Art / crafts courses/ events you would recommend

szlachta · 09-02-2012 10:47pm

I've been going to Bright Sparks with my two children for months now. They won't let me miss it! It's really such a great thing. The kids get to be so creative and have fun. And I get out of the house and chat with other real normal human beings!!! I highly recommend it. The woman who runs it, Asha, is fantastic. The art projects are pitched just right. Fun but also a little challenging. It's releasing my own creative juices too!

greenheart · 09-02-2012 11:10pm

Hi all
Anyone know of any Art classes for kids.
My son is 10 and has a real love for art and is quite good at it so i'm looking for an art class of some sort for him.
I live in Dublin 8 and don't drive so it would need to be near enough, in the city center or along the bus/luas routes.
Had a look online but they all seem to be either for toddlers or out too far like blackrock, dundrum etc
Any help would be great.
Thanks

joasha.z · 17-02-2012 5:21pm

Great news! Due to increased demand I am now doing 2 Bright Sparks morning sessions on Tuesdays
9.30 – 10.30 and 11 – 12.
1-2pm is still on also.
Places available, please contact via PM (MOD SNIP) or visit Bright Sparks

Claregirl5 · 17-02-2012 11:22pm

St. Flannan's College in Ennis, Co. Clare, will run a short evening course in Encaustic Wax Art for the first time in March.

Details are as follows:
Location: St. Flannan’s College, Ennis
Day: Wednesday
Times: 7.30-9.30pm
Duration: 3 weeks
First Class: March 7th
Fee: €60 (price includes all materials)
Further details/bookings: contact via PM

Jellybaby1 · 18-02-2012 3:18pm

Claregirl5 wrote: »

St. Flannan's College in Ennis, Co. Clare, will run a short evening course in Encaustic Wax Art for the first time in March.

Details are as follows:
Location: St. Flannan’s College, Ennis
Day: Wednesday
Times: 7.30-9.30pm
Duration: 3 weeks
First Class: March 7th
Fee: €60 (price includes all materials)
Further details/bookings: 085 1670326

I've been wanting to try Encaustic for ages but can't find anyone in Dublin doing it. Every time I visit craft shows the lady demonstrates it beautifully but visitors to the stand are never invited to try it, so I gather from this that it takes some practice. Anyone know of any classes in Dublin please let me know. Thanks.

cagedgorilla · 28-02-2012 4:49pm

nadarocondun wrote: »

SCREEN PRINTING WORKSHOP (Silk screening)
Week-end workshop offered in screen printing by professional artist in Dublin city centre. All supplies provided plus lunch. Class held the week-end of February 27-28.
Please contact via pm.

Hi, can you please contact me on any future silk screening classes/workshops u have going on in the future as i would love to attend. I would be starting at a beginner level. Even private classes could be a huge help or if u know anyone who would be interested as i am quite eager to start. Thank you!!

bodynsoul · 28-02-2012 6:48pm

CALLING all Artists, Visionaries, Volunteers, Story-tellers, Spoon-Benders, Hand-Standers, Trumpet-Players, Shakers, Bakers or Candlestick-Makers....

The art and creativity flourishing within the Body & Soul grows from strength to strength each year - We feel blessed to have a growing tribe of talented people contribute in their unique way to the beauty and integrity of the village itself, and invite you to create in a way that encourages people to look, listen, explore and interact with the piece itself.
And so, the theme for this years Body&Soul Festival on June 22-24th 2012…....

Throughout all our literary travels and exploration there was one symbol that kept reappearing. It was the Ouroboros. The dragon that eats it’s own tail. A dragon that slays himself and brings himself to life, fertilizes himself and gives birth to himself, thereby creating life from death and injecting death into life.

This after all is the Chinese Year of the Dragon, the ultimate symbol of good fortune.

It's time to pour our dreams and aspirations into exciting projects, to both inspire and be inspired. Be they big or small, simple or complex, cosmic or comical, organic or electronic - we look forward to your proposals with bated breath, as do the people who spend their weekend in awe of your work!

We want to hear about what you have up your sleeve.

Write it down! Send it on! Dead line for B&S festival is the end of April 2012. We're all Ears.

Please log onto the "Get Involved" section of www.bodyandsoul.ie and click on the links to fill out an application for the relevant festivals.

afterhours · 28-02-2012 7:31pm

I wish. I make feathered jewelry and this seems like a good place to sell it. But alas, I am canadian and my license doesn't work here :-(

JansStuff · 06-03-2012 9:31am

JansStuff wrote: »

I'm starting up Card Making Workshops for Adults in South Dublin this February. And for Children in March/April.

Workshops for Adults
Adult workshops will be an hour and a half long - they will be in the mornings, but I will start evening classes if I have demand. Current locations for the Workshops are Sandyford Community Centre, St Brigids Pastoral Community Centre Cabinteely and Foxrock Parish Centre, Foxrock.

They will be very relaxed, practical and useful classes where you will learn how to create your own unique cards in practical hands-on workshops. Ideas, advice, money-saving tips, handouts and all materials included. At every workshop you will be making cards. My ethos is to use mostly materials you'll have at home or can get easily at a reasonable price. If you've ever received or bought a fantastic card, then bring it along and I'll work with you to copy it, or even improve upon it. And equally, if you've some lovely bits and pieces at home that you think would work well on a card but are stumped on how to use them, then bring them along. I'll cover many occasions - birthdays - young and old, new baby, wedding, holy communion, and photo cards. Workshops will last an hour and a half and will be priced approx. at 12 euro per Workshop.
Please contact me for further details about dates, times, locations and prices. While I'm enrolling for classes now to start the week beginning February 20th, it is possible to join at any time during the term, and if there are spaces, a pay-as-you-go option will be available.

Workshops for children
Workshops for children will last 1 hour long, and I'm looking at holding them in Ballyroan Community Centre and Sandyford Community Centre Lambs Cross. These workshops will be 40 euro for 5 sessions. Max per class will be 12 children and the age limit is 7 - 14 years. Younger children can participate but must be accompanied by an adult.
Thanks for looking. Yours in Card Making, Jan

PS my Blog has all the details of upcoming workshops and Workshop details www.cutecarddesigns.blogspot.com

KazM · 09-03-2012 7:11pm

Knit, Crochet, Cross-Stitch - whatever your craft, come along and join the group to share knowledge and banter.

JansStuff · 10-03-2012 10:38am

JansStuff wrote: »

PS my Blog has all the details of upcoming workshops and Workshop details www.cutecarddesigns.blogspot.com[/QUOTE]

Hi All, I'm starting some one-off card making workshops in south dublin, to gather some interest in my card making workshops. These Easter Card Making workshops are priced at an introductory offer of only 5 euro per hour, including all materials!
One Hour EASTER Card Making Workshop
ADULTS
Where: Ballyroan Community Centre
When: Friday Morning March 23rd from 11 - 12 pm.
This class has an introductory price of just €5. All materials are included.
Contact me to book your place !
www.cutecarddesigns.blogspot.com
Mod Snip - send PM for details, read charter

JansStuff · 10-03-2012 10:40am

One Hour EASTER Card Making Workshop
For Children 7 - 14 years
Where: Sandyford Community Centre (Lambs Cross)
When: Wednesday 28th March 3-4 pm
Cost: Special rate of just €5
Places Limited - please book ahead. Parking available
at the front of the centre & at the Pitch & Put grounds next door.
www.cutecarddesigns.blogspot.com
Mod snip - contact via PM

Little Miss Cutie · 10-03-2012 3:14pm

KazM wrote: »

Knit, Crochet, Cross-Stitch - whatever your craft, come along and join the group to share knowledge and banter.

Hi
Where are you having your event, date, time, etc?

Thanks

Tiriel · 10-03-2012 3:48pm

Little Miss Cutie wrote: »

Hi
Where are you having your event, date, time, etc?

Thanks

it says in the post!! Tuesday 6pm Vibes and Scribes!!

Jellybaby1 · 10-03-2012 7:38pm

Cork_girl wrote: »

it says in the post!! Tuesday 6pm Vibes and Scribes!!

Yeah I wondered where that was too, thought they were calling for calligraphers!

Had to Google it as I didn't know where it was either, looks like a nice shop, wish I lived in Cork.

JansStuff · 12-03-2012 9:26pm

JansStuff wrote: »

One Hour EASTER Card Making Workshop

For Children 7 - 14 years
Where: Sandyford Community Centre (Lambs Cross)
When: Wednesday 28th March 3-4 pm
Cost: Special rate of just €5
Places Limited - please book ahead. Parent/guardian
must remain on the premesis for this workshop.
www.cutecarddesigns.blogspot.com
Mod snip - contact via PM

I've just started taking bookings for another One Hour Card Making Workshop - this time in Jack Whites Pub, Brittas Bay, Wicklow (on the N11) see details below - great news if you're down in this area for the Easter Break, or if you're local, all the better. J

One Hour EASTER Card Making Workshop

For Children 7 - 14 years
Where: Jack Whites Pub N11
When: Wednesday & Thursday April 4th & 5th 10.30 - 11.30 am
Cost: Special rate of just €5
Places Limited - please book ahead. Parking available
at the front of the centre & at the Pitch & Put grounds next door.
www.cutecarddesigns.blogspot.com
contact via PM

JansStuff · 12-03-2012 9:27pm

JansStuff wrote: »

One Hour EASTER Card Making Workshop

For Children 7 - 14 years
Where: Sandyford Community Centre (Lambs Cross)
When: Wednesday 28th March 3-4 pm
Cost: Special rate of just €5
Places Limited - please book ahead. Parking available
at the front of the centre & at the Pitch & Put grounds next door.

www.cutecarddesigns.blogspot.com
Mod snip - contact via PM

I've just started taking bookings for another One Hour Card Making Workshop - this time in Jack Whites Pub, Brittas Bay, Wicklow (on the N11) see details below - great news if you're down in this area for the Easter Break, or if you're local, all the better. J

One Hour EASTER Card Making Workshop

For Children 7 - 14 years
Where: Jack Whites Pub N11
When: Wednesday & Thursday April 4th & 5th 10.30 - 11.30 am
Cost: Special rate of just €5
Places Limited - please book ahead. Parent/guardian
must remain on the premesis for this workshop.
www.cutecarddesigns.blogspot.com
contact via PM

cardartkilcoole · 21-03-2012 5:08pm

Cricut and Die Cutting Machine Fun Day

Saturday 31st of March

Greystones Co Wicklow

Time 10.30 to 5.00

Full details can be found on our blog HERE

Cost of hiring the room will be split with the

number of crafter's attending,

So hopefully between €5.00 and €10.00 max

Making this a great affordable crafty day out.

You can email me to book in HERE

Well this one has been in the pipeline for some time,

We all have these machine, and don't use them to their best

Advantage, so what we plan to do, is bring along our Cricut's

or Craft Robo's and spend the day sharing information tips and ideas,

What you need to bring

Your Cricut or Craft Robo with laptop

Big Shot, Cuttle Bug or die cutting machine

Lots of card stock, embossing folders and Dies

Inks, Chalks and anything else you want to play with.
bring lots of Decoupage and embellishments to make toppers,

You do not need to own
an Electronic die cutting machine to come along,
just come along and have some fun card making.

Demonstration
I will do a few demonstrations during the day.

Tea/Coffee supplied all day

Bring a Packed Lunch and your own Mug

Soft drinks and snacks.

There is a restaurant at the leisure centre to eat out.

Or some lovely restaurants in Greystones

Many thanks

And hope you can join us

Yvonne Card Art Kilcoole

Joeyjoejoe43 · 25-03-2012 1:57pm

I am not sure if this is the right place to post this, so if the mods wish to move it, feel free.

If anyone would like to enjoy a very relaxing week at a BOG OAK AND STONE CREATIVE WORKSHOP in the picturesque heartland of Connemara, reply to this thread or PM me and I can send you on booking details.

Indulge in sculpting and carving with internationally acclaimed artist Pieter Koning. This is a five day course of sculpting and carving ancient bog wood (oak,pine and yew) on the site where it was excavated from beneath the turf crop. This material ranges in age from 3000 to 8000 years, has amazing characteristics and shapes and responds gently to the working artist - hence giving pleasure at work and fulfillment on finishing a prized product at the end of the five days.

Details of dates and cost are below.

Dates:

9th July - 12th July 2012
6th August - 9th August 2012
1st October - 4th October 2012

Cost:

€375 for bogoak/€395 for stone - price includes raw materials, tuition, refreshments and use of sculpting tools and your beautiful finshed product.

Location

Between Oughterard and Maam Cross, Co. Galway

For further info and testimonials see http://www.celticretreet.com/Index.html or Mod snip - PM only.

cardartkilcoole · 04-04-2012 9:15am

Creative Card Making Workshop
On Saturday 21st of April
Time 10.00 to 5.30
At the Beautiful Gold Coast Hotel
Dungarvan Co Waterford

This is my first time to Dungarvan, and I have a great day planned with
4 Classes back to back
This workshop will suit beginners as well as advanced crafter's as I work in 2 groups, Working in a Step by step method, giving the beginners more hands on help,

Class 1. Christening Card
Landscape C5 Step card
We will make a card for a boy and you will receive
a kit for a girl to make at home

Class 2. Communion Card
Beautiful keepsake Twin Easel Card
We will make a card for a girl and you will receive
a kit for a boy to make at home

Class 3. Sympathy/Thank you/Thinking of you
Lace corner card with a handmade miniature Bouquet
This card will suit a number of occasions,
so you will receive a selection of inserts to choose from.
You will receive a second kit in a
different colour scheme to make at home

Card 4. Wedding
Fancy fold card in a Cream and Gold colour scheme
using the prettiest lace, ribbons, images and embellishments.
You will receive a second kit in a
different colour scheme to make at home

Full Details http://cardarteventskilcoole.blogspot.com/

If you want any more information please get in touch, or leave a comment

Many thanks Yvonne Tune
Card Art Kilcoole http://cardartblogkilcoole.blogspot.com/

cardartkilcoole · 02-05-2012 9:08pm

Creative Card Making Workshop
With Card Art Kilcoole
Sunday the 27th of May
Time 10.30 to 5.30
At the Wilton Hotel (formally Ramada Hotel)
Southern Cross, Bray, Co Wicklow
This month we are making cards for Special Birthdays
And will make 5 projects on the day
Some for ladies and some gents.
Cost €30.00
Full details on our blog http://cardarteventskilcoole.blogspot.com/

adognamedboo · 13-05-2012 9:16pm

Crafty Kids, Art Summer School at Bridge St Studios, Dundalk

Crafty Kids offer an exciting range
of activities including painting,
drawing, collage, printing and pottery
in a professional artists studio.

While having fun
we will focus on skill development,
exploring techniques
& encouraging individual creativity

9.30am - 2.30pm Monday - Friday
Week 1 * July 9th - 13th
Week 2 * July 16th - 20th
Week 3* July 23rd - 27th

Class fee including all materials €110
family discount available
10% off all bookings by 31st May

www.bridgestreetstudios.com

andrewmorkel · 14-05-2012 3:15am

Thanks for sharing, I have read your editorial it amazing.

Caggles · 07-06-2012 7:48pm

http://twitpic.com/9mtrnp
Open to all just email queen.elvis@yahoo.ie

All entrants receive an mp3 which the will use as inspiration for their photo or photo of painting/artwork/craftwork etc..
More info will be supplied on entry... 9mtrnp

Tried posting image but get it to work, please click link to check out competition

http://www.reverbnation.com/queenelvis
9mtrnp

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looksee · 07-06-2012 8:16pm

And will we be told about an entry fee at some stage in the process?

Caggles · 08-06-2012 5:25pm

Hi Looksee
There is no entry fee and there will be no entry fee, we are running this competition so we l end up with some great artwork and we will also be able to promote artists work on our album and possibly otherways. This should be beneficial to all parties involved...

We have had some responses already and all we ask is not to send artwork till you have received the song as this is an integral part of the competition...
Just an email with title Art work ...and your name

Thanks again , hope this clarifies any misgivings you might have

Tiriel · 12-06-2012 8:43am

Caggles wrote: »

Hi Looksee
There is no entry fee and there will be no entry fee, we are running this competition so we l end up with some great artwork and we will also be able to promote artists work on our album and possibly otherways. This should be beneficial to all parties involved...

We have had some responses already and all we ask is not to send artwork till you have received the song as this is an integral part of the competition...
Just an email with title Art work ...and your name

Thanks again , hope this clarifies any misgivings you might have

Just a reminder, this competition is not in any way endorsed by boards.ie and entrants entering should read the terms/conditions etc. etc. etc. Any discussion/contact on the competition should be by PM and not on this thread - thanks.

Pdoghue · 12-06-2012 4:21pm

KIDS WORKSHOP

Would you like to listen to some amazing stories from the Persian Book of Kings and then make super heroes from the book with foam clay and make finger puppets?

This workshop is suitable for kids between 7 to 12 years old.

When: Saturday, June 23rd 2012
2pm to 4pm

Where: 18, Fashion House, Upper Exchange Street, Dublin 2

Price: 20 Euros including all materials

Contact Roxana Manouchehri
Contact BY PM ONLY - Mod Snip

phoneranger · 15-06-2012 8:07am

Greystones Tidy Towns are running a weekly exhibition for local Artists & Photographers starting on Sunday July 1st.

We are looking for local artists & photographers to come down and display their work starting on July 1st and returning every Sunday through the season.

Each exhibitor will be allocated a bay measuring approximatly 8' X 8' to display their work (a limited number of smaller bays are available).The cost of a bay is €20 for the day and is payable on the day at the harbour. An appication form can be downloaded from http://www.connaughton.eu/grape.htm and must be filled out, signed and returned to (email on application form) first in order to secure a bay. Bays can be booked for a minimum of one Sunday and a maximum of four consecutive Sundays after which a further one or four Sundays can then be booked.

Artists/Photographers must provide their own means of securing their work to the bays and all work must be hung in a secure way, using cable ties etc. All exhibitors will be expected to provide their own shelter for their work, such as plastic sheeting, and this must be fitted in such a way so as not to damage the bays and must be removed after each Sunday.

Exhibitors should park their cars in the car park or on Trafalgar/Marine Road and not on the pier road. Exhibitors should take care not to block any of the entrances and access to and from the compounds and club pens. All exhibitors must keep the area around their bay free from litter and must not obstruct the walkways.

Mrs Farmer · 16-06-2012 10:34pm

I attended a workshop today in Dalkey showing the use of Annie Sloan chalk paints. It is amazing paint which will cover wood (any type), metal etc without having to de-rust or remove varnish or sand down. They do workshops on a regular basis - see www.upside.ie Suitable for interior and exterior projects, quick drying, very low odour and the colours available are lovely.

JansStuff · 04-07-2012 10:59am

Hi, This September I'm delighted

to be starting up 2 x 10 Week Workshops in handmade card making in South Dublin. On Tuesday nights I'll be in Newpark Adult Education Centre, Blackrock www.newparknightschool.ie and on Wednesday nights I'll be in Cabinteely Adult Education Centre, Cabinteely Dublin 18 www.cabinteelycs.ie/night_school.htm . If you're interested in Morning classes, then please contact me by PM and register your intererst - if I get enough enrollments I'll start up morning classes in Sandyford and/or Cabinteely.

Details on my EVENING Classes:
This class will equip you with the inspiration and know-how to create fantastic handmade cards using simple materials that you can find at home or very reasonably in local shops. During these classes I’ll demonstrate various sample cards, card layout and styles, giving you advice and tips on how to use your materials to make great cards. I’ll bring along my card making tools - guillotine, punches, a die-cutting machine (used to cut shapes from paper) card labels and card templates for you to use in making your cards. I use everyday household materials in inventive ways and hope to teach you ow to get the most from each item you have. My aim is to create and inspire!

For all classes please bring along bits and pieces that you'd like to use on your cards - wool, ribbon, buttons, doilies, wallpaper, material scraps, wrapping paper .. anything that is light and can be stuck onto a card!! If you have a specific card project you'd like to do then I'll be happy to help you design your cards and provide advice on where to source your materials. At all classes we'll be making cards, using what you have brought along with some of my own materials

bodhrandude · 06-07-2012 10:36am

There is a art exhibition on at the Oslo bar in Salthill in conjunction with the Volvo Ocean Race which starts at 6 pm tonight. The art work is by Jeremiah ODea who is a lino carving artist, his work will be displayed throughout the bar, wine and food will be laid on for the event tonight. So come along if you are free tonight and have a look. https://www.facebook.com/events/460678287278698/

Belle. · 07-07-2012 12:56am

Hi all!

I'm hoping to start up a half day course in which I can help people who would like to build up a portfolio for themselves. For people and students who are hoping to pursue a Level 5 or 6 Portfolio course, what you should know going into your course and the basic 'Do's and Don’ts'! How to make your work unique to you! People who would just like a few extra tips on portfolio building and how to get the points/results you want to pursue your career/studies in art. Everybody has their own style so why not find out how to use it to your advantage?

I know how stressful building a portfolio can be, so let yourself get a head start or a helping hand from someone who has experience! I had a lot of questions about my portfolio and what work I should include, even the layout of my work, and I found it is often hard to get a straight answer.

Courses will be run in Longford, Mullingar, Cavan, Athlone and can go further afield. Roughly from 10am to 3.30pm For further information or answers to any questions ***Send PM***
PS; if you know of anyone who may be interested please like and share the page with them to spread the word. I'm here to help

Jellybaby1 · 07-07-2012 10:05pm

Weekend in the Woods, 29th/30th September 2012, Bealkelly Wood, Tuamgraney, Co.Clare, www.celtnet.org, 061-640765. €130/adult

Hope this is allowed. I saw this notice in the Botanic Gardens a few days ago and took a photo of it, quite a lot of traditional crafts, what might be described as ‘rustic’ crafts. I remembered some enquiries on this thread and hope it is of interest to others. Unable to recommend myself as I haven’t done any of these courses but here is the list anyway:

Musical Instrument Making
Knife Making
Bowl & Spoon Making
Blacksmithing
Coppersmithing
Natural Building
Herb-Lore
Basketry
Boatbuilding
Fishing
Felt Craft
Rustic Furniture Making
Longbow Making
Wood Carving
Spinning / Weaving & Natural Dyeing
Adventure Bushcraft (8-14 yrs)
Dry-Stone & Lime Mortar Walling

Tiriel · 30-07-2012 4:41pm

I meant to post this up earlier, I'm heading down to it during the week but it has officially started today: Art in the Open, 2012 in Wexford.

http://www.artintheopen.org/

Have been along the last couple of years and it's a great festival - 7 days of plein air painting in spectacular locations in south-east Ireland.
Paint Out's are free to attend and open to all, there are workshops which are open to those who are booked into the festival and there will be an exhibition of over 250 pieces done during the festival days.

If anyone is around Wexford over the week I'm sure you'd enjoy it!

Rockhound · 31-07-2012 8:21pm

D15 studios is running a 6 week Stone Carving course.

The evening course takes place on Monday Nights for 6 weeks beginning Sept 3rd from 6.30pm to 9.30pm Course cost €200, deposit €100.
The weekend course takes place on Saturday Sept 1st and Sunday Sept 2nd from 9.30am 5.00pm Course cost €200, deposit €100.

The course is suitable for all levels, including beginners. Participants will be tutored on a one-to-one basis to support each person in realising their own project. Participants may be able to go away with a finished piece of work or with a sculpture that can be easily finished away from the studio. You may already have an idea of what you wish to carve. If you have no set ideas then that is fine; a suitable project can be set for you. Materials and tools will be provided, the only thing necessary to bring are steel capped safety boots.

contact me if you are interested

www.richardhealysculptures.com

Maisie72 · 03-08-2012 10:17am

I am holding a Reborn Workshop on September 15th and 16th in Dublin.
Over the two days, everything will be provided to make your own Reborn. You will be taught how to mix and apply the paints,build up the layers to achieve a natural skin tone and finally assemble your baby.
You will have a wonderful sense of achievement when you take home your own 18/20 inch reborn baby.
Contact me for more details.
Mary

little.rose · 09-08-2012 7:12pm

hi, this is some information on a tour of Cork for lovers of wool, knitting, yarn, and all those fiber artists > http://www.discoveringcork.ie/blog/wool-lovers-tour-of-cork/

hadas · 21-08-2012 7:24pm

A chance for you to display your arts and crafts this November (25th) in the Westgrove Hotel in Clane, Co. Kildare.

Check it out on www.clanechristmasfair.com

JansStuff · 27-08-2012 10:18am

I'm currently enroling for Morning Card Making Classes in Sandyford Community Centre, Lambs Cross. Details: Thursday mornings, 10.30 - 12.30, all materials included. Cost 100 euro for 5 weeks, 150 euro for 8 weeks.
Learn how to make cards using everyday materials, get to try out different card toppers, different blank cards and use my extensive collection of punches and materials. I provide the inspiration and guidance along with great money-saving card making tips!

JansStuff · 27-08-2012 10:20am

Handmade Christmas Card Making Workshops - I'll hold 1 - 2 special classes on making your own Christmas Cards using simple card, material, punches and napkins! Contact me for details - workshops wil be held during November 2012 in Sandyford Dublin 18.

JansStuff · 27-08-2012 10:22am

Hi, that's great. How much does a table cost, I'd be interested in selling my handmade cards, thanks, Jan

snowey07 · 06-09-2012 7:16pm

For anyone into modelling or maybe making cake deorations ( i make baby toppers with it) fimo are in Ireland next week. Looks like its only Bray, Wicklow and Dublin at the moment tho

more details here

yvonne tune · 12-09-2012 5:40pm

Christmas Card Making Workshop
with Card Art Kilcoole
Saturday the 6thof October
In Kinsealy,Parish Hall,

Kinsealy,Malahide.

Time 10.00 to 5.30

contact via PM only

Theme;The Essence of Christmas

We will make 4 beautiful kits on the day,
and you will receive 1 extra fully prepared kit to make at home. all kits come with instructions.

Full details are on our website cardarteventskilcoole.blogspot.ie

Many Thanks Yvonne

changetion · 08-10-2012 3:29pm

Hi all, I run a knitting circle for 091 labs, a makerspace in Galway. We meet monthly on the second saturday of the month. Our next meeting is the 13th of October at 4 pm. The official announcement, as well as directions/map to the location, can be found here.

yvonne tune · 23-10-2012 2:35pm

Creative Card Making Workshop
With Yvonne Tune Card Art Kilcoole
Saturday the 17th of November
In The Gold Coast Hotel
Dungarvan Co Waterford
Time 10.00 to 5.30

Theme; Shabby Chic Christmas and Beyond
We will make 4 beautiful kits on the day, and you will receive 1 extra fully prepared kit to make at home.
Which is demonstrated at the end of the day

Morning
Card 1. Christmas, Treasures
Card 2. Christmas, Keepsakes
Afternoon
Card 3 Birthday, Butterfly Bliss
Card 4. Birthday, Lavender and Lace

Demonstration
Card 5. Birthday, Vintage Reminiscence

All kits come with full instructions, so you can repeat the design at home.

Full details on http://cardarteventskilcoole.blogspot.ie/

Bobby_Kennedy · 06-11-2012 8:06pm

Zir Laaki Painting

A Unique and Exciting Workshop

Zir Laaki is a Persian technique from the 14th century; it is also used in some other countries.

It is basically painting on papier maché. You will learn how to prepare the surface to paint and how to cover the painting with different mediums to make the work shiny and look like an old oil painting.

Also you will learn to draw some fantastic Middle Eastern patterns named Golo Morgh and Eslimi.

We will then paint the patterns on objects such as mirror frames or photograph frames.

The workshop will be on Saturday and Sunday, November 24th and 25th 2012 in Temple Bar, Dublin 2.

Time: Saturday - 12 to 5 pm and Sunday - 12 to 4 pm.
Venue: Upper Exhange Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
We will have breaks with coffee and tea, and Iranian sweets.

All the material will be provided (mirror, cardboard, colour paints, brushes, patterns, etc.)

Price for two-day workshop and material is 60 Euros
Please book before November 21st.

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feck sake lads · 09-11-2012 11:22am

if your at the art exhibition over the weekend at thr RDS check out stand 80 noel kelly artist for something completly different.;)

Greaney · 15-11-2012 9:55am

In Athenry Co. Galway we're hoping to start/develop a Christmas market, outdoors, in the local square. We're not out to make a 'profit' so stalls are seriously affordable, we just would love to have a simple three day market. It'll be in mid December to bring back the life to the town and see how it goes. If there are crafters out there (with there own outdoor stalls) we'd love to hear from you (PM me). There's limited space and we've just a couple of spaces left.

The idea is it's a Christmas Market for Irish produced goods, to showcase local crafts and to encourage shoppers to buy irish.

Bobby_Kennedy · 21-11-2012 2:19pm

Zir Laaki Painting

A Unique and Exciting Workshop

Zir Laaki is a Persian technique from the 14th century; it is also used in some other countries.

It is basically painting on papier maché. You will learn how to prepare the surface to paint and how to cover the painting with different mediums to make the work shiny and look like an old oil painting.

Also you will learn to draw some fantastic Middle Eastern patterns named Golo Morgh and Eslimi.

We will then paint the patterns on objects such as mirror frames or photograph frames.

The workshop will be on Saturday and Sunday, November 24th and 25th 2012 in Temple Bar, Dublin 2.

Time: Saturday - 12 to 5 pm and Sunday - 12 to 4 pm.
Venue: Upper Exhange Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
We will have breaks with coffee and tea, and Iranian sweets.

All the material will be provided (mirror, cardboard, colour paints, brushes, patterns, etc.)

Price for two-day workshop and material is 60 Euros

Contact by PM

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