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Have you got any plans for Saturday, 11th September??

We are organising the first Crafty Alley Crop in Dublin on the 11th September.If you live around and would love to spend some time with crafty friends, shop and create someting beautiful.   email me ( timikonya[at]yahoo.com) and I will put you on the list.

Date and Time: 11th Spetember 2010, 13.00-17.00 (18.00)
Venue: All Hallows College, Grace Park Road, Drumcondra, Dublin
Theme: Library card mini album and a quick card challenge
Price: €30

Please confirm your participation, so I can get the Kits.

Note: there is free parking in the college, if you need help how to get there just send me a message.

Looking forward to meeting you all,

Timi

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The Crafty Alley supply shop is located at:

The Crafty Alley Shop
6B Scotts Street
East Avenue Road
Killarney
Co. Kerry
Phone/Fax: +353 64 6630800

or http://www.craftyalley.com/index.php

Popularity: 1% [?]

We are currently accepting donations of creative textile works. As the auction event takes place on Sunday, October 11 2010, it is important to receive donation items in September so we may properly catalogue, photograph, and publicize their presence in the auction.

We will accept items through September 22. However, the sooner the better!

For more information please contact:

Evin

Pink Auction Co-chair

pinkcork@gmail.com

Donations should be posted/mailed to:

Pink Auction

c/o Vibes & Scribes

21 Lavitt’s Quay

Cork City

Co. Cork

Republic of Ireland

Popularity: 1% [?]

New 6 week term begins September 14th at Art Classes Ireland. Terenure/South Dublin Area

Have you always wanted to learn how to paint?

To bring out your creative side and express yourself as an artist?

Help is at hand: 

A new 6 week term of art classes will begin on Tuesday 14th and Thursday 16th September.

 Places available. 

Please call Kevin McSherry on 086 247 0737 

For more info, see the web site: www.artclassesireland.com

This exclusive class provides students with the best of painting tuition, clearly and simply imparted to novice and intermediate alike. These small classes are held in the warm and friendly environment of my studio and everyone gets maximum attention. Over the 6 weeks, students will be encouraged and nurtured in a convivial atmosphere; so don’t be daunted!

Still Life Painting: [Adults: All levels] Students will learn preparation of canvases, technique, composition, colour-mixing and brushwork.

Tuesday mornings: 10:00am – 12:30pm Fee: €175 per 6 week course

Tuesday evenings: 7:00pm – 9:30pm Fee: €175 per 6 week course

Thursday evenings: 7:00pm – 9:30pm Fee: €175 per 6 week course

Thursday mornings: 10:00am – 12:30pm Fee: €175 per 6 week course

Address: The Studio, 17 Aideen Avenue, Terenure. Dublin 6W. See map below

Telephone: 086 247 0737

Email: art@mcsherry.ie

Popularity: 2% [?]

Fashion Design Academy

Young Fashion Designer

Age 8-12

Level 1

 Monday or Tuesday

3.30-5.00

Starting 6^th September

Teen Fashion Designer

Age 13-16

Level 1

 Wednesdays

2.30-4.00 or 4.00-5.30

Starting 8^th September

Courses cover

Machine Sewing

Embroidery

Designing

Fashion Illustrations

Patterns

Jewellery Making

Make your own stylish bag

For more information

www.fashiondesignacademy.ie

Phone 087 7798146

Popularity: 2% [?]

Hello everyone,

I hope that you have all had a great summer and are now feeling in the mood
to do something creative, here are a few new and exciting workshops to wet
your appetite!

In a nut shell..

Sunday 5th Sept. Copper pendants and plant pot ornaments.
Friday 10th Sept. Traditional Wet Felting - hollow seamless forms.
Saturday & Sunday 18th/19th Sept. Bronze Casting with Helle Helsner.
Sunday 3rd Oct. Basic Jewellery Making
Sunday 10th Oct. 3D Needle Felting Workshop.
Friday 29th Oct. Winter Woolly Necklace.
Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th Nov. Environmental Sculpture workshop with Tom
Meskell.

Best Regards
Suzie

Please use the link below to see a selection of images to give you an idea of what will be made in each course….worth a look!

http://www.derryauncrafts.com/timetable.html

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Suzie Sullivan
Derryaun Crafts
+353 (0) 98 21888
suzie@derryauncrafts.com
www.derryauncrafts.com

Popularity: 2% [?]

I am running a Halloween craft and food fair at the Lisdoo House, Dundalk on Sunday 31 October 11am - 5pm.

It is 60 euro for a table and advertising for the event will include leafleting, newspaper adverts, radio coverage, PR in other local press and posters across the town and local villages.

The Lisdoo is a popular place for meals and we have a strong customer base in the area to draw on.

For more information please email Alexandra at faireire@gmail.com.

Thanks
Alexandra

www.faireire.ie

Samson Fair Trade Ltd trading as Fair Eire.  Company Number: 481118

Registered Offices:
20 Priory Lodge
Sheetland Rd
Termonfeckin
Louth

Popularity: 2% [?]

.Join Travelling Potter for a pottery painting course starting on Sept 14th!Relax and have fun while you learn techniques to paint beautiful pieces of pottery to keep or give as a special gift.Where?  Belarmine Community Centre, Belarmine, Stepaside, Co. Dublin.  When?  Starting Sept 14th, Tuesday evenings, 7.30-9pm.How long?  6 weeks.  No experience necessary.Contact Ruth on 086 026 8788 or email info@travellingpotter.com.

Popularity: 2% [?]

Show Times

Friday 24 September 1o.30am – 6pm

Saturday 25 September 9.45am – 6pm

Sunday 26 September 9.45am – 5pm

GBCE is a 3 day event for all crafters from papercrafters, cardmakers, scrapbookers, brides, jewellery makers and more.

We bring in tutors and demonstrators from Ireland and the UK.   We have a shopping village with several promotions and show offers where you can stock up on your craft supplies, buy the latest products and basically get your fix of retail therapy!

This year we will also have Pop Up Shops taking half day stands at the show, bringing you more variety.

Another first will be our dedicated bookable Crop Space – ideal for craft groups – book early these are sure to be popular.

The range of classes is even more diverse this year with a special focus on turning your craft into a business with the option of Digital Photography, Craft Blogging, Teaching Craft and Graphic Software classes.

Over 30 classes over 3 days in 3 classrooms - weekend accomodation packages available.
Find all the details at -

http://greatbigcraftextravaganza.wordpress.com/

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Great-Big-Craft-Extravaganza-GBCE/104905582143

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Athlone Springs Hotel special rates:

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Email: info@athlonespringshotel.com

Special Rates for GBCE:Triple room €110 pps 2x nts B&B + 1 x Dinner.Double/twin room €130 pps 2x nts B&B + 1 x Dinner.Single supp. €25 per night.

Website bookings use password ‘craft’ to get these rates.

Popularity: 2% [?]

Feltmakers Ireland are hosting an Open Day at our studio to celebrate

Heritage Week on Sunday 29th August from 11am-5pm.

Liz Brown will be bringing the Scottish Storytelling Yurt (and it’s little buddy the smaller “Squirt”) to Dublin for the day. 

We will have demonstrations, display of work, stories and fun for all ages.

The event is being supported by the Crafts Council of Ireland and the OPW.

The studio is situated at the Knockmaroon gate of the Phoenix Park in Dublin.

There is parking beside the studio and if the weather is good you can bring along a picnic and join in the fun.

For more information see www.feltmakersireland.com

Popularity: 3% [?]

www.treasurebin.ie

To view classes click here:   http://www.treasurebin.ie/classes_2010_42.html

To book classes click here:   http://www.treasurebin.ie/booking_2010_43.html

To view Treasure Bin, with their extensive range of craft products click here:  http://www.treasurebin.com/catalog/craft-supplies-c-1.html

SEPTEMBER: JEWELLERY
9^th – EASY PEASY EARRINGS

Introduction to basic jewellery techniques, including earrings and pendants.

16^th – FASTENER-FREE BRACELETS

Using elastic or memory wire to create “free size” bracelets.

23^rd – FLOATING NECKLACES

2 techniques will be demonstrated to create the effect of floating beads.

30^th – ADVANCED TECHNIQUES

How to string pearls, and various methods for a more professional finish for your jewellery.

OCTOBER: CARDS

7^th – FOLDS & LAYERS

Combining simple folds with stickers and embellishments to make quick and easy cards and BOXES

14^th – STAMPING

Introduction to basic rubber-stamping techniques.

21^st – PARCHMENT CRAFT

Embossing and perforating translucent parchment paper.

28^th – 3D CARDS

Specially printed papers to create Pyramid Cards, Waterfall Cards and other layered effects, including 3D decoupage.

NOVEMBER: CANDLES & SOAP

4^th – CANDLES 1

Introduction to making candles, using candle remnants.

11^th – CANDLES 2

Working with latex moulds, colour & scent.

18^th – SOAP

Melt-and-pour soap technique, using a microwave.

25^th – BATH BOMBS

Introduction to making bath bombs and bath salts.

www.treasurebin.ie

info@treasurebin.ie

Treasure Bin
Manderley House
Manderley Court
LETTERKENNY
County Donegal

Popularity: 6% [?]