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
Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th January 2025
Tomomi McElwee of Slaney Quilting Studio https://slaneyquiltingstudio.com/will give a workshop on the theme of Stained Glass in the afternoon which will continue on Sunday 19th.
Saturday 16th November 2024
Deborah von Metzradt of https://www.littlescrap.ie/ will give a workshop in the afternoon using up cycled fabrics.
Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th October 2024
Geraldine Cahill from Giddygoat Patchwork Studio https://giddygoatpatchwork.com/ will give a workshop on a fabric Light up House.
Saturday 21st September 2024
Moira Byrne and Lorna Rafferty will give a demo on Printing & Stamping
Saturday 17th August 2024
Lynn Naughton will give an afternoon workshop on a simple fabric origami Christmas Decoration.
Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st July 2024
Moira Byrne and Lorna Lafferty will give a day and a half workshop on fabric dyeing.
Saturday 15th June 2024
Gwenda McInerney will give an afternoon workshop on needle turn appliqué. Moira Byrne & Lorna Lafferty will give a demo on making stitch patterns which can be used in the dyeing workshop scheduled for July.
Saturday 18th May 2024
Moya Geraghty of Patchwork Plus https://patchworkplus.ie/ will give a workshop on exploring triangles. This is a half day workshop to be held in the afternoon of Saturday 18th May. Helen Dodd will give a pre meeting demo on how to make quilt labels and hanging sleeves.
Saturday 20th April 2024
Susan Kay will give a pre meeting patchwork demonstration.
Monday 25th March 2024
There will be a sit & sew evening via Zoom and Helen Dodd will present her demo patchwork video.
Saturday 16th March 2024
Margaret Keating will give a pre meeting patchwork demonstration.
Saturday 20th January 2024
In the afternoon, Tomomi McElwee of Slaney Quilting Studio https://slaneyquiltingstudio.com/ will give a workshop on stained glass. This workshop will continue on the next day, Sunday 21st January.
Saturday 9th December 2023
There will be demonstrations given by various members at the meeting.
Saturday 18th November 2023
In the afternoon, Helen Dodd will give a workshop on a Project Bag
Saturday 21st October 2023
Moira Byrne and Jennifer Cribben will provide an afernoon workshop on Sashiko stitching.
Saturday 17th June 2023
Member Susan Kay will be providing an afternoon workshop on how to make a table runner.
Saturday, 20th May 2023:
Ethine Carey will be giving an afternoon workshop on manipulating fabric.
Time: 1.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Requirements for the workshop will be advised to participants.
If you are interested in attending the workshop and for further details please contact Workshop Organiser, Geraldine McGettigan – workshops@wicklowpatchwork.ie
Saturday, 11th March 2023
Moya Geraghty of Patchwork Plus is providing workshops on Saturday, 11th March (half day) and Sunday, 12th March (full day)
Saturday 11th March 2023
Half day Wonky Spikey Star workshop
Time: 1.30 p.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Sunday, 12th March 2023
Full day Feathered Star workshop using the AccuQuilt Cutter
Or
Full day Mariners Compass Workshop
Time: 10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
For further details contact Workshop Organiser at workshops@wicklowpatchwork.ie. Bookings are being taken for either the half day workshop on Saturday, 11th March or the full day workshop on Sunday, 12th March or both days – 11th & 12th March.
21st January 2023
Sashiko Workshop – Moira Byrne will give an afternoon workshop on how to make a small piece of Sashiko embroidery. Kits are available.
Time: 1.30 – 5.00 p.m.
If you are interested in attending please contact the Workshop Organiser immediately at workshops@wicklowpatchwork.ie to reserve a place.
15th October 2022
Member, Wendy Huggins, will be providing a half day workshop on Saturday, 15th October 2022.
Time: 1.30 p.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Theme: How to make Chenille Fabric (mug holder/pot holder)
Contact: Workshop Organiser, Geraldine McGettigan – workshops@wicklowpatchwork.ie
16th July 2022
Lynn Naughton of Seams Sew Simple will be providing a half day workshop on the afternoon of Saturday, 16th July 2022.
Time: 1.30 p.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Theme – Projects based on 5″ Squares
- “Quilt as you go string” blocks
- Flying geese table runner
- Cathedral window table runner
- Curved Piecing cushion cover
Contact Workshop Organiser, Geraldine McGettigan – workshops@wicklowpatchwork.ie
9th & 10th July 2022
A two day Dyeing Workshop with Moira Byrne, Lorna Lafferty and Mary Piggott. A variety of dyeing methods will be covered.
If you would like to attend the Workshop, contact Workshop Organiser, Geraldine McGettigan – workshops@wicklowpatchwork.ie
Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th January 2024
Tomomi McElwee of Slaney Quilting Studio https://slaneyquiltingstudio.com/will give a workshop on the theme of Stained Glass in the afternoon which will continue on Sunday 19th.