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Feltmakers Ireland is a national organisation founded in May 2003 in response to a growing interest in feltmaking. Feltmakers Ireland has received enthuastic support from a very energetic membership which now at over 170. Feltmakers Ireland provides workshops, exhibitions and information about feltmaking not only for members but for anyone interested in feltmaking. Four workshops are held every year and are open to anyone to attend. An exhibition of the work of members of Feltmakers Ireland is held every second year and is a showcase for the wealth of skills and talent from our membership. We produce quarterly Newletters with news, reviews and information about Felt Making from around the world as well as the four corners of Ireland. The Newsletter (which is posted out to all members) is an invaluable resource with information about events and suppliers. Feltmakers Ireland is a member of the International Feltmakers Association and is affiliated to the Crafts Council of Ireland. The new committee members of Feltmakers Ireland for 2007/8 are: Colleen Prendiville (Chairperson) Elizabeth Bonnar ,Sheila Ahern (Secretary), Ger Kane, Clodagh MacDonagh, Susan Walsh (Treasurer), Kathrina Hughes (Newsletter Editor), Gina Faustino, Suzanne Phelan, Maureen Cromer, Eleanor Roche and Holly Angle (Membership Secretary), The AGM of the organisation was held on Saturday 19th May 2007 in the beautiful setting of the Red Stables in St. Ann's Park in Raheny in Dublin. To coincide with the AGM there was a "Felt Bazar" with a wide range of fibre fron Finland, Australia and the UK for sale. There were also be stalls with feltmaking equipment for sale and a display of members work. Among the demonstrations were carding (we have recently purchased a drum carder) and machine embellishing. It was a really enjoyable afternoon We had a wonderful day in the Museum of Country Life near Castlebar Co. Mayo on Saturday 18th of August last when Feltmakers ireland hosted "Féile na Feilte" a fun and colourful day with exhibitions, demonstrations and workshops. For further information contact secretary Sheila Ahern, The Cottage, Strawberry Beds, Dublin 20 or by email: sheila.ahern@ireland.com Site last updated 17 October 2007.
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