Derryaun Crafts

Derryaun Crafts is a small rural business, set in beautiful scenic Co. Mayo. Suzie Sullivan is the proprietor and she specialises in running courses covering many aspects of fibre art, including dyeing, felt making, jewellery making, wirework and silk paper making. Suzie also sources and stocks all the relevant materials and equipment to compliment each course. She also makes and sells beautiful handmade gifts including jewellery using her own unique handmade glass beads which she sells from her studio, local shops and craft fairs.

















We stock a large range of craft equipment, materials and handmade gifts. A mail order catalogue can be found on our website or phone for a copy.

Any questions, please phone Suzie Sullivan 098 21888
email: suzie@derryauncrafts.com

www.derryauncrafts.com

WORKSHOP CALENDAR SUMMER/AUTUMN 2008

Sun 24th Aug. Basic Jewellery Making – learn all about beads, findings, wire and basic bead stringing. Learn how to make wire wrapped loops for dangles, earrings and connectors. You will make a pretty necklace and a pair of earrings, which will give you the confidence to have a go at home. No experience needed. NB. If you prefer to use sterling silver clasps and ear wires for your pieces, there will be an extra charge on the day. Cost €65.00

Thurs 4th Sept. Felted Jewellery -Combined wire, fibre and bead workshop. This is an exciting workshop that covers three techniques; making felt beads using a felting needle and washing machine; making wire connector ‘beads’ using a ‘twist and curl’ tool; the art of stitching beads onto the felt beads. There is a lot of attention to detail in this course, and will require some experience in needlework. €65.00

Fri 12th Sept. Needle felted figures – 3D needle felting, learn how to use a felting needle to sculpt wool, create wonderful little fairy folk, this craft has endless possibilities for a creative mind. This craft involves using a very sharp needle and is not suitable for children under 12 years. No experience is needed. Cost €60.00

Sat and Sun 4th and 5th Oct. 2 Day Batik Workshop with the talented Bernie Dignam. This is a detailed workshop that covers basic colour theory, transferring designs onto fabric, developing an understanding of the batik process and learning some batik techniques using a variety of tools. The craft of batik is at least 2000 years old but it was the Javanese that developed into an art form. Batik is a method of decorating fabric using wax resist. When dye is applied to waxed areas the dye resists those areas and is picked up by the unwaxed areas of fabric. This technique offers endless opportunities to create designs and images on fabric. Having understood the process the student will then go on to produce a simple stamp printed batik using the traditional ‘tjap’ along with a hand painted batik using ‘tjanting’ and brush. These pieces can then be finished at home by framing or creating a wall hanging. Cost €150.00

Fri 10th Oct. Basic Jewellery Making – learn all about beads, findings, wire and basic bead stringing. Learn how to make wire wrapped loops for dangles, earrings and connectors. You will make a pretty necklace and a pair of earrings, which will give you the confidence to have a go at home. No experience needed. NB. If you prefer to use sterling silver clasps and ear wires for your pieces, there will be an extra charge on the day. Cost €65.00

Thurs and Fri 23rd and 24th Oct. Basket weaving with Joe Hogan - In this workshop participants will have the opportunity to make either 2 small round baskets or 1 medium size round basket. The aim of the course is to give as thorough an introduction as possible to making a basket, from making the base to finishing the border, in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. There will also be information about growing a small willow bed and some planting cuttings will be provided for each person. Cost €160.00. Joe Hogan has been making baskets at Loch na Fooey since 1978 and in that time has earned a reputation for making strong, durable baskets of the highest quality. The colours in these award winning baskets are those of the natural willows which are grown at Loch na Fooey. www.Joehoganbaskets.com

Fri 14th Nov. Traditional Wet Felting – hollow seamless forms. Make a small purse of a vessel. Learn all about wool fibre and how to make a hollow form using a plastic resist. This technique will give knowledge to create any hollow form such as hats, vessels, slippers, purses, bags etc. We will also explore how to use surface colour and texture using inclusions such as hand dyed silk fibre, raw fleece etc. Cost €65.00

Fri and Sat 6th and 7th Feb 2009. Print making for adults. Marianne Heemskerk is a Mayo based visual artist with extensive experience in the practice and teaching of printmaking. She has exhibited widely in Ireland and her work is in a number of public and private collections. Marianne will be working with the techniques of drypoint and carborundum on aluminium plates. Participants will be working from their own designs and experimenting with print techniques and colour. No previous experience required. Cost €150.00

Sat and Sun 7th and 8th March 2009. Precious Metal Clay, learn how to make charms, earrings and pendants from PMC with Maura Dickinson. Cost, details and images to follow


The cost of each course includes materials & light refreshments, please bring a packed lunch, and a note book will be useful. All courses run from 10am to 4.30pm. A 50% deposit is required with bookings. Deposits are non-refundable but your booking can be transferred with 7 days notice. Please pay by credit card or send a P.O. or a cheque made payable to Derryaun Crafts with your booking, to Derryaun Crafts, Sheefry House, Drummin, Nr. Westport, Co Mayo.

Tailor-made workshops can be arranged for your own particular interests, minimum of two people is needed. Please phone for details.

I have a new collection of framed textile art that can be seen in my studio and Sea, Sky,shore Gallery, James St, Westport. The theme is ‘mountain’ and the medium is hand dyed wool felt and silk paper. Please contact me for further details.