The Linen Thread: Irish Linen, a heritage textile with a future

About the event

An illustrated talk with Fiona McKelvie featuring demonstrations by Rosemary McCartney and printing on linen with Lucy Turner

Join us for an afternoon of all things linen in the stunning surroundings of the Echlinville Distillery on the Ards Peninsula.

Enjoy a refreshing flax seed infused Weaver’s Dry Gin* on arrival before textile specialist Fiona McKelvie leads you on a journey through the history of Irish linen. Exploring the journey from flax flower to table linen you will learn about the design and manufacturing heritage. There will be an opportunity to see and discuss some rather special examples of linen and artefacts, many of museum quality.

Following a short break, and a 2nd Weaver’s Dry Gin, weaver and spinner Rosemary McCartney of Simply Spun will demonstrate dressing the distaff with flax which will be spun into linen yarn.

End your afternoon with local print maker Lucy Turner who will guide you through a hands-on activity where you will screen print onto linen making your own unique piece of art to take home.

 

*soft drink or alternative choices available

Where is it taking place?

The Echlinville Distillery
62 Gransha Road
Newtownards
BT22 1AJ

When is it taking place?

Saturday 12th August, 2pm-5pm

Price and do you need to book?

£35, booking required. Book here.

Contact details

T: 028 9181 0803

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Additional information:

Creative Peninsula, now in its 22nd year, is a thriving annual festival of creativity taking place in the picturesque borough of Ards and North Down.

The region is well known for its many Artists and Makers and during Creative Peninsula visitors have the opportunity to view their work, purchase or commission a unique piece or art or try their hand in a workshop.

 

This event is in conjunction with Linen Biennale Northern Ireland.

 

This event is a part of August Craft Month held in collaboration with Design & Crafts Council Ireland and Cork Craft & Design. 2023 will mark the 17th annual August Craft Month in NI with makers all across the island of Ireland getting involved.

Disclaimer

All August Craft Month events are run independently by the event organisers. For questions regarding this event please contact the event organiser directly.

Event Details

Start Date: Aug 12

Start Time: 2:00 pm

End Date: Aug 12

End Time: 5:00 pm

Location: Co. Down

Type: Workshop, Maker Talk, Demonstration

Price: £35

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