Families

Craft activities are more than just fun - they also help build motor skills, problem solving abilities, social skills and confidence

Visiting a gallery doesn’t have to be serious or boring - it’s more interesting to talk, and to ask questions – there are lots of ways to think about the work you will see in the gallery and we hope you share some of your perspectives with us!

Explore our exhibitions as a family, sharing your ideas on the objects and exhibitions. Our YOUNG MAKERS exhibition guide is an enjoyable and inspirational way to explore our exhibitions, developing your childs visual language and nurturing their creativity.

Visit our website Learn Craft Design to get inspiration for some interesting craft and design projects at home, which are fun for all the family!

On Saturday afternoon's at 3pm we invite you to join us on a Crafternoon Tour! These informal tours are a lovely way to enjoy and respond to the exhibitions at the National Design & Craft Gallery. Please ring ahead to ensure we can accommadate you on 056 7796151 or book here!

Make sure to like us on facebook and sign up to our monthly e-zine to learn about all our upcoming events!

FAMILY WORKSHOPS

The National Design & Craft Gallery host a diverse and exciting range of Family Day Workshops throughout the year, which explore the current exhibitions through playful experimentation with materials, techniques and ideas. On the third Saturday of the month we invite young makers and their families to the National Design & Craft Gallery to take part in a hands-on craft workshop that begins with a tour of the gallery, specially designed to get you in the mood for creating!

Family days are suitable for 5+. As these workshops often teach skills, children should be at a school age, able to concentrate and take direction so that they can fully particpate. Parents / guardians are encouraged to stay and join in.

National Drawing Day | Saturday 20 May 2017, 11am - 3pm | Craft and drawing drop-in workshops for all ages                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

*Family Design Day | Saturday 17 June 2017, 10.30am & 12 noon | Animal Picnic, with Saidhbhin Gibson, inspired by Susan O’Byrne's work                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

*Booking through 056 7796151 or email events@nationalcraftgallery.ie