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, 2013Creative Embroidery Workshop – 8th June
Sunday, May 19th, 2013
Creative Embroidery Workshop
This 3-hour, hands-on workshop explores the creative techniques of hand embroidery using traditional basic stitches with a contemporary approach.
No previous sewing experience is required.
Venue: The Constant Knitter, 88 Francis Street, Dublin 8
Date: Saturday, 8th June
Time: 10.30 to 13.30
Cost: Euro 35 – includes all materials
To enrol: mariakarintapper@gmail.com or 087 769 0873
Crochet 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
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
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.
Creative Embroidery Workshop – Sat 20 April
Wednesday, April 10th, 2013
Creative Embroidery workshop
This 2 hour workshop, with Maria Tapper, explores the creative techniques of hand embroidery using traditional basic stitches with a contemporary approach. No previous sewing experience required.
Venue: The Constant Knitter, 88 Francis St, Dublin 8
Date: Saturday, 20 April
Time: 11.00 to 1.00 pm
Cost: Euro 25 (includes materials)
Enrol: Maria 087 769 0873 or mariakarintapper@gmail.com
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
Felt Folk Puppets
Sunday, April 7th, 2013
Felt Folk Puppets
These beautiful puppets were designed and hand made in Ireland by Jean. Each puppet is made with pure Merino wool and the clothes are made from felt and recycled silk. The puppets have very fine movements and are all completely individual. They made their debut at the Wexford Opera Festival 2012!
Definition Sock Yarn – beautiful colours
Saturday, April 6th, 2013
Artesano Definition Sock yarn. 75% Merino
The new Artesano Definition Sockyarn arrived here finally yesterday after a 2-month wait! It is beautifully spun for maximum stitch definition for all knit and crochet projects. Really amazing colours which is no surprise from Artesano. Ideal for kids clothes also. It is a blend of machine washable Merino wool (for softness) and 25% polyamide for strength. It comes in 100g hanks which are each 400m long so most sock and small projects can be made from one hank. There is also pattern support with sock patterns and accessories. This yarn is also ideal for children’s garments, being soft and strong. In short, a really versatile yarn.
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.