Arts and Crafts

  • Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

    Dear Tamara,

    Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you SOOOOO much!!!

    I am obsessed and am VERY happy because you are VERY VERY VERY generous!

    Before I had a pack of buttons, some felt and my fox embroidery/sewing kit, and now I'm LITERALLY rolling in fabric!

    I had no idea what was in the sack at the back (hey, that rhymes!), other than possibly clay, but now I do know, I am going to make LOTS  

    Thanks with lots of ,

    Beth

  • Blessington food project - Teacher comments

    I just wanted to say thank you so much for all you have done for our 5th Classes this year.  The children thoroughly enjoyed themselves.  Hopefully, we will work together again in the future.   

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    I just wanted to say - Thank you so much for everything. We really appreciate being picked for this project. I will definitely do my best to carry on the work you have started. I am looking forward to working with you all again soon.  

  • Blessington Bunting Project

    The children are really enjoying working with the fabric and learning how to sew. They are completely absorbed in what they are doing. They have the freedom to choose their own colour combinations and are supported in a gentle, encouraging way. They are motivated to think independently and try things for themselves. It’s wonderful to see the sense of pride and accomplishment on their faces as they work. 

    The children are developing fine motor skills,  problem solving skills, concentration skills, teamwork and patience!

    Most importantly they are thoroughly enjoying themselves and are being left with a skill that they can use and develop further in the future.  

    Caroline Stedman

  • praise for a week-long camp experience

    My almost 12 year old daughter Ciara and three friends blossomed in front of our eyes over the course of a very flexible, dynamic and wonderful week long camp run by Tamara. Nothing was too much hassle. The girls benefitted from experience, expertise, patience and a sense of fun. You could hear the laughter from rooms away.

    Tamara gave very generously of her time, her materials and her good nature. My daughter is still quoting Tamara and more importantly still taking out the machine and giving things ago.

    I myself found Tamara a hoot to work with and to organise the logistics of a camp.  

    Lara Keogh mother of Ciara Keogh

  • loved every minute of it

    I attended a jewellery making workshop with Tamara and loved every minute of it. She ran the workshop with great humour, passed her depth of knowledge easily and most importantly inspired me to be more creative in my daily life 

    Caroline Costigan from Jacksmill Hub-13

  • always a hit

    IADTSU had the pleasure of having Too Fabulous Art & Crafts visit our campus on a number of occasions. The detailed and informative workshops are always a hit with students from all over, 12/10!  IADTSU xx

  • a safe space

    Tamara’s workshop was filled with emotion and creativity. A safe space to exchange ideas, experiences and create something beautiful in the process. Thank you so much for sharing your story with me  

    Misty Maddie

  • we still talk about!

    I booked 5 tickets to Tamara’s Vulva Felting workshop at ‘This Must be the Place’, as Christmas presents. It made for a really fun evening out for us. Tamara was very welcoming and fun. She taught us how to work with the felt and tools, something none of us had done before. We attended on St. Brigid’s weekend and thought it would also make a great event for hen parties, Women’s Day, Nollaig na mBan etc. I’d highly recommend Tamara’s workshop - we still talk about it! 

    Aoife Brennan