News – Weaving

Generation Seminar: Familial Legacies

As part of DCCI's Get Ireland Making programme, National Design & Craft Gallery host a two part seminar on Wednesday 20 May, chaired by curators Frances Mc Donald and Muireann Charleton. It will include thematic panel discussions with ‘Generation’ exhibition makers on topics of Reinventing Tradition and Culture of Making. The aim of this seminar is to explore the narratives of relationships, generational influence and commonalities of family craft enterprises. continue reading

Bealtaine: Narrative Tools

National Design & Craft Gallery (NDCG) with textile artist Caroline Schofield invite you to participate in a collaborative project: Narrative Tools We invite you to send us photographs of handed-down tools or inherited hand-made items, and tell us why it is important to you. continue reading

Seasonal Craft Workshops

National Design & Craft Gallery welcome you to enjoy festive craft evenings - learning to make your own Porcelain Decorations and Christmas Cards on Thurs 6th December and on Thurs 13th December to create Winter Wreaths and Festive Willow Decorations. Presented as part of Kilkenny's winter festival YuleFest. continue reading

Call for Innovative Exhibition Proposals - National Design & Craft Gallerys Autumn 2019-2021 Program

National Design & Craft Gallery invite innovative and engaging exhibition proposals from professional curators, practitioners, galleries, partners and museums. Our programme seeks to address current thinking, practices and concerns within contemporary craft and design disciplines. Accepting proposals until 28th June 2018. 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