News – Kilkenny

Meet the Designer: Noritaka Tatehana

Renowned Japanese shoe designer Noritaka Tatehana talks innovative design process incorporating traditional craft skills
 with a demonstration of Japanese Yūzen-zome dyeing technique. continue reading

Masterclass: Experimental Textle Techniques

Innovate with textile techniques inspired by knit, weave and Japanese lacework with international fashion designer and Central Saint Martin tutor Derek Lawlor. This hands-on masterclass is open to all textile makers / designers, students and enthusiasts. continue reading

Junk Kouture TY Workshops

Irish fashion designer and lecturer Joan Brennan’s will facilitate intensive workshops at the National Design & Craft Gallery every Thursday in October, 1.30pm-3.30pm + 4pm-6pm on creative design idea development and garment construction for Transition Year students applying to the Junk Kouture competition. continue reading

CULTURE NIGHT: Festival of Fashion & Light

Bring a picnic and join us in the Castle Yard for a Festival of Fashion & Light! With music and making, fashion and fun we invite you to get creative with unsual drop-in workshops! Bring your knitting to join our KNITATHON or check out upcoming talent with Primary School Fashion Eye-Cons, Junk Kouture Fashion Show and Ossory Youth Bands performing! continue reading

Kilkenny Arts Festival 2017

Wed 11 Aug - Sun 20 Aug The National Design & Craft Gallery are delighted to announce the upcoming programme of workshops as part of Kilkenny Arts Festival 2017 continue reading