2003 PROGRAMME
CONTEMPORARY TEXTILE DESIGN
TRISHA RIGDEN
Sat 24 May- Sun 25 May
The aim is to make a colourful wall hanging. First of all you will have fun making felt. This hand made felt will be enhanced with stitching either by hand or machine. There will be a small charge for materials.
LACE MAKING
UNAGH McCULLOUGH
Sat 21 June-Sun 22 June
Unagh's encouragement and enthusiasm ensures her students will produce
the most exquisite work. Warning! Once you acquire the skill it becomes
addictive. Bobbin lace is the most popular but Unagh can also introduce
you to Irish Crochet, Tatting, Limerick Lace, Carrickmacrss Lace and Beadwork.
FUN WITH GLASS
KARL HARRON
Sat 28 June-Sun 29 June
Tiffany glass techniques will be used and a Karen will be turning the
workshop into an Aladdin's cave once more when she brings the materials
for her textile workshop. Create exquisite little embroidered evening
or bridal bags, decorated with hand and machine stitching, applique´
and quilting, using sumptuous fabrics, ribbons and beads.beginner can
make a decorative panel in the weekend. Advanced students will have the
opportunity to make a terrarium or gazebo.
SPINNING & NATURAL DYEING
DOROTHY PENDRY
Sat 12 July-Sun13 July
Ashford wheels are used for spinning Jacob fleece. Spinning is a knack,
which you can learn in a day.
KAREN SHANNON
Sat 19 July-Sun 20 July
Karen will be turning the workshop into an Aladdin's cave once more when
she brings the materials for her textile workshop. Create exquisite little
embroidered evening or bridal bags, decorated with hand and machine stitching,
applique´ and quilting, using sumptuous fabrics, ribbons and beads.
MOUNTMELLICK WORK
DOROTHY PENDRY
Wed 6 August- Thurs 7 August
This Irish white embroidery was popular in Edwardian times, it has recently
been revived. In a day you work a sampler. On day two you can design a
piece of work Flowers, leaves and other materials will be collected for
dyeing the fleece and spun yarn to produce a range of colours.
LACE MAKING
UNAGH McCULLOUGH
Sat 23 August-Sun 24 August
Organised along the same lines as the June weekend.