Crafts
Suitable for all levels and ages. Course materials may differ, limited spaces available. Please book now to avoid disappointment.
Couture Millinery (Hat making)
Couture Millinery (hat making)
Course Commencement: 23.09.24
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Day/Time: Monday 7:30-9:30pm
Duration: 10 weeks
Tutor: Sarah McGahon
Fee: €150
​Format: In person
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Materials:
Students will need a basic sewing kit and a kitchen scissors or blade for the first few weeks.
Being able to use a sewing machine an advantage but not a requirement.
Dressmaking
Dressmaking
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Course Commencement: 23.09.24
Day/Time: Monday 7:30-9:30pm
Duration: 10 weeks
Tutor: Kate O’Mahony
Fee: €145
​Format: In person
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Course Details:
Each student needs to bring their own sewing machine and tools since these are not provided by the college.
Here is a list of the materials to bring with you: sewing machine, scissors for fabric and for paper, pins, sewing machine needles, measuring tape, seam ripper, water-soluble markers, thread, 30+ cm ruler, pencil and eraser.
Every project will require a type of fabric of certain length and probably other materials. The teacher will discuss this in class.
Embroidery & Felting
Felting
​THIS COURSE IS NOT RUNNING THIS TERM
Course Commencement: 26.09.24
Day/Time: Thursday 7:30-9:30pm
Duration: 10 weeks
Tutor: Belinda Reid
Fee: €130
​Format: In person
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Over the 10 week course, you will learn the techniques of
wet felting and needle felting.
Look at types of wool/fibre used in felting and how to use these in your work.
Tools used in felting.
➤ Ways to frame your felt art and present your piece.
➤ 3D felting - how to create shapes/break down your project into shapes.
3D felting using an armature.
➤ Wet felt and needle felt a piece of felt art.
➤ Using a resist-make a piece of structural felt to create a vessel. ➤ By the end of the 10 weeks; you will have made a felt paintings in wet felt and needle felt, 3D characters, felted vessel and a neck
warmer.
Mixed Media Journalling / Memory Bears and Cushions
Memory Bears and Cushions
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Course Commencement: 25.09.24
Day/Time: Wednesday 7:30-9:30pm
Duration: 10 weeks
Tutor: Rainie Somers
Fee: €120
​Format: In person
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Course Details: Any items you would like to use to make your bear or cushion for the first class. Tutor will discuss any extras for future classes.
Sewing Machine Skills and Upcycling
Sewing Machine Skills and Upcycling (Beginners)
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Course Commencement: 24.09.24
Day/Time: Tuesday 7:00-9:00pm
Duration: 10 weeks
Tutor: Mary Corish
Fee: €130
​Format: In person
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Course Details: Our beginners sewing class teaches basic sewing machine skills. This craft based class will help you fall in love with your sewing machine while creating easy craft items such as bags, scrunchies, cushion covers, etc. Bring your own sewing machine as well as all accessories. You will also need thread, scissors, seam ripper, pins etc. Have fun and learn a new skill. No need to bring any fabric to the first class.
Sewing Machine Skills and Upcycling (Improvers)
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Course Commencement: 24.09.24
Day/Time: Tuesday 7:00-9:00pm
Duration: 10 weeks
Tutor: Barbara Connolly
Fee: €130
​Format: In person
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Course Details:
Our intermediate class teaches professional techniques, upcycling, and accessory design.
Learn to master those unused features on your machine.
Limited spots available! Sign up now and bring your creativity to life!
1st class please bring your machine and all accessories.
Tools you have scissors , seam ripper. thread etc etc .
I will look through your kit and give you some items to get if required.
We will look at all machines and see if they work and if there are items required.
No need to bring any fabric first class.
Upholstery
Upholstery (Beginners)
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Course Commencement: 30.09.24
Day/Time: Monday 7:30-9:30pm
Duration: 10 weeks
Tutor: Valerie O’Donoghue
Fee: €150
​Format: In person
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Course Details:
During this course you will upholster a piece of furniture under the guidance of Valerie O’Donoghue. Valerie has many years’ experience in both furniture design and restoration.
Students bring in their furniture and it is assessed by Valerie. For beginners it is advisable to start with something small like a dining chair either with springs, foam or a drop in seat.
Valerie will help you to learn essential upholstery skills at your own pace with advice on basics such as using tools and choosing the right stitches and textiles and in doing so complete your project.
Materials/equipment required: tack lifter, tack hammer, stapler, 10mm staples, webbing, hessian, foam, horsehair, calico, twine, scissors, pencil and a dressmaker’s measuring tape.
Class size is limited to just 10, ensuring that you receive all the tutor guidance that you require, but because of the small class numbers, places are likely to fill up quickly. Book early to avoid
disappointment.
If you would like to discuss the sort of project that you could work on, contact the class tutor Valerie on 0879067604 or email her at vod.4odo@gmail.com.
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