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Textiles
We are currently adding to our list of workshops and classes. If there is something in particular you would like to learn, get in touch. If there are enough like minded people we can certainly facilitate a class. Generally these workshops explore current trends within the craft world and allow you to dip your ‘toe in the water’ before spending your hard earned cash on materials.
Thu, 13 FebDundonaldCome and learn the basics of how to make a scented soy wax candle and wax melts in the colour and fragrance of your choice. Experiment with a range of essential oils and then complete the evening by making little gift boxes so as your wax melts are ready to gift.
Tue, 18 FebDundonaldA felted bar of soap works as a body scrub for gentle exfoliating! An all natural scrubby for your face, hands and your whole body. Come and learn how to felt soap at this fun, creative workshop. We will cover our soaps with wool tops in a wet felted technique.
Thu, 20 FebDundonaldBeginner and intermediate cardmaking using beautiful floral toppers and embellishments to make handcrafted cards. Learn the basics to create cards which stand out on the mantle. Everything you need will be provided. Small class size
Mon, 24 FebDundonaldUsing the stick and stitch method to complete an embroidered bird on Irish linen. Suitable for beginners who want to learn a few embroidery stitches. Pattern is on water soluble fabric and dissolves with immersion in warm water.
Mon, 24 FebDundonaldThese canvas pouches (20.5 x 10.5cm) are great for holding all sorts of items. Starting with a blank canvas you will embroider a little motif (initial or bird). No stitching experience required as we will be using the stick and stitch method.
Wed, 26 FebDundonaldHave fun creating this miniature landscape on linen. Pattern provided and you choose the colour combination of threads.
Wed, 26 FebDundonaldJust starting out on your embroidery journey? This is the workshop for you. Everything provided. Come learn the main embroidery stitches so as you can stitch this spring picture
Fri, 28 FebDundonaldUse rainbow threads, seed beads and couching stitch to make a small scale work of art on Irish linen. Guidance on stitches provided. Wooden surround is 1" in diameter.
Wed, 05 MarDundonaldHelp the environment by replacing your plastic wrap with beeswax wraps made using local sustainably sourced beeswax, pine resin and jojoba oil. Information will be shared on a few different methods to make these wraps before you begin the process.
Fri, 07 MarDundonaldPretty floral decoupaged hangers which make a lovely gift
Mon, 10 MarDundonaldLoose yourself in the creative process to make a one of a kind unique embroidered picture ready to hang. No rules. Wide range of textured threads will be provided
Tue, 11 MarDundonaldUsing acrylic paint, Posca pens and dotting tools to decorate your own light up wine bottle in a mandala pattern or an alternative of your choosing. No artistic skills required.
Tue, 11 MarDundonaldLet soft metallic hues and mesmerising mandalas transport you to a place of mindfulness and calm with the meditative rock painting projects in this workshop
Thu, 13 MarDundonaldParticularly suitable for community groups, this workshop combines mindfulness colouring followed by adding gems to selected areas to complete the canvas.
Thu, 13 Mar38 Hillhead Road Dundonald Belfast BT16 1XDTherapeutic past time and great for hand eye co-ordination. Like painting by numbers but with crystals instead of paint. Looks great when framed and catches the light. Come learn the technique.
Fri, 14 MarDundonaldCome along and decorate a pair of candle holders using paint and posca pens. Add dried florals and then finish off by making your own beeswax candles. The jars can also be used as reed diffusers or to hold a small posy.
Sat, 15 MarDundonaldFor those who have some knowledge of basic embroidery stitches, you will create a little monogrammed piece using basic embroidery stitching in a colour palette of your choice.
Wed, 26 MarDundonaldCreate a needlefelted picture within an 8" hoop of a seascape using barbed needles (no sewing required). Pattern and merino wools provided or create your own pattern if you wish
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