Childrends craft club

Weaving, Knitting and Sewing – Friday 

Knitting – learn basic techniques of Casting on and starting a knitted item learning basic knitting stitches

Sewing – basic stitches by hand and learning to sew items like Dolls clothing and a headband – children are welcome to bring in a sewing machine from home to learn to use but focus will be on hand sewing. 

Weaving – Textile weaving 

Basketry, Bush Skills and Ink making – Saturday 

Simple Baskets – make a small simple basket from local materials 

Bush Skills – Making Rope from local materials , Making Nettle twine, Knotting , Netting , Construction 

Ink and paint making from plants 

This West Cork Craft & Design Guild event is part-funded by Design & Crafts Council Ireland for August Craft Month 2024.