Irish Textiles - Art, Community and History

St. Andrew's Community Centre

The story of Irish making (lace, weaving, knit) slide show with local author Vawn Corrigan. Show-and-tell of interesting textile pieces.

This event is part of the Rialto Community Arts Festival June 20th - 23rdClick <a href="https://rialtocommunityarts.com/event-schedule-2024/" title="https://rialtocommunityarts.com/event-schedule-2024/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HERE</a> for a full programme.Join us for a fascinating exploration of the rich tradition of Irish textiles. Learn about the history and cultural significance of making with a lively slide show from heritage author Vawn Corrigan. This is a visual journey through Ireland's past with historic and contemporary images.Vawn shares a wealth of knowledge and passion for Ireland's profound relationship with making.If YOU have any interesting handmade or heirloom pieces bring them along for the show-and-tell after the slide show (old arans, crochet, lace, tweed, tableware, embroidery). share stories from your family's handwork.Book signing by the author <a href="https://obrien.ie/irish-tweed" title="https://obrien.ie/irish-tweed" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Irish Tweed </a>and I<a href="https://obrien.ie/irish-aran" title="https://obrien.ie/irish-aran" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">rish Aran </a>(The O'Brien Press) available for e15 at the event.

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