Tradition Lace Makers of Ireland Symposia - April 27th - 1.30 to 4.30pm - Community Room

Great Day of Lace and Learning on April 27th

We has a lovely sunny day on April 27th. Twenty-three Lacemakers showing us their wondrous talent for the afternoon. From umbrella covers to dress shawls, bobbin lace to fanny hoops, the learning was unlimited for the day. We hope to welcome the The Traditional Lacemakers of Ireland here again for Open Day on August 20th 2022.

LACE

Irish Needlepoint Lace revival at Chapel Hill School of Art on Wednesday April 27th. 1.30pm to 4.30 pm. 

Free Event. All Welcome.

In its former life Chapel Hill School of Art was home to a busy lacemaking industry. Records from 1906 show payments to makers of over €2000 pounds in 1906, that almost €250k in 2021!

Enjoy an Open day of Lace with us and The Traditional Lace Makers of Ireland. The international award winning Veronica Stuart, and the lacemakers will be here for the day sharing and enjoying this exquisite craft with you.

The most beautiful of materials, lace was worn by the wealthiest women across Europe, yet produced by some of the poorest women in Ireland. 

Lace was a luxury commodity, used to decorate elaborate wedding dresses, christening robes, and church vestments, but it also played a vital part in saving many families from starvation and destitution. Irish lace reflects the social and political changes that took place between 1700 and the present day.