Felted Purse workshop at Le Grá Craft Studio and Gallery on Saturday 31st March

Agnieszka Rupnik of 'Knit Spin Felt' returns to Le Grá Craft Studio and Gallery on Saturday 31st March for her popular feltmaking classes.
This time Aga will show us the technique of resist felting to create a cute seamless purse for all our bits and bobs.
We will explore the addition of textures with plastic, mesh, fabric etc.
And then finish with some embroidery to add a further dimension to the finished purse.
The workshop is from 15.00 to 17.30 and for €27 it includes the materials needed (merino wool for the base and decoration, metallic mesh, plastic mesh, soapy water and bubble wrap).
But please bring along an old towel (to catch drips) some loosely woven fabrics for decoration, an embroidery needle and a selection of threads.
See some more photos here at http://www.flickr.com/photos/8447160@N07/sets/72157629207410700/

Felted Flowers Workshop at Le Grá Craft Studio and Gallery

Here are just some of the wonderful felted flowers created by the participants at the Saturday afternoon workshop at Le Grá Craft Studio and Gallery.

Here the participants are beginning to build up layers of marino wool in different colours.

This 2.5 hour workshop was taught by Aga of 'Knit Spin Felt' who came with a great selection of colours and a variety of interesting extra fibres for embellishment.

For more information on craft workshops at Le Grá Craft Studio and Galllery phone 087 6193870.

Kathrina Hughes: felt brooches, keyrings, hairslides, neck wraps and scarves

We have a wonderful mix of colourful felt accessories by Kathrina Hughes at Le Grá Craft Studio and Gallery. Kathrina is a registered craftsperson with Crafts Council of Ireland and also a member of Feltmakers Ireland.

Felting fun at Le Grá Craft Studio and Gallery

A full class at Le Grá Craft Studio and Gallery with Agnieszka Rupnik. This was such a popular class and we have others on our waiting list for the next one. We hope to get Aga back soon in January 2012.....so ring 087 6183870 as soon as possible to add your name to the waiting list.

Aga brought along some of her own beautiful feltwork like this jacket to show us the potential of felting.

Hands at work, rolling the flowers to give them shape.

And here's a bunch of colourful flowers made by participants!

Felted Flowers workshop on Saturday 17th December from 12.30 to 3pm

Feltmaking is such fun, especially when Aga arrives with a fantastic selection of merino wool fibres in great colours. You're sure to make a flower brooch in the perfect colours to match your favourite outfit! Although this class is fully booked, you can book your place on the next felting workshop with Aga by phoning 087 6193870 or email esterkiely@gmail.com

Felted Flowers Workshop with Knit Spin Felt

Agnieszka Rupnik of Knit Spin Felt brought a great selection of colourful merino wool for the workshop at Le Grá Craft Studio and Gallery on Saturday 29th October.

Layers of wool are laid out ready for felting.

A spray of warm soapy water is added on top.

Friction is added by rubbing between layers of bubble-wrap.

And with some further manipulation we ended up with these felted flowers! These can be further embellished with beads, buttons or stitching. They can then be made into a brooch or sewn to a garment or a bag.

A big thank you to Aga for sharing her skills and knowledge with us and we look forward to her next class at Le Grá Craft Studio and Gallery.

Felt-making workshop Saturday 29th October: 14.00 to 16.30

This Saturday is a special workshop day at Le Grá Craft Studio and Gallery. Agnieszka Rupnik of Knit Spin Felt presents a 2.5hr workshop on felt-making flowers (€20). Wool for felting comes in vibrant colours and you are sure to love making these flower accessories. Make a bouquet to place on your desk at work or home or even to decorate bags, headbands and other garments. A fun craft activity for everyone as no previous felting experience is required. Supplies are available to purchase in kit-form. To book your place at this workshop email esterkiely@gmail.com or phone 087 6193870.