Irish Patchwork Society


AN GRIANAN 2010


There are still some places available in classes to be taught by our visiting International Teachers for our weekend 12th/14th Feb. Take this opportunity to learn from Ferret and Ineke Berlyn. (More information on these teachers may be found on www.inekeberlyn.com and www.ferfab.com) There are also spaces available with our Irish teachers.

We are also offering a special price for those of you who might like to work on your own projects. It is wonderful to have time set aside to work undisturbed on something you need to finish.
Accommodation plus lecture by Ferret on Friday evening €195.00

For those of you who wish to come to Workshops and Lecture but who can easily travel to and from home to An Grianan we also have a special offer.
Workshop – all day Saturday 13th and Sunday morning 14th and Lecture – Friday 12th - €100.00
If you are availing of this offer, you can arrange and pay for any meals required with staff at An Grianan.

Non members can also attend An Grianan. Cost is €295.00
which will include membership of the Society until September 2010

An Grianan February 12th- 14th February 2010 International Teachers

It's time to book yourself into a workshop for the 2010 IPS weekend at An Grianan.There's something for everyone from beginner to advanced classes. Choose from two international artists, Ferret and Ineke Berylin, or several Irish tutors. All the information you need is in the latest IPS newsletter, so go on treat yourself.

IPS Success at Bloom in the Park

Bloom is a very large Garden Festival which is held in the Phoenix Park on the June bank holiday weekend.It is run by An Bord Bia and this year attracted 58,000 visitors.Look at www.bloominthepark.ie for more information.this year the IPS was represented in the Crafts Council of Ireland section along with many other crafts.The stand was extremely busy and was manned by volunteers all weekend.There was a great mix of traditional and contemporary quilts on display, sarah Boran's Sun Bonnet Sue being a particular favourite. Maria Bolton's felt shapes were very popular, hundreds of felt shapes and colours which could be made into patterns and designs. Nearly 20 new members joined the Eastern Branch as a result of the Stand.So well done to the many people who made it possible.

Events and Exhibitions over the Summer

Event: National AGM & Conference
Irish Patchwork Society AGM for members will be 3rd October hosted by the South Western Branch followed by workshops on Sunday 4th & Monday 5th given by Yvonne Brown. (www.yvonnebrown.co.uk) Membership of the society will be open at all branches at their September meetings - see what's happening for dates and venues of branch meetings.
Date: 3rd to 5th October
Time: see website
Location: Manor West Hotel, Tralee, Co. Kerry
Event 2: Purple in the Park - an exhibition of Contemporary Textile Art by '04 Textile Group (This is a group of City and Guild graduates of 2004 mainly from Eastern Branch of the Irish Patchwork Society).
Date: 6th July to 30th July 2009
Time: Monday - Sunday 10am - 5pm.
Location: Visitors' Centre in Phoenix Park, Dublin.

South Western Branch
Event: Exhibition of local Textile Art and Patchwork
Date: Summer 2009 (see south western website for details)
Time: (see south western website for details)
Location: Phoenix, Shanahill, East Keel, Co. Kerry.


Other Events that would be of interest to members of Patchwork Society
Tinahely Show - Family day out on 3rd August where previously an excellent patchwork and quilting competitions have been held – for details see www.tinahelyshow.ie/ or email tinahelyshow@eircom.net Mary Byrne, Show Secretary (0402) 34922

Lakeland Quilt Fair - two weeks of workshops hosted at the Cavan County Musuem in Ballyjamesduff from 4th - 24th September. Further information from them on 049 8544070 - http://www.cavanmuseum.ie/

Hands Across the Border Exhibition 2009

The Irish Patchwork Society and Northern Ireland Patchwork Guild joint exhibition, Hands Across the Border - A Journey is now available in our virtual exhibition space.



Visit 'Hands Across the Border - A Journey' exhibition.

President Mary Mc Aleese opened this Exhibition at the National Botanic Gardens, Dublin on Wednesday 25th of February. It was then on display in the Flowerfields Art Centre, Portstewart in June.

For further information on your nearest IPS branch please visit our branch web sites.