Kaleidoscope is the International Feltmakers Association Exhibition. A call out was sent at the beginning of the year to all international members with the plans to have the exhibition in a gallery.Due to the changed the committee launched it as the first online exhibition of the International Feltmakers Association. It is an eclectic mix of work […]
This is the story of tools and white privilege. But don’t worry it is actually a happy story. In my childhood we always had a men shed with a striking collection of tools for woodworking and electrical wiring. For my dad and granddad. The thing is I always snack in there when nobody was watching.I
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Roll up your sleeves and create these cute ‘Crafted Critter’s’ with Niki Collier. A DCCI funded video produced as part of the Let’s Get Ireland Making initiative.
By Niki and Tanya Collier. Using a handful of wool & silk fibers you will make a quick colourful picture. Roll up your sleeves, put the kettle on, grab some bubble wrap, a sliver of soap and your smile. Developed for the 2020 Cruinniú na nÓg Childrens Festival What you will need: Around 10g of
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Enjoy this free felt making class developed for the 2020 Cruinniú na nÓg Childrens Festival by Niki and Tanya Collier. What’s it about? Using a handful of wool & silk fibers you will make a quick colourful picture. Roll up your sleeves, put the kettle on, grab some bubble wrap, a sliver of soap and your smile.
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Thank you to the DCCI who invited me to give a MasterCraft Talk as part of their response to the Covid-19 Pandemic.
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Create a beautiful butterfly using a combination of super fine merino, silk, in a combination of blue, pink, yellow, green and red. Demonstrated by fibre artist Niki Collier from her stunning studio in Marlay Park as part of the 2020 Harolds X Stay at Home Online Festival. Suitable for all ages, the workshop was recorded
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Three simple ways to draw a butterfly using acryllic paint and water-colour paint. Demonstrated by fibre artist Niki Collier from her stunning studio in Marlay Park as part of the 2020 Harolds X Stay at Home Online Festival. Suitable for all ages, the workshop was recorded with Niki Colliers daughter, aged 11. Techniques include finger-painting,
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A week long Exhibition and a Show on the 25th November 2020 A call out to everybody who would like to show a hat made by themselves. If you were curious about hats that were created by crafters join us to showcase your work. All you have to do?Bring a hat that you have made and
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Lillies are one of the most popular flowers in the world. Follow the video below to make your own Lilly for the summer. Materials For the Lilly: Green, white and orange wool. A bit of white silk 1 x 2 inch scrap of felt For Felting: A4 size underlay Watering Can Soap Hot Water Chopping
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