April 3, 2024
Let's uphold an ancient tradition where the community would gather to peel the willow rods for basketmaking. This is seasonal work that can only be done when the sap is rising. The colourful bark and the white wood can both be used to make beautiful objects and baskets.
April 10, 2024
Join our community outreach artists and members of Mná na nEalaín Collective Angelina Foster and Sibéal Riordan for an exciting workshop exploring letterpress & monoprinting.
April 17, 2024
Join us for another fantastic workshop with our community outreach artist, Kay O'Donoghue. Embark on an exciting exploration of the captivating world of abstract art inspired by landscapes. This time we will be joined by a wonderful artist Maura Kennedy, whose exhibition (Enigma) you can now enjoy at NAC!
Discover the ancient art of weaving with willow to create delightful creature shapes such as fish, birds, dragonflies, and butterflies. Join us for the monthly willow workshop with Lynn Kirkham and explore the deeper themes of abundance, biodiversity, and the fragility of life.
Join our community outreach artists and members of Mná na nEalaín Collective Sinead Williams and Lara Grufferty for an action packed workshop exploring collage and intaglio printmaking as part of the collectives year long collaborative project “Unheard Voices”.
Craft messages for change with our Tote Bag Tales workshop! Join us in harnessing the power of craftivism to provoke thought, inspire action, and create a ripple of awareness that extends far beyond the confines of our tote bags.
June 19, 2024
Learn how to make a homemade loom from cardboard and create unique woven pieces using plastic, twine, and wool. We will also create beautiful woven vessels made from twine and wool by re-purposing single-use plastic and paper containers.