The Flower on Linen Hapa Zome Project with Angela Turkington
Museum Workshop
10.30am – 11.30am
2pm – 3pm
3.30pm – 4pm
£15
Max. 12 people per session
Age 8 years +
This is a great opportunity to take part in a unique one day community project at Spinning Yarns. Artist/designer Angela Turkington will teach groups of participants the fun and easy Hapa Zome technique, which involves hammering flowers and leaves onto fabric or paper to create beautiful prints directly from Mother Nature. Together we will create a permanent linen wall hanging that will be displayed at Spinning Yarns for years to come, using seasonal leaves and flowers. During each group session participants will work on the communal project as well as creating their own mini range of personal stationary (cards, bookmarks, keyrings) using the Hapa Zome technique. Book your place in the first large scale Hapa Zome project in Ireland and literally make your mark in history.
Upcycling Denim into Makeup Bags with Angeline Murphy
Theatre Hospitality Suite
10:30am – 12pm
£30
Max. 10 people per session
Age: 12 years +
Join us for a creative and eco-friendly workshop where we transform unloved denim into stylish makeup bags! Under the expert guidance of The Great British Sewing Bee’s Angeline Murphy, you’ll learn how to breathe new life into old jeans and create something truly special. Discover the joy of upcycling and leave with a unique, handmade makeup bag. Perfect for all skill levels, this workshop is a fun and sustainable way to revamp your wardrobe and reduce waste. Don’t miss out on this hands-on, inspiring experience!
All materials provided – just turn up! Feel free to bring your own old jeans or denim textiles to upcycle if you wish.
Visible Mending with Sue Bamford
Museum Main Space
10.30 – 11.30am
12.30pm – 1.30pm
£15
Max. 8 people per session
Age: 12 years +
Join Sue Bamford from Tools for Solidarity as she shows you how to breathe new life into forgotten garments and repair favourite clothes with visible mending techniques. Sue will demonstrate a variety of techniques including darning, Swiss darning, honeycomb stitch and embroidering on knits, and each participant will take home a sampler of techniques.
All materials are supplied, however participants are encouraged to bring their own garments to mend, and can get advice on mending.
Hexie Pincushions for Beginners with Esther McKee
Museum Main Space
2pm – 3pm
£15
Max. 12 people per session
Age: 12 years +
During this hexie class Esther from Cariad Quilts will show you how to create an English Paper Piecing (EPP) hexie and how to join them together. You will be able to choose a Pincushion kit to begin in class and Esther will walk you through each step of the project. You will be able to use the written instructions to finish your kit at home. Everything will be provided.
Tunisian Crochet with Sam Marshall
Museum Main Space
2pm – 3.30pm
£15
Max. 24 people per session
Age: 12 years +
Tunsian Crochet is magical – use a long crochet hook and make knit stitches . If you have basic crochet ( chain and double crochet) you are able to become a wizard at this beautiful crochet skill
Learn to make a simple stitch square which will be able to be turned into a blanket or wall hanging even a skirt or lampshade!
All hooks and yarn provided.
Memory Keepsake Sewing with Angeline Murphy
Theatre Hospitality Suite
2.30pm – 4pm
£30
Max. 10 people per session
Age: 12 years +
Join us for a heartfelt sewing workshop where we turn cherished clothing into beautiful memory items. Under the expert guidance of The Great British Sewing Bee’s Angeline Murphy, you’ll learn to create special textile keyrings and hearts from beloved garments, preserving precious memories in a tangible way.
In this workshop, you’ll gain basic sewing skills and transform meaningful garments into unique keepsakes you can carry with you. Whether it’s a loved one’s shirt or a cherished baby outfit, we’ll help you stitch a memory item that holds special significance.
All skill levels are welcome. Don’t miss this opportunity to create something beautiful and personal that you can keep by your side forever.
Duration: 90 minutes
What to Bring: Items of clothing to upcycle (e.g., a shirt from a deceased loved one or a baby grow)
Hexie Christmas Tree Decoration for Beginners with Esther McKee
Museum Main Space
3pm – 4pm
£15
Max. 12 people per session
Age: 12 years +
During this hexie class Esther from Cariad Quilts will show you how to create an English Paper Piecing (EPP) hexie and how to join them together. You will receive a Christmas Tree Decoration Hexie kit to begin in class and Esther will walk you through each step of the project. You will be able to use the written instructions to finish your kit at home. Everything will be provided.
