Tradition of Threads: Class with the Artists

Tradition of Threads: Class with the Artists

nikiNov 27, 20231 min read

The second class followed on from the first class by creating a video link between Ireland and Bulgaria. Engineer Desislava Ignatova showed the students a comprehensive overview of the Bulgarian folklore traditions and the secret symbols of Bulgarian embroidery. She overviewed the…

Tradition of Threads: Class with School Students

Tradition of Threads: Class with School Students

nikiNov 27, 20232 min read

The class in PGTLP-c. Popovo was held on the 7th November 2023 and took the form of an interactive lesson on the ZOOM platform with teacher Dr. Niki Collier from her studio in Marlay Park, Dublin. This was the first…

Calling all textile lovers!

Calling all textile lovers!

nikiOct 1, 20231 min read

Help the Climate Crisis! Join our Yarn Bombing.  Make art in Textile. Help Textile Reclaim it’s place as a creation of wonder. And let’s build an installation to be reckoned with! All textile lovers are invited!  Make a triangle 20…

The Hat of Knowledge

The Hat of Knowledge

nikiSep 28, 20231 min read

Make a product  The Hat of Knowledge 300eu Materials: recycled silk saari, local luxury wool

STEAM Program Collaboration with Designer School in Bulgaria

STEAM Program Collaboration with Designer School in Bulgaria

nikiSep 28, 20232 min read

I am delighted to share that I was invited to steer a project with the School of Design and Mechanics of Fashion Industry in my birth town of Popovo.  In a series of online and off line engagements myself and…

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