Sunday 24th May

11am - 1.00pm

One day class

Cost £10

Materials: See Below

Drawing inspiration from the creativity and resilience of Irish linen mill workers, during this workshop, participants will explore embroidery and song, paying tribute to the rich heritage of historical linen mill culture.

In this two hour workshop you will explore linen aprons and hackling.

Aprons: You will create small stitched aprons from scrap materials and images of mill workers with hand and/or machine embroidery.

Hackling: Exploring the harsh process of hackling flax, through fabric layering, tearing and mending, participants will pull, stitch and rebuild textile surfaces - reflecting the physicality of linen work.

Materials Requirements

Scrap Fabric:

Participants are asked to bring their own materials to re-use - scraps, old shirts, aprons, pillow cases, scrap wool, loose threads - anything you have to hand. If you have participated in the natural dyed materials workshop, you are welcome to bring those materials too.

Sewing Machine:

Please bring if you have, otherwise machine provided.

Extra materials provided by facilitator (pen, paper, markers, pens, embroidery needles)

About Eimear:

Eimear, originally from Mayobridge, has a unique approach to art; she believes that the sound of music can be felt through her work. She specialises in connecting Irish traditional music with art, creating beautiful pieces that evoke the sounds of her homeland.

Supported by City Airport Community Fund