Johnny Shiels Inishowen Spinning Wheels
Johnny Shiels is a third-generation spinning wheel maker from Carndonagh, Co.Donegal. Each wheel is hand-crafted by Johnny from start to finish.
The sound of the spinning wheel has been part of the music of rural Ireland for generations. And it's a sound that has been an important part of life for the Shiels family in Carndonagh through the years. Johnny Shiels is a third-generation spinning wheel maker. His grandfather, Johnny, was making spinning wheels back in the 1940s, using timber washed ashore on the beaches around his native Inisho
05/03/2024
3 Donegal Spinning Wheel, Mairead Bhead 1900s , Matty 1980s, Dohnny 2024 , ,
10/02/2024
Dohnny, for Darki Boe ,
15/11/2023
Madita , home for Christmas, , , , , , ,
29/08/2023
We are delighted that 4th generation spinner and weaver Johnny Shiels will be sharing his knowledge and expertise with this lovely 6 week course. Places limited, please book via our website or contact the centre.
Johnny Shiels Inishowen Spinning Wheels
06/08/2023
Mum and Pat with some of there paintings,
We Remember Our Friends, Mrs Kathleen Shiels and Mrs Pat Tully🕯️
27/05/2023
Mick coming ,Mick going ,
16/05/2023
03/05/2023
26/04/2023
Kerrie’s Donegal Wheel , Spin Star , going down under .
08/04/2023
Hettel Bar Loom holding long warp.
08/04/2023
Assembling the Donegal Wheel in Ballyvourney, Cork for Ionad Culturtha. Thanks to Liadh and Sile for the warm welcome, and all who attended.
27/02/2023
Monday afternoon weaving class with mum ,
Spinning with Hannah
12/11/2022
Spinning & Weaving Class ,Eden Place Arts Center , . , ,
23/10/2022
The Dowra Wheel , , ,
Spinning and Weaving at the Clonmany Agricultural Show – August Craft Month Spinning and Weaving at the Clonmany Agricultural Show Image Gallery About the event Spinning demonstration with Johnny Shiels at the Clonmany Agricultural Show. Visitors can get a hands on experience Carding Wool, and spinning on The Donegal Spinning Wheel. The Clonmany Agricultural Show has grown....
Hannah’s Wheel ,for her first Birthday ,
01/07/2022
Katie ,Old Flax Wheel from Dowra on the river Shannon, ,
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