Textile Journeys Festival

Niki Collieris an award winning visual artist who works in the area of constructed textiles and mixed media. She also produces a limited edition collections which are sold though artisan galleries throughout the world. Her work is sought after for its original design and  flawless execution. She shares her pieces through many design and craft centres in Ireland and exports to several European countries and America. Amongst them are the British Museum and Milan millinery boutiques. She is also the first felt designer to be part of the Kilkenny group collection.  Each piece: a hat, a scarf or a wrap stands out with its sophisticated colours and simplicity.Her personal work is often included in curated exhibitions and she has had biannual solo exhibitions. Her work has also been included in currated shows such as World Crafts Council,National Design and Craft Gallery, Kilkenny& Sculpture in Context.Niki  is a resident artist withDCCoIEducation Panel andDublin Culture Connects.

Niki Collier - Visual Artist

The festival is a celebration of creativity - all things wool, textile and imagination.
There are summer camp, film screening, daily demos.

Niki Collier - Designer & Visual Artist

Textile Journeys FestivalThe festival will be a celebration of creativity and all things wool, and textile.It includes a variety of events : summer camp, exhibition, demonstration, film screening, open studio. The festival is an invitation to everyone to try making or explore textiles. It enables people to connect to each other. The festival will launch the sharing panel- an art installation made by the facilitators which encourages participants to make textile and make our community panel.1) Summer campGiving children the chance to try different textile techniques each day: eco dying, felting, embroidery, lacemaking all considering upcycling and recycling.Summer Camp children 6-16 years old10am - 1pmmax 12 participantshttps://www.eventbrite.ie/e/3544229676372) Exhibition of Textile Journeys Group1st August- 7th AugustThe Orangery, Marlay Park3) DemonstrationsCurious to see how many journeys you can take with a handful of fibres or some old rugs? Join our inspiring panel of artists to see textile making, knitting, weaving and so much more2pm – 5pm Mon 1st AugustEco dying &amp; knitting with Niki Collier &amp; Tanya Collier2pm – 5pm Tue 2nd AugustWeaving &amp; embroidery with Niki Collier &amp; Eithe Carey2pm -5 pm Wed 3rd AugustTextile making Helene Dooley &amp; Imelda QuinlanInteractive Felting with August Astrid Tomrop-Hofmann &amp; Cossima Malloy2pm -5 pm Thursday 4th August4)Textile Film Night7pm - 8pm Thursday, 4th AugustDesign in Dialogue Sheila HicksFelt with Us Documentary5) Niki Collier's Open Studio Saturday10am -4pm Saturday 6th AugustNiki Collier Open Studio Day- come and discover the womancave home to 50 scissors, 100kg of wool and 100 meters of silk

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