Celebrate August Craft Month with Borris Lacemakers
Join Borris Lacemakers in the beautiful setting of Borris House for a beginners Borris Lace workshop (registration, tea/coffee from 9.30 – 10am).
Borris House is the ancestral home of Lady Harriet McMorrough Kavanagh who established the Borris Lace industry in the late 1840s. The House holds an impressive collection of traditional Borris Lace and has a beautiful Lace Garden on the grounds.
Participants will learn basic Borris Lace stitching techniques.
Tea/Coffee and scones on arrival. Light lunch (selection of sandwiches, tea/coffee, fruit). Please let us know of any dietary requirements.
Advanced booking is required: Cost: €40, which includes materials, tea/coffee and lunch.
Please email borrislacemakers@gmail.com for further details or to book.
This event is part-funded by Design & Crafts Council Ireland for August Craft Month 2024.
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Event Address: Borris House, Borris, Co. Carlow
Suitable For: Adults 18+
Accessibility Information
Parking is available at the House. It can be made wheelchair accessible with advance notice.
Event Email: : borrislacemakers@gmail.com
Event Contact Number: : +353871269014
Event Memberships
Design & Crafts Council Ireland, GANS
GANS Membership details
Borris Lace
All August Craft Month events are run independently by the event organisers. For questions regarding this event please contact the event organiser directly.