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

Spring Workshops

FEB SAT 2nd - UPCYCLING / RECONSTRUCT CLOTHES -
SKILLS & TECHNIQUES - 11am -4pm €50

FEB SUN 3rd - BEGIN TO SEW -
MACHINE SKILLS - PIN CUSHION , SLEEPING MASK, KEEPSAKES
11am -4pm €50

FEB SUN 17th 10am -1pm - LEARN TO FELT
MAKE YOUR OWN COLOURFUL FELT ART PIECES €25

MARCH SAT 2nd -11am -4pm - PRINTING ON FABRIC -
CHOOSE TO PRINT ON BAG,TSHIRT, CUSHION or TEA TOWEL €50

MARCH SAT 9th - 10am -1pm - MIXED MEDIA ART
USING COLLAGE , THREAD, PHOTOS, INK ETC €25

SInead  087 995 2637 folksongdesigns@gmail.com

Illustrations ....from €25

Beginners Feltmaking Class


Thurs 11th October 7pm- 10pm

Smartsearch Price €21

Everything included!

Make your own felt art, jewellery , cards!

Creative Fun evening!

Book Now - Sinead 087 995 2637

 

    

   UPCYCLING TECHNIQUES

      ONE DAY WORKSHOP

Bring your tired clothes to be revamped!!!! 
   
Learn sewing skills and techniques!

Spiddal, Galway, Sat 6th October

11am-4pm 

€60 /€50 student/unwaged

Sinead 087 995 2637 

folksongdesigns@gmail.com

Illustrations - Pen & Ink - 25€

Paypal - folksongdesigns@gmail.com

Summer Workshops Spiddal Galway

Sat July 7th - Beginners Feltmaking €50 (11am - 4pm)
Sun July 8th - Morning Bunting Workshop €25 (10am-1pm)
Sat July 14th - Printing on Textiles €50 (11am-4pm)
Sun July 15th - Sewing Machine Fun €50 (11am-4pm)

*Materials, Notes, Refreshments included

Snippets from Greece

Summer Textile Workshops


One day workshop  - Print & Embellishment on Textiles
Sat June 2nd - The Painters Palette , Moycullen, Galway €95
Includes all materials, tea & Coffee and lunch.
Using Fabric paints, bleach & dye to create your own unique prints & textures on fabric
Design your own prints & print onto canvas bags, tea towels etc
Lots of experimenting & fun!!! 
To book your place , ring The Painters Palette on 091 556 523     
 

One day Beginners Feltmaking
Sunday June 10th   - Spiddal, Connemara , Galway
10.30am - 4.30pm
Make your own colourful felt using soap,bamboo,bubble wrap and water.
Design brooches, soap, pictures & cards
Work into designs with beadwork & embroidery.
All materials & snacks included
€55 or €45 unwaged/student
Email - folksongdesigns@gmail.com or phone Sinéad 087 995 2637 / 087 6265613


One day Beginners Sewing Workshop
Introduction to the sewing machine, basic sewing, cutting, pattern drafting skills
Make your own sleeping masks, love heart decorations,
Sat 30th June - Spiddal , Connemara, Galway
10.30am - 4.30pm

All materials & snacks included
€55 or €45 unwaged/student
Email - folksongdesigns@gmail.com or phone Sinéad 087 995 2637 / 087 6265613


One Day Upcycling/Reconsruction Workshop

Sun 1st July - Spiddal, Connemara, Galway
10.30am- 4.30pm
Using the sewing machine, scissors and embellishments to recreate your old tshirts/clothes/accessories
Learn new skills and come away with a reworked items for your wardrobe
All materials & snacks included

€55 or €45 unwaged/student
Email - folksongdesigns@gmail.com or phone Sinéad 087 995 2637 / 087 6265613

Thanks for your time
Sinead Mc Kiernan
Folksong Designs

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