Westport Arts Festival 2007
Workshops

Lina Stein Millinery Master Classes

Venue: Lina Stein's Studio, Uisce Saol, Rosmoney, Westport, Co Mayo

For more information and booking contact Lina Stein at Tel: 098 28449, Email linasteinhats@eircom.net or www.linasteinmillinery.com

Feathered Creations

Time: Wednesday 5th September

Price: €160 (deposit €50)
During the one day course, you will learn to sculpt sinamay to create exotic and stunning head pieces. Suitable for beginners with basic sewing skills.

Felt Hat Makings

Time: Sat 8th, Sun 9th September

Price: €290 (deposit €50)
Make a warm/stylish felt hat using traditional methods. The workshop will focus on the basic principles of milllinery. Suitable for beginners, but must have sewing skills!

General

Stained Glass Workshop by Linda Mulloy

Venue: Glasshouse Studio, the Quay

Time: Thursday 6th and Friday 7th September

Price: €210
Linda Mulloy will run a two-day stained glass-making course. Contact Linda at 0877981123 (www.blueglasshouse.com)

Children's Art Workshop

Venue: Westport Town Hall

Time: Saturday 1st September, 4-8 year olds 11.30am - 1.00pm, 9-12 year olds 1.30pm - 2.30pm [Pre-booking essential]

Price: €10

Children's Pottery Workshop

Venue: Westport Town Hall

Time: Saturday 8th September, 6-9 year olds 10.00am - 12.00 noon, 10-14 year olds 1.00pm - 3.00pm [Pre-booking essential]

Price: €10


5 Workshops with Suzie Sullivan

Booking: Suzie Sullivan at (098) 21888 or email suzie@derryauncrafts.com

Natural and Synthetic Dyeing

Venue: Derryaun Crafts Workshop, Drummin

Time: Fri 31st Aug. 10am until 4pm

Learn all about natural plant dyes, mordants and how to make a dye bath. No experience is needed.

Kid's Felt Making Workshop

Venue: The Clew Bay Hotel

Time: Sunday 2nd Sept. 2pm till 4pm

Design a woolly picture – learn how to transform wool fibres into felt, by using soap, water and friction. This ancient tradition craft is not only creative and instructive its great fun!

Basic Jewellery Making

Venue: The Clew Bay Hotel

Time: Monday 3rd Sept. 10am till 3pm

Learn all about beads, findings and basic bead stringing.

Fleece Dog Workshop

Venue: Derryaun Crafts, Drummin

Time: Friday 7th Sept. 10.00am until 4.00pm

Needle felt your own cute miniature dog. Not suitable for children under 12 years. No experience is needed.

Needle-Felted Figures

Venue: Derryaun Crafts, Drummin

Time: Sat 8th Sept. 10.00am until 4.00pm

3D needle felting. Learn how to use a felting needle to sculpt wool. Not suitable for children under 12 years. No experience is needed.