This showcase celebrate a collaboration between the DCCoI CRAFTed primary schools programme and the EYCH. Schools across the country responded to the theme Making Places: Sharing Heritage. The event will take place in Narrative4 which is located in the old Limerick library building, a fitting venue, as the theme for Heritage Week 2018 is Sharing Stories. The week is a chance to share heritage stories in new ways. A number of events will take place in the space for the duration of the week. These include an object story exchange led by Narrative4. There will also be a number of craft and design based workshops which focus the learning that happens when we embrace discovery, creativity and experimentation. All events are offered free of charge for National Heritage Week.
Come embrace discovery, creativity and experimentation and try your hand at these FREE workshops:
Making Spaces: Showcase and Creative Workshops
The event will open on the 18th of August with lots of great drop in craft activities running from 12noon to 4pm. Come along and try your hand at weaving, printing, clay and more!
Suitable for all ages and no need to book.
19th August, 12 – 1:30pm
Cré – Clay Connections Workshop
Come explore the theme of connections with artist Mary Conroy. Learn traditional hand building techniques in clay, reflect on what heritage means to you and importantly have fun discovering your creative side!
SOLD OUT - to be added to the waiting list contact fiona@dccoi.ie
22st August, 6pm to 8pm
Storytelling Workshop: Experience a Narrative 4 Story Exchange
Stories. We all have them. Narrative 4 is a global organisation founded by writers that uses the power of stories to foster empathy and build community in a fun and creative way. This workshop will introduce you to the power of stories and allow you to hone your storytelling skills. For this workshop we want you to bring paper and a pen and an object from your life that means something to you. Places are limited so book early. 061 315656 James@narrative4.com
https://www.heritageweek.ie/whats-on/event/story-exchange-workshop
25th August, 2pm-3:30pm
Miotal – Metal Connections Workshop
Develop a design in response to the rich heritage of Irish metalwork. Using the traditional techniques of texturing, stamping and forging impress your own unique design into copper alloy to create a pendant/keyfob/earrings.
SOLD OUT - to be added to the waiting list contact fiona@dccoi.ie
These events are part of the European Year of Cultural Heritage #EuropeForCulture
Find our more here: https://europa.eu/cultural-heritage/
CRAFTed is a partnership between the Design & Crafts Counil of Ireland and the Association of Teacher Education Centres of Ireland.