Karena Ryan is an award winning Visual Artist from County Galway. A constant strand in her practice is the history of place, the land
and ancestry.
Karena is a proud partner of the Galway Wool Co Operative and uses Irish grown wool in her sustainable practice.
She designs and makes by hand from her studio in the West of Ireland, a stone's throw from the Wild Atlantic Way.
She combines hand felted wool with stitch and works with Irish linens, tweeds and vintage Foxford blankets.
Karena has a sustainable practice and repurposes fabrics and materials in her art.
"For me, textiles and fibres, in particular vintage heritage fabrics hold an invaluable narrative. The warp and weft holding memories of untold stories"
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Open Studio and Workshop with award winning artist Karena Ryan.
Culture Night
Friday 20th September
Workshop 1 begins at 5.45pm
Workshop 2 begins at 7pm
Booking essential
Suitable for ages 18 plus
Visit the artist in her studio, where she will share insights into her artistic journey, her creative process, and the materials she uses . She will discuss why she is passionate about working with Irish-grown wool and repurposing fabrics and the unique qualities they bring to her art.
Discover the art of needle felting using high-quality Irish-grown wool from Galway sheep, Texel, Corriedale, merino, and other breeds. This hands-on workshop will immerse you in the world of wool, where you will learn about the characteristics of a variety of wools, the carding process and needle felting techniques.
Under the artist’s expert guidance, you will create your own needle-felted picture, a personal piece of art to take home. Throughout the workshop, you’ll experience the meditative aspects of needle felting which makes it a highly enjoyable activity.
With the Design & Crafts Council Ireland
