News – Kilkenny

Made in Ireland Meet the Makers Online Talks

This series of three talks features six of the craftspeople with work in the Made in Ireland exhibition and will be facilitated by the exhibition curators Hilary Morley, Mary Gallagher and Stephen O'Connell. continue reading

How Tradition Informs Contemporary Making

Free online webinar Tuesday, 6th April, 2021 at 11am This webinar will include speakers such as keynote speaker and award-winning fashion designer Natalie B. Coleman, along with Aisling Clancy, Education Manager of DCCI. continue reading

Hand to Hand - Meet the Makers

Join DCCI Ceramics Skills and Design Course 2020 Graduates for a Virtual Meet the Makers, 3 Feb at 2pm via Zoom continue reading

Culture Night - 18 September | NDCG Online, Outdoor + Self-directed Activities

Join us for unique Cultural Night festival of online + outdoor activities for all ages. Our self-directed activities will take place in the grounds of Kilkenny Castle + Castle Yard. continue reading

Heritage Week Webinar: Design Education Kilkenny 1960’s – 1980’s

The National Design & Craft Gallery invite you learn about the heritage of design education in Kilkenny. Our panel of speakers will reflect on their immersive educational experience in the Butler House Scholarship programme & at the Kilkenny Design Workshops (KDW). Education in a broad selection of design disciplines, from craft to visual communications and industrial design will be discussed. This webinar will offer the audience an insight into the significance of KDW and its education activities. continue reading