Woven in Time
Creative Peninsula at The Ulster Folk Museum
A talk by Linen Curator Valerie Wilson, demonstration by Roisin Aiston and printing on linen with Lucy Turner
Join us for an afternoon of all things linen in the stunning surroundings of the Ulster Folk Museum.
Enjoy a refreshing flax seed-infused Weaver’s Dry Gin* at McCuskers, the Folk Museum’s original 1900s Pub. While enjoying your drink, you will hear an insight into Echlinville Distilleries’ inspiration for their unique gin.
For Booking: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/cultra/ulster-folk-museum/creative-peninsula-2025-woven-in-time/e-pvmaby
Take a short walk to the Ballydugan Weavers House for a talk and demonstration by Roisin Aiston, the museum’s in-house linen weaver. You’ll hear about the process of linen making from flax to fibre and see our original loom in action.
Hear from Valerie Wilson, Curator of Textiles, on the museum’s outstanding textile collection and the linen gems it contains. She’ll also delve into the importance and impact of the linen industry on the province.
End the afternoon with print maker and Creative Peninsula artist Lucy Turner who will guide you through a hands-on activity where you will screen print onto linen making your own unique piece of art to take home.
£35 (includes admission to Ulster Folk Museum)
*Soft drink or alternative choices available
This event is part of the annual Creative Peninsula festival; you can find out more about this here: https://creativepeninsula.andculture.org.uk/about
Event Address: 153 Bangor Road, Cultra, Holywood, BT18 0EU
Advanced Booking is Required https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/cultra/ulster-folk-museum/creative-peninsula-2025-woven-in-time/e-pvmaby
Suitable For: Adults 18+
Accessibility Information
Various accessibility features including accessible entrances, wheelchair access to public areas on the ground and first floors, a lift, an accessible toilet with a Radar Lock, and an Audio Induction Loop system at reception and in Room 1. To ensure a comfortable visit for individuals with specific accessibility needs, it is recommended to contact the Ards Arts Centre in advance at 028 9181 0803 or email arts@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk.
Event Email: : enquiries@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk
All August Craft Month events are run independently by the event organisers. For questions regarding this event please contact the event organiser directly.