Taking place on Brigid’s Day, Sunday 1st February from 13:00 - 16:30, this one-off workshop is a reflective and creative making session inspired by Imbolc - a moment in the calendar that sits between darkness and light, winter and the promise of spring. At this time of year the weather is still unsettled: rain, damp air, grey skies, and brief glimpses of brightness. This workshop draws inspiration from the late Manchán Magan’s book 99 Words for Rain and One for Sun, and is offered in his honour - celebrating language, landscape, and our deep relationship with weather and place. Each

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 M

Family Tour: Celebrating Women in Art Join us for a special tour of the national collection, designed for children and their guardians, parents, and carers. Explore representations of celebrated women in art through fun and engaging activities, making the artworks accessible and enjoyable for kids of all ages. Location: Courtyard