Art / crafts courses/ events you would recommend

RebeccaA

I'd like to invite you to visit my new blog at www.sallygardens.typepad.com where you can sign up to an introduction to felting course, the first of which is on 21st April. The courses are kept small, as its set around my farmhouse table, maximum of four (3 places left as yet). I'm in Co Leitrim.

There are other courses listed too which cover aspects of sustainable living such as how to rear rare breed piglets for the freezer, introduction to keeping goats for meat, milk (& fibre!), alternative energy for your home, etc.

All the best, Rebecca

snorlax

been to a good course in either art or crafts? setting up a course? for all course related post please post in this thread only.

name of course/ contact or website address/ what they do / and why you would recommend them. any posts out side of this sticky advertsing such courses will be deleted so please use this sticky as a resources.

the one i would recommend (seen as someone resurrected the thread below this)

is http://dublindays.myhosting247.com/index.html and http://trinityartsworkshop.blogspot.com/

mainly made up of non-students, classes are small, teacher is good and all materials inlcuded. not too dear either (10eur for non-students). pm me or check website for more details. they also do pottery and life drawing 4/5days a week


Materials are supplied for all classes. Classes are run an a come as you
please basis apart from those marked with an asterix- these are run as a
series of weeks which must be taken together.

cathald

thanks for sharing

Yv

For anyone considering a PLC course to get a portfolio together or just take a year out to do art after the Leaving Cert, the Art Portfolio Preparation course in Galway Technical Institute is excellent. The tutors are talented, interested, open-minded and really nice; you'll be amazed at the quality of work they'll have coaxed out of you by the end of the year. Apply early, though - it's pretty popular.

http://www.gti.ie/courses/coursedetails.asp?cc=AAXXX

Womble25

I would defo recommend the craft courses at the National Print Museum in Dublin. They have an adult workshop most weekends...covering all sorts of crafts like Batik, Handmadepapermaking, Drypoint printmaking, Japanese Woodblock printing Bookbinding, Calligraphy, Letterpress printing etc. The tutors are great and very patient!!! So its great for arty types and newbies!

They also run kiddies workshops and a summer camp too for the mini-artists out there!!

Their website is awful and not updated so I'd give them a buzz 01 6603770!

Hope that helps someone!

yvontune@iolfre

Kilcoole Craft Club
Is held on the last Wednesday of every month.
In Lee’s Pub Main Street, Kilcoole, Co Wicklow at 7.30 to 10.30pm
New members are always welcome
If you are interested in learning how to make your own hand made greeting cards, come along and join in our demonstration and make a card yourself on the night, and also lots of other crafts. enjoy a tea/coffee and make new friends interested in paper crafts.
If you would like more information you can log on to
http://www.cardartoriginals.com

many thanks Yvonne

Nanette O'Neill

Beads and bling do LOADS of different evening and afternoon classes, weekdays and weekends, on bedford row, Temple Bar. available to suit all levels of ability. great coming up to Christmas as gifts. Go to http://www.beadsandbling.com/store/ or ring 01 6337814 for more info! you can buy classes onling aswell as a large range of Beads, stringing, ribbon, tools and craft supplies!

karen harper

Wire-work Jewellery classes. Working in silver and gemstones there are 4 morning classes or one day workshops.
Each course you will make at least 8 pieces of jewellery to take home, choosing stones you want to work with, so the jewellery suits your taste perfectly.

After the course you will have the skill to make all your own jewellery and repair broken things from before.

All materials supplied and refreshments included. all courses 135 euro

A great way to start a new venture as this will give you the skills to make shop-worthy jewellery and all the contacts to start a new business.
Once this course is complete you can move to gold, pearls etc. Endless possibilities!
Next 4 morning course starts Tuesday 6th Nov 9.30am - 12pm
Johnstown Pastrol Centre, Killiney, Co Dublin

Full day course 8th December - Dalkey, co dublin 10am - 5pm

Contact Karen Harper 086 888 5321 or harperkaren@eircom.net

Other venues and dates can be arranged.

CHeck out www.irishcraftupdate.com/blog to see jewellery that can be made during course.
Thanks

ztoical

I would like to learn how to sew both hand and machine - any one know of any good classes? Currently in kilkenny but don't mind driving to dublin if its worth it

karen harper

If you look up www.craftcafe.com

The link to sewing is http://www.craftcafe.ie/workshops2.htm

Womble25

Does anyone know of a good Orgami course/tutor in Dublin?
Thanks

RebeccaA

Happy New Year
I'd like to give an updated list of felting course dates for 2008 at our smallholding in Co Leitrim.

Introduction to Felt for Beginngers for 2008

Sunday 3rd February, 10am - 12.30pm FULLY BOOKED
Saturday 1st March, 10am - 12.30 pm places available
Tuesday 8th April 10am - 12.30pm places available
Wednesday 7th May 10am - 12.30pm places available
Saturday 7th June 10am - 12.30pm places available

To read about the fun we had on 21st April 2007 workshop visit http://irishcraftworker.typepad.com/an_irish_craftworkers_goo/2007/04/workshop_fun.html

Email me for a course content sheet which will enable you to decide if the course is what you're after (SNIP - No emails please!!). I hope to re-run this course at least monthly throughout the year. If you are interested but can't attend the dates above, please email to register your interest and I will arrange more dates to meet demand.

To book <<SNIP - Send PM>>
Cost €46, includes tea/coffee & biscuits and materials
Times : 10am till 12.30pm
Max. number of participants - four
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Living the Good Life on a rural Irish Smallholding in Co Leitrim.
Pigs, Goats, Bees, Polytunnel vegetables, Biofuel & Sustainable Living.
Courses, Workshops, Craft, Bookshop, Forum
www.sallygardens.typepad.com

netanyahu

Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny

batik, sculpture, textiles, painting, ceramics/pottery , jewlery

Just wondering if anyone knows more than the site - (www.grennanmill.net) It doesn't provide a lot of information, other than the basics and would love to know what people have heard about it or if anyone has been! Thanks!:D

Tiriel

netanyahu wrote: »

Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny

batik, sculpture, textiles, painting, ceramics/pottery , jewlery

Just wondering if anyone knows more than the site - (www.grennanmill.net) It doesn't provide a lot of information, other than the basics and would love to know what people have heard about it or if anyone has been! Thanks!:D

H- a bit late really but I was at the Mill way back in 1998 and it is a great place - would highly recommend it.

Funnybones

netanyahu wrote: »

Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny

batik, sculpture, textiles, painting, ceramics/pottery , jewlery

Just wondering if anyone knows more than the site - (www.grennanmill.net) It doesn't provide a lot of information, other than the basics and would love to know what people have heard about it or if anyone has been! Thanks!:D

My dad showed me this.(He's funnybones) I'm at Grennan Mills at the moment. It's best to call the mill, Alex is the course director and she'll talk to you about the little details of the course. I can tell you it's a great college. Very small classes and very personal, you get to know the teachers like you would the students. As well as metalwork, printing and the other core subjects, we get lots of workshops come in and most take advantage of the night classes there too. The classes are very mixed. The school only really takes around around four post secondary school students in the 17 odd people in the year. Experience in the subjects is not really that big a deal, having an interest is more important.

ArcAngel

hi if anyone is interested this club meets every tuesday 7.30 - 9.30 for those interested in all sorts of crafts - card making, scrap booking, cross stitch, knitting, crochet etc - the club runs from September to July closes in August - ages range from 28 - 78 and has about 35 onthe books with a regular attendance of 24 it is run as a non profit making club so all the subs paid in cover general expenses, demo, workshops and a coupe of goodie nights during the year. Call in St. Gabriels Parish Centre Clontarf. PM me further details.

yvontune@iolfre

Hello to everyone
just letting you know the Kilcoole Craft Club are having our second Fun Craft Day on Saturday the 3rd of May 10.30 to 5 .00 in St Patrick's Hall upper Green Kilcoole, this one is for Adults and Children over the age of 8,
Childrens places are limited to 15. But we still have a few Childrens places left ,lots more information on our Wesite, many thanks Yvonne Tune
http://www.cardartoriginals.com and go to Craft Event Page,

strooooble

Hi

I am looking for art classes in or around Dundalk, drawing or watercolours maybe. Is there anything out there?

Crafty Alley

Hi - just to let you know we have just opened in Killarney and will be having plenty of workshops and classes here in the shop. The first drawing class with artist Deborah O' Keefe kicked off last night and was a great success. So if you are in Kerry call in and visit us.

Rgds

Cathy

www.craftyalley.com

oil painting

hi all,i just signed up here and am excited to use the forum... i am an artist me self hense the name,i wanted to share some of the courses i have done which i thought were really good...

i did a 2 yr course(i ended up staying for 3) in north strand,it was brilliant,it was a vtos cours and i got paid 250 a week there and around for doing it... the course was sculpture and ceramics based with a woodworking room,metalwork room,ceramics room,printing room,painting room and drawing room, a bit of art history aswel.... it was 9-5 mon to thur,i got such a good portfolio out of this course that it got me into ncad,actually we all got in who applied...when i got into ncad i realised that there was not the same attention paid to skills being taught and i realised how great the course was in n. strand.... ncad was brilliant for adding a concept to your skills,but i was very greatful to have the skills going in because we dont get taught much of the basic skills of drawing and painting etc....

the others who did not apply to college,either went onto manor hamilton in sligo to speciaise in sculpture or got studios and applied to exhibitions or worked from home.... everyone got so much out of it,thought i would share that experiece i had because it gave me so much which led onto other artistic oppertunities x

yvontune@iolfre

Hello to everyone looking in, just letting you know the Kilcoole Craft Club are having a fun paper craft day on the 14th of June in St Patricks Hall Kilcoole Co Wicklow for Adults, come along a see card making and paper craft demonstrations and join in the fun challenges, lots more details on our website
http://www.cardartoriginals.com
Join us for a great day out, bring along a picnic, and a basic craft tool kit we would love to see a few new faces, we promise you'll go away having made new friends and picked up lots of top tips, Yvonne

stitchlily

You are all invited to take part in a unique, free, and family friendly event that is happening on 14th Jume at 2pm in Muchross Gardens, Killarney, Co. Kerry.

World Wide Knit in Public Day is a day for knitters, who generally work alone, to get together and show the general public that this craft is alive and thriving! It is largest knitting event in the world. This event will be open to all fibre arts; it is not limited to knitters, so bring your knitting, crochet, spindle, etc.

Meet other knitters in your area, start a knitting group, even learn how to knit. This event is free and family friendly. For more information check out www.wwkipday.com or email shebeens@gmail.com

cailin_donn

Does anyone have any info on summer courses in LIT for students to develop their portfolio?

bobsnotmyuncle

Does anyone know of any good art classes/workshops round Mullingar?
Preferably about drawing in some form.

spinandscribble

i'm looking for some silver jewellery workshops or someone willing to teach me around galway. i've learnt the basics abroad but would like to advance my skills.

yvontune@iolfre

Hello Everyone
The Kilcoole Craft Club are having a Die-Cut Topper making Day on Saturday the 16th of August in St Patrick's Hall Kilcoole Co Wicklow Time 10.30 to 4.00 it's for adults only and everyone is welcome we have 60 crafting spaces available, we will make toppers all day for you to use at home on your hand made cards, there will be loads of samples and demonstrations taking place all day on the different die cutting machines,
for all the details log on to the club website
http://www.cardartorigionals.com
or you can email me for our club newsletter at yvontune@iolfree.ie
Entrance is €5.00 for your crafting space and unlimited tea/coffee and biscuits. bring a picnic for lunch and a basic tool kit. hope to see you there Yvonne Tune Kilcoole Craft Club

Mr Benevolent

Does anybody know where I could do a drawing class on the northside or in the city? There's one in Bray and another in Dun Laoghaire but they're a bit far, and I don't have the skill to join sketching clubs yet (I've only been doing it a week!)

pheel

hi , what was the name of the place you did the course at in north strand?

mermaiden

Hi! Does anyone know if there are any knitting or craft groups in Ballina, Co. Mayo please?:)

yvontune@iolfre

Kilcoole Craft Club
Our next Fun day is a Christmas Card Making Mini Workshop Day on the 18th of October 2008. Time 10.30 to 5.30, in St Patrick's Hall upper green kilcoole.
We have 18 different one hour workshops to choose from
Where you can join the club members who will take groups of 5 and teach them how to make their own Hand Made Christmas Cards.
So we hope you'll join us for a great day out.
If you would like more information you can log on to our website
http://www.cardartoriginals.com or by email yvontune@iolfree.ie
Many thanks
Yvonne Tune

froggy_7

Oulala Productions invite groups (adults and children) to celebrate the festive season in their most creative way: a facilitator will visit you and bring the participants through an exciting arts & crafts workshop:

Children from 6 up to 12 years old will get to create their very own, unique snowflake and a branch which will become part of a giant Christmas tree.

Adults and older children (over 14 years old) will compose stunning fake stained-glass windows.

All participants will learn new skills and the origins of Christmas decorations, while exploring what makes winter such a terrific time of the year!

All the artwork created will then be displayed in Solstice Arts Centre (Navan) through the month of December. A celebration will mark the launch of the decorations at the end of November.

For more information and booking a place for your group, please contact Delphine at Oulala Productions: 087 9747682.

This project is supported by Meath Arts Office.

FREE OF CHARGE!

joepenguin

HI Guys, just to let you know of an art exhibition going on in Sligo until the 22nd of October.

http://www.thecatandthemoon.com/gallery.aspx
(its the 3rd one down)

Location: The Atruim, Nazareth house, churchill, sligo.
Artist: Poilin McGowan.

Poilin is well known for her semi abstract works. As well as showcasing her latest semi abstract work, Poilin has included some eye catching pieces that resemble a near likeness the subject.

Poilin also has some pieces in the Zozimus gallery Dublin (Francis street)along with other Sligo artists. http://www.galleryzozimus.ie/Exhibitions/Sligo%20Art/Poilin%20McGowan/Exgallery.php
I hope this is of interest to some of you and if you have the time please check them out.

The Atrium in Sligo is open 9am to 9pm, 7 days a week (If you are into architecture its supposedly amazing? )

Thanks

Monkey

This course explores nature and the natural world as a rich resource for drawing and realising ideas.
One day a week, over four weeks with Mark Beatty €50. Sat 10:30am-12:30pm. Starts Nov 1st. Open to all skill levels.

Enquiries and Bookings:
The Red Stables, St Anne’s Park
Dublin 3
Tel: 01 222 7377
Email: red.stables@dublincity.ie

Dublin City Council Arts Office
The Lab, Foley Street, Dublin 1
Tel: 01 222 7841
Email: liz.coman@dublincity.ie

stitchlily

This is a new blog, which we're hoping will become Irelands First Textile Directory. We provide information, access and directions to all things textile in Ireland. So whether your looking to buy or sell, learn or teach, visit or promote your skills, contact us. Take a look at the Submissions page to get a full load-down on what you can find from us, or even what you could do for us...All aspects of textiles, eg, knitting, crochet, felting, weaving, patchwork, etc, are being promoted. All listings are free.

woollyway[AT]gmail[DOT]com
www.woollyway.blogspot.com

stitchlily

mermaiden wrote: »

Hi! Does anyone know if there are any knitting or craft groups in Ballina, Co. Mayo please?:)

Check out www.olannban.net, its gives listings of all the knitting groups around the country. Theres some info on www.woollyway.blogspot.com about the Connaught Textile Crafters, who meet up in the Folk Life Museum, Castlebar.

tgirl

Hi does anyone know of a part time pattern drafting course? I've been on a couple of courses in the Grafton Academy and would like to try something new

Caros

Hi everyone!
Cork Crop has been running in Cork for just over a year now, we have a scrapbook workshop on a monthly basis covering all types of techniques suitable for enthusiastic beginners to more experienced scrappers. Check the blog at www.corkcroppers.blogspot.com for further details.

trishw78

Hi I was just watching nationwide and they were at a sewing and stich exhibition in the rds i was just wondering if anyone had any info on this... is it still on or has it finished any info will be useful

thanks

Nomnivore

trishw78 wrote: »

Hi I was just watching nationwide and they were at a sewing and stich exhibition in the rds i was just wondering if anyone had any info on this... is it still on or has it finished any info will be useful

thanks

It finished on Sunday. It was on from the 30th-2nd and was amazing - I ended up with several bags of yarn and other supplies. It's on every year, so if you're interested you can go next year, or there's one in a couple weeks in London.

www.twistedthread.com has more info

shellz

tgirl wrote: »

Hi does anyone know of a part time pattern drafting course? I've been on a couple of courses in the Grafton Academy and would like to try something new

Fabric Gallery in Bray run a pattern drafting course - I think a new one should be starting sometime in January. The number is 01 286 0979.

Mirabelka1

I heard that they have very nicee felting claasses in Feanor Craft Shop in Galway on Bohermore,

Mirabelka1

I recommend the Feanor Craft Shop - Galway Felting classes, quick , made easy, and well priced, You can get details on 091 500 148

icatcher

I run children's art classes in Portmarnock on Thursdays and Fridays, they're great fun. Check out my website on www.planetart.ie

Cathy

Lollie22

Hi All,

Just letting you all know of the new Craft Club starting in Wexford on the 28th of February. Its a club for Card-Makers & Scrapbookers of all levels. Even if you havent tried either but would like to start please come along and chat to some of our experienced members.

Please visit www.southeastcrafters.blogspot.com

All places must be pre-booked - to book your place please email southeastcrafters@hotmail.com

This club will be monthly and will be held the last Saturday of each month. (Subject to change) Please check site for updates.

Regards
Laura

Womble25

The National Print Museum has recently updated their list of craft workshops for adults and children for 2009. It has a broad range of high quality workshops so is defo worth a look!!

www.nationalprintmuseum.ie

Isabelita

Hello:
I'm new in Dublin and i'd like to get a present for my mom in law who's hooked on in quilting/patchwork
Anyone recommend any store where i could find such materials?

Let me know
Thanks and Regards!!

quilterlady

If you click here you will find the Irish Patchwork Society's website. There is one shop in the centre of Dublin that sells patchwork and quilting fabrics - Hickey's in Henry Street. The only other shop that I know of is in the Blanchardstown Shopping Centre and is called 'Inspirations'. This shop also sells other craft items.

Our IPS bi-annual exhibition 'Hands Across the Border' is currently at the Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin. For more details please see the IPS website.

I am a founder member of the South Midlands branch of the Irish Patchwork Society.

best wishes

Susan.

stitchlily

I have a few places listed here Woolly Way of Ireland, or check out this blog, Irish Traveller, she has the most comprehensive list of Irish suppliers I've ever come across..

yvontune@iolfre

The Kilcoole Craft Club

Are having a Show Case Event in

The Premier Arts and Crafts Shop in Greystones

On Saturday the 28th and Sunday the 29th of March 2009

Join Yvonne, Mary and members for a fun packed weekend of Card Making Demonstrations,

Showing you lots of different techniques,

For Beginners to Advanced Card Makers

Card Scoring, Stamping, Embossing, Matting and layering, Colour combinations, how to use Water Colour pens, Gel pens, Peel-offs, Making your own Inserts, Toppers and how to Decoupage, Tools Glues and everything else you want help with.

Time

Saturday -11.00 to 4.00

Sunday -12.00 to 4.00

There is no Charge for this event and everyone is welcome.

Premier Crafts will have lots of Weekend Specials

Log on to our Wedsite for full details

http//www.cardartoriginals.com

LaVidalerie

I am running a variety of jewellery making workshop holidays and short breaks in France (cheap flights from Dublin to Rodez).

Workshops include
Week of Jewellery Making
Chain Mail Jewellery
Tiara & Wedding Jewellery
Introduction to Jewellery
and our newest workshop - Rosary Workshop - Designing and making various types of rosary.

Accommodation, transfers from and to airport, breakfast & lunch and materials are included.

You can find more information on my website (address on my profile) or contact me via the forum.

Karen
La Vidalerie

Niamh1978

Card making is becoming increasingly popular and is a wonderful hobby.

I am holding a card making workshop on the 29th March between 11am - 4pm in Portmarnock Sports & Leisure Centre, Co. Dublin

Class places are limited to 10 people only, so early booking is advised.

Cost of course is €40 which includes card making kits, tea and coffee. You are required to bring a basic tool kit of straight edged scissors, curved manicure scissors, double sided tape and mounting foam pads.

For further information or to book your place please email craftyniamh@yahoo.ie

To view some of the cards I have made please visit www.niamhspurpleribboncards.com