Of Interest: Textile Talks – Donegal Tweed

Deirdre McQuillan, journalist and textile cognoscente, will explore Donegal tweed in conversation with Patrick Temple, CEO of Magee 1866.

When: the 12th of July, from 10 AM – 12 PM.

Where: The OPW’s Coach House Gallery, Castle Street, Dublin, next to the Chester Beatty.

For more information and to book tickets, visit Eventbrite – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-fine-art-of-textile-saturday-seminars-july-2025-tickets-1396892937379?aff=erelexpmlt

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Of Interest: ‘Let’s Talk Fiber’ – Instagram Live – 5:30 PM IST

Let's Talk Fiber - Instagram Live on Friday, the 20th of December at 5:30 PM, Irish Time.

With Carrie Scott and Danielle Krysa.

The CAMP Gallery in Miami is hosting a live chat, ‘Let’s Talk Fiber,’ between art historian and curator Carrie Scott and artist and writer Danielle Krysa (of ‘The Jealous Curator’) as part of the gallery’s mission to celebrate and elevate fibre/textile arts through exhibitions and meaningful conversations.

Tune in LIVE TODAY, this Friday, 12/20, at 12:30 PM EST on Instagram. (That is 5:30 PM Dublin Time!)

Here is a link to the gallery’s Instagram page – https://www.instagram.com/thecampgallery/

Editor’s Note: The actual chat has been recorded and can now be on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/p/DDz4QyERBxE/


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Open Call: Presenters Needed for Textile Talks

The Surface Design Association seeks innovative proposals from artists who want to present at one of SDA’s 2025 recorded Textile Talks.

Videos of past talks can be found here – https://vimeo.com/user116604186

The deadline is the 30th of September, 2024.

For more information, visit this webpage – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemOoOivfM_iFK-rC1a0eu-n8TG7HgH0efCbzJcrC0zVZU9HQ/viewform

Textile Talks partners also include @QuiltAlliance@InternationalQuiltMuseum, and @saqaart

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Events: Mill Talks at the Outhouse

Four talks this September and October explore the history of Kilmainham Mill and the industrial and weaving heritage of the area.

The first talk is on Wednesday, 27th of September 2023, 18:00 – 19:15 IST.

The talks will be at The Outhouse, Kilmainham Gaol, Inchicore Road, D08 RK28 Dublin 8.

Attendance is free, but booking is essential as places are limited.

For more information, visit their website – https://libertiesdublin.ie/mill-talks-at-the-outhouse/