Creative Corner

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A gallery showing Glenalbyn house, tennis courts and village cafe

Hi, Welcome to creative corner. This is a place for all budding artists looking to find their people doing the same craft or eager to learn new crafts like quilling, cross-stitch, acrylic paintings, alcohol markers, jewellery making, punch needle art or more.

I am a passionate art lover who enjoys creative art. I am looking to do some workshops on quilling and cross-stitch. If you are interested in learning a new art, you can sign-up below on the page.

"Crafting is the art of turning ordinary objects into extraordinary things!"

- Unknown
Mozart portrait made using paper strips , art form called quilling

Quilling

Quilling, also known as paper filigree, is an art form that involves the use of strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued together to create decorative designs.

flower design made using thread , art form called cross-stitch

Cross-Stitch

Cross-stitch is a popular form of counted-thread embroidery in which X-shaped stitches in a tiled pattern are used to form a picture. It is one of the oldest forms of embroidery and has been found in early medieval works and even in Ancient Egypt.

flower design made using paints , art form called acrylics

Acrylics

Acrylic painting is a form of art that uses acrylic paints, which are fast-drying paints made from pigments suspended in an acrylic polymer emulsion. This type of paint can be diluted with water but becomes water-resistant when dry.

coaster designs made using wool , art form called punch-needle

Punch Needle

Punch needle involves creating loops of thread or yarn on fabric using a tool called a punch needle. This technique creates a raised, textured design, giving the finished piece a 3D appearance

watermelon sketch made using alcohol markers

Alcohol Marker Illustrations

Alcohol marker sketching is a form of drawing and coloring that uses alcohol-based markers. These markers are known for their vibrant colors, smooth application, and ability to blend seamlessly. This art form is popular among illustrators, designers, and artists for creating detailed and colorful illustrations.

Materials

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tools used for quilling art: scissors, paper strips, quill tool etc

Quilling Materials

  1. Colored Paper Strips
  2. Quilling Needle
  3. Scissors
  4. Tweezers
  5. Glue
  6. Pins
  7. Crimper
tools for cross-stitch: needle, cloth, threads

Cross Stitch Materials

  1. DMC or Enchor Threads
  2. Needle
  3. Scissors
  4. Wooden Loop
  5. 14/16/18 count Aida/Linen
  6. Pattern
tools for acrylics: paints, brushes, canvas, water

Acrylics Painting Materials

  1. Paint Tubes or Bottles
  2. Paint Brushes
  3. Water
  4. Canvas
  5. A waste cloth
  6. A Palette
tools for punch needle:wool, needle, cloth, scissors

Punch Needle Materials

  1. Wool
  2. Punch Needle
  3. Scissors
  4. Wooden Loop
  5. Muslin Cloth
  6. Pins
  7. Tape

Clubhouse

Glenalbyn House, known as the Clubhouse, is the home of Kilmacud Crokes CLG. The Clubhouse is home to a wide range of facilities which KGSC maintains

Situated in the heart of Stillorgan, and with a large car park, Clubhouse facilities include a Function Room (with fully serviced bar if required), Kilmacs Bar, meeting rooms of various sizes, a Gym, Glenalbyn Tennis Club with 6 floodlit Tennis Courts, a Snooker Club and Changing Rooms. The crafting workshops once confirmed, will happen in the function room. There is a small charge to book the room and the room will have to be booked in advance.

Glenalbyn House, Glenalbyn Road
Stillorgan
Co.Dublin, A94 E7K8
Ireland

Sign up for Workshops!

What crafts would you be interested in ?