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Founded in 2003 in response to a growing interest in feltmaking, Feltmakers Ireland is a voluntary organisation with members from all over Ireland.

We welcome everyone with an interest in promoting and encouraging the craft of feltmaking

19/06/2026

Of Interest: THIS Sunday - Feltmakers Ireland West Meetup - Felting Together - Co Galway

Members who live in the West of Ireland, Feltmakers Ireland West's next Sunday Session is on the 21st of June 2026.

This upcoming meetup has the theme "Felting Together". Bring along your WIP (Work in Progress) or UFOs (Unfinished Objects) for a fibre social. Everyone is welcome.

Time: 11 AM

Where: Bru Bhride House, Tuam, H54 EY24

For more information about Feltmakers Ireland West, a vibrant addition to our Guild, visit the website - https://feltmakersireland-west.com/

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18/06/2026

Of Interest: Makers Academy Launched - Kilkenny Design and the Local Enterprise Office

The Local Enterprise Office (LEO), in partnership with Kilkenny Design, have launched The Makers Academy, a business development programme designed to support ambitious local makers, designers and creative entrepreneurs in building sustainable and scalable businesses.

The initiative will provide selected participants with access to industry-leading expertise, mentoring, a business development bootcamp, support, and retail insights from some of Ireland’s most experienced retail and enterprise professionals.

Applications close Friday, the 26th of June (due Thursday at midnight).

For more information, contact your local LEO or visit this page on the LEO website - https://www.localenterprise.ie/news-and-events/local-enterprise-offices-kilkenny-design-launch-makers-academy.html

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17/06/2026

RECAP: June Sunday Session – Image Transfer for Needle Felting – with Adrienne Dempsey

On Sunday, the 14th of June, committee member Adrienne Dempsey led a well-attended session in which we learned how to transfer printed images onto our felt.

Adrienne shared how to print the work onto water-soluble stabiliser paper and then transfer it onto our felt. We learned about the various substrates and materials we could use. She also demonstrated how one could needle-felt onto the printed image, or even all around it, to create a landscape.

Adrienne brought all the supplies needed, plus a bevvy of inspiring items.

She also gave the attendees several printed Help Sheets, including a glossary, information on where to find free clip art, two sheets of cute clip art, and information on where to purchase supplies in Ireland and online.

Thank you to Adrienne and her assistants, Sam and Loli, who helped make samples and kits for the Session. Thanks to Loli for some of the photos. Appreciation to all the members who attended in person or via Zoom!

As this is a long blog post with many photos, please visit the website to see the supplier links and all of the images -

https://feltmakersireland.com/2026/06/17/recap-june-sunday-session-image-transfer-for-needle-felting-with-adrienne-dempsey/
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16/06/2026

Of Interest: Galway Wool Co-op's 6th Annual Meitheal - Co Galway

Save the Date: The Galway Wool Co-op will host their 6th National Harvest of Irish Wool from Ireland's native sheep breed. This year the Meitheal will be open to the public and all are invited!

When: Saturday, the 18th of July, 10 AM to 12:30 PM

Where: Athenry Co-operative Livestock Mart, Prospect, Athenry, Co Galway, H65 DW74

More information about the Galway Wool Co-op on their website - https://galwaywool.ie/

15/06/2026

Of Interest: Rialto Community Arts Festival - Co Dublin - This Week

The third annual Rialto Community Arts Festival in Co Dublin is this week. The festival includes poetry, music, drama, talks, exhibitions and craft workshops.

Of particular interest:

A talk about Linen in the Liberties on Thursday morning.

Crochet and screen printing workshops at F2 Centre

Note: Some of the activities need to be booked.

When: Thursday, the 18th, through Sunday, the 21st of June

Where: At various locations in D08, Dublin, including the F2 Centre and the St Andrew's Community Centre

For more information, visit their website - https://rialtocommunityarts.com/

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12/06/2026

June Sunday Session: Felt & Fabric Design Transfer Workshop in Inchicore, Co Dublin

THIS Sunday, the 14th of June, we will learn how to transfer designs onto felt fabrics using soluble fabric & heat-transfer techniques with committee member Adrienne Dempsey.

In this workshop, we’ll explore different methods for transferring designs & bring them to life through needle felting. You’ll create a motif that you can use in your own artwork or transform into a decorative piece, such as a brooch.

Materials we will use:
Linen and silk canvas fabric
Heat transfer materials, fabric pens
Soluble fabric
Vilene, cotton batting, calico, and Pellon
Parchment paper
Needle felting wool (black & white and a selection of colours)
Felting needles
Iron
Embroidery threads & beads (optional)

What to bring: Please bring both your Needle and Wet Felting Kits
Felting wool and felting needles
Felting pad
Towel
Bowl for water
Soap
Bubble wrap
Small scissors
Embroidery hoop (6 inch, optional)
The Details:
When: Sunday, the 14th of June, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM.

Where: CIE Sports Hall, Library Square, Inchicore, Kilmainham, Dublin, D8

Additional Information:
Our Session will require lots of tea, coffee, cake &chat, so there will be plenty of these. Of course, home-baked goods are always welcome! Also, bring your travel mug.

To reduce the spread of illnesses, please refrain from coming if you feel unwell.

Zoom Access
For the session in Dublin, we will send a Zoom link on Friday afternoon, the 12th.

11/06/2026

Of Interest: Vintage Sewing Machine Exhibition and Demonstration- Tallaght Library – Co Dublin

Come to Tallaght Library, in County Dublin, to explore a unique collection of vintage sewing machines, each with its own story and charm.

During the afternoon, there will be live demonstrations offering a closer look at how these machines were used.

Visitors will also have the chance to try out hand-crank sewing machines with the Library’s Mender in Residence, which is a lovely opportunity to slow down, learn something new, and connect with a traditional craft.

This is a relaxed, drop-in session, and everyone is very welcome. No booking required.

When: Saturday, the 13th of June, 12 PM – 3 PM

Where: South Dublin County Council, County Library, Parthalán Place, Tallaght, Dublin D24 TNP8

For more information, there is an Eventbrite page – https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/vintage-sewing-machine-demonstration-tickets-1990498866693

10/06/2026

Of Interest: Restyle Dublin Sustainable Fashion Expo - 4th of July

Save the Date: On the 4th of July, ReStyle Dublin will take place across Dún Laoghaire, bringing together a full day of creativity, sustainability, fashion, and community.

This will be a free public event, with a selection of individual workshops and activities available through ticket booking.

Expect a day of:
•Workshops
•Live demonstrations
•A repair café
•Swap shops
•A fashion show
•Talks, stalls, exhibitions, and much more!

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More information about their mission on the Environmental Forum website - https://environmentalforum.ie/restyle-ireland/

09/06/2026

Interest: Two Textile Trips with Nadia Rein

Nadia Rein, who is the International Felmakers Association publicity officer, is organising two Textile Trips this year.

First, there is a 'Felt & Culture Retreat in Kyrgyzstan', from the 4th to the 16th of July 2026, which may have a couple of spots available. Feltmakers Ireland guild member Jane Fox wrote about her fantastic experience on this trip in 2024 - https://feltmakersireland.com/2024/08/29/of-interest-guild-members-create-news/

In the fall, there is a second, slightly different trip, 'Felt, Silk, and the Ancient Road with Nadia', which runs from the 19th of September to the 5th of October. With this trip, one travels through three countries, starting in Kazakhstan, travelling through Kyrgyzstan and finishing off in Uzbekistan (after a visit to the Yodgorlik Silk Factory in Margilan). The emphasis will still be on textiles and felt, with fewer workshops than the journey in July.

For more information, visit Nadia's website - https://www.nadiareindesign.com/felt_and_culture_retreats

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08/06/2026

Of Interest: Feltmakers Ireland West Meetup - Felting Together - Co Galway – UPDATE-> POSTPONED until the 21st of June

Members who live in the West of Ireland, Feltmakers Ireland West's next Sunday Session is SUNDAY, on the 21st of June 2026.

This upcoming meetup has the theme "Felting Together". Bring along your WIP (Work in Progress) or UFOs (Unfinished Objects) for a fibre social. Everyone is welcome.

WHEN: Updated to the 21st of June
Time: 11 AM

Where: Bru Bhride House, Tuam, H54 EY24

For more information about Feltmakers Ireland West, a vibrant addition to our Guild, visit the website - https://feltmakersireland-west.com/

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Library Square, Inchicore,
Dublin
8

Website

http://www.feltmakersireland.com/

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