spaniels and music. A full programme of demonstrations and workshops is scheduled and there are marquees for both craft stands and food stalls.
Further details available from the Marketing Dept. Tel: 094 90 31755; e-mail: tpark@museum.ie
Workshop Program (Saturday and Sunday)
12.30pm till 1.30pm. Needle felting – Design a felt picture, learn how to use a felting needle to attach wool fibre onto a base fabric to create a flat woolly picture. This craft involves using a very sharp needle and is not suitable for children, minimum age 14 years. Cost €15.00. Includes materials.
2.30 till 3.30pm. Dry felting – hearts and flowers, learn how to ‘sculpt’ wool fibre into three dimensional shapes using a felting needle, this workshop will give you the basic techniques and inspiration to try it out at home. You will soon get hooked on this new craft, with a bit of imagination this craft has endless possibilities! This craft involves using a very sharp needle and is not suitable for children, minimum age 14 years. Cost €15.00. Includes materials.
4pm till 5pm. Introduction To Basic Jewellery Making – make an eye catching bracelet. Using colourful glass beads, learn step by step how to arrange them, string them and attach a clasp fastener. No experience needed. Cost €20.00. Includes materials.
If you would like to pre-book a place at any of these workshops please pay by cheque, postal order or credit card , cheques made payable to S. Sullivan. Or visit my stand at the Feila.
Address; Sheefry House, Derryaun, Drummin, Nr. Westport, Co. Mayo.
Tel. 098 21888 www.derryauncrafts.com suzie@derryauncrafts.com
Popularity: 3% [?]
May 15th, 2008 — Events
Mairead deBlaca at ON THE GRAPEVINE, 45 Booterstown, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
An exhibition of paintings by Mairead deBlaca entitled Celebrations will take place in
ON THE GRAPEVINE, 45 Booterstown, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
from May 15 to 11 June 2008.
Opening reception May 15th 6:30 - 8:30pm. All welcome.
This exhibition, showcasing over 15 new works. Deblaca body of work is a celebration of live, loves and the future. It focuses on the abstract beauty of her every day Dublin, capturing her love of nature, water and life. Her pieces focus on the Canal near her studio, the water of Dun Laoghaire where she sails and the flowers of Urban Dublin.
For further information: T: 087 948 9999or visit www.deblaca.eu
Popularity: 2% [?]
May 8th, 2008 — From Karen
Do you teach, know someone that teaches, have the knowledge to teach…
There are many people looking for classes, please let me know what area you are in
Call 086 888 5321
or email me at karen.noticeboard@gmail.com
Popularity: 7% [?]
May 8th, 2008 — Events
You are invited to an exhibition or work by
Annie West, Kevin McSherry & Fintan Taite
At
Gallery Zozimus,
56 Francis St., Dublin 8
on June 5th 2008 at 6pm.
The exhibition will be opened by
Sam Smyth
info@galleryzozimus.ie
www.galleryzozimus.ie
Tel: 01 4539057
Popularity: 7% [?]
May 8th, 2008 — Events, Markets/Fairs
This is a food and craft producers market
Saturday from 9am to 5pm
situated on the South Mall by the river
New Traders welcome for details and application form contact
Brenda Maloney.sec 098 64014 / 873777547 or
email: brenda@clewbayquilting.com
Popularity: 8% [?]
May 8th, 2008 — Suppliers
Over 200 quality 100% cotton fabrics and loads of
accessories for quilters.
Well worth a visit and gives a rapid postal service.
Brenda Maloney is a quilter, making quilts,
cot quilts etc, and runs a shop/studio outside Westport
Co Mayo situated on the R335 coast road to
Louisburgh overlooking the beautiful ClewBay
Opening hours are from 10am to 5pm Mon to Fri
or by appointment Tel 098 64014 for details
www.clewbayquilting.com
Popularity: 7% [?]
