New Creative Autumn Classes with Crafts2Cherish

Thanks to all of our lovely students Catriona,Niamh,Sophie,Ciara,Andrea, Lucy and Mary  for another successful craft workshop experience today!
 The crafts produced during this brief time together were truly amazing to behold.
We appreciate everyone’s hard work and diligence.
Or participants may choose from a wide variety of craft workshops to participate in over the weekend, while enjoying delicious cup of tea or coffee. Every season we add new classes to keep our event fresh and inspiring.

Needle Felting Workshop 1st of September 2012

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In this workshop you will learn how to use needle felting tools, and felting techniques to create colourful textured art.You don't have to have any experience as needle felting lends itself nicely to having a little bit of fun with colour and merino fibre.By the end of the class you will have completed a cute little ornament or mini corsage. This class will have a maximum of 6people to allow for individual attention. 

Experience level: Begginers
Class fee: 25euro
Class duration:approx. 2hours
If you are interested in this class please email us for information.

Homemade Crayon Tutorial

This is a very easy and simple project to do. It is a fun craft project to do with your little ones as well. These homemade crayons make for really fun, and economical party favors for any age, and it's a great use for all those broken up crayons lying around the house.

What you'll need:

* Wax crayons
* metal can
* metal or silicone baking molds

1. If ythe tin is not so hot.)our crayons have paper labels, take them off with a craft knife.
2. Break up the crayons into equal pieces so they melt evenly, and place them into the can. You can use similar shades of one color or mix crayon colors for a groovy effect or put some glitter on the bottom of the mold!
3. Place your can in a low oven (about 100 Deg C) until it's all melted. It does not take more than 5 minutes.
4. Pour the melted wax carefully into the molds until it's level, and let it set in the fridge. Please note: Molds cannot be used again for cooking!When melted, carefully remove from the oven.  Let them cool completely (can be placed in the freezer to speed up process once they cool down a bit)

Fairy Tales&Stories and The Artist Vladislav Yerko

                        

Ukrainian artis Vladislav Yerko is famous for his outwordly beautiful illustrations to fairytale books.The immense amount of time and painstaking effort he puts into his work is evident the moment one lays eyes on it.As a young boy Yerko lived in his grandmother's house in the village of Privniv until he was seven years old  and he considers this to be the best time of his life.He spent his first year sleeping in large suitcase,which rested on a chair under a lilac tree,and likening his childhood to that of Mowgli,from Kipling's jungle book.
His surroundings-the forest and river,insect and fish-all left a deep lasting impression on the young boy and to this day,flora,fauna and the diversity of nature's beauty serve as the wellspring of his inspiration.
He is internationaly recognized artist and he illustrated such books as The Snow Queen,Alice in wonderland,Gulliver's Travels..and the Ukrainian version of Harry Potter.His style has been influenced by such artists as Max Ernst,M.C.Escher and one of our favourite artist Albin Brunovsky.

Needle Felting Course for Begginers 23th of June, 7of July 2012

In this workshop you will learn how to use needle felting tools, and felting techniques to create colourful textured art.You don't have to have any experience as needle felting lends itself nicely to having a little bit of fun with colour and merino fibre.By the end of the class you will have completed a cute little ornament or mini corsage. This class will have a maximum of 6 people to allow for individual attention.  Class must have a minimum of 4 participants to take place.
Experience level: Begginers
Class fee: 25euro
Class duration: 2hours
If you are interested in this class please email us for information.
Our next class will be on the 23th of June ,7of July 2012

Origami Kusudama Flower Decoration

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The Japanese kusudama is a paper ball made out of multiple identical origami shapes glued together.Kusudama originate from ancient Japanese culture, where they were used for incense and potpouri possibly originally being actual bunches of flowers or herbs. The word itself is a combination of two Japanese words kusuri, Medicine, and tama, Ball.

They are now typically used as decorations, or as gifts.With Easter just few days away its a great way to fold a quick origami flower decoration.

For a simple tutorial please visit
http://www.origami-instructions.com/origami-kusudama-flower.html

Intro to Wet Felting for Beginners 2nd of June 2012

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Learn how to turn soft wool fibers into a dense fabric. Feltmaking is an ancient method of creating fabrics that has become extremely popular.Simple felt making techniques will be explained with everyone making one or more pieces of flat felt suited to the use to cut and sew designs, coasters and other accessory items and we will experiment with blending colors & textures. Plenty of examples & project ideas will be on display. After you have completed our beginners feltmaking workshop, you can then come back later to learn more about three-dimensional felt making ,needle felting etc.

All materials are included.

Experience level:Beginners

Workshop fee:30euro, duration: 2 1/2 hour

Testimonials

I loved this workshop and I've recommended it already to all my friends!Jessica
I have a new hobby that will be very useful to create presents for my family and friend.Denise
This course was informative, relaxed and inspiring. Kathy