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Heritage Week (21st - 29th August)

Sunday 22nd Felt-making for children! 12.00pm  - 4.00pm                               

Ever tried felt-making? Textile artist, Deirdre Duffy will be running this fun felt-making workshop. Drop in workshop.  Children most be accompanied by an adult. FREE

Tuesday 24th Sheep Hill Walk.  12.00pm – 2.00pm                                                           

Take a guided walk with local farmer, Jim O’Neill and learn about hill sheep farming in the local area. FREE. Contact us to book a place!

Wednesday 25th Wild Colours.  Natural Wool Dyeing                                         

 Traditionally colour for cloth came from nature. Learn about natural dyeing on this workshop. Two Workshops times: 11.00am - 1.00pm and 2.30pm - 4.30pm.  Age 12 plus. 5 euro. Contact us to book a place!

Friday 27th Frame Weaving Workshop                                                                                                           

Join this basic weaving workshop and try your hand at weaving. Two Workshop: 11.00 am – 1.00pm & 2.30pm – 4.30pm.  Age 7 plus. €5. Contact us to book a place!

Saturday 28th  Talk & Demonstration: The ‘big’ Wheel. 2.00pm – 3.00pm.             

The spinning of the ‘big wheel’ is a rare skill. Join Orla O’Toole for this talk and demonstration. Drop in event. FREE

Sunday 29th Knit-along Sunday  10.00am – 6.00pm                                                          

Join the Knit-along Sunday knitting/ crochet challenge and see what length we can produce in one day. Knitting volunteers needs. Celebrate the last day of Heritage Week with this fun event. Beginners welcome. FREE.

For bookings and queries contact

095 42323,  leenane@eircom.net.