Upcoming workshops at The Studio, Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny:
27 - 28 October (Saturday - Sunday):
two days of MINI WORKSHOPS (suitable for adults and young people from 14 years of age)
Saturday:
10am - 1pm: HAND PAPERMAKING TECHNIQUES - traditional, basic and some contemporary processes for beginners; make your own handmade papers from recycled materials and plant fibres!
2.30 - 5pm: SILK FIBRE PAPERMAKING - using raw silk fibres to create striking and unique silk papers, decorated with silk threads, plant fibres and fabric dyes. Finished pieces are ideal for textile/paper arts, collage works, card making, embroidery, three dimensional projects and make unusual interior decorations.
Saturday's programme includes a slideshow presentation on contemporary papermaking and paper arts, starting at 5.30pm.
Sunday:
10.30am - 1pm: SILK FIBRE PAPERMAKING - for beginners and/or for participants with previous experience. There is an option to continue work from the previous day.
2.30 - 5.30: BATIK - for beginners or for those with some experience. Introducing basic techniques and processes of an ancient fabric dyeing process where hot wax is used as a resist on cloth
Each workshop costs € 35 - including all materials used. 10% discount for multiple bookings. Places are very limited so please book early.
Contact: 087-2543362
Booking deposit of €30 is required to secure a booking (please send deposits by cheque or postal order to: Tunde Toth, Killeen, Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny)
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Children's Halloween Art Workshops
at The Studio, Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny
29 - 30 October, (Monday - Tuesday), 10.30am - 1pm daily
Mask Making and Silk Fibre Papermaking - suitable from 8 years of age
Contact: 087-2543362
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