MINI WORKSHOPS by Tunde Toth coming up ....

Upcoming workshops at The Studio, Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny:

Children's Halloween Art Workshops

at The Studio, Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny

30 -31st October, (Tuesday - Wednasday), 10.30am - 1pm daily

Mask Making and Silk Fibre Papermaking - suitable from 8 years of age

Contact: 087-2543362

27 - 28 October (Saturday - Sunday):

two days of MINI WORKSHOPS (suitable for adults and young people from 14 years of age)

Saturday:

10am - 1pm: HAND PAPERMAKING TECHNIQUES - traditional, basic and some contemporary processes for beginners; make your own handmade papers from recycled materials and plant fibres!

2.30 - 5pm: SILK FIBRE PAPERMAKING - using raw silk fibres to create striking and unique silk papers, decorated with silk threads, plant fibres and fabric dyes. Finished pieces are ideal for textile/paper arts, collage works, card making, embroidery, three dimensional projects and make unusual interior decorations.

Saturday's programme includes a slideshow presentation on contemporary papermaking and paper arts, starting at 5.30pm.

Sunday:

10.30am - 1pm: SILK FIBRE PAPERMAKING - for beginners and/or for participants with previous experience. There is an option to continue work from the previous day.

2.30 - 5.30: BATIK - for beginners or for those with some experience. Introducing basic techniques and processes of an ancient fabric dyeing process where hot wax is used as a resist on cloth

Each workshop costs € 35 - including all materials used. 10% discount for multiple bookings. Places are very limited so please book early.

Contact: 087-2543362

Booking deposit of €30 is required to secure a booking (please send deposits by cheque or postal order to: Tunde Toth, Killeen, Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny)

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Introduction to Neddle Felting with Cristina Garcia

“make a fairy, a princess or a teddy bear ”

Perfect present for Christmas

  

         

1 Full day only €70

(65€ for students and/or repeat participants)

No previous experience is required

Learn the principles of Neddle Feltmaking – exploring detailed decoration and 3D construction.

Saturday 20^th October 2012

from 10am to 4.30pm

In Bennettsbridge Studio, Ballyreddin, Bennettsbridge

Tea, coffee, light refreshments and all materials to complete the project (fleece and 1 needle) are included in the price.

Extra needles and materials will be available for purchase.

There is a canteen available and plenty of parking spaces.  

Please bring a packed lunch.

                 For further information contact Cristina ( 0868272422 or

 cgfelt@gmail.com


NEXT WORKSHOP.....

 Make a felt scarf with 3D leaves or fringes

Perfect present for Christmas

                         

Saturday 17th November 2012

from 10am to 4.30pm

1 Full day only €70

(65€ for students and/or repeat participants)

No previous experience is required

Learn the principles wet Feltmaking – exploring detailed decoration and 3D construction using resists.

'The Studio', Ballyreddin, Bennettsbridge

Tea, coffee and some materials to complete the project are included in the price. Please bring your own silk fibres if you would like to include them in your scarf

There is a canteen available with a kettle and microwave. Please bring a packed lunch. There are plenty of parking spaces.  

                 For further information contact Cristina ( 0868272422 or

 cgfelt@gmail.com