Fun Events for Kids & Adults at The National Craft Gallery

Beautiful work by Nuala Jamison at a past gallery exhibit

The National Craft Gallery in Kilkenny is a fantastic place to see gorgeous craft for free, and they also have free events. Here are e upcoming ones from their newsletter. Apologies that I haven't time to write a proper post on the events, but I'll pass on what they've sent me. I think I may borrow a child so I can do the Tin -Can Treasures. Luckily we adults can do Hand To The Wheel without having to source a child as an excuse!

FAMILY DAY: Tin-Can Treasures April's Family Day is guaranteed to be a noisy one! TIN-CAN TREASURES with Carrie Lynam is a workshop inspired by the metal objects in our exhibition Paradigm. Young makers will explore surface design and create textures on metal.This workshop is suitable for 5 to 12 years of age but all the family are welcome to stay and join in. Free workshop, book early to save disappointment. Book now or call: 056 7796151 Sat 13th April, 10.30am ( 5-7yrs old ) & 12noon ( 8-12yrs old )

LATE DATE Hand to the Wheel Have you ever wanted to 'have a go' on a pottery wheel? What is it about throwing pots that captures people's imaginations? Join us at the National Craft Gallery for an informal evening of clay experimentation for beginners with a glass of wine, you may never look at a ceramic pot the same again! The Late Dates are an ideal place to meet friends or make new ones, see our exhibitions and chat with like minded people and gallery staff. Thurs 25th April, 6.30pm No booking required. FAMILY DAY Clay Creations

Our exhibition Views on Clay is the inspiration for our CLAY CREATIONSworkshop with ceramist Ciara O'Sullivan. For a fun clay workshop inspired by our Finnish exhibition that all the family can take part in join us on the second Saturday of the month. Suitable for 5 to 12 years of age but all the family are welcome to stay and join in.   Book now or call: 056 7796151 Sat 11th May 10.30am (5-7 yrs old) & 12noon (8-12yrs old)

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