The Sheep & Wool Centre, Leenan, Co. Mayo

In the The Sheep & Wool Centre, Leenan, Co. Mayo, we have a museum, shop and cafe. The museum focuses on the history of sheep and wool in our local area where there was once a thriving homespun and weaving industry. We demonstrate the whole process from shearing the sheep, carding, spinning the wool - including the big wheel which was used in the west of Ireland.  We also look at the development of different sheep breeds.

Open from March to October.

We stock plenty of spun yarn - from Donegal Studio and also have some raw wool on sale for spinners.

The Sheep & Wool Centre
Leenane,

Connemara
Ireland
Tel: 00 353 (0) 95 42323
Fax: 00 353 (0) 95 42337

E: leenane@eircom.net 

W:www.sheepandwoolcentre.com

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Felting, Spinning Fibres, and Icelandic Yarn at The Yarn Room, Co. Wicklow

Try out our Felting and Spinning Fibres at The Yarn Room, Ashford,  Co. Wicklow

Saturday 29th May 2010

From 10am – 6pm

We will have a felting table set up and you can try out Icelandic fleece, Merino Fleece Ashford Merino Silk and needle felting with Bhadawool.

We will also have a spinning wheel available to try spinning the fleeces.

We will be showing the full range of Icelandic Wool :
Knitting yarn in Einband (Laceweight), Lett Lopi (Aran), Alafoss Lopi (Chunky) and Lopi plates as well as fleece for spinning and felting.

There is no charge for the fibre tasting session and we are offering 10% off all fleece purchased in the shop on the day.

The Yarn Room
Ashford,
Co. Wicklow,
Ireland

T: 085 1303762
W: www.theyarnroom.com

Latest Workshops and Events from The Yarn Room, Co. Wicklow

Felting and Spinning Fibres and Icelandic Yarns

Date: Saturday 29th May 2010
Time: 10am – 6pm
Cost: There is no charge for the fibre tasting session and we are offering 10% off all fleece purchased in the shop on the day.

We will have a felting table set up and you can try out Icelandic fleece, Merino Fleece, Ashford Merino Silk and needle felting with Bhadawool.
We will also have a spinning wheel available to try spinning the fleeces. We will be showing the full range of Icelandic Wool: Knitting yarn in Einband (Laceweight), Lett Lopi (Aran), Alafoss Lopi (Chunky) and Lopi plates as well as fleece for spinning and felting.

Thursday Club Knitting Group

 The Thursday Club Knitting Group is continuing every Thursday evening from 6:30 – 9pm. All welcome. There is no charge for this knitting group and refreshments are provided.

Classes for May and June 2010

Here are some of our upcoming classes. See our webpage for more details and for booking.

Learn to Knit - Learn the basics of knitting and get started on your first project
When: May 14th , May 21st, May 28th, June 11th
Time: Friday morning from 10:30am – 12:30pm
Cost: €25

Improvers Knitting Class - Improve your knitting techniques and work through a particular project.
When: 1st May to 10th June 2010.
Time: Thursday morning from 10:30am – 12:30pm
Cost: €25

Professional Finishing Class - You are welcome to bring a project to work on or alternatively use one of our pieces.
When: Part 1 - 22nd May:  covers blocking, weaving in ends and seaming
           Part 2 – 12th June: covers picot cast on/ off, Kitcheners stitch and Icord.
Time: 3pm – 5pm
Cost: €25

Learn to Crochet - Learn the basics of Crochet and get started on your first project:
When: 21st May from 3pm – 5pm, 12th June from 10:30am – 12:30 am
Cost: €25

Crochet for Parents and Children - This fun class gives parent and children the opportunity to learn to crochet together.
When: June 12th 2010
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm
Cost: €35

Tunisian Crochet - Learn the basics of Tunisian crochet and get started on your first project.
When: 22nd May 2010
Time: 3pm – 5pm
Cost: €25

Crochet Flowers - Learn how to make attractive crochet flowers.
When: June 12th2010
Time: 3pm – 5pm
Cost: €25

Crochet Amugurumi - Learn how to make small cute toys and animals.
When: June 4th 2010
Time: 3pm – 5pm
Cost: €25

Wet Felting - Learn how to work with wool fibres to created felted pieces, jewellery and bags.
When: May 20th, June 10th 2010
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm
Cost: €25

Needle Felting - Learn how to made a colourful fish or flower from Felt fibres and a needle.
When: 22nd May, 12th June 2010
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm
Cost: €25

Check out our website – Free delivery anywhere in Ireland

The Yarn Room
Ashford,
Co. Wicklow,
Ireland

T: 085 1303762
W: www.theyarnroom.com

Woollygathering - Yarn and Natural Fibre Supplier in Co. Clare

Jennifer Lienhard is a supplier of yarns and fibres, felting, knitting, spinning, fibre art in general. You can currently purchase through woolfinchstudio.etsy.com

“My beliefs are in natural materials and all my stock is based on pure wool, linen, cotton, silks; natural and dyed to high Oeko standards, plant dyed or vinegar based. Some products are organic, too.”

But she will be opening a shop at her home. The shop will be open on Thursdays and Fridays from 9 am - 4 pm starting from Thursday 20th of May 2010.

Jennifer Lienhard
Caherhurley,
Tuamgraney
Co. Clare.

T: 061 640735.
E: woolfinchstudio@hotmail.com
W: woolfinchstudio.etsy.com

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Jenny, along with another fibre artist, Mia, create a range of needle-felted toys. You can purchase their work through www.woollywings.etsy.com They also run workshops in and around Co. Clare.

“We create and teach with natural materials, inspired by myth and nature, especially the magic of the woodlands of County Clare that surround us. We're also inspired by the Steiner philosophy of encouraging creative, imaginative play through tactile handmade toys. We are passionate about working with Wool, and exploring its creative possibilities. We create needle felted figures and pictures, which we hope will enrich the nature corner of your home, be displayed as pieces of folk art or used gently as inspiring pieces for storytelling with children.”

Spinning and Weaving Classes, Co. Kildare

By coincidence, Craftspun, in Naas, have organised a 1 Day spinning and weaving workshops on the same day as World Wide Spin in Public Day!

Mary O'Rourke is teaching Spinning on Ashford Spinning Wheels & Muriel Beckett is teaching Tapestry weaving & other types of weaving on a variety of looms.

Where: Craftspun Yarns, The Mill, Johnstown, Naas, Co. Kildare.
When:Saturday 19 September 2009, 10am to 4pm

To book Handspinning with Mary O’Rourke contact:
T: 01 4526694
E: maryporourke@eircom.net

To book Handweaving with Muriel Beckett contact:
T: 01 2877050
E: muriel@murielbeckett.ie
www.murielbeckett.ie


For more information on this and other classes, contact:

Craftspun
The Mill
Johnstown
Naas
Co. Kildare

T: 045 876881
M: 086 2530392
E: info@craftspun.ie
W:www.craftspun.ie

The Yarn Room, Ashford, Co. Wicklow

Previously you could shop at The Yarn Room through their website, or chat in person to Stephanie, on Sunday's, at her lovely stand in the Dun Laoighaire Farmers Market. But now, you can visit The Yarn Room in their brand new shop in Ashford Co, Wicklow!

The shop is currently open on Fridays from 10am to 5:30pm and Saturdays from 10am to 6pm. From September it will be extending to include Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Stephanie, who is one of the masterminds behind the hugely successful Pick Up Your Needles workshops, that have been going on in Wicklow over the past year, will be offering a wide range of classes in Knitting, Crochet, Felting and other yarn crafts, at the new shop.

As well as stocking a fantastic selection of yarns, fibres for felting and spinning, equipment, books, patterns, etc, she is also a great promoter of Irish yarn and stocks a range from Kerry Woollen Mills, Craftspun, Kilcarra, Cushendale etc.

The Yarn Room,
Ashford Village,
Co. Wicklow
Open:
Fridays - 10am to 5:30pm
Saturdays - 10am to 6pm.


Dunlaoighaire Farmers Market
People's Park
Open:
Sunday - 10:30am to 4pm - weather permitting.


T: 085 1303762
E: Stephanie@theyarnroom.com
W:www.theyarnroom.com

Craftspun Yarns, Co. Kildare

Celebrating 30 years in the textile craft business, Craftspun Yarns supply all types of yarn and materials, most of it produced from Wool and other natural fibres. The Mill is a Treasure Trove for Hand Knitters, Machine Knitters, Feltmakers, Crochet Workers, Weavers and Spinners.

Craftspun Yarns stock a range of materials and equipment:
YARNS: Aran, Donegal Tweed,, Cotton/Linen Boucle, Cotton DK, 'Homespun' Yarn
INDUSTRIAL YARNS
CRAFT EQUIPMENT: agents & stockists of Ashford Spinning Wheels,
Looms etc
TOPS
ROVINGS
NEEDLES

As well as selling supplies, they run a variety of workshops and courses. See their website for more details. (We have some of their courses listed in the Workshops and Courses section and Diary Dates).

Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday 9.30 to 5.30
Saturday 10.00 to 2.00
or by appointment.


Craftspun Yarns
The Mill
Johnstown
Naas
Co. Kildare

T:045 -876881
E:craftspun@eircom.net
W:www.craftspun.ie

Kerry Woollen Mills

Kerry Woollen Mills is a lovely spot to visit if you are in Co. Kerry. Over 300 years old, it is one of Ireland's last remaining working mills. Bought by the Eadie family in 1904, it is still manufacturing woollen goods today.

When you arrive first, and park in the car park, you can hear the sound of the looms, and a quick peek in the window, you can see them at work. Then into the little shop where they sell their woollen goods. They sell a range of woollen clothing, accessories, blankets, throws, etc, all made from their own fabric, or knitted using their own wool.

Towards the back of the shop, you will find a lovely range of 100% wool hanks. As well as the dyed yarn, you can also get the traditional undyed, bainin, Aran. They also sell carded wool, for spinning, and their woven fabric. These are not on display, just ask the shop assistant.

They do mail-order and all their info is on the website www.kerrywoollenmills.com

Kerry Woollen Mills
Beaufort
Killarney
County Kerry
Ireland

Tel: +353 64 44122
Fax: +353 64 44556

They are open Mon-Sat 9:00AM-6:00PM
Sun CLOSED
Open all Irish Holidays Except Good Friday & Christmas Day.

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.