Events

DERRYAUN CRAFTS WORKSHOP PROGRAM
For the Feile na Tuaithe 24th & 25th May 2008
Museum of Country Life, Turlough, Co. Mayo

Come and visit my stall which will be dedicated to the traditional craft of felt making, there will be  continuous hands on workshops, craft supplies and hand made felt goodies on sale. Click the picture on the right to download our Program of Events.

Connaught Spinners and Weavers are meeting in the Museum of Country Life, Turlough, Near Castlebar.

Come and meet our group, watch how wool is carded and spun. Everyone is welcome to attend meetings. First time observers can attend free, if attend again either pay one-off attendance fee of €5 or the annual fee of €20.

If you intend to spend the day with the group bring your knitting, crochet etc.

In 2008, the spinning meetings will be on:

26 January - embellishing machine demo by Sheila Peel

29 March - lace making by Bettina and Lesley

31 May - needle felting

26 July - spindle spinning by Bettina

27 September - carding wool

29 November - peg loom weaving

Mystical Manoeuvres Pampering Day - Sunday 27th January 2008, Balla, Co. Mayo.

Why not treat yourself to an afternoon of pampering at the Mystical Manoeuvres Pampering Day on Sunday 27th January, 1pm till 6pm in the resource centre Balla.

Come and visit my stand to see my latest hand made jewellery, felt ware and other whimsical goodies!!

There will be more events in 2008.

Watch this page for our new timetable of fairs, workshops and other events. For example, needle felted figures – 3D needle felting, learn how to use a felting needle to sculpt wool, create wonderful little fairy folk. This craft has endless possibilities for a creative mind.