Summer Sewing Camp
Fiona studied at The Glasgow School of Art in Textile Design and currently teaches Art in Secondary School so is more than qualified to teach such a class! We will be running these camps throughout the Summer.
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Kids Summer Sewing Camp
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013Crochet Crash Course – Sun 26th May
Saturday, May 18th, 2013
Crochet Crash Course
Ideal for beginners and refreshers who know how to make a basic circle and would like to move on to make baskets, hats etc
You will learn working in the round, increasing, decreasing, the magic circle method and how to read a written pattern.
Hook and yarn provided.
Date: Sunday 26 May
Venue: The Constant Knitter, 88 Francis Street, Dublin 8
Time: 2 to 5pm
Cost: Euro 35 (including hook and yarn)
Contact: 087 616 0587 or ReadySetStitch on Facebook
Sock Stop
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013
Rico Sock Stop
Sock Stop by Rico now available at The Constant Knitter. By applying little dots of this latex to your knitted socks, you can create a sturdy rubber sole
Sewing workshop – Sun 12th May
Tuesday, April 30th, 2013
Sewing Workshop with Maria Tapper
Want to learn a new craft or just brush up? This one-day workshop will help you reinvent yourself and your wardrobe : improve skills with commercial patterns, cloning garments, alterations, upcycling or making patterns. Sewing machines supplied or bring your own if you prefer. Classes limited to 6-8 students.
For more information and to book: mariakarintapper@gmail.com or 087 769 0873
From Fleece to Yarn Workshop – SLIGO
Thursday, April 25th, 2013
Fleece to Yarn
Following the success of her last workshop Mary Cooper wants to announce another weekend of wool related fun. Covering the basics of all aspects of taking the raw fleece to a finished yarn, including washing, preparing, hand dying (natural, food and artificial dyes) & spinning with a drop spindle and introduction the the spinning wheel. Bring any fleece or equipment you might have. Suitable for all levels from beginner. Please bring apron and old clothes.
Max of 6 per course
€150- includes workshop, supplies, tea/coffee breaks, lunches
Enquiries to Mary- mary@markreewoolcraft.com
Bookings to Markree Castle- info@markreecastle.ie
Anatomy of a Sock
Wednesday, April 17th, 2013
Anatomy of a Knitted Sock
Sock Anatomy 101: Learn to Knit Socks (Cuff Down)
2 Classes, 4 hours in total
Dates: Tuesdays, 7th & 14th May 2013, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Cost: €50 (includes yarn). Please bring a set of 2.5mm double pointed needles
or these may be purchased at The Constant Knitter.
Handknit socks may appear complex, but once you break them down to their basic
elements, they are simple and straightforward. If you can knit and want to
demystify the techniques of ”turning a heel” and ”toe shaping” then this a great
class to start with.
In the first class, you will start with a mini sock using double pointed needles.
Then in the 2nd class, you will easily transfer the skills used in knitting the mini
sock to confidently knit your first pair of socks.
A €20 deposit is required at time of booking.
Crochet Crash Course – Sunday 14th April
Sunday, April 7th, 2013
Crochet Crash Course
This workshop is for beginners and refreshers. You will learn the basic crochet stitches (chain, slip stitch, half treble crochet), working in the round and how to read a written pattern. Hooks and yarn supplied.
Venue: The Constant Knitter, 88 Francis St, Dublin 8
Date: Sunday, 14th April
Time: 2 – 5pm
Cost: Euro 35 – all materials supplied
Contact: Heidi 087 616 0587 or ReadySetStitch on Facebook
Spinning workshop with drop spindle
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013
Drop Spindle and fibre
Frolic with Fibre: Handspinning with a Drop Spindle
Create your own unique handspun yarn using a drop spindle! In this workshop, you will learn about different fibre types, how spinning creates yarn and how to prepare fibre for spinning. Finally, transform your spinning fibre into your very own bespoke yarn stash. No experience necessary!
Venue: The Constant Knitter, 88 Francis Street, Dublin 8
Date: Saturday, 4th May
Time: 10.30 to 1.30
Cost: € 50 – includes all materials (spindle and fibre).
To enrol, contact Rosemary on 087 996 7197 or info@theconstantknitter.ie.
A Euro 20 deposit in advance of the workshop secures your place.
Crochet crash course – Sat 9 March
Monday, March 4th, 2013
Crochet crash course
This workshop is for people who’ve never held a hook before. You will learn basic crochet stitches and how to read a written pattern to make a piece of fabric & hearts. Materials included.
Hand felted parrots
Wednesday, February 6th, 2013
Hand felted birds
These little critters were made by Niki Collier and students today in class. They are intended for a mobile eventually