Opportunity for Weaver, Co. Tyrone

Camphill Community Clanabogan is looking for a work co-ordinator for a well established weaving workshop with up to 12 residents with learning disabilities.

Essential criteria:

. Experience of hand weaving
. Ability to manage a weaving workshop

. Good communication skills . Ability to work in a team.
. Ability to take responsibility and initiative .
Ability to manage administration and record keeping

Desirable criteria:

. Experience in working with people with learning disabilities
. Experience of community living
. Experience of anthroposophy
. Social Care qualifications

This position could be salaried or the person could join the life-sharing community

Vetting and references required.

 Please contact: 

Hetty van Brandenburg, 

Camphill Community Clanabogan, 

15 Drudgeon Road, Omagh, 

Co. Tyrone 

BT78 1TJ 

N. Ireland
 

Tel: +44 (0)2882 256100
E-mail: hetty@camphillclanabogan.com
www.camphillclanabogan.com

The Irish Guild of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers, Member's Exhibition, Dalkey, Co. Dublin

The Irish Guild of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers are holding an exhibition of Recent Work by members at the Dalkey Castle and Heritage Centre, Dalkey, Co. Dublin.

Thursday 6th May until Sunday 9th May. 

The show will be opened by artist Angela O'Kelly, on Wednesday 5th May 2010 at 6pm.

Hours of Opening:
Thursday - Saturday 10.00am - 5.30 pm,
Sunday 10.00 am - 4.00 pm.


For more information contact info@weavers.ie or visit www.weavers.ie 

Liz Christy will be at Showcase 2010, Dublin

Swallow Studios
Annyalla
Castleblayney
Co. Monaghan
Ireland

T: +353 4297 46614
E: info@lizchristy.com
B: www.swallowstudios.wordpress.com
W: www.lizcristy.com

Swallow Studio's, Co. Monaghan

Overlooking the beautiful hills of Co. Monaghan, Swallow Studios is the weaving studio of Liz Christy.

"Liz Christy Hand-Woven Scarves & Throws are wearable art; beautifully crafted with wide appeal as a special gift. Each scarf or throw is an original, special, and guaranteed hand-woven in Ireland".

Liz hand-weaves a range of scarves, wraps and throws that are inspired by the landscape around her and her favourite painter, Monet. In the bright and airy workshop, she also shows some work by other local textile artists, and runs a variety of textile courses and workshops.

You can buy direct from the studio, or through her website. Keep an eye on her blog for more info on the various courses happening in the studios.

Liz Christy
Swallow Studios
Annyalla
Castleblayney
Co. Monaghan
Ireland

T: +353 4297 46614
E: info@lizchristy.com
B: www.swallowstudios.wordpress.com
W: www.lizcristy.com

Cushendale Woollen Mills

is one of the oldest woollen mills still in operation in Ireland. A family run business, they produce 100% Irish made textile products currently available in brushed mohair, bouclé mohair, 100% Irish wool, lambswool and cotton chenille. These raw materials provide the basis for a broad product range; home furnishings, women's & men's fashions, yarns & fabrics.

All Cushendale Woollen Mills products are fully manufactured in the adjoining mill where the traditions of natural resources and production processes have been maintained over the centuries.

Cushendale Woollen Mills
Mill Road,
Graignamanagh,
Co.Kilkenny.
Ireland

Tel / Fax : +353 59 9724118;
E-mail: info@cushendale.ie
Website: www.cushendale.ie

As well as their yarn and woven fabric, they sell, they sell a range of blankets, throws, travel rugs, scarves, hats, ruanas (capes), pocket stoles, etc..

The mills of Graignamanagh have a wonderful textile history dating back to the 1200's, you can read about it here, on their website.


Opening Times:
Monday - Friday : 08.30 - 17.30 (closed 12.30-13.30)
Saturday : 10.30 - 12.30

Mucros Weavers, Killarney, Co. Kerry

Mucros Weaving Workshop is situated in the beautiful grounds of Muckross House, just outside Killarney. John Cahill, the Master Weaver, and his small team of weavers produce a range of hand-woven wraps, scarves, capes, hats and gloves as well as a range of accessories made from lambswool, cotton, linen, mohair and even alpaca.

They do have a small basket with yarn end cones for sale, and although, not on display they do sell their hand-woven fabric. Just contact them for more details.

Mucros Weavers Workshop
Muckross House
Killarney,
Co. Kerry, Ireland

Tel: 00 353 64 34526
Fax: 00 64034605
Email: weaving@mucros-house.ie
Website: www.muckross-house.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.