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Join macramé artist Alison Pascoe for this in person series of workshops held in the ASTRL Fibres studio. Sharing the methods used in her own practice, Alison will guide you through the fundamental skills of macramé that you can use for future practice.  Each session will improve your skills, each project more challenging then the last. These … Continue reading Mastering The Art of Macramé – Session 3: A Macramé Tapestry

This 2 day experience is a great opportunity to embrace the craft of hand-weaving in a friendly, relaxed setting. With over 30 years weaving experience on a professional level, Áine offers a two-day experience that includes: · Preparation of looms · Design · Tapestry Knots and Bobbin Making · Tapestry Weaving and exploration of shapes … Continue reading 2 Day Weaving Experience with Áine Dunne

Flameworking Essentials is a two-day workshop for people who want to learn methods and techniques of working at the torch with Borosilicate glass. The class will cover basics of working with solid rod and hollow forms. Participants will have the opportunity to learn flame working skills and techniques that will allow them to experimentally play, … Continue reading Flameworking Essentials

Experience the magic of working with Murano glass  and create your own artisan beads in Maggie Napier's studio.  Perfect for an interactive and creative day out with friends or family, this class will let you explore your creativity and learn the techniques of creating beautiful glass beads by melting and shaping glass.  ​In this workshop, … Continue reading Flamework Glass Workshop with Maggie Napier

Create dramatic yet delicate gilded bowls with this three-session online course, learning from professional glass artist Alison Lowry. During Alison's Masterclass, you will learn mould making techniques, pâte de verre processes, and gilding finishes. All of these techniques you can transfer into your own work, with ample opportunity to get tips and advice from a professional … Continue reading Gilded Pate de Verre Bowls Online Masterclass with Alison Lowry

Create dramatic yet delicate gilded bowls with this three-session online course, learning from professional glass artist Alison Lowry. During Alison's Masterclass, you will learn mould making techniques, pâte de verre processes, and gilding finishes. All of these techniques you can transfer into your own work, with ample opportunity to get tips and advice from a professional … Continue reading Gilded Pate de Verre Bowls Online Masterclass with Alison Lowry

Create dramatic yet delicate gilded bowls with this three-session online course, learning from professional glass artist Alison Lowry. During Alison's Masterclass, you will learn mould making techniques, pâte de verre processes, and gilding finishes. All of these techniques you can transfer into your own work, with ample opportunity to get tips and advice from a professional … Continue reading Gilded Pate de Verre Bowls Online Masterclass with Alison Lowry

During this relaxed Sunday workshop participants will learn how to make their own Macramé Driftwood Wall Hanging. No previous experience is needed for this class as Claire  Dunwoody from NodoKnots will demonstrate how to master the basic knots, and create a simple yet effective Wall Hanging. Participants will be able to choose from a range … Continue reading Macramé Driftwood Wall Hanging Workshop

'Elements of Place - Formed by Fire' is a five day flameworking and micro-mosaic workshop aimed at practicing glass and mosaic artists.  The workshop is designed to explore these complementary hot and cold glass working techniques, in combination with simple casting and the use of natural and manmade forms. Field trips to study the dramatic landscape … Continue reading Elements of Place – Formed by Fire

Draw inspiration from the Celtic jewellery and Loughnashade trumpet found at the Navan complex of sites and learn the ancient skills of coppersmithing. Participants will have the  perfect opportunity to create their own personalised jewellery or gift loved ones an experience they won't forget. Please note: this is a half-day workshop followed by lunch, which … Continue reading Coppersmithing Jewellery Workshop