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Natural Dying Demonstration
Cosima Augustine (Limerick)
10am – 11 am, Thursday, 1st August, 2024
Join recent graduate Cosima Augustin- Malloy dubbed ‘‘the- one- to- watch’’ by the Irish Independent in her first online demonstration sharing insights on how to do simple natural dying processes at home. See how she transforms ideas into tangible textile stories.
This is an online session; the Link will be sent 2 days prior to the event.
Customising your Garment Using The Humble Crayon
Rachel McKinney (Limerick)
11am – 12pm, Friday, 2nd August, 2024
Join Rachel McKinney demonstration on her favourite hacks into adding custom prints to and imagery to your outfits no matter their material using just a few caryons and an iron. It is simple, fun and great project for all ages. Rachel is one of the creatives shortlisted for Future Makers award.
This is an online session; the Link will be sent 2 days prior to the event.
Folklore Fibre Feltmaking
Niki Collier (Dublin)
12pm – 1pm, Saturday, 3rd August, 2024
Join Niki Collier in her new studio in the heart of Dublin to open your eyes to the limitless uses of wool. Discover how fibre is transformed into sculpture with considerate approach in growth, selection and colour transformation.
This is an online session; the Link will be sent 2 days prior to the event.
Interactive Lacemaking with Textile Journey and Irish Lacemakers
Joint Session
1pm – 2pm, Sunday, 4th August, 2024
Join members of Textile Journey and the Irish Lacemakers to discover Lacemaking in all its glory.
This is an online session; the Link will be sent 2 days prior to the event.
Upper Cut Patchwork Ideas
Lisa Wynne (Dublin)
2pm – 3pm, Monday, 5th August, 2024
Join Lisa to see up close how she creates stories with twisty cuts. Get inspired from her whimsical ideas.
This is an online session; the Link will be sent 2 days prior to the event.
Fibre Mixing
Jane Fox (Belfast)
3pm – 4pm, Tuesday, 6th August, 2024
Join Jane in her studio overlooking her garden to see beautiful fibre mixing and how it evolves into her felt stained glass panels.
This is an online session; the Link will be sent 2 days prior to the event.
Provenance Upcycle - Round Table with CCC and Textile Journey
Mary Flemming (Dublin)
4pm – 5pm, Wednesday, 7th August, 2024
Mary is an upcycling advocate, will tell you about her charity and how she offers a women’s solution to the climate crisis.
This is an online session; the Link will be sent 2 days prior to the event.
