DERRYAUN CRAFTS WORKSHOP PROGRAM
For the Feile na Tuaithe 24th & 25th May 2008
Museum of Country Life, Turlough, Co. Mayo
Dear Crafters,
I will be running workshops from my stand in the
crafts marquee. Anyone wishing to take part is advised to book a place as soon
as possible as numbers will be limited due to space restrictions. Workshops are
1 hour long and cost €15.00 for felt making and €20 for basic jewellery making.
This includes use of equipment and materials, so come along and learn a new
craft!
Felting kits, wool, books and gifts will be on sale
from the stand.
About the Feila………
Feile Na Tuaithe - 24th and 25th May
Time: 12:00 - 17:00
Location:
The West of Ireland’s favourite family festival is back: Féile na Tuaithe –
Now in its fourth year, this free festival has proved itself to be a favourite
with all members of the family attracting up to 12,000 visitors over the two
days. Attractions for 2008 include children’s activities, a Sports fest for
older visitors, rare breed cows, displays by working spaniels and music. A full
programme of demonstrations and workshops is scheduled and there are marquees
for both craft stands and food stalls. Further details available from the
Marketing Dept. Tel: 094 90 31755; e-mail: tpark@museum.ie
Workshop Program (Saturday and Sunday)
12.30pm till 1.30pm. Needle felting – Design
a felt picture, learn how to use a felting needle to attach wool fibre onto
a base fabric to create a flat woolly picture. This craft involves using a very
sharp needle and is not suitable for
children, minimum age 14 years. Cost €15.00. Includes materials.
2.30 till 3.30pm. Dry felting – hearts
and flowers, learn how to ‘sculpt’ wool fibre into three dimensional shapes
using a felting needle, this workshop will give you the basic techniques and
inspiration to try it out at home. You will soon get hooked on this new craft,
with a bit of imagination this craft has endless possibilities! This craft involves using a
very sharp needle and is not suitable
for children, minimum age 14 years. Cost €15.00. Includes materials.
4pm till 5pm. Introduction To Basic
Jewellery Making – make an eye catching bracelet. Using
colourful glass beads, learn step by step how to arrange them, string them and
attach a clasp fastener. No experience needed. Cost €20.00. Includes materials.
If you would like to pre-book a place at any of these workshops
please pay by cheque, postal order or credit card , cheques made payable to S.
Sullivan. Or visit my stand at the Feila.
Address; Sheefry House, Derryaun, Drummin, Nr. Westport, Co. Mayo.
Tel.
098 21888 www.derryauncrafts.com suzie@derryauncrafts.com