Festival of Wool & Cloth

21/11/2025

Chic scarf from from Donegal spotted at the annual Symposium.

21/11/2025

telling us about reconstructing the Ballybunion cap with the help of modern crafts people. The cap was found in Ireland and dates from the 16th. century. symposium in Dublin.

21/11/2025

Mary Ann Williams is telling us a fascinating story at Symposium, including tales of the late Elizabeth Wincott Heckett of as well as the Dublin cap and the pop-up sock hospital. A superwoman who restarted her life at 50!

21/11/2025

Some great visible mending on show symposium. This example of woolly goodness done by .scallan 👍

21/11/2025

This cordage was made by 3 Kerry women attending the Symposium this morning. We joined them all together during another inspiring talk by ❤️

24/10/2025

is looking spectacularly woolly and cosy as we prepare to open The Festival of Botanical colours tonight with Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who have made this happen and to and who have helped us so much with a grant and a beautiful center. Kath'a talk on Land Art /Eco Art starts at 7pm tonight.

24/10/2025

23/10/2025

If you are coming to the Festival of Botanical Colours this weekend, Patrick has kindly put on a lunch deal. is also a lovely cafe if you have time between workshops. Tea and delicious cake throughout the Festival made by baking goddess Linda of Waterville Craft Guild. ☕️🍰❤️

22/10/2025

21/10/2025

Looks like we are getting ready for the Festival of Botanical Colours . Join us this Friday at 7pm for our opening reception and artist's talk on Land Art by Festival 24th-26th July. .cowboy