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Art / crafts courses/ events you would recommend

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  • #152
    lucy2010
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 774 ✭✭✭lucy2010


    Does anyone know of any great craft-supplies Fairs in Dublin or the North??


  • #153
    ztoical
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,788 ✭✭✭ztoical


    This has been posted in the manga/anime forum and the comics forum but not everyone reads those forums and it is an event open to all artists and we've had some great fine artists take part over the years via posting on the Visual Artists Ireland.

    The 5th Annual Irish 24 hour comics day will take place on 9th/10th of October at the Central Hotel Dublin. submissions are open now for the anthology.

    24_2010_lowres.jpg

    Last years anthology ended up being 50 pages and featuring some great local talent as well as artists from Japan, Spain, Australia and the UK. Submission information can be found here. Contributors retain all rights to their work and get a copy of the anthology [we will post books to those not attending the 24 hour comics day event on the 9th/10th of October]

    As the focus of the Irish 24 hour comics event has always been just getting people drawing and creating we really want to encourage new artists to submit. We're posting the submission information up early to give people time to email with questions or ask for feedback before submitting finished pages.


  • #154
    af_thefragile
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,171 ✭✭✭af_thefragile


    Can anyone recommend me some good place I can get drawing/painting lessons in Dublin.
    I've been very interested in comics and animation lately but I'm not very good at drawing people. I learnt to get good at drawing people the first place to start from is to learn figure drawing. So anyone got a good place I could go?

    Cheers..


  • #155
    TreasureBin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 319 ✭✭TreasureBin


    lucy2010 wrote: »
    Does anyone know of any great craft-supplies Fairs in Dublin or the North??

    Not til Halloween - there's one every year in the RDS on the last weekend of October.

    Similar show (but different organisers) takes place in King's Hall Belfast every April and they had one in mid-November last year for the first time. I believe that's being repeated this year but will probably be a smaller show than the Dublin one.


  • #156
    Tiriel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,182 ✭✭✭Tiriel


    Posted in Art and Architecture - may be of interest in here too!

    Demonstration Weekend 2010

    You are invited to visit the National Print Museum to witness a traditional that has virtually disappeared. This July the Museum will host an exciting Demonstration Weekend. Practical demonstrations of the Intertype, Linotype, Monotype, Shaw Pen Ruling Machine and many other machines will be given by active retired typesetters and printers.

    Expert advice will be on hand to answer any questions and visitors may be able to try their hand at some printing. The Museum will be brought to life on these unique days and visitors will get a rare glimpse of what a printing house was like 100 years ago.


    Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th July 2010

    12.00pm - 5.00pm



    FREE ADMISSION



    National Print Museum, Beggars Bush Barracks, Haddington Rd, Dublin 4
    Tel: 01 6603770 Email: printmuseumedu@iol.ie
    Web: www.nationalprintmuseum.ie


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  • #157
    Pappi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭Pappi


    Starting the 31st July - 2 to 5pm - 12 week program


  • #158
    artieanna
    Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 1,139 ✭✭✭artieanna


    Hi all just want to post this in case anyone in boyle, Co Roscommon during 21-31 july. Every year they run a smashing Arts week.

    There are three exhibitions on this year, King house will feature established Irish artists, there is a local exhibition in the church of Ireland school and also A group show by the Castleboyle artists in Feelystone (I am a member of this group) Most of the shopfronts in the town display art.

    The festival also includes poetry, music, film, drama, storytelling and much more see the links below.

    Its a real credit to the organisers to run such a smashing festival for the past 21 years.

    http://castleboyleartists.blogspot.com/
    http://www.boylearts.com/2010/programme10/


  • #159
    TanD
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 43 ✭TanD


    Hey guys

    Does anybody know of any beginner painting classes starting this year some time preferably in the Wicklow/Dublin area?

    Thanks and regards

    TanD


  • #160
    eillen_ogrady
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭eillen_ogrady


    Hi
    Just a quick line to let everyone know that there are new sewing classes starting in Patrick Street (over Christchurch way) in September they are enroling in August.
    The tutor has 40 years sewing experience.
    The classes start from beginners at 160 euros for a 6 week course .The duration of each class is 2 hours long.
    The classes are for begginers ,intermediate and advanced students with seperate classes catering to the different needs of the individual student .
    The students will be taught on brand new machines .
    Everthing is provided for the Beginners Classes; treads, needles ,fabrics, zips, sissors,etc.
    The courses will move at the students own pace so no worries even if you have never sat behind a machine before .
    If more experienced students want to bring their own machines that is ok
    and againn they can move forward quickly and not be worried at been held back by the novice sewer.
    I hope this is helpful to you and i hope to see you there
    Eillen


  • #161
    cardartkilcoole
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16 ✭cardartkilcoole


    Creative Card Making Workshop
    Saturday the 14th of August
    In Shoreline Leisure Centre in Greystones,
    Please email HERE for directions
    I still have a few places available.
    Theme this month is Special Birthday's
    This Workshop will suit beginners as well as advanced crafters as I work in two sections, giving the beginners more hands on help in section 1, and allowing the more advanced crafter to chat while they craft in section 2.
    We will make 4 cards and this month I'm keeping it beautiful but simple, very pretty styles with lace and lots of punched detail, flowers and glitz.
    What you need to bring
    Craft mat, 2 x Scissors, Paper trimmer, Glue, Foam pads, Foam tape, Double sided tape, craft knife, anything else needed I will supply.

    Lunch 1.00 to 2.00 there's a lovely coffee shop down stairs or you can bring a packed lunch, tea/coffee and biscuits supplied all day.

    Please email HERE to book a place, This is an adult only workshop and everyone is very welcome
    looking forward to seeing you all
    Many thanks Yvonne Tune Kilcoole Craft Club
    http://cardartblogkilcoole.blogspot.com/


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  • #162
    TreasureBin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 319 ✭✭TreasureBin


    Evening craft classes will be starting up again in Letterkenny in September.
    Topics include making cards, jewellery, candles, soap and bath bombs.
    Full details and booking form here.


  • #163
    nosey99
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭nosey99


    3 days of shopping, free demos and classes in Cardmaking, Scrapbooking, Felting, Digital Photography, Craft Blogging, Jewellery Making, Fimo and much more. Dedicated crop spaces, pop up shops and great show offers.
    Entrance and demos are totally free.
    Venue: Athlone Springs Hotel
    Dates: 24, 25 & 26 September 2010
    More details at http://greatbigcraftextravaganza.wordpress.com/


  • #164
    nosey99
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭nosey99


    Athlone, 24, 25 & 26 September - 3 days of free demos, shopping and lots of classes. Felting, jewellery making, cardmaking, scrapbooking, digital photography, Craft Blogging and more. Classes start from 18 euro. If you didnt make it last year, don't miss out this year.


  • #165
    Hector's House
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭Hector's House


    eillen_ogrady wrote: »
    Hi
    Just a quick line to let everyone know that there are new sewing classes starting in Patrick Street (over Christchurch way) in September they are enroling in August.
    The tutor has 40 years sewing experience.
    The classes start from beginners at 160 euros for a 6 week course .The duration of each class is 2 hours long.
    The classes are for begginers ,intermediate and advanced students with seperate classes catering to the different needs of the individual student .
    The students will be taught on brand new machines .
    Everthing is provided for the Beginners Classes; treads, needles ,fabrics, zips, sissors,etc.
    The courses will move at the students own pace so no worries even if you have never sat behind a machine before .
    If more experienced students want to bring their own machines that is ok
    and againn they can move forward quickly and not be worried at been held back by the novice sewer.
    I hope this is helpful to you and i hope to see you there
    Eillen

    Hi Eileen, have you any contact details for that? Thanks!


  • #166
    Littleblondehen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 115 ✭✭Littleblondehen


    Hi all,

    I was wondering if anyone would know of a face painting tution course/class in or around Dublin please?

    I'll tell you why I would like to do one, I am studying Hair/Beauty & Makeup and I love fantasy makeup but I am not so great at art! So I thought if I tried facepainting I could use it to help me with the makeup.

    It's suprisingly hard to find one!

    I know LA Makeup Academy have one, but it's way way out of my price range.

    Thanks a mill :)


  • #167
    MuseumEducation
    Closed Accounts Posts: 43 ✭MuseumEducation


    Join the family fun at the National Print Museum! Celebrate National Heritage Week with a visit to the Museum for an interactive entertainment experience, from practical demonstrations to crafty creations. Discover the world of traditional printing at the many activity stations throughout the Museum where you can make a printers hat, try your hand at some printing and learn about the old machines in the collection through practical demonstrations. Attend a workshop session with Illustrator Adrienne Geoghegan, have your face-painted and visit the Gutenberg Café for some refreshments.

    There’s something for everyone on Family Sunday!
    12pm – 5pm
    Sunday 22nd August 2010
    Free Admission
    National Print Museum
    Beggars Bush Barracks
    Haddington Rd
    Dublin 4
    Tel: 003531 6603770
    Email: printmuseumedu@iol.ie
    Web: www.nationalprintmuseum.ie


  • #168
    MuseumEducation
    Closed Accounts Posts: 43 ✭MuseumEducation


    Print Fest 2010
    You are invited to visit the National Print Museum to witness a traditional that has virtually disappeared. Printers from around the country will demonstration different aspects of the hot metal era. Type will be set by hand alongside practical demonstrations of the Linotype and Monotype and many other machines in the collection.

    This is a unique occasion to see how newspapers, books and all kinds of literature were designed and printed before the computer revolution. Expert advice will be on hand to answer any questions and people will be able to do some printing for themselves. The Museum will be brought to life on this unique afternoon and visitors will get a rare glimpse of what a printing house was like 100 years ago. It will be a very enjoyable day for anyone interested in printing, bookbinding, design, newspapers, books etc. It will also be a chance for printers who now work with computers to relive their old printing days.
    2pm - 6pm, Saturday 11th September 2010
    Free admission
    National Print Museum, Beggars Bush Barracks, Haddington Rd, Dublin 4
    Tel: 01 6603770 Email: printmuseumedu@iol.ie Web: www.nationalprintmuseum.ie



  • #169
    Sassy
    Registered Users Posts: 19 ✭Sassy


    There are still places available for knitting and crochet classes commencing at Loza Wool Clondalkin on Saturday 4th and Thursday 8th September. Details at www.lozawool.com


  • #170
    timikonya
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭timikonya


    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 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 :D
    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,

    Timixx


  • #171
    Jellybaby1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,108 ✭✭✭Jellybaby1


    Its about time we had a few more craft shops. If I had the money I'd start one up myself! Lol! Is your crop only for scrapbooking or are you covering cardmaking as well?


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  • #172
    timikonya
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭timikonya


    Hi Jellybaby1, I like to do scrapbooks as well as cards or altered art. The crop theme will be made upon participant's interest and at the first one will do a mini album and a card.


  • #173
    Jellybaby1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,108 ✭✭✭Jellybaby1


    I'm not really into scrapbooking, just cards. Have something else on on the 11th unfortunately but if I can make it for a quick visit I will. Will you have a shop there - can anyone just drop in or is it just for participants?


  • #174
    timikonya
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭timikonya


    Cathy, owner of Crafty Alley Shop (Killarney)will bring the shop. Sure you can pop in anytime just to shop or you can come along and bring your own stuff, finish up some projects.
    Timi


  • #175
    Jellybaby1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,108 ✭✭✭Jellybaby1


    Will be there if time allows. Thanks.


  • #176
    Rossa10
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭Rossa10


    Hi all,

    Do anyone know of a good sewing course around Dublin 15? Would love if you can help me.
    Thanks


  • #177
    ztoical
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,788 ✭✭✭ztoical


    Irish 24 hour comics day is tomorrow starting at noon at the Central Hotel in Dublin [across from sub city] Bring your paper and pens and have a go at drawing a 24 page comic in 24 hours in a relaxed if slightly sugar fueled enviorment. The anthology will be on sale for all of 1 euro and we will be hooking up with the Belfast 24 hour event via web cam.

    Folks are welcome to come and go at any point over the 24 hours, while we'd like as many folks as can to attempt the full 24 hours we understand not everyone is able to so feel free to come and draw for as long or as little as you'd like.


  • #178
    ThreadBear
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭ThreadBear


    Hi!
    We're starting back after our summer break.
    Knitters and other stitchers are all welcome to come along on a drop-in basis to the Malahide Library from 7-8.15pm every Monday, except Holidays/bank Holidays. Free and open first-learners to beginners to advanced, any age!

    http://www.fingalcoco.ie/CommunityRecreationandAmenitiesDepartment/Library/LibraryBranches/MalahideLibrary/


  • #179
    trishw78
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,657 ✭✭✭trishw78


    this might be a dbl post if so I apologise...

    The knit & Stitch Show is coming up in the RDS at the end of the month. 28-31 Oct

    http://www.twistedthread.com/ for more details.


  • #180
    MuseumEducation
    Closed Accounts Posts: 43 ✭MuseumEducation


    An introduction to Japan and the Ancient Art of Woodblock Printmaking
    By Debra Bowden


    This is an illustrated talk and practical printing demonstration introducing Japanese woodblock printing as an art form, which was introduced into Japan, along with papermaking, in the 8th century by Buddhist missionaries. There will be a brief history on Japanese woodblock printing in the ukiyo-e tradition with illustrations and hand-outs and an opportunity to print from a carved woodblock.

    As a trained printmaker Debra Bowden has, in recent years, focused on the art of Japanese woodblock printmaking. Her current work focuses on the delicately fluid, seasonal cycle of growth that is intrinsic to classic Japanese art and her influences are a combination of her own and Japanese gardens. Debra uses traditional tools and materials to produce wall mounted prints on Japanese papers.

    Thursday 21st October 2010 7.30pm



    Admission: Free
    All Welcome


    National Print Museum
    Beggars Bush Barracks
    Haddington Rd
    Dublin 4
    Tel: 01 6603770
    Email: printmuseumedu@iol.ie
    Web: www.nationalprintmuseum.ie
    Newsletter: http://www.nationalprintmuseum.ie/enewsletter/events2010/


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  • #181
    Pyro7046
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32 ✭Pyro7046


    Christmas food art and crafts fair in St. Laurences Community Complex Narraghmore Co. Kildare on Saturday 13th and Sunday the 14th of November
    In aid of KARE and St. Laurences
    Stand 30 only euro
    To book a stand pm and i'll get back to you with more details.


  • #182
    lucy2010
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 774 ✭✭✭lucy2010


    trishw78 wrote: »
    this might be a dbl post if so I apologise...

    The knit & Stitch Show is coming up in the RDS at the end of the month. 28-31 Oct

    http://www.twistedthread.com/ for more details.

    Im a card maker & planning a trip to this for supplies...... People have suggest this & Kings Hall. I was at this years ago & felt it was just a cross stitch supplies fair. Maybe im wrong..... Any suggestions & tips please as ill have mammy in tow & plan an arguementative free day !!!!!!


  • #183
    Jellybaby1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,108 ✭✭✭Jellybaby1


    I agree, the Knit&Stitch in RDS is becoming more and more for cross stichers. I've given up going to the RDS and am booked on a flight to Birmingham NEC for the Craft Show which is humungous!! Lots of cardmaking stands which would interest you. If mammy likes baking or icing cakes they also have a Sugarcraft & Cake decoration show on at the same time. Here's the link:
    http://www.necgroup.co.uk/whatson/november.htm

    Be warned, you will be shattered by the afternoon!!!

    If the Birmingham show is too big for mammy to walk around, the Kings Hall one is about the same size as the RDS but you would find more cardmaking stuff there.

    Whatever you do, Enjoy!


  • #184
    MuseumEducation
    Closed Accounts Posts: 43 ✭MuseumEducation



    Origami Workshops

    Choose from cards, boxes or hanging decorations in this exciting range of origami workshops with tutor Naomi Fleury.

    Make your own hanging decorations using Origami Techniques
    Learn how to make beautiful hanging decorations using ancient origami techniques. This workshop will allow you to develop your creative side and continue to make origami decorations in your own home. All materials are provided.
    Saturday 6th November 2010, 10.00am – 1.00pm. Price: €45

    Card Making using Origami Techniques
    Learn how to make cards using the ancient origami technique. The word origami is Japanese: oru means "to fold", and kami means "paper". During the 6th century, paper was introduced into Japan. It is here that paper folding became an art form and evolved into what we know today as origami. All materials are provided.
    Saturday 6th November 2010, 2.00pm – 5.00pm. Price: €45 or
    Sunday 7th November 2010, 10.30am – 13.30pm. Price: €45

    Make a Japanese Box
    Learn how to make a decorative Japanese box using domestic recycled materials and Japanese paper. This workshop will allow you to develop your creative side and continue to make beautiful boxes in your own home. All materials are provided.
    Sunday 7th November 2010, 14.30pm – 17.00pm. Price: €45


    National Print Museum
    Beggars Bush Barracks
    Haddington Rd
    Dublin 4
    Tel: 01 66703770
    Email: printmuseumedu@iol.ie
    Web: www.nationalprintmuseum.ie


  • #185
    robfitz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 441 ✭✭robfitz


    TOG's members are hosting a number of events for Science Week 2010 and Innovation Dublin Festival 2010, one is the following craft event.


    Pretty and Bright – DIY Christmas Ornaments
    Sunday, 14th November 2010
    3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    This workshop is for the creative ones among you! The use of scissors, glue and a soldering iron should not scare you, and the eagerness to try new things should be your second nature.

    The fun will last the whole afternoon, and 15€ will cover all your material costs.


    Craft Night
    Every second Tuesday
    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Everyone brings whatever they want to work on, and we hang out, chat, craft, and share.


    We've also got our own boards.ie forum where you can ask for more information.


  • #186
    hadas
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭hadas


    There is a Christmas crafts fair scheduled for the 28th of November in the Westgrove Hotel in Clane, Co. Kildare. There are a few tables available for those of you who wish to display your art and craft! Or if you fancy, just come along to soak up the warm Christmas atmospher. There are some lovely crafty gift ideas and the prices are very sensible. It is between 12pm to 6pm. Send me a PM if you want more information.


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  • #187
    zelemon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 53 ✭✭zelemon


    HI folks.

    Can anyone recommend me some good place I can get good oil painting lessons in the greater Tralee area, I've been very interested in it, i used to be good at art & want to resume it. I'd really appreciate any advice on where i could go to work on this an evening a week or more!

    regards,


  • #188
    Foxkehs
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18 ✭Foxkehs


    Hi everyone :)

    My name is Jackie Fox and I'm the chair of DCU's Art Society. As part of DCU's Art's week, run by myself, on Wednesday the 1st of December I am holding a art and craft market within Dublin City University from 12pm-3pm. This will give anyone who would like to sell their own artwork whether it's sketches, paintings, photographs, jewelery, jewelery boxes etc a great opporutinity to earn some extra cash esp coming up to Christmas and to get your name out there to the student population. A table costs €20 for the three hours, which will go to the Marie Keating Foundation. If you are interested please PM me :) I really hope I hear from you! It's going to be an incredible week and day so let me know please.

    Thanks!


  • #189
    Foxkehs
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18 ✭Foxkehs


    Foxkehs wrote: »
    A table costs €20 for the three hours

    Thanks!

    Sorry! I meant €10 :)


  • #190
    cardartkilcoole
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16 ✭cardartkilcoole


    Make Christmas Traditional This Year
    Learn how to make your own
    Christmas Wreath, Table Centre, Garland and swag.
    With Yvonne Tune Kilcoole Craft Club
    At a Demonstration over 2 nights
    Tuesday the 23rd of November and
    Thursday the 25th of November
    In Lee’s Pub Main Street Kilcoole
    Time 7.00 to 10.00
    Cost €20.00 for both classes
    Tea/coffee and Mince Pies supplied.
    I was a florist for almost 25 years, and at this demonstrations
    I will teach you how to make a Christmas wreath on a traditional mossed frame, allowing it to stay fresh for about 6 weeks on your hall door, Table Center made in oasis,Garlands are made on a rope frame, and swags are made as a tied bunch, I will also teach you how to make beautiful bows to decorate the wreath, but would also be a perfect finish for your wrapped gifts.
    Full details on our blog
    http://cardartblogkilcoole.blogspot.com/
    Many thanks Yvonne


  • #191
    murphysheehy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭murphysheehy


    Hello,
    Are you interested in learning how to sew and make your own clothes?
    Murphy Sheehy will be running sewing classes from the 4th of December in our shop in the centre of town.
    follow this link for more information

    Send PM for details.


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  • #192
    geetar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 469 ✭✭geetar


    any place/courses i could do some clay modelling or something similar? in dublin


  • #193
    Tiriel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,182 ✭✭✭Tiriel


    Check the Trinity Arts Workshop site - they do different courses - timetable info here


  • #194
    belleray
    Registered Users Posts: 78 ✭✭belleray


    Hi all,
    I'm looking for beginners classes in quilting, either day courses or evening classes in the Dublin area. Having incredible trouble trying to find any.

    And then I'd also be interested in stained glass classes if anyone could recommend any.

    Many thanks


  • #195
    mandy30
    Registered Users Posts: 176 ✭✭mandy30


    Hi All,

    I wonder if any of you guys can point me in the direction of card making classes?

    I live in Dublin and don't mind driving to someone who is good and knows their stuff.

    Thanks a mill :D:D:D


  • #196
    LorDar
    Registered Users Posts: 279 ✭✭LorDar


    Rush & Lusk Educate Together National School is running a Christmas Fair on Sunday 12th Dec and we are looking for any arts/crafts people who may want to rent a table from which to sell their wares.
    If you are interested please send me a PM and I will come back to you asap.

    Thanks,
    Aoife:):)


  • #197
    jennyhaytch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭jennyhaytch


    I'd like to recommend a series of four beautiful paper-craft classes running at Mad Art Studio and Gallery for one weekend only: Sat 18th and Sun 19th Dec.

    Paperplane Jane (is the company name) teaches beautiful, bespoke paper lampshade making, traditional paper decorations and gift-wrapping classes, in a really unusual and beautiful style. They really are lovely, elegant and very original.

    Following the success of the classes in Glasgow she's bringing them over here for two days before Xmas. And the class; it's a lovely day out, you can kill three birds with one stone: have a Christmas day out with friends, make a gift for someone else, and learn wrapping techniques so you can make your presents really special.

    Photographs of the beautiful shades and decs are here:
    http://www.madartstudio.com/index.ph...craft-classes/

    The company is on Facebook (Paperplane Jane):
    http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/...00000568840289
    Please take a look! x
    (and book your place while you can, they're very limited...)


  • #198
    Das Kitty
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 17,231 Mod ✭✭✭✭Das Kitty


    I can recommend the Beginners Dressmaking Course in Galway Community College (Moneenageesha). I completed it a few weeks back and it was great. I have done the one in the Galway Technical Institute before which I liked but I found this one more accessible than it and I felt I learned a lot more

    I'll be continuing on with the intermediate in the new year. Enrollments are starting on Christmas Eve for the Spring Term.

    https://gcc.enrol.ie/galwayae/


  • #199
    newbie!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 224 ✭✭newbie!


    Has anyone done the beginners dressmaking class in Crumlin college? Hoping to do it in January but would like some feedback first.
    thanks.


  • #200
    neelyohara
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 274 ✭✭neelyohara


    belleray wrote: »
    Hi all,
    I'm looking for beginners classes in quilting, either day courses or evening classes in the Dublin area. Having incredible trouble trying to find any.

    And then I'd also be interested in stained glass classes if anyone could recommend any.

    Many thanks

    Ditto, in South Dublin or Wicklow. Let me know if you hear of anything!


  • #201
    Millypenny
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 89 ✭✭Millypenny


    Hi Belleray,
    Have you tried the Irish Patchwork Society for details about beginners classes in quilting. Their website is http://www.irishpatchwork.ie

    The Eastern Branch also has their own web-site - there's a category listed for Beginner's classes. They are starting beginners classes in January and there's a list on their website about dates of classes, what will be covered etc. http://www.easternbranch-ips.com/Site/Welcome.html

    There's an email address on the "Beginners Classes" Section for you to contact the people in charge of the workshops, so I'd say the best bet would be to email them for more details.


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