Create a Patchwork Cloak Workshop

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National Gallery of Ireland, Sunday 1st February

Family Workshop: Create a Patchwork Cloak

Join artist Karen Peakin to celebrate St Brigid’s Festival by creating your own patchwork quilt inspired by Gerard Dillon’s Little Green Fields. Families are invited to explore paper weaving and collage to make individual patches, which will come together to form a communal ‘St Brigid’ cloak.

Take inspiration from the colour and composition of Dillon’s artwork, on display in the Irish Rooms, as you design your patch. Once complete, your patch will be added to the collective cloak!

Details:

  • Location: Shaw Room (closest entrance Merrion Square)
  • Audience: Families with children of all ages
  • Duration: Drop in and stay for as long or as little as you like
  • Materials: All provided
  • Languages: Irish and English

Celebrate creativity, community, and the spirit of St Brigid through art-making that everyone can enjoy!


Date:
Sunday 1st February
Time:
11.30am
Price:
Free, no booking required
Address:
National Gallery of Ireland, Merrion Square West, Dublin 2, Ireland

Google Map of National Gallery of Ireland, Merrion Square West, Dublin 2, Ireland

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