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
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 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
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 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
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
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
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!
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.
Drop Spindle and fibre
Frolic with Fibre: Handspinning with a Drop Spindle
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.
