The Connacht Textile Crafters are a group of talented craft workers and artists from all over Connacht.
Group history and aims
The Connacht Textile Crafters are a group of talented craft workers and artists from all over Connacht. The group started in 2003 and were initially called the Connacht Spinners and Weavers, reflecting the crafting interests of the founding members. Since then,the group have been meeting on the last Saturday of every second month at the National Museum of Ireland - Country Life.
This group shares their knowledge and crafting skills at their meetings at the Museum and showcase their work to each other and members of the public. The group work on a range of domestic crafting methods, using an assortment of materials that in many ways reflects how traditional crafts have developed creatively to incorporate modern tools, materials, and techniques.
How to get involved
The Connacht Textile Crafters welcome members of the public who are interested in finding out more to come along to their meetings. Browse the Calendar of Events to find details of the group's next meeting.
Visit us on the last Saturday of every second month at the National Museum of Ireland - Country Life from 11am to 3pm. No attendance fee or booking required.
Past projects
The group has been involved in a number of initiatives through the Museum's education department, contributing to events, exhibitions and projects. Some highlights of their work include the exhibitions Domestic Crafts: Traditional and Modern and My Home is My Castle.
