Summer Festival of Art Craft and Design, Application of Gold Leaf
SUMMER FESTIVAL OF ART CRAFT & DESIGN
MEET THE MAKERS IN THE MAKERS HOUSE WEXFORD
The Makers House have a full programme of activities throughout the month of August. Visitors can watch demonstrations, take part and try art and craft and other techniques for themselves. Welcome to our beautiful new gallery and shop, located on the Slaney estuary, by the edge of the sea. Home to talented Wexford based artists and makers. Meet with them, talk about their ideas and inspiration.
This August at the Makers House visit Mary Wallace on the 16th August for a demonstration application of gold leaf. This is a free event, drop in with no booking required.
Learn about the ancient art of gold leaf began thousands of years ago by the Egyptians who believed that gold was the colour of the gods and pharaohs. Even to this day there is something fascinating about seeing goldleaf applied to an object or piece of art.
“Working with gold leaf is such a delicate affair. It requires patience, practice and skill to place that filigree just as you want it. Sometimes I feel it has a mind of its own as the gentlest breath can cause it to flicker and fly away!” – Mary Wallace
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Event Address: The Boardwalk, Crescent Quay , Wexford Y35YV25
Suitable For: All Ages
Accessibility Information
Fully accessible, toilet, onsite parking
Organiser: : The Makers House
Event Email: : communications@themakershousewexford.ie
Event Contact Number: : 0868923606
Event Website: : https://www.visitwexford.ie/directory/the-makers-house-wexford/
Event Memberships
Design & Crafts Council Ireland, Made Local, GANS
GANS Membership details
The Makers House
All August Craft Month events are run independently by the event organisers. For questions regarding this event please contact the event organiser directly.