Don’t the white linen fibres create a really interesting effect on the surface of this felt bag with integrated shoulder strap and flap? Eco printed using eucalyptus leaves from the trees outside the garden studio at Clasheen this effect is possible when working without traditional...
Thanks to good friend Paul for a box of gorgeous plums and my steam juicer, I’ve delicious fresh juice and about 14 portions of compote in the freezer! Yum. I've got this piece of equipment on the go practically round the clock now as my early...
Happy New Year greetings from Clasheen! This weekend, I'm off to Gran Canaria to attend my very first International Fungi and Fibre Symposium! I can't wait to learn from others, experiment with new techniques and bring back fresh inspiration to share with you. Next week's newsletter will...
From our hearts to yours, we wish you a festive season filled with joy, creativity, and cherished moments. Whether you're spending it with loved ones or sneaking in a little studio time, we hope it's truly magical! Thank you for being such an important part of...
My Aussie cousin has been visiting Clasheen and was totally amazed by how quickly my young eucalypts are growing. The trees behind us were planted in May 2018 as approx 9" plugs and provide a never ending source of eco printing leaves and bark for...
Greetings from rural Co. Carlow. There was a beautiful sunset last night as I walked down the old Mass path towards Ballymurphy Church. Already there are signs of spring in the hedgerows and many birds have started to build nests, even though the weather has...
Shauna and I invite you to join us and raise a glass to celebrate the two year anniversary of the Nicola Brown - Eco Printing and Felting Facebook group. Over the course of 24 months, this online community of like minded individuals has gained 24.3K...
One of the first things that I did when I renovated my old farmhouse in 2005 was plant a few fruit trees. These are now rewarding me in spades although they the apples don’t usually fall in such quantities at the one time. We had a lot of heavy...
If you are interested in life in rural Ireland and the eco printing process, this CraftHub video shares a glimpse of daily life at Clasheen and my move towards a more sustainable textile practice. Click HERE or the below images to check it out! ...
Good morning from rural Ireland. The hedgerows are very lush right now and one of my favourite flowers to forage are the various vetches growing on the lane leading down from the country road to my old farmhouse at Ballybrack, Co. Carlow. I can’t resist...