Craft Archives - Kiri Cottage https://kiricottage.co.uk/category/workshops/craft/ CONTENTED, CALM, CREATIVITY at your fingertips in Kiri Cottage Mon, 19 Feb 2024 12:47:42 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://kiricottage.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Kiri-Cottage-Logo-100x100.png Craft Archives - Kiri Cottage https://kiricottage.co.uk/category/workshops/craft/ 32 32 Kiri Cottage with Ciara and Joanne https://kiricottage.co.uk/2024/01/10/kiri-cottage-with-ciara-and-joanne/ Wed, 10 Jan 2024 12:26:46 +0000 https://kiricottage.co.uk/?p=2027 Great fun today with two lovely ladies, Ciara and Joanne. They came for a therapeutic, social, craft day, and both learned to spin. And we developed knitting skills in the afternoon, mastering plain, purl and rib.

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Great fun today with two lovely ladies, Ciara and Joanne. They came for a therapeutic, social, craft day, and both learned to spin. And we developed knitting skills in the afternoon, mastering plain, purl and rib.

Having said that, Joanne has knitted the past so it was more of a refresher!
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]]> Barr Hall Residential Home Christmas Tree Decorations https://kiricottage.co.uk/2023/11/24/barr-hall-residential-home-christmas-tree-decorations/ Fri, 24 Nov 2023 18:34:54 +0000 https://kiricottage.co.uk/?p=1876 We did some Christmas crafting this morning at Barrhall Residential Home when the residents created some lovely tree decorations.

Such creative people! Merry Christmas to all the residents and staff of Barr Hall!

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We did some Christmas crafting this morning at Barrhall Residential Home when the residents created some lovely tree decorations.

Such creative people! Merry Christmas to all the residents and staff of Barr Hall!

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]]> Final Session with Portavogie Seniors https://kiricottage.co.uk/2023/11/24/final-session-with-portavogie-seniors/ Fri, 24 Nov 2023 11:22:30 +0000 https://kiricottage.co.uk/?p=1844 I ran my final craft session of the year with the Portavogie Seniors Club this week. We made some simple ribbon Christmas wreaths.

It never ceases to amaze me how many creative people there are, and how everyone sees a project in a different way. I provided an example (one I made earlier…), and a box full of material strips, ribbons, charms and wooden Christmas decorations on each table, and off everyone went to create their own wreath.

I’d say this was a very successful session and I wish all of the seniors a very Merry Christmas!

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I ran my final craft session of the year with the Portavogie Seniors Club this week. We made some simple ribbon Christmas wreaths. 

It never ceases to amaze me how many creative people there are, and how everyone sees a project in a different way. I provided an example (one I made earlier…), and a box full of material strips, ribbons, charms and wooden Christmas decorations on each table, and off everyone went to create their own wreath. 

I’d say this was a very successful session and I wish all of the seniors a very Merry Christmas! 
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]]> Ballywalter Seniors Craft Session 4 https://kiricottage.co.uk/2023/10/16/ballywalter-seniors-craft-session-4/ Mon, 16 Oct 2023 19:18:00 +0000 https://kiricottage.co.uk/?p=1760 The very creative ladies and gentleman of Ballywalter Seniors Club made a herd of alpacas at their meeting last Monday.

Armed with felt, beads, ribbon and a rainbow of embroidery threads, they stitched their way through the session, most not even stopping to have their tea and sandwiches (well, until the pineapple delights arrived...).

Great, enthusiastic bunch - thank you all for an entertaining afternoon!

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This was our final workshop with Ballywalter Seniors Club this afternoon and we did ‘paper plate weaving’. 

We cut petals into the plates, created a warp (a bit like a spider’s web, and wove different  colours of wool in and out of the warp to make a flower head.

We then added some charms – angels, bees, and kingfishers.

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]]> Another Session with Portavogie Seniors https://kiricottage.co.uk/2023/09/23/another-session-with-portavogie-seniors/ Sat, 23 Sep 2023 20:26:52 +0000 https://kiricottage.co.uk/?p=1508 The very creative ladies and gentleman of Ballywalter Seniors Club made a herd of alpacas at their meeting last Monday.

Armed with felt, beads, ribbon and a rainbow of embroidery threads, they stitched their way through the session, most not even stopping to have their tea and sandwiches (well, until the pineapple delights arrived...).

Great, enthusiastic bunch - thank you all for an entertaining afternoon!

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I held another creative afternoon with Portavogie Seniors making beaded bracelets.

The rate of production was so high, I almost expect to see a market stall set up outside the hall to sell their wares!

This workshop is fun, creative and the techniques are easily learned by all ages so please feel free to contact me if you are interested in booking one for yourself or your friends.

I am happy to go visit your venue, and will supply all equipment and materials. 


Here are some photos of the finished results from the Portavogie Seniors.

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]]> Ballywalter Seniors Craft Session 3 https://kiricottage.co.uk/2023/09/18/ballywalter-seniors-craft-session-3/ Mon, 18 Sep 2023 17:51:55 +0000 https://kiricottage.co.uk/?p=1456 The very creative ladies and gentleman of Ballywalter Seniors Club made a herd of alpacas at their meeting last Monday.

Armed with felt, beads, ribbon and a rainbow of embroidery threads, they stitched their way through the session, most not even stopping to have their tea and sandwiches (well, until the pineapple delights arrived...).

Great, enthusiastic bunch - thank you all for an entertaining afternoon!

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This afternoon the Ballywalter Seniors Craft Club made autumn wreaths. We used an assortment of ribbons, rags, leaves and charms.

24 ladies and 1 gentleman enthusiastically sorting through the materials provided, each coming up with their own unique take on what we were doing 

Great, enthusiastic bunch – thank you all for an entertaining afternoon!

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]]> Valentine’s at Barr Hall Residential Home https://kiricottage.co.uk/2023/02/10/valentines-at-barr-hall-residential-home/ Fri, 10 Feb 2023 20:36:26 +0000 https://kiricottage.co.uk/?p=798 The residents in Barr Hall Residential Home were gearing up for Valentine's day this morning, by colouring in hearts, and decorating them with crystals, ribbons and beads.

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I travelled to Glastonbury yesterday to be assessed for the foundation level of Canine Touch (which I passed), and followed it up today by combining spinning and peg loom weaving in an impromptu one day workshop in the glorious Somerset sun-shine. My tutor, Lyn, and the other attendees of the course, made some colourful wall hangings to remember the day by. It is amazing what you can achieve in such a short time.

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]]> Barr Hall Residential Home https://kiricottage.co.uk/2023/01/21/barr-hall-residential-home-2/ Sat, 21 Jan 2023 20:36:42 +0000 https://kiricottage.co.uk/?p=729 I ran a craft session with the residents of Barr Hall Residential Home to make a New Year Banner.

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Barr Hall Residential Home Craft Session

I was invited by Recharge CIC to run a craft session with the residents of Barr Hall Residential Home in Portaferry on Friday 20 January 2023.

We made a new year banner, with some superb colouring and designs by the residents. Have a look on their Facebook post to see more photos of the making of their handiwork!

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]]> Christmas Tree Weaving Workshop https://kiricottage.co.uk/2022/11/24/christmas-tree-weaving-workshop/ Thu, 24 Nov 2022 20:39:15 +0000 http://kiricottage.co.uk/?p=679 Christmas Tree weaving for the residents of Maryland Healthcare.

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I had a lovely day at Maryland Healthcare today demonstrating Christmas Tree weaving for the residents. The trees were woven on a simple frame that I made for the event, warped with yellow linen yarn, and I used knotted ribbons of material as a weft – a bit like making rag rugs. 

Residents names were written on lolly sticks and added to the trees as decorations.

I can run this as a Christmas Tree Weaving workshop either at my premises, or yours. Contact me now to secure your date!

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]]> Craft Workshops https://kiricottage.co.uk/2022/07/21/craft-workshops/ Thu, 21 Jul 2022 21:34:03 +0000 http://kiricottage.co.uk/?p=442 Craft workshops can make great opportunities to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, even just friendships. Large range of workshops available all year round.

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Did you know craft workshops can make great opportunities to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, even just friendships? I run a range of workshops including spinning, peg loom weaving, crochet, knitting (from beginner level, through to far more experienced with Aran, lace and Fair Isle) and bracelet beading.

I also run workshops with an angel or fairy theme – which include oracle card readings, meditations, and crafts, all with a focus on fun and positivity. These are ideal for any sort of celebration including hen parties (Prosecco included!).

Events can be set up to meet your timetable and can be run in my studio, or I can come to you – all equipment and materials are provided within the cost of the event, including tea, coffee, and delicious homemade scones.

Contact me now to secure your date!

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