From 29th Feb-4th March there will be the second annual craft fair in aid of the Cottage Home and Blackrock Hospice. It is held in the old Dun Laoghaire Shopping Centre where a stall is set up on the main concourse where it attracts a lot of passing trade.

It was extremely successful last year selling a very wide variety of craft plus pictures both textile and painted of a high standard, some members might like to contribute, the prices are realistic and it all goes to the charity.

Members can find it on Face Book under The Cottage Home and Blackrock Hospice Fair, or contact Kerry Pocock on 0868729415 for further information about donations etc.

This four week course is designed to give you the opportunity to explore textile manipulation techniques.

Using a variety of materials and tools, you will bond, burn patch piece, layer and build surfaces to develop you own textiles. These new textiles will then be stitched by hand or machine. We will work on lots of small samples in order to build up a collection of ideas A sewing machine ( preferably with a drop feed) is required, also bring your own sewing kit and a selection of threads and fabrics , a class pack will be provided.

Requirements: A sewing machine (preferably with a drop feed) Please bring your own sewing kit and a selection of threads and fabrics. A class pack will be provided for each student to book go to.

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