Flax – Threads of Time
Step into the rich legacy of linen in West Cork with Flax – Threads of Time, an immersive and interactive exhibition celebrating the story of the extraordinary biodiverse plant that is flax — its past, present, and future.
In 1824, over 10,000 people were employed in the linen industry around Clonakilty (Southern Star, 1938).
This engaging exhibition brings our textile heritage to life, and looks to the future, a kind of love and immersion of all thing’s flax through art, storytelling, and hands-on experience.
Exhibition experiences:
Watch flax grow. Weave on our community loom to help co-create a unique piece of West Cork linen. Air your linen and flax stories. Read flax memories from the community. Learn about future flax.
Come discover, connect, and contribute — Flax – Threads of Time is a celebration of craft, culture, heritage and community ()
Opening times:
The exhibition will be open Monday-Saturday 10-3 (closed Sundays and August bank holiday Monday)
Extra information:
Kathy will be presenting a workshop in the Summer at the LinenBiennaleNI with Mallon Linen and Fibreshed Ireland. Kathy is also a member of Fibreshed Ireland, Cork Textile Network and Flax Lín Community group.
In collaboration with Kathy Kirwan – Eco Social Artist and Flax Enthusiast.
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Event Address: The Green Dot Shop Café, 42 Pearse St., Clonakilty, Co. Cork P85PY84
Suitable For: All Ages
Accessibility Information
The exhibition will be open during café hours (Mon-Sat 10-3 (excluding bank holiday Monday). The building is wheelchair accessible (from the front) but the exhibition itself is on a raised platform with 2 steps to access it. There is a public parking at the back of the café (please note: there are steps at this entrance). There are toilets on the premises. Several of the buses from Cork stop at the bus stop just outside the building.
Organiser: : The Green Dot Shop & Cafe
Event Contact Number: : 0238868406
Event Website: : https://corkcraftanddesign.ie/
Event Memberships
Design & Crafts Council Ireland, Made Local
All August Craft Month events are run independently by the event organisers. For questions regarding this event please contact the event organiser directly.