Monday, August 31, 2009

Worldwide Spin in Public Day at The Crafty Alley Shop

In conjunction with the fabulous Wooly Way of Ireland people we are delighted to be hosting an event for the International Spin in Public Day.

Date: 19th Sept 09
Time: 2pm to 5pm
All levels welcome
More Info visit
http://www.wwsipday.com/

So bring your spinning wheel or even just your curiosity and enjoy and learn about this amazing craft.

We look forward to seeing you there

We will update the blog on anymore info for the event.

International Day of Felt at The Crafty Alley Shop

We are delighted to be hosting the International Day of Felt on the 3rd of October 2009 in the The Crafty Alley Shop, Killarney. You can find out more information on http://www.feltunited.com/.

"2009 is the United Nation's International Year of Natural Fibres, It will be the first year for an International Day of Felt.
Felters from around the globe will join together displaying their felt by exhibiting it outside their homes and studios.

The theme for this year will be a slice of the colour wheel, yellow through red." (http://www.feltunited.com/)


Event: Open Felting Session
Where: The Crafty Alley, 6B Scotts Street, East Avenue Road, Killarney
Time: 2pm-5pm
All levels welcome. Experinced spinners come and show us your felting, share techniques. Beginners, come along and have a try...
Contact: The Crafty Alley Shop 06466 30800

So come and join in the fun, frolicks and felting and spread the word.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

The Crafty Kidz Club back in September

Our junior art and craft workshops will resume every second Saturday from the 12th September and 10am. Details of each class will be posted in advance and some pictures put up afterwards. As you know places fill up normally a week before the workshop so book early to avoid disappointment.

The Crafty Alley Craft Club

Our cardmaking and scrapping club will take place in the shop this Saturday the 29th August from 2pm to 5pm and we have lots of fun stuff planned. Please book ahead as places are limited.

The Crafty Knit and Stitchers

This year after getting numerous requests we started selling yarn and all the bits and bobs to go with it. As a result we have met some fabulous people and we have decided to set up a weekly knit an stitch group in the shop every Friday from 10am to 12pm. There is no cost involved just bring your yarn and needles and meet some other fabulous knit and stitchers.

The Midlands Craft Club

Hi there, just to let you know we will be bringing the shop along to the Midlands Craft Club this Sunday the 30th August. We will be spoiling the ladies with some of our newest lines and some that wil lliterally be coming off the plane from the states on Friday so watch out!

We are looking forward to meeting all the lovely scrappers there again.

Visit their website for more information if you are interested in attending and we will see you there!