This 3 day workshop will take place at The Cowshed Theatre, Farmleigh House, Phoenix Park, Dublin from Friday 15^th to Sunday 17^th September 2017. 10am until 5pm each day.

Deadline for receipt of applications is August 20th 2017

Participants will be selected by lottery on this date and informed immediately

Refund policy: We cannot offer a refund to successful applicants after the 27^th August

Download Application Form HERE

Dear Feltmakers,

We are sorry to announce that we have to postpone the Sunday session on the 9th of July. The studio is still under repair and we are without water and toilet facilities. Sorry for the inconvenience to all. We will let you know when we are good to go again.

The June 14 deadline for entries to the 2017 RDS Craft Awards is fast approaching. Open to craftspeople living and working on the island of Ireland, it is a two strand competition where the work of emerging and established makers is judged separately with specific prizes to support emerging craftspeople.

The 2017 prize fund is in excess of €30,000 with the top prize winners in each strand receiving RDS Awards of Excellence and a cheque for €5,000. 10 category prize winners in both emerging and established maker strands will receive €500 sponsored by the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland. There are also many other prizes on offer including a free stand for an emerging maker at the 2017 National Crafts & Design Fair, the RDS Graduate Award of €2,000 and the RDS Muriel Gahan Award of €2,000 to support a developing craft business.

Ceramics Ireland is sponsoring a €1,000 award for excellence and innovation in a ceramic entry this year to celebrate its 40^th anniversary. See the website for details of the many other prizes and to view the rules of entry.

Winning and selected entries will be shown at the RDS Craft Awards Exhibition at the Dublin Horse Show in August. Award winners will be shown at the National Crafts & Design Fair, RDS (December, 2017)

Enter online at www.rds.ie/craft by June 14

Due to unforeseen circumstances the upcoming Sunday session for June 11th is no longer taking place.

Likewise, the lamp workshop following the session is also postponed. Gabi McGrath will be in touch with those who signed up for the workshop to arrange a new date.

Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

If you are visiting Bloom in the Phoenix Park this Sunday come along and say hello or join in the demonstrations with Feltmakers Ireland in the Craft Village.

Feltmakers Ireland Annual General Meeting is taking place on the 21st of May. The meeting is located at St. Andrew’s Church, Lucan. The AGM runs from 2-5pm. This year’s theme is ‘The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party’, so bring a hat and a cake and let’s have some fun! Looking forward to seeing you all there.

May 21st AGM and Tea Party

Feltmakers Ireland Annual General Meeting is taking place on the 21st of May. The meeting is located at St. Andrew’s Church, Lucan. The AGM runs from 2-5pm. This year’s theme is ‘The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party’, so bring a hat and a cake and let’s have some fun! Looking forward to seeing you all there.

June 11 Gabi McGrath Felt Lamp Workshop

Following the Sunday Session on the 11th of June, .Gabi McGrath will be hosting a felt lamp workshop  Please contact Gabi directly if you’re interested in attending the afternoon session: M: 0877864604 or email [email protected].

Details are as follows:

Gabi will do a demonstration at the Sunday Session from 10.30-1:00pm and then a workshop from 1.30-4.30 pm.

The workshop including materials will cost 35 euros per person. Participants attending the morning and afternoon session should bring packed lunch with them.

Tea and coffee will be provided.

Following the Sunday Session on the 11th of June, .Gabi McGrath will be hosting a felt lamp workshop  Please contact Gabi directly if you’re interested in attending the afternoon session: M: 0877864604 or email [email protected].

Details are as follows:

Gabi will do a demonstration at the Sunday Session from 10.30-1:00pm and then a workshop from 1.30-4.30 pm.

The workshop including materials will cost 35 euros per person. Participants attending the morning and afternoon session should bring packed lunch with them.

Tea and coffee will be provided.

A quick reminder that the Feltmakers Ireland AGM is taking place on the 21st of May. The meeting is located at St. Andrew’s Church, Lucan. The AGM runs from 2-5pm. This year’s theme is ‘The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party’, so bring a hat and a cake and let’s have some fun! Looking forward to seeing you all there.

Feltmakers,

Be advised that the Great Ireland Run is taking place this Sunday April the 9th in the Phoenix Park from 9am to 3:30pm. If you are attending this Sunday’s session allow yourself plenty of time for parking.

Look forward to seeing you there!