Niki is artist in residence @ the University of Atypical in Belfast for the August Craft month with support from Craft NI. The residency involves 4 live online feltmaking workshops and the schedule is below: Friday 7th August – Felt your friend or foe- felting a ball which could be used in the installation of the […]
Niki Collier August Residency @ University of Atypical, Belfast Read More »
This is the story of tools and white privilege. But don’t worry it is actually a happy story. In my childhood we always had a men shed with a striking collection of tools for woodworking and electrical wiring. For my dad and granddad. The thing is I always snack in there when nobody was watching.I
Tools & yielding white male privilege Read More »
Roll up your sleeves and create these cute ‘Crafted Critter’s’ with Niki Collier. A DCCI funded video produced as part of the Let’s Get Ireland Making initiative.
By Niki and Tanya Collier. Using a handful of wool & silk fibers you will make a quick colourful picture. Roll up your sleeves, put the kettle on, grab some bubble wrap, a sliver of soap and your smile. Developed for the 2020 Cruinniú na nÓg Childrens Festival What you will need: Around 10g of
How to make a Minimalist Felt Picture from Wool Read More »
Enjoy this free felt making class developed for the 2020 Cruinniú na nÓg Childrens Festival by Niki and Tanya Collier. What’s it about? Using a handful of wool & silk fibers you will make a quick colourful picture. Roll up your sleeves, put the kettle on, grab some bubble wrap, a sliver of soap and your smile.
How to make a Felt Picture of your Street in Wool Read More »
Thank you to the DCCI who invited me to give a MasterCraft Talk as part of their response to the Covid-19 Pandemic.
DCCoI MasterCraft Webinar Read More »
Create a beautiful butterfly using a combination of super fine merino, silk, in a combination of blue, pink, yellow, green and red. Demonstrated by fibre artist Niki Collier from her stunning studio in Marlay Park as part of the 2020 Harolds X Stay at Home Online Festival. Suitable for all ages, the workshop was recorded
How to Felt a Butterfly Read More »
Three simple ways to draw a butterfly using acryllic paint and water-colour paint. Demonstrated by fibre artist Niki Collier from her stunning studio in Marlay Park as part of the 2020 Harolds X Stay at Home Online Festival. Suitable for all ages, the workshop was recorded with Niki Colliers daughter, aged 11. Techniques include finger-painting,
How to Draw a Butterfly Read More »
A week long Exhibition and a Show on the 25th November 2020 A call out to everybody who would like to show a hat made by themselves. If you were curious about hats that were created by crafters join us to showcase your work. All you have to do?Bring a hat that you have made and
St Catherine’s Hats Off to The Frontline Workers Read More »
