tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68126066155984111902024-03-05T06:47:40.674-08:00Ester KielyTextile ArtistEster Kielyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04864879538207430991noreply@blogger.comBlogger206125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6812606615598411190.post-1125374411928464652020-10-10T07:59:00.002-07:002021-02-08T08:24:11.426-08:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrnnltRQlNIVotiZADrqW7lJTc63awtGZC3x_Z4zap07C_qcscYAnVXhK-Te6FKJg9jgwonR9A309eePimbjzmULdYg0TrU4xDBbIeDEjiQKddR_y7iAhGB5lgpNriwTWIbAZM7lEhQElU/s2048/Port+San+Aer+2020.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1764" data-original-width="2048" height="367" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrnnltRQlNIVotiZADrqW7lJTc63awtGZC3x_Z4zap07C_qcscYAnVXhK-Te6FKJg9jgwonR9A309eePimbjzmULdYg0TrU4xDBbIeDEjiQKddR_y7iAhGB5lgpNriwTWIbAZM7lEhQElU/w426-h367/Port+San+Aer+2020.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><br /><br /><b>Title: Port San Aer</b> (Irish for ‘tune in the air’) is an installation artwork examining the space between my new-found skills in lacemaking and the community where these skills once thrived. <br /><br />In bobbin lacemaking, the lacemaker begins with a pattern, known as a ‘pricking’. The pricking can sometimes look like a ‘stave’, the five lines and four spaces used to write music. So I began to wonder…what tune could my lace compose? <br /><br /> I provided members of my community with blank staves, where they punched a hole for each note. I used the stave as a pricking to create a simple linen-stitch strip of lace, where a bead for each note forms a pattern. The lace rises into the air from my lacemaking pillow. The pricking becomes a stave again as it passes through a music box, to create a tune. The stave winds onto an antique bobbin, from a long-forgotten textile mill, honouring the lacemaking heritage of Headford, Co. Galway. <br /><br /> An Italian lacemaking term ‘Punto in Aria’ (which literally translates as ‘stitches in the air’) reminded me that ‘Aria’ is also a musical term for melody or tune. The Irish title of my piece ‘Port san Aer’ plays in the space where these ideas meet. <br /><br /> Use the QR code provided (or click here: <a href="https://esterkiely.blogspot.com/p/port-san-aer-installation-for-space.html">Ester Kiely: Port San Aer: An installation for The Space Between, October 2020</a>) to listen to the tune created by the lace. Email <a href="mailto:esterkiely@gmail.com">esterkiely@gmail.com</a> if you would like to contribute some notes yourself!<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAEBnfDW5BKXrlj0ce9uvJkGwXt5LKMGm_BbjkM3AvGbgZefNgbaVecR65uVkmEWG_yXRX1lNlj8tX25mWJ637EKAnw1G0gX_PfvbR4buc8Y0lyEHGJtcFdc0fnrWdmYoj0ajPazt8yCT-/s300/CORRECT+qr+code+port+san+aer.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAEBnfDW5BKXrlj0ce9uvJkGwXt5LKMGm_BbjkM3AvGbgZefNgbaVecR65uVkmEWG_yXRX1lNlj8tX25mWJ637EKAnw1G0gX_PfvbR4buc8Y0lyEHGJtcFdc0fnrWdmYoj0ajPazt8yCT-/w169-h169/CORRECT+qr+code+port+san+aer.png" width="169" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><br /> <p></p></div>Ester Kielyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04864879538207430991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6812606615598411190.post-11539265012377091232020-01-13T08:04:00.001-08:002021-02-08T08:12:31.089-08:00<p></p><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Creative Schools with Tuam Educate Together National School</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn3TUUodemDzaHDOgTQ2thfiE-6XC0BR2zj-p1vjRlpHqYtgGcMpdW0EbJuU8PndyMrnwWO7mmpdTCun5_qsHd_g5ifqirfAD2XYIMLBBWpqk1OYBFzJiGzCI8ZPyLrCKWYlEVa9bmBK8w/s960/selfmade+marking+tools.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="960" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn3TUUodemDzaHDOgTQ2thfiE-6XC0BR2zj-p1vjRlpHqYtgGcMpdW0EbJuU8PndyMrnwWO7mmpdTCun5_qsHd_g5ifqirfAD2XYIMLBBWpqk1OYBFzJiGzCI8ZPyLrCKWYlEVa9bmBK8w/w537-h302/selfmade+marking+tools.jpg" width="537" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Self-made mark-making tools from found objects</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipGKpiBSpaNFdNc-83AzTLiDhqUy-PqliFiGNctBDk68gj1oEsuDx0tWQVjGlvEY3wmCUsqpsYp29TcXorl3yL6lrYTLInS0mLfpIVk_kVRL6k1Qw9PIosXAfv_X-FCBC5BxQdrMbdCCVk/s3107/20200211_163200.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3107" data-original-width="899" height="525" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipGKpiBSpaNFdNc-83AzTLiDhqUy-PqliFiGNctBDk68gj1oEsuDx0tWQVjGlvEY3wmCUsqpsYp29TcXorl3yL6lrYTLInS0mLfpIVk_kVRL6k1Qw9PIosXAfv_X-FCBC5BxQdrMbdCCVk/w153-h525/20200211_163200.jpg" width="153" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Using view finders and simple house-hold objects such as rolling pins to create a moving scroll allows pupils to really look at the marks they have created to identify exciting patterns.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisJX3bDSrBrvOpuM1QOVTbi37bBHXum85-lZIlyWC69KDH-IginSNvgpeuoBuZO0C7h_BIPhtf9JVye2aAEiNUmJIfWJpASt8rn_6dVyAxtAlJ50pzjyz7wOdVfmdFOCPgX4tPzoCFeM2b/s2543/20200211_122936.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2543" data-original-width="1236" height="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisJX3bDSrBrvOpuM1QOVTbi37bBHXum85-lZIlyWC69KDH-IginSNvgpeuoBuZO0C7h_BIPhtf9JVye2aAEiNUmJIfWJpASt8rn_6dVyAxtAlJ50pzjyz7wOdVfmdFOCPgX4tPzoCFeM2b/w226-h464/20200211_122936.jpg" width="226" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Go big or go home! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mops, sweeping brushes, buckets of paint. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Creativity can sometimes be a messy process but thinking on a larger scale allows us to make grand gestures that create a lasting impression.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEL9fg2MdMNABCFpKp75pmNjw6meCtUAhVkUPdsmZnYAkLZtVnzAEAxnguiBpDypO6EVxdQXk3G0-1RPO1xNgRwQ3eM35ShePA2QjUI270NuSu5rFVYP6gPFahLswHAOzqCMFOh1PJ2fMb/s2048/88015787_187955619297343_4660533338614792192_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEL9fg2MdMNABCFpKp75pmNjw6meCtUAhVkUPdsmZnYAkLZtVnzAEAxnguiBpDypO6EVxdQXk3G0-1RPO1xNgRwQ3eM35ShePA2QjUI270NuSu5rFVYP6gPFahLswHAOzqCMFOh1PJ2fMb/s320/88015787_187955619297343_4660533338614792192_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Manipulating the surface of our flat paper drawings creates new patterns and textures that might inspire new ideas.</div><br /> <p></p>Ester Kielyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04864879538207430991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6812606615598411190.post-49851269753172971082019-05-06T08:12:00.001-07:002021-02-08T08:21:58.355-08:00<p></p><h1 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Teacher Artist Partnership </h1><h1 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Annagh Hill National School</h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCyI7XWPr9PUUsucTbuP8mR4IeaChBd5GpbU9DLmbweRlajcMJOnp1cM3ztZBGdy2fyZciFlPTQL8a8UCLnDEJxzSrKo1UK2o6Dj3ENPq3p-Rii5rP2jDfU2axWOHKdTZ3RALhmfSwEB_a/s2048/IMG_20190122_220247.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1741" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCyI7XWPr9PUUsucTbuP8mR4IeaChBd5GpbU9DLmbweRlajcMJOnp1cM3ztZBGdy2fyZciFlPTQL8a8UCLnDEJxzSrKo1UK2o6Dj3ENPq3p-Rii5rP2jDfU2axWOHKdTZ3RALhmfSwEB_a/s320/IMG_20190122_220247.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Spending time with the children in the school garden</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt1fUtXpsc2-dU2z0X7KYnIgRHDa6Stof4trSZaM7k0WaijE1PmMVRnPMIwR6W3J3yzOEs9vmJ0oyr-swi4r2_fKFL3n3cytG71q4qdrKX3D5ZX6K88SIn4xQF4p6HYX73ltL6V9V4_Fub/s2048/IMG_20190219_125535.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt1fUtXpsc2-dU2z0X7KYnIgRHDa6Stof4trSZaM7k0WaijE1PmMVRnPMIwR6W3J3yzOEs9vmJ0oyr-swi4r2_fKFL3n3cytG71q4qdrKX3D5ZX6K88SIn4xQF4p6HYX73ltL6V9V4_Fub/s320/IMG_20190219_125535.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiX-6yLpUGRIwPcdv3vFjpnj5ahmvOiiGIwywN1s8y-kyLdzz1dfOWfUEiryLO-09qOqk6QF1raqkEHxc5DC_I4Z8Jp4kjV1Q2k-wcAJpnQ59NEq6pUki2c7YH3XUcWAMJN_wxBtP_UT8t/s2048/Observe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1848" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiX-6yLpUGRIwPcdv3vFjpnj5ahmvOiiGIwywN1s8y-kyLdzz1dfOWfUEiryLO-09qOqk6QF1raqkEHxc5DC_I4Z8Jp4kjV1Q2k-wcAJpnQ59NEq6pUki2c7YH3XUcWAMJN_wxBtP_UT8t/w354-h320/Observe.jpg" width="354" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Observation: comparing the shape, size and texture of Sweetpea and Nasturtium seeds. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixEgR8c7vGaniIUzisUHMECjapz5AIxms2q6Xwakupt2zWGI9C-x35sKFlldOXY38-aQ1HrooRCIDnnGwTlOLwr3OITlHTqzy49Xvj3KWXc8bA7NR64Y3fSyubbAgS7FTWAv1Kf_ftPku_/s2048/IMG_20190214_154750.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEslJhOiCZ5XoFA4bxzmsrXr-gDopldqJkOhBcR_E3g6iVsZZcteAt3cHMXmaumbsQKn6sEqDaYfFz3kI1kO7501PXRIhNTIN5EkaiixXNY3x-OM0iAZVivfx8_q1iET-0r2tM_XV-x0An/s320/IMG_20190401_134512.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">From sketchbook ideas to quilt-design</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ncTa1UfFonYVnQ08O0Wp4JquJlP-JtFSuBJfp_qDowUQ5_c_tBqu1dDm4O0k3UO7prvDfYrsVgCl3McM7j05VODlgk7kqQxecekQ9gtkmtrmq7vC9pk8RoKCNlU0HIDLiYeoDUGJOJz5/s2048/final+quilt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1662" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ncTa1UfFonYVnQ08O0Wp4JquJlP-JtFSuBJfp_qDowUQ5_c_tBqu1dDm4O0k3UO7prvDfYrsVgCl3McM7j05VODlgk7kqQxecekQ9gtkmtrmq7vC9pk8RoKCNlU0HIDLiYeoDUGJOJz5/s320/final+quilt.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sowing The Seed: An original quilt design by the pupils of Annagh Hill N.S.</div><br /><br /></div><br /> <p></p>Ester Kielyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04864879538207430991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6812606615598411190.post-7073053464822437822018-02-25T15:01:00.000-08:002018-03-25T15:02:46.491-07:00Sketchbooks, notebooks and visual journals<br />
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I'm a little obsessed with notebooks. I usually have one with me everywhere and I fill it with notes and lists, but it often has doodles, collage and some drawing in there too. I have found that ideas are everywhere and they generally start from very small observations. Even the most boring ones, can be inspiring to look back on, as memories can often trigger a new idea that develops into something different to the original observation. So I encourage you to give it a go....but be warned it's a little addictive!<b> </b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l4 level1 lfo16; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE;">Writing stories, poetry,
songs, etc.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l4 level1 lfo16; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE;">Keeping notes about places, you've been, things you've seen.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l4 level1 lfo16; tab-stops: list .5in;">Recording, observing, spending time looking, paying more attention.</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE;">Don't judge a book by the cover ...<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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You might buy a beautiful artists sketchbook, or a very plain student notebook. You might take an old copybook or notebook and paint over the writing. You can use a book found in a charity-shop and re-purpose it, taking inspiration from the words printed on the pages. The cover might inspire the contents, or the contents might inspire you to decorate the cover. Anything goes....it's yours now, make it your own.</div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l7 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE;">You can leave your cover
until you Fill some or all of the pages, and your book begins to take on a life of its own..<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l7 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE;">Paint it<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l7 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE;">Stick things to it<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l7 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE;">Use gel pens or metallic
pens over dark or buff covers<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l7 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE;">Have some kind of
window/door in it with something behind it.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l7 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in;">Cover it with fabric or
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l7 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in;">Add Gesso to the cover to create texture for painting.</li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE;">Layer the edges of your pages so that you are glimpsing an element of the next page as you are reading the current page.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE;">Use repeating patterns<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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add in some writing or comments later?)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE;">Torn page edges<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE;">Use decorative scissors
to cut an edge<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE;">Just start cutting with a
scissors and see what you come up with<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE;">Cut around the edge of a
drawing or picture you have<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>stuck
onto the page</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE;">Stitched edges.</span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l8 level1 lfo8; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE;">Adding pockets or envelopes to your book provide an opportunity for adding notes, photos, sketches that allow the reader to interact with the book and become more engaged with the narrative.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l8 level1 lfo8; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE;">Anything you can stick
down on 2 or 3 sides can make a pocket (photos, cards, etc)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l8 level1 lfo8; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE;">Use different sized
pockets and envelopes<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l8 level1 lfo8; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE;">Make envelopes out of
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l8 level1 lfo8; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE;">Glue two pages together to form pockets.</span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l16 level1 lfo14; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE;">Punch holes....plain circles or decorative shapes<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l16 level1 lfo14; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE;">Use reinforcer rings<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l13 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE;">Colourwash: Mix paint
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l13 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE;">Sponging: Use a sponge to
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page with wax crayon or candle and colourwash over it.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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diluted paint onto page and fold paper or another page over it.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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onto piece of clingfilm and press page onto it.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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netting or paper lace to stencil pattern onto your page.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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one image, theme or colour scheme to lead your eye around the page.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l6 level1 lfo10; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE;">Incorporate the next page
through cut-outs, folds, transparent pages<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l6 level1 lfo10; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE;">Use the same colour,
image or theme throughout the book to link pages<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l5 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE;">Drawing<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l5 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE;">Collage<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l5 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE;">Mask over something,
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE;">Rip up a picture /coloured
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l12 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE;">Mix up the pieces and
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l9 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE;">Look at the object. Put
your pen down on the paper and start drawing without looking at your page
until you finish. This stops you from criticising what you are doing.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l9 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE;">Turn the picture you want
to copy upside down and draw the lines you see. This stops you from
drawing what you think you know about the thing.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l9 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE;">Put tracing paper over
the picture and just trace it. This allows you to learn how to draw the
lines you see.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l9 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE;">Put a piece of the
picture on your page and continue to draw the lines outside the
picture<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>onto your page. This gives
you the confidence to finish something that’s already started for you.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l9 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE;">Cut out the shape of
something from a picture and outline it on your page.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l9 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE;">Use a thick marker to
outline the shape of something in a picture and copy that outline onto
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l10 level1 lfo17; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE;">Old envelopes and stamps<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l10 level1 lfo17; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE;">Threads<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">, </b>beads, buttons<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l10 level1 lfo17; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE;">Tickets, maps<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></li>
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marker, gel-pen, wax, ink, ink stamping, chalk, pastels, etc.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l10 level1 lfo17; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE;">Pressed flowers, seeds,</span></li>
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Ester Kielyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04864879538207430991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6812606615598411190.post-4304556501297147952017-01-02T00:27:00.001-08:002021-02-08T09:00:35.908-08:00Headford Lace Project connecting me to PLACE<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4zZe_g6mS9vnrCCDCv7pYDMgG4wLlNX9VaOYvbia0v_nAFvX5l2OtlccTBTbI2u6BUjuEmtPBAGY2a7SDxEMTnpy9Na_Kg3mb6gsHwuVXvDaUA1SSRa9d5ZycmbBu4FuAoDxlQobsLFga/s2048/Birdboxes+%252812%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1362" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4zZe_g6mS9vnrCCDCv7pYDMgG4wLlNX9VaOYvbia0v_nAFvX5l2OtlccTBTbI2u6BUjuEmtPBAGY2a7SDxEMTnpy9Na_Kg3mb6gsHwuVXvDaUA1SSRa9d5ZycmbBu4FuAoDxlQobsLFga/w284-h426/Birdboxes+%252812%2529.JPG" width="284" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Blown In, </b>art installation created by <b>Selma Makela</b> for <b>The Nesting Lark, </b>a pilot project for </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Galway 2020 Small Towns Big Ideas</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In 2016 I was asked to assist curator Eilís Nic Dhonncha in coordinating a 4-day cultural event for Headford, Co. Galway to support the Galway bid to become European Capital of Culture 2020. One of the artists who participated was Selma Makela, creating a series of beautiful bird-boxes through the town, each one highlighting a different aspect of the area's cultural heritage. The box shown above, with its reference to Headford as a lacemaking town of some note, fascinated me because of my life-long interest in textiles. Together with Selma and a number of other community members, we embarked on a journey to research, revive and reimagine Headford's lacemaking heritage, that became <b>Headford Lace Project. </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7-5YMrfWdF0J9Df3oYbmwcR9ZOglGzX1XWhtwQPetReMfQRM55MFG87BHglPZ4iMOvF9xlxwcJ8FdGYYON2mLXqqUmRaTdJzw2TQREa2GOjXSfYzPRzDt1qbjcelTuM0J3VM-eOtGRMBH/s6016/2+Lacemaker+Jackie+Magnin+and+Headford+Lace+enthusiasts+Selma+Makela+Anne+Quinn+and+Ester+Kiely.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6016" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7-5YMrfWdF0J9Df3oYbmwcR9ZOglGzX1XWhtwQPetReMfQRM55MFG87BHglPZ4iMOvF9xlxwcJ8FdGYYON2mLXqqUmRaTdJzw2TQREa2GOjXSfYzPRzDt1qbjcelTuM0J3VM-eOtGRMBH/s320/2+Lacemaker+Jackie+Magnin+and+Headford+Lace+enthusiasts+Selma+Makela+Anne+Quinn+and+Ester+Kiely.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>(l to r) Jackie Magnin, Selma Makela, Anne O'Hara Quinn and myself at a Traditional Lacemakers of Ireland lacemaking event in the Museum of Country Life, Castlebar</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One of our first tasks was to find someone who would confirm that this was indeed bobbin lace, one of the oldest forms of lacemaking. We reached out to Anne O'Hara Quinn, a Galway-based crochet teacher with links to the Traditional Lacemakers of Ireland, based in Cork. We sent a photograph Selma had researched for her artwork, found in a local history publication and Jackie re-created a sample of this torchon bobbin lace trimming. 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The project has grown from a small community funded project, to the award-winning project it is today supported by a number of regional and national agencies. See <a href="http://headfordlaceproject.ie/">Headford Lace Project</a> for more information on our activities.</div><br />Ester Kielyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04864879538207430991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6812606615598411190.post-85905596339343150282016-05-15T15:44:00.003-07:002016-05-15T15:44:46.313-07:00Stone walls, tall grasses and a tranquil moon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We had some fun at the workshop on Sunday in Cruthú Studio, Claregalway. A group of eager participants were introduced to a number of techniques to use in their textile work:</div>
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The above are some of the stitch samples produced, and I sincerely hope they found the class useful in helping them begin to find their own visual language so that they create unique textile artwork.</div>
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Ester Kielyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04864879538207430991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6812606615598411190.post-63614807056699982632016-01-07T14:00:00.000-08:002016-01-25T05:12:05.976-08:00Creative Textile Art<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Upcoming workshop at Cruthú Studio in Claregalway</h3>
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On Sunday 24th from 14.00 to 18.00 I will teach a workshop in Creative Textile Art. In this class I will share with you ideas, prompts, tools, materials and techniques to help you develop your own style of textile art. I will introduce you to my making process and resources so that you can take these basic skills and begin your own creative journey to making textile art that is meaningful for you. </div>
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Remember, for updates on this and other workshops, give my Facebook page (Ester Kiely, Textile Artist) a like!</div>
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Ester Kielyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04864879538207430991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6812606615598411190.post-6961743974594027632015-12-02T14:30:00.000-08:002016-01-25T04:36:10.056-08:00Cute as a button!<div style="text-align: center;">
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I used a selection of pink, mauve and neutral buttons from my stash, threaded them through with waxed linen cord and tied in a knot after each one. I used sliding knots for the closure so that you can put it on over your head and then pull to shorten or lengthen to the position you prefer. </div>
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Off to raid the button stash some more, Christmas is coming and the list is long!</div>
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It's time to think about Christmas presents!</h3>
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Christmas on a budget can be stressful, but it doesn't have to be. This year my motto is make, recycle, thrift, re-purpose. </div>
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With this in mind I started thinking of those short straight waiter-style aprons that always look neat, comfy and don't restrict movement. I like the way the strings are long enough to wrap around and bring to the front. You can use this to tuck in a tea-towel. </div>
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I decided to make them using 2 coordinated cotton prints and make them reversible too. I added lace trims, a nifty pocket and a couple of printed words for a little extra detail. </div>
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I've made a start on the present list.....but there's still a bit to go!</div>
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<span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: large;">"Goodnight Chicken"</span></h2>
Hand-dyed fabrics, vintage lace, free-motion embroidery, fabric painting and machine-stitch sketching are just some of the techniques used to create this frame-stretched piece for the exhibition "Art is a Wound Turned into Light" at NUIG for Mental Health Week, which opened on September 30th 2015.<br />
This piece was a slightly new direction for me to explore. I enjoyed allowing the piece to evolve in the same way as I treat a page in my sketchbook. I just gathered fabrics and lace scraps in my studio and allowed the piece to evolve as I worked.<br />
Working in this way is all about enjoying the process and not worrying about the outcome.Ester Kielyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04864879538207430991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6812606615598411190.post-36601523588676446442015-09-19T08:53:00.000-07:002015-11-25T11:52:09.401-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Galway Culture Night: "Building Claregalway"</span></h2>
A wall-hanging created with the help of some local children for Culture Night at Cruthú Studio in Claregalway on the 18th September, 2015. The children used fabric crayons to depict something about their life in the community, I quilted each one and we used recycled ribbons to tie them together. We talked about the connections between people, communities and interests and how this makes life interesting. I love creating something new with the help of young artists like these.<br />
Cruthú Studio is owned by artist Elaine Cunningham and Culture Night saw the studio come alive with face-painting, millinery, mixed-media art, music, poetry, stilt-walking, paper-craft and textile art. What a vibrant arts community we have!Ester Kielyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04864879538207430991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6812606615598411190.post-83577754622979042722015-08-01T09:14:00.000-07:002015-11-25T11:52:44.615-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: large;">Pop Up shop at Cruthú Studio, Claregalway: </span><br />
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A number of local artists have come together for a pop-up shop at Cruthú Studio, Claregalway for the month of August. Pop in and see the range of work available for sale.Ester Kielyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04864879538207430991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6812606615598411190.post-19220076767154222102015-06-25T09:38:00.000-07:002015-11-25T11:43:19.193-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I enjoyed helping to decorate this barn for my friends' wedding. A mixture of old and new embroidered table-cloths, patchwork quilts, wall-hangings, bunting made together with the 'hens' over a glass of wine and the result is casual country style. Perfect backdrop for the organic feast and dancing that followed. Great memories!Ester Kielyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04864879538207430991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6812606615598411190.post-50493678145853738552015-06-24T09:29:00.000-07:002015-11-01T09:30:51.566-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc0t_KpN3Rx2jtIA8uRSWYo795fFzlQ74FcMK1er4W6t7KloiZw03RGvKaDi3PFEWKIQrA5yze1Cwizj3sn-rj_WmwPwHiQQIRb-mDom3LfKJE7wv-C9zo-PFHJrZQRhR_P3z6qKoEK3mn/s1600/Jun+2015+starting+point.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc0t_KpN3Rx2jtIA8uRSWYo795fFzlQ74FcMK1er4W6t7KloiZw03RGvKaDi3PFEWKIQrA5yze1Cwizj3sn-rj_WmwPwHiQQIRb-mDom3LfKJE7wv-C9zo-PFHJrZQRhR_P3z6qKoEK3mn/s320/Jun+2015+starting+point.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="73" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1fo1BZTJYv1AJ7MgS52r1vQ4-63odQzjXcUA7n0MYhLTnDSehMDdGIaegspcH6YsS7OylUAn6fZOcStgQ_AFDCAvKRovFU_hkWIAyZY4sFP0WzYZSL94hhQTG-y3Ng-qVZm-HfT-O3oPg/s1600/Jun+2015+starting+point+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1fo1BZTJYv1AJ7MgS52r1vQ4-63odQzjXcUA7n0MYhLTnDSehMDdGIaegspcH6YsS7OylUAn6fZOcStgQ_AFDCAvKRovFU_hkWIAyZY4sFP0WzYZSL94hhQTG-y3Ng-qVZm-HfT-O3oPg/s320/Jun+2015+starting+point+1.jpg" width="240" /></a><br />
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This simple arrangement of Sweetpeas and Sweet Williams in a jam jar is my starting point for a colourful lapquilt. Watch this space for signs of progress. But I warn you..... it may take a while!!Ester Kielyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04864879538207430991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6812606615598411190.post-3339870436727520982015-06-01T09:22:00.000-07:002015-11-01T09:23:14.955-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Delighted that some of my work is available for sale in this beautiful interiors store in the heart of Claregalway (next to Supervalu). Pop in and take a look at the gorgeous selection of gifts available.Ester Kielyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04864879538207430991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6812606615598411190.post-34278493073467796002015-01-18T14:15:00.001-08:002015-01-18T14:15:23.450-08:00Some new notebooks on their way to Galway Crafts and Collectables<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Just some of the new notebooks on their way to Galway Crafts and Collectables in the Corbett Court Shopping Centre, Galway this week. This is a great shop with some lovely handmade gifts from Galway makers. Pop in for a look!Ester Kielyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04864879538207430991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6812606615598411190.post-59039626282423519102014-10-22T03:01:00.001-07:002014-10-22T03:01:59.085-07:00Free machine embroidery<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A little bit of stitching on a stencilled image of wings for a computer game lover.Ester Kielyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04864879538207430991noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6812606615598411190.post-79752665880510786872013-12-29T01:28:00.001-08:002013-12-29T01:28:44.094-08:00Say hello...<p dir="ltr">Another pillow for my favourite movie-fan. We're on a bit of a roll now! </p>
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The Western Branch of the IPS Exhibition 'Go Leor Quilts Galore' opens on Friday at 6pm in Geata Na Cathrach, Fairgreen Road, beside the Revenue Offices. It will run from the 21st to 2th September from 10am to 5pm each day. Admission is free and it promises to be a great show of quilts. Drop in if you get the chance!</div>
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The Western Branch of the Irish Patchwork Society (IPS) has set a challenge for its members to create 26 x A3 size quilts, one for each letter of the alphabet. I picked the letter H. This A3 challenge suited me perfectly, as I didn't get a lot of time in the studio recently and it's nice to see something through to completion. I'm also hoping this is the first step towards producing a new selection of larger pieces for exhibition next summer. Small steps... </div>
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Quilt in progress...machine appliqué, free-motion machine quilting, 100% cotton fabrics, approx. 40inch square.Ester Kielyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04864879538207430991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6812606615598411190.post-88155228488088889992013-05-23T16:15:00.001-07:002013-05-23T16:15:45.406-07:00Eye of the Needle: Exhibition by pupils of Presentation College Galway<div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Junior Certificate School Programme provides secondary school students with an opportunity to collaborate with a local artist in the classroom. I was very happy to accept an invitation to work with Junior Certificate students at Presentation College Galway to share some textile skills with them. </div>
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We started the project with a visit to an exhibition of craft entitled 'Modified Expression' curated by the Crafts Council of Ireland at the Galway City Museum. The students received blank sketchbooks to record their observations and reactions. We decided to take our inspiration from references to eyes in proverbs, literature and popular culture to create a series of textile art pieces. Following a series of workshops on fabric painting, fusible appliqué and hand-stitching the students created 8x8inch blocks which can be exhibited individually, in groups or all together.</div>
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We are delighted that the Westside Library is hosting an exhibition of the work completed during the project in their reception and project room. Cora and the library staff added a further dimension to the project by creating links between the students' work and a selection of books from the library.</div>
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The exhibition will run until the 14th of June, so pop in and take a look at the display of textile art, stitch samples, sketchbooks, research, photos and more by these young artists at the Westside Library, Galway.</div>
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The CRAFTed project is supported by the Crafts Council of Ireland and the regional Education Centres to bring craft-makers into primary schools to share their skills. I was delighted to be invited to work with 2nd and 3rd class pupils (8-9yrs) to create a textile artwork based on the theme of Spring and New Growth.</div>
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The children were given a selection of blank, empty containers to create a 3D assemblage on the theme of Spring. Think out of the box, invent, try out ideas and just see what happens!<br />
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We looked at the six species suggested by the Greenwave Project: Hawthorn, Ash, Horse Chestnut, Primrose, Swallow, Frogspawn. What happens to them in Spring, how do they grow and how do they move? We sketched, collaged and made notes in our sketchbooks. We tried to capture the idea of movement by creating 3D fold-outs and pop-ups in our sketchbooks.</div>
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We discovered colour-theory by mixing 3 primary dyes to create 3 secondary colours. We dyed cotton fabrics to use in our wall-hanging.<br />
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We cut out plant and animal shapes from our dyed fabrics and used 'Bondaweb' to fuse our shapes to a background fabric.<br />
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The pupils decided on the layout and design of their wall-hanging.<br />
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They enjoyed learning how to hand-sew and gather their stitching to make 3D flower shapes.<br />
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Machine quilting, a hand-woven Sun and a 3D flying bird gives further dimension to the finished wall-hanging.<br />
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These pupils can feel justly proud of their wonderful wall-hanging which will be displayed at their school for many years to come.<br />
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But you can also take a look at their work if you visit the International Quilt Festival of Ireland in Galway from 7th to 9th June, 2013, as the wall-hanging will be exhibited as part of the 'Playground' exhibition of children's work. See <a href="http://www.iqfoi.com/">www.iqfoi.com</a> for more info on this wonderful festival.Ester Kielyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04864879538207430991noreply@blogger.com0