Introduction to Neddle Felting with Cristina Garcia

“there are plenty more fish in the sea”

1 Full day only €65

( 60€ for students and/or repeat participants)

No previous experience is required

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

Saturday 26^th May 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 Garcia ( 0868272422 or cgfelt@gmail.com

  

Mosaic Workshop with Jen Castle

at

'The Studio',  Bennettsbridge, Co Kilkenny

SAT 19th / SUN 20th MAY 2012

Sat 19th May :

Morning : 10.30-1pm : Introduction to mosaic, to materials and design and start

the mosaic piece.

Afternoon : 2-4.30 pm : Completion of the gluing of the mosaic.

Sunday 20th May :

10.30-1pm : Grouting and polishing of the mosaic, followed by a slide show.

Cost €80

(including all materials and tea/coffee refreshments)

€65 for returning participants

Payable on confirmation of booking

e-mail Jen at

castlerinstudios@gmail.com

Tel : 087 9836342

Batik and Paper Techniques - Workshops by Tunde Toth

Batik Techniques
28 - 29 January (Saturday, Sunday) 10am - 5pmfor beginners and participants with some previous experience
in Batik and fabric dyeing processes
Tutor: Tunde Toth, Artist

This is a weekend programme designed to give you the option to choose a

one day introductory level course (on Saturday only) or a two-day course (full weekend).

Saturday's workshop introduces basic and contemporary processes of BATIK - an ancient fabric dyeing and decorating technique where hot wax is used as a resist on cloth. Participants will work on approximately 2 - 3 images/designs, using pure beeswax, paraffin wax and fibre reactive dyes on cotton cloth and will complete works with 2 - 3 layers of wax drawing and topical dyeing (up to 3 colours)

Sunday's workshop takes these processes further, allowing for more colours as well as covering various combinations of wax, introducing scratched and crackled textures, copper stamps and alternative tools. This programme also introduces batik on handmade papers.

Fees:
€ 75 - for Saturday including all materials used during the day
€ 135 - for the full weekend including all materials needed

3-4^th March (Saturday - Sunday) 10am - 5pm daily
Papermaking Weekend

You can take part in both day's workshops or choose between Hand Papermaking (from plant fibres and recycled materials) or Silk Fibre Papermaking

Saturday: Hand Papermaking TechniquesUsing natural plant fibres (cotton, bamboo, abaca, esparto grass etc) and a combination of recycled materials

this workshop introduces traditional and contemporary papermaking processes

Sunday: Silk Fibre Papermaking
This is an experimental workshop, introducing two techniques used in Silk Fibre Papermaking.
Using a variety of natural materials – raw silk fibres, cocoon strippings, hand dyed silk tops, throwsters fibres, silk threads...etc – participants will create plain or colourful, textured, decorative, ``fabric – like`` papers.
These unique pieces are suitable for writing, painting, textile art- and collage works, stitching, embroidery and are ideal for 3 dimensional, sculptural projects.

Fee: € 75 per day or € 135 for the two days - including all materials

Both papermaking workshops are suitable for beginners as well as participants with some previous experience in hand papermaking. This course follows an experimental approach and covers a number of contemporary techniques. This weekend programme also includes a short slide show and talk on the 20th IAPMA Congress in Tasmania in 2009 and an overview of contemporary paper art practices.

Workshop Venue: The Studio, Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny

Bookings for both courses are confirmed after € 30 booking deposit is paid in advance. Balance payments are due at the start of the course. Places are limited to 10 participants per workshop.

PLEASE SEND BOOKING DEPOSITS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:

Tunde Toth, Killeen, Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny

(cheques or postal orders made payable for 'Tunde Toth - Kozo Studio')

MOSAIC Weekend Workshop Jan 21st-22nd 2012

Next exciting Mosaic Workshop!

Sat 21st January :

Morning : 10.30-1pm : Introduction to mosaic, to materials and design and start the mosaic piece.

Afternoon : 2-4.30 pm : Completion of the gluing of the mosaic.

Sunday 22nd January :

10.30-1pm : Grouting and polishing of the mosaic, followed by a slide show.

€ 80

(payable on confirmation of booking)

All 3 sessions, including all materials and tea/coffee refreshments

contact Jen Castle

castlerinstudios@gmail.com

087 9836342

www.castlerinstudios.blogspot.com

CREATE YOUR OWN NUNO SCARF by Marika Miklosi Manning

Marika Miklosi Manning

will be running a workshop at

The Studio

on Saturday 26th November

from 10.00am - 5.00pm

Create your own Nuno scarf using fine silk chiffon, merino wool and silk fibres.

We will start with a sample piece to get accustomed to the technique, so you can confidently create your own unique Nuno silk chiffon scarf at the workshop.

The workshop fee is 75 Euros this includes all materials, 55cm x 180cm silk chiffon scarf, a sample piece of silk chiffon, a selection of coloured merino wool and silk fibres.

Limited spaces, 20 euros deposit

Please bring your own Lunch, Bubble wrap and Towels

For bookings or queries please contact me @ 086 063 80 18 or miklosi@eircom.net

Make a present for someone special or treat yourself to something special

Creative Craft Courses Offered

At 'The Studio'

we design and facilitate tailored craft courses/events for a range of clients

as well as provide on-going courses and workshops.

These include :

weekly art & craft classes - ongoing

both on and off site workshops - day, evening and weekend workshops

classes and workshops for visiting school tours - 3-4hr sessions

corporate events : team building etc - 3-4hr sessions

private events : celebrations etc

Crafts offered :

Ceramics : Ciara O'Sullivan

Mosaics : Jen Castle

Ceramics & Mosaics : Ciara O'Sullivan & Jen Castle

Paper : Tunde Toth

Batik : Tunde Toth

Observational Drawing : Jen Castle

to find out more contact

thestudiobennettsbridge@gmail.com

jenettecastle@gmail.com

Mini Workshops by Tunde Toth

5th November 2011 - Saturday

Mini Workshops - suitable for families!

Create your own unique Christmas decorations, cards and bring home some unusual Christmas presents!

Tutor: Tunde Toth, Artist, Arts educator

10am - 12.30pm

HAND PAPERMAKING

learning basic skills and processes of hand papermaking, using recycled materials and pure plant fibres.

2 - 4pm

SILK FIBRE PAPERMAKING

making colourful, striking decorations from raw silk fibres, silk tops, plant fibres and embroidery threads

- while learning one of the techniques used in Silk Fibre (fusion) Papermaking

5 - 7pm

BATIK

creating colourful pattern and design on cloth through a traditional fabric dyeing process where hot wax is used as a resist. Participants will work on small pieces that are suitable for card making, collage and various textile projects.

Venue: The Studio, Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny

All courses are suitable for beginners, adults and young people from 10 years of age!

Children under 14 years of age need to accompanied by an adult family member.

Fee for each mini workshop is only € 25 per person - including all art materials needed.

Special discounted price when booking for all 3 workshops: € 65

or

Special discount for three members of a family booked in together: 10%

Places are limited, so please contact Tunde to check availability and book early to avoid disappointment.

Bookings are confirmed with € 20 deposit paid in advance.

Contact: Tunde Toth by e-mail: tundetune@gmail.com or on 087-2543362