Create Your Own Mittens

Create your own mittens for this autumn

With Anne-Genevieve Hanway

Artist in textile, landart and photography

Learn the art of weaving and make your own mitten in a day

Saturday 25^th June 2011

From 10 am till 5 pm

The Studio Bennettsbrige

A traditional skill easier than knitting and sewing.

A versatile technique that allows you to use all sorts of material

On the day :

Create your own frame from cardboard

Learn how to make a simple pattern

Experiment with color combination

Get tips on reusing and recycling material Learn basic weaving and multi-color patterns

Weave your own mitten and go home with your own mitten and the skills and tools to do more

Fee 65 €

Use of tools and refreshment included

Bring your own yarn, even small left over, or choose from the ready-made kits on the day.

Come with a pack lunch

Absolute beginners welcome. All ages from 7 welcome

Contact : aghanway@gmail.com from the 7 of june: 0874129740

Workshops with Ciara O'Sullivan

PARENT/CHILD MORNING

Tuesday 10-00 - 11.30am

10 euro per session

Why not drop out to the studio, and expore your creativity together with your child,

a chance to let your little ones get their hands messy, while you meet

and socialise with other parents and children.

FAMILY MORNING

Saturday 11-00 -12-30

12 euro per person/per session

This is an opportunity for family members to spend some quality time together, while working on a

creative project. Whether its your mother, partner your sister or your child, it's time away from the stresses of

work and school, where you can enjoy each others company while creating a unique, memorable piece.

CHILDRENS AFTERSCHOOL WORKSHOP

Wednesday 3.30 - 4-30pm

60 euro per 6 week block

12 euro per session

A weekly class that gives children an opportunity to get creative and learn new skills,

while they make new friends. Children will experience the ceramic process from making,

and glazing to firing, and will be able to bring home their handmade masterpieces.

ADULT CLASSES

Thursday Morning 10-00 - 12-00 noon

Tuesday Evening 7.30 - 9-30pm

80 euro per 4 week block

Come to the studio and learn the technique of ceramic slip casting. You will learn the process of model and mold making, decorating techniques, glazing and firing. Use it as a chance to make

that hand made piece for your home, or a personalised gift for a friend, such as a vase, a bowl, a tile or something

of your own choice.