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Frequently Asked Questions
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 What time does the workshop start and finish?
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 Generally the workshops run from 9.30am to 3.30pm, a full itinerary will be sent to you with your confirmation.
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 How much does the workshop cost?
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 We do need to charge you a registration fee but on certain workshops we will reimburse your school with a voucher redeemable on purchases from the Specialist Crafts catalogue! We will also provide you with a goodie bag packed full of products which are used during the workshop. For the exact registration fee please visit the Workshop page.
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 What payment methods do you accept for the workshop?
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 We can accept official school purchase orders, cheque or debit / credit card payments. When you have completed the registration form, this will automatically generate an invoice which will be emailed to you. The invoice will need to be paid within 7 days of receipt or your place will be released.
School purchase orders –
You will need to input your purchase order number when completing the registration form and then fax a copy of the original purchase order document to 091 769 026
Cheque –
please send your cheque made payable to Specialist Crafts
to the address below:
Specialist Workshops, PO Box 314, Galway
Credit / debit card –
once you have submitted your registration form we will call you
directly to take your card details
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 Can I have a VAT receipt?
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 A VAT receipt will be provided on confirmation of your place
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 Do I need to bring any materials to the workshop?
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 All the materials you will require for the workshop will be provided by Specialist Crafts, including some extras!
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 When will I receive my voucher?
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 Your voucher will be provided at the actual workshop
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 When should I receive my confirmation that I have registered for the workshop?
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 Once we have received your payment we will send you full confirmation within 14 days. If you haven’t yet received your confirmation please contact us on 091 769 026.
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 Is lunch provided at the workshop?
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 All food and beverages will be provided, free of charge, throughout the day.
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 How many attendees will be on the workshop?
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 We like to keep the workshop groups as small as possible but at the same time maintain good group dynamics therefore we will have a maximum of 25 people in a group but aim for between 15 and 20 people.
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 Who can attend the workshops?
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 The workshops are designed for Art Teachers and Technicians of Junior and Leaving Cert education and above.
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 Can somebody else attend the workshop in my place?
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 We are happy to accept one of your colleagues as a replacement if you are unable to attend the workshop. We will need to know this in advance so please contact us on 091 769 026 to advise who will be attending.
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 Can I bring my camera?
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 The workshops will be full of activity and you are welcome to bring along a camera to record your day. As you will see from our website we do take photographs at the workshops as a reminder of the day and to use in our marketing campaigns, but if you don’t want to be in any of these then please advise a member of the Specialist Crafts team on the day. Don’t worry too much, we try to make sure only appropriate images make it to the web, and they are quite small!
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 I’m working on a specific project, can I bring my own source material?
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 If you would like to work on something specific please feel free to bring along your own source material to work from.
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 What is the Random Precision workshop all about?
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 Michael Brennand-Wood will be sharing his experiences with you, giving you an insight into his extensive work with students and the classroom projects as well as giving examples of his own practices. You will then create your own project of 3Dimensional line and structure utilizing fabric, thread, metal, paper, paint, collage and wood combined.
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 What is the Fusing Fibres & Embellishing workshop all about?
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 This workshop will introduce you to Angelina and develop your skills with the embellishing machine. You will first create your own materials by fusing Angelina & Crystalina fibres and then create different designs by introducing other materials and methods including embossing. Bringing all of these techniques together you will have the opportunity to create both 3D and 2D artwork. This is a great ‘hands on’ workshop giving you the inspiration to design exciting lessons.
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 What is the Felting Techniques workshop all about?
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 This will give you a great insight into the diversity of felt making with the aim to give you the experience and confidence to either begin felt making in school sessions or to enhance and develop your existing skills. This will include a brief explanation on the principles of felt making and then straight in to practical work including both two and three dimensional work with the guidance and encouragement to try new ideas.
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 What is the Popbang Art workshop all about?
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 Ian Cook has a fascinating story to tell of how he discovered his technique and what inspires him. You will also see how to use the Popbang process within an educational environment as this is a great way to engage boys in to the world of art. Ian will also be demonstrating his unusual technique and give you the opportunity to create your own pieces of art.
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 What is the Print Patterns workshop all about?
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Simon Packard will bring his portfolio featuring his large scale public art commissions, largely unseen background research sketches and carved printmaking blocks (which will be used in the workshop) to give you an insight into his creative process. You will then use his methodology in drawing, printmaking and the use of an innovative foldable sketchbook. Your sketchbook will contain your own artistic mementoes of the day.
(This is a wet workshop so please ensure you wear suitable clothing as you may get messy!!)
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 What is the Experimental Textiles workshop all about?
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 This workshop will enable you to experiment with different processes and techniques including fusing, bonding, trapping, latex and waxing. You will be using a combination of materials including recycled products. This workshop is designed to investigate the qualities of non-traditional and found media and to give you the confidence to be innovative with your choice of media in the classroom.
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 What is the Ink on the Mouse workshop all about?
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Tony Minnion will begin by sharing examples of his extensive work within schools combining innovative use of traditional arts and textile printing processes with the use of computers.
You will then experiment with a wide range of materials on fabric to explore some of the classroom workshop processes that he uses and how the use of computers can complement and enhance this exciting creative process.
(This is a wet workshop so please ensure you wear suitable clothing as you may get messy!!)
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 What is the Paper Perfection workshop all about?
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 Paper as a medium is generally seen as a material that tends to be disposable and impermanent, making it is easy to overlook. However Sarah Kelly's aim is to introduce creative minds to the real magic paper holds. By demonstrating the capabilities of paper through examples of her own work, Sarah will illustrate why this is one of the longest used and most versatile materials available. Paper is an ideal material to help with the understanding of form, scale, texture, colour and pattern. Paper allows pupils to explore visual, tactile and other sensory experiences, communicating their ideas and meanings in an accessible, lightweight and economical way. This 'paper perfection' workshop will encourage practical ‘hands on’ experimentation and learning through a series of demonstrations which will show how paper can be texturised, formed and finished to create beautiful dimensional objects and jewellery.
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