Workshops

We run regular workshops for members in the Community Hall in Newtownmountkennedy, usually on the same weekend as our monthly meetings.  Our workshops cater for both beginners and those with more experience. If you are interested in doing any of the workshops please contact workshops@wicklowpatchwork.ie

17th/18th November 2018

Alternative Stained Glass (no bias tape) – a day and a half workshop will be provided by Terri McNeill. Kits available. For full details on the workshop, contact Moira Byrne – moirabyrne@gmail.com
Saturday 17th November – 1:30 p.m. – 4.45 p.m.
Sunday, 18th November– 10.00 a.m. – 4.45 p.m.

15th/16th September 2018

Book Cover Making – a day and a half workshop will be provided by Sidella O’Brien on the principles of Book Cover Making. For full details on the workshop, contact Moira Byrne – moirabyrne@gmail.com
Saturday 15th September – 1:30 p.m. – 4.45 p.m.
Sunday, 16th September – 10.00 a.m. – 4.45 p.m.

30th June – 3rd July 2018

A four day Dyeing Workshop will be provided by Moira Byrne and Lorna Lafferty.  Further details click here.

20th May 2018 (Sunday)

A full day workshop will be provided by Olena Pujachova.  The topic for the workshop is Applique with Curved Piecing. Examples can be seen on Olena’s Blog: http://lenapugacheva.blogspot.ie  
10:00 a.m.- 4:45 p.m.

21st/22nd April 2018

Gaye Grant of the Fennel Shed will be providing a day and a half workshop based on Log Cabin and Pickwick Quilts.
Saturday 21st April – 1:30 p.m. – 4.45 p.m.
Sunday, 22nd April – 10.00 a.m. – 4.45 p.m.

24th March 2018

Full day workshop on “Panda” Clamshell with member Helen Dodd.
10:00 a.m. to 4.45 p.m.

10th March 2018

Feltmaking with Gabi McGrath

Gabi will teach us how to make small felt items such as flowers, bowls, boxes, lamp holders, etc.
1.30 p.m. to 4.45 p.m.

18th February 2018

Quilt-As-You-Go with WPG member, Terri McNeill.

Terri will show us her technique for Quilt-As-You-Go
10:30 a.m. – 4.45 p.m.

19th November 2017

“Clamshell” with WPG member Helen Dodd.

Helen will show us how to make a panda (or other animal) clamshell cushion or small quilt top. 10:00 a.m. to 4.45 p.m.

21st/22nd October 2017

“Colour for Quilters” with Emer Fahy.

Sat 21st – half day workshop using colour and designing your own cushion cover. 1:30 p.m. to 4.45 p.m.
Sun 22nd – full day workshop with further exercises in the power of colour ad value.  You will design and make a small quilt using these exercises and inspiration. 10.00 a.m. to 4.45 p.m.

16th September 2017

Reverse Applique by Sandra Montgomery of Sandy Quilts.

The project is called “Circling the Square” and involves reverse applique with circles, satin stitch or other fancy stitches with machine and either straight line or free motion quilting.