From luxury fashion to technical composites, wool fibre has a wide range of applications. Join ‘Wonders of Wool’ for this Irish Design Week event and discover more about the wonders of wool. This event will be hosted by Limerick School of Art and Design, with artists and designers presenting their current projects, including;
- Research showcasing Rathlin Island Wool from the project team at the University of Ulster working on Future Island-Island.
- Fashion Designer Caoimhe Dowling on her collaboration with Woven in the Bone and in conversation with Chris Weiniger of Donegal Yarns.
- Product Designer Aoife Murphy on innovative approaches to domestic wool scouring
There will be an opportunity to get involved in a BIG KNIT and a weaving workshop, which will welcome participation from attendees.
This workshop/open studio event follows on from the ‘Wonderful Wool’ event at the University of Ulster, which had over 120 attendees.
Join us to talk to makers, creators and presenters from across the island of Ireland who are harnessing the wonders of wool!
Supported by the Design and Crafts Council of Ireland and the Irish Grown Wool Council.
Refreshments included.
- Where: Limerick School of Art and Design, Clare Street, Limerick, V94 KX22.
- When: Friday the 15th of November, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
To book, visit the ticket page on Eventbrite – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wonders-of-wool-design-week-2024-tickets-1046774429497
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