An international exhibition of felt stained glass held at the Pearse Museum that runs from the 14th April until the 24th June. It includes the work of over 30 artists from Ireland, UK, France, Germany, Japan and the US. Some of the most influential artists across the globe are part of it. The call out […]
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We invite artists to submit work for a felt stained glass exhibition at the Pearse Museum in Rathfarnham, Dublin, Ireland.The exhibition will run from the 21st April to the 26th June, 2022.It is open to artists from around the world.The submission deadline is 10th April, 2022.Register your interest here. This event is possible with the generous support of the OPW.Pearse Museum and St Enda’s Park are
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As part of the international felt exhibition held at the Pearse Museum we offer a rich programme to inspire and make you curious about textiles and the felt stained glass technique. Workshops, a Curator’s Talk, an Artist’s talk and even a treasure hunt are offered to you. Come for the exhibition and stay to make
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Have you tried the Stained Glass technique in Felting? Why don’t you give it a go? Join us for three online classes to try felting, spark your passion for fibres and discover a fun technique for making colourful pictures in felt. All materials included. Classes would be taught by three of your favourite Irish masters:
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Banner Photo: taken by Barry CroninI start every year with the cautious realisation that it is important to turn the dreams into a plan so I could have a proper go at them. When I need support I usually chat to people, but more recently I have adopted a more grown up approach – I
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The article below was first published in Making.ie on 1st November 2021. My name is Niki Collier. I am a textile artist working across installation, performance, conceptual and crafted works using sustainable materials. This year, Mary Palmer, Quilt-maker and I were invited to organise and curate the Healthy Ireland ‘Keep Well’ craft exhibition in Dublin. Anxious to
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We are delighted to share with you that the videos for the Keep Well Campaign are finally released by the DCCI. Links to all the videos can be found below.
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Liadain would like to welcome you to her class in the Felt with Us series. You are going to be finishing your bird with her. Mentor Profile: Liadain De Buitlear From designing, creating and making award winning knitwear to a range of creative and artistic classes– Liadain De Buitlear believes in hands-on approach to learning and inspired making. Liadain
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Hey Curious Makers! I am delighted that you would be giving Patchwork Felt a go. This is a fun packed video tutorial of cutting felt, putting pieces together as if they are a puzzle and felting. Always felting. Get your patterns printed in advance twice. Cut one of the Big Bird patterns into bits. If you have 3-4 pins
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Welcome to the wonderful series of classes Felt with Us. It has been so heartening to create with so many of you. This is the first of three videos. Information on the other videos can be found here. Mentor Profile: Caoilfionn Murphy O’Hanlon Growing upon the slopes of Sliabh Gullion, textile artist Caoilfionn Murphy O’Hanlon has long ben beguiled
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