News – Free Workshops

CULTURE NIGHT: Festival of Collaborative Creativity

For this year's Culture Night, join us for a Festival of Collaborative Creativity and embrace the joy of being creative and working in the moment! On Friday 20 September, the Castle Yard will be transformed for the night with music and creativity and will be a truly inviting and festive environment for all ages. Highlights include: Drumming Workshop with RSAG / Rhythmic Drawing with Steven Aylin / Jewellery Making with Marie Kelly / Printing with Blackstack / ALTERations with Open Circle Arts / Creative play area for families continue reading

International Women's Day

Celebrate International Women's Day with us at the National Design and Craft Gallery this Thursday between 1pm - 4pm. Join us for crafternoon tea treats, chats and tote bag screen printing with Print Block Studio. Free event continue reading

Family workshops for creative learning this Winter

National 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. continue reading

Throwdown a packed Culture Night programme at National Craft Gallery

Bring your picnic and join us in a craft THROWDOWN on Friday 16th September for Culture Night! Adults can enjoy a glass of wine, talks and demos while children roll up their sleeves and get crafting in our free workshops. continue reading

Kilkenny Arts Festival - Childrens Craft Workshops and Family Activities

National Craft Gallery are delighted to offer a range of craft workshops and making activities for children and families to coincide with the Kilkenny Arts Festival. The focus this year is on working with clay inspired by the ceramic exhibition VASE: Function Reviewed. continue reading