DERRYAUN CRAFTS WORKSHOP CALENDAR 2012
Learn, Create, Enjoy….
Tailor-made workshops can be arranged for
your own particular interests, a minimum of three people is needed. Receive 10%
discount per student, please phone for details. And remember…..You can now book online!
3D Needle Felted
Figures
Thursday 2nd February
Special Offer for the first workshop of the year - €67.50
per person (usual price €75.00)
Learn how to use a felting needle to sculpt wool. In this detailed
workshop you will learn how to make a wire armature and various felting techniques
to build your figurative form, there will be lots of
tips and guidance on how to add features, hair and clothes. This is a new and
exciting craft and has endless possibilities for a creative mind. This craft
involves using a very sharp needle and is not suitable for children under 12
years. 2 places left.
Silver Clay Workshop – Pendants and Rings with Lisa Fahy
Sunday 4th March
Due to the expensive cost of
materials (metal clay is 99% pure silver) for this workshop pricing is higher
than usual – you will make a minimum of three pieces. €130.00
This
full day workshop provides an introduction to working with silver clay. In the
morning, we will practice basic metal clay skills by making pendants. In the
afternoon, we will use those skills and more to design rings. All of the
jewellery can be worn home at the end of the day.
Copper Work – Copper
and Art Glass Bead Pendant.
Thursday 26th April
Design and make a copper pendant from scratch. This
workshop is an introduction to basic copper work on a small scale for
jewellery. Learn how to forge, cut and stamp sheet copper, melt copper wire to
form a ball end and make a wire wrapped loop. No experience is needed. Cost
€75.00
Friday 27th April –More Copper Work – this workshop
is a continuation from the day before, giving students the opportunity to make
more pieces and further their knowledge. Cost €50.00 for those that have booked
day 1.
Book one day (Thursday 26th only) €75.00
Book two days Thursday 26th and Friday 27th)
€125.00
Basket
Weaving With Joe Hogan, Renowned
Master Craftsman
Thurs and Fri 30th and 31st August
Cost €160.00. (covers two days) Class limited to six
students.
This workshop is aimed at both beginners and basket weavers
wishing to explore a different shape i.e. a shopper or small turf 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.
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 online, credit card or send a P.O. or a cheque made
payable to Derryaun Crafts with your
booking.
For more information contact: Suzie Sullivan
Derryaun Crafts,
Sheefry House,
Drummin,
Nr. Westport,
Co Mayo.
T: 098 21888
We stock a range of craft equipment,
materials and handmade gifts. A mail order catalogue can be found on our web
site www.derryauncrafts.com www.derryauncrafts.artfire.com
Other Craft News
I will be teaching felt making – both wet
and dry at the International
Quilt Festival of Ireland 2012
Venue. NUI Galway Campus
WET Felt-making
Saturday 9th June, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Sunday 10th June, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
DRY Felt-Making
Saturday 9th June, 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Sunday 10th June, 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Cost: €68.00 per person
To book please visit - http://www.iqfoi.com/workshops.html
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