Introduction to Mountmellick Embroidery workshop for children
Introduction to Mountmellick Embroidery workshop for children (4-8 years)
This workshop introduces children to Mountmellick Embroidery, gives them the history of the embroidery including Australian Mountmellick. We will teach the children how to create their own design using many upcycled materials. We will have some fun facts about Mountmellick and Australia and will discuss the trip to Australia that many of the young Mountmellick lacemakers took in the 1800s. The young designers will complete their own design to take home with them.
Age: suitable for children 4-8 years
Date: Friday 8th August 2025
Time: 11 – 12 noon
Location: National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts & History, Learning resource Room.
Children must be supervised at all times. Spaces are limited and need to be pre-booked. Please reserve tickets for all attendees both adult and children. Tickets are limited to 4 per group. No more that 2 adults permitted per group.
The link here gives details of the venue’s accessibility.
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Event Address: Collins Barracks, Dublin
Advanced Booking is Required https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-mountmellick-embroidery-design-workshop-for-children-tickets-1450227733189?aff=eivtefrnd&utm_share_source=listing_android&sg=fc9a30cf333b6222e8cf08833e9c446472b450d460e16fca74d5cdf140c86c7c707fbe3030a3bf89baad138aef5bc565d56739829c10f354990c703abec754eb94db533e1ff755389bd0d0f840
Suitable For: Children
Age Range: 4-8
Accessibility Information
See museum website for more information This room is located on the ground floor of the South Block off the central square known as Clarke Square. It is to the left of the arch into the square if you are walking up from the Luas Stop or to the right if you are leaving the Reception area.
Organiser: : Guild Of Irish Lace Makers
Event Email: : goilireland@gmail.com
Event Website: : https://irishlaceguild.com/
Event Memberships
GANS
GANS Membership details
Guild of Irish Lacemakers
All August Craft Month events are run independently by the event organisers. For questions regarding this event please contact the event organiser directly.