Felt Making with Kids,23 of July 2015

Design,pat,roll and squish!Discover the magic of wet-felting and turn soft,fluffy wool into a felted picture or a toy.The felted pictures are the perfect size for a coaster,mat for the dolls house,or framed!All materials supplied.Just add imagination!For children 5 - 10 years old,and 4 year olds with a caregiver.15euro per child.

Bookings required as spaces are limited.

Needle Felting Course,August 16th and 23rd

Needle felting is fun and once learned,you will find many ways to incorporate a needle felted piece in many of your projects.In this class you will be making small needle felted objects!You will learn how to safely and effectively use a felting needle.
Considered one of the hottest new crafts today,making spring decoration could be are a great way to discover the joys of this craft.

This class will have a maximum of 6 people to allow for individual attention.
Experience level: Beginners,Intermediate
Class starts at 2.30 p.m
Class duration: 2 1/2 hours
No experience necessary,all materials included.
To book a space  please send us a message at :crafts2cherish@gmail.com

Basics of Traditional Feltmaking 26th and 28th of January

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 Experience the magic in transforming fiber to felt!This workshop is an introduction to the basics of traditional wet felting, the foundation technique for feltmakers. We will discuss the fundamentals of fiber layout, choosing appropriate materials for your project, and prepare you with basic skills necessary to move on to more advanced projects.We will wet felt our piece; combining a range of plant and animal fibers: fabrics, silks, yarns and wool. Finished pieces can be mounted as a wall piece or used as decorative art, akin to the art quilt.
Excellent for beginners!Class starts at 2p.m on Saturday the 26th and another class starts on Monday the28of January .Class takes approx.2 1/2hours.

Cold Clay Christmas Decoration Workshop

Get into the holiday spirit with this fun clay workshop and make your own Christmas presents or decorations for the tree-use your imagination! ceramic surfaces, while beautiful and durable by nature, can be limiting sometimes. For aesthetic and technical reasons, or just to flex the creative muscle, explore the vast variety of alternatives available. This workshop is an introduction to non-fired, non-glaze ceramic surfaces.

Embroidery Workshop 24th of November

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Extraordinary Embroidery
Learn the classic skill of embroidery, with a contemporary twist!
Equally fitting for both the absolute beginner and those who wish to improve their skills. 

*Become a super stitcher with running stitch, satin stitch, back stitch and French knots
*We provide hoop, needles, thread, and different fabric
*Learn to transfer images onto fabric
*Practice on traditional or contemporary patterns
*Take away instructions to keep stitching at home!

Sewing Workshop for Begginers 23rd of June

Do you need help to understand paper patterns, how to hem, stitch seams, fastenings & make bags? Then this is the class for you. Thread up your machine, correct the tension, use straight stitch, machine zig-zag, follow a paper pattern & Learn methods of fastenings.(Must have your own sewing machine for this workshop).You will complete a simple fabric bag/tote on this class.
Class fee: 25euro
Class duration:2 1/2hours

Hand Felted Purse Making Workshop 30th of June

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This course teaches the Scandinavian style technique that allow the student to create a seamless three dimensional purse- beginning with a flat resist form. Skills taught are design, felting technique,learning basic density and edge techniques, color blending  and and shaping. Ideally,in  this workshop format students can expect to complete 1 project.During this 4 hour workshop, each student will make a felt bag with shaped, fold over flap and flange edges that may be shaped and cut to your taste. Students will learn the wet Felting process, how to use a resist to maintain the bag opening and how to incorporate surface design pattern techniques (if so desired). We are making the felt fabric from un-spun fiber into the shape of the bag. Please take one of our other felting classes prior to this class.Places are limited to 6-8 participants per course so if you are interested please contact us as soon as possible.Materials provided include a selection of fibers, resists, etc.We look forward to meeting all interested in exploring the delights of feltmaking.
Experience level: intermediate,
Class fee: 60euro
Class duration:4hours
Our next classes start on Saturday the 21st of April 2012 at 2p.m.

Textile Printing Workshop

This class will show you  how to print with anything.
You will learn the many ways to print images on to textile,stamps,carved shapes and stencils.
In addition we will also use natural colours in potatoprinting and print textiles with potato.All necessary equipment for printing (stencils,stamps, carving knives, papers, paints, textile, brushes, sponges, pencils, pens, etc.) are available on the spot. We also have textile paints for printing, you are welcome to bring your own (cotton or woollen) textiles or clothing for that purpose.Booking essential.

Kirigami Workshop 14th of April,19of May 23rd of June

Kirigami is a Japanese art form similar to origami - the art of paper folding, the difference is with Kirigami you fold and cut the paper. Cut colorful paper into beautiful designs and images.Please bring a pair of scissors with a sharp point, and we will guide you through the process of making your beautiful and unique kirigami paper decorations.Booking trough email ( crafts2cherish@gmail.com) required.

Gingerbread Making Workshop

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Creating gingerbread  has a timeless tradition. Join us for a workshop and learn creative ideas and tips while making your own gingerbread creation.Learn how to make the dough and the pattern pieces, how to roll out the dough and bake the pieces,  and how to decorate. The joy is really in the making, of the coming together to work on all the steps that are required to make the fragrant and tasty gingerbread cookies.

Looking for a Girl's Night Out, or just a fun and creative evening with friends?  Join us and enjoy  while crafting a gingerbread ornaments.Please email to book a place and you will receive a letter of confirmation, so that you know you have a place reserved.

Looking for a new family tradition?  Join us for a family friendly workshop.Booking essential

Shabby Chic Burlap Hearts Workshop

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If you love the farmhouse shabby chic look then you will enjoy making these natural burlap ornaments .They will look so rustic-chic decorating a Valentine's gift, hanging from a doorknob, or tucked into a wreath or centerpiece.

Burlap hearts and banners could make a cute personalized touch for your wedding day, but you can use it to decorate your home.

They'd be perfect for a shabby chic, rustic wedding.
Please book in advance.

Beautiful Hand Felted Brooches Beginners Course November 26

In this beginners felt making course you will learn the basic technique of wet felting lambs wool to create a beautiful brooch to take home!

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Beginners felt making is an ideal introduction to more complex techniques such as seamless felting and 3d work. Places are limited to 8 participants per course so if you are interested please contact us as soon as possible (0861973576).We look forward to meeting all interested in exploring the delights of feltmaking.

It can become addictive!

All materials and refreshments will be provided.

Time: Saturday, November 26.2011 from · 2:00pm - 5:00pm

For further information about the workshop price and venue, please conctact us on above mentioned phone number.

P.S.:We are mebres of the Irish Craft Council and the Feltmakers Ireland

Wet felting a three dimensional object workshop Saturday the 5th of November 2011

This course teaches the Scandinavian style technique that allow the student to create a seamless three dimensional purse- beginning with a flat resist form. Skills taught are design, felting technique,learning basic density and edge techniques, color blending  and and shaping. Ideally, this is a three hour workshop format and students can expect to complete 1 basic project.Materials provided include a selection of fibers, resists, etc.Places are limited to 8 participants per course so if you are interested please contact us as soon as possible (0861973576).We look forward to meeting all interested in exploring the delights of feltmaking.

Begginers Feltmaking Workshop

In this beginners felt making course you will learn the basic technique of wet felting lambs wool to create a beautiful flower brooch to take home!

Beginners felt making is an ideal introduction to more complex techniques such as seamless felting and 3d work. Places are limited to 6 participants per course so if you are interested please contact us via e-mail:crafts2cherish@gmail.com.We look forward to meeting all interested in exploring the delights of feltmaking.

All materials and refreshments will be provided.Price 25euro and the class takes around 2 1/2hours.

Tissue Paper Pom-Poms

Colorful tissue paper pom poms can liven up any party like birthdays, weddings, baby showers, and much more. Learn how to make beautiful tissue paper pom poms with some simple instructions.

These dahlialike pom-poms appear to float in the air; in reality, they are hung from the ceiling with monofilament, imparting a cheerful radiance to any party.We like the idea of hanging tissue paper pom-poms from the ceiling of a bedroom,nursery or kid's room .

Besides using as decorative pieces for parties, you can also use them to jazz up your cubicle at work or place them on top of wrapped gifts, and add some oomph to your décor. 

Salt Dough Ornaments Workshop

Making your own homemade salt ceramic ornaments is easy and fun! Nowadays salt dough crafts are becoming more popular, for many reasons as salt dough is an inexpensive, non-toxic modeling medium that is easy to make at home.
Join us on this workshop to create lovely salt dough ornaments and novelty gifts for any occasion.Please email to register.

Beginners Feltmaking Workshop

Our Beginners Feltmaking Workshop lasts for one day and are designed as a fascinating and enjoyable introduction to feltmaking - enabling you to get a feel for the material and how it works. You will be able to create one flat piece of felt. After you have completed one of our  Beginners Feltmaking Workshop, you can then come back later to learn more advanced felt making techniques in our Advanced Workshop.Please email us to register.