Thursday, April 4, 2013

Workshops @ The Painters Palette - Oughterard


SATURDAY MAY 11TH

Feltmaking Workshop 10.30am - 5pm

Full day at The Painters Palette 
Learn the basic techniques of wet felting, one of the oldest fabrics in the world!Manipulate into colourful artwork or brooches!
Fun, relaxed, creative environment.
All materials provided
Lunch, teas and coffees provided by The Painters Palette.
€75

SATURDAY MAY 18th

Printing/Painting on fabric 10.30am - 5pm

The printing on fabric involves making your own stencils and

using sponges and brushes to apply fabric paint to fabric. I

also have two screens with squeeges and you can use

contact paper to create your stencil and blocks out the rest

of the screen so you can create multiple prints. Then using

heat to set it. Print onto tea towels and bags. Bring home your creations!



Fun, relaxed, creative environment.
All materials provided
Lunch, teas and coffees provided by The Painters Palette.
€75




June Creative Workshops

SAT JUNE 1st 10am -4.30pm Beginners Sewing €50

Learn the basic skills of using the sewing machine, making fun projects in a relaxed

environment

SUN JUNE 2nd 10am – 4.30pm Upcycling Clothes workshop €50

Learn the skills needed to revamp your wardrobe. Bring some clothes you would like to 

reconstruct or embellish. Ruffles, sequins, studs, cutting and sewing!

SAT JUNE 8th 10am – 4.30pm Printing on Fabric €50

Create your own designs, turn them into stencils and print onto fabric. We will print onto

tea towels and tote bags on the day to bring home!


SUN JUNE 9th 10am – 4.30pm Learn to make Felt Artwork €50 


A fun day learning how to make your own felt and turn it into colourful artwork or 


jewellery. Bring home your creations!

SAT JUNE 15th 10am -4.30pm Beginners Sewing €50


Learn the basic skills of using the sewing machine, making fun projects in a relaxed 


environment





Sinead Mc Kiernan - Folksongdesigns@gmail.com or 087 9952637 


Folksong Designs on Facebook or www. folksong.ie

May Creative Workshops


Sunday May 12th - Feltmaking Workshop 10.30am - 4pm

Learn the basic techniques of felting. Create colourful pieces of felt using the wet felting


technique. Manipulate into brooches or use as artwork for cards. A fun creative relaxed day in 

the heart of Connemara, looking over the sea. All materials supplies. Teas and Coffees 

included €50



Sunday May 19th - Beginners Sewing Workshop 10.30am - 4pm

Learn the basics of using the sewing machine in a fun and relaxed environment. Fun projects to 


do and bring home all your handmade treats.Overlooking the sea views of Connemara. All 

Materials supplied. Can bring your own machine if you like. Teas and Coffees included €50



Spiddal, Connemara, Galway - Folksongdesigns@gmail.com - 087 9952637