Craft NI Maker Forum

Activity: Talk or presentationInvited talk

Description

Craft Ni are delighted to be joined by Daniel Carpenter, Executive Director of the Heritage Crafts Association, who'll be talking about the HCA's work and support for craft makers.He will also give a quick update on the UK's forthcoming ratification of the UNESCO Convention on Intangible Cultural Heritage and how we can take part in the government consultation. We are also delighted to welcome in person, two Northern Irish recipients of HCA awards, master damask weaver and lecturer at Belfast School of Art Deborah White and jeweller and silversmith, Claire Mooney. We will hear about their experiences and practices since winning the awards.
Period24 Apr 2024
Held atCraft NI Gallery, Northern Ireland
Degree of RecognitionRegional

Keywords

  • Textiles
  • Damask Hand-loom weaving
  • Royal Loom
  • Broadloom
  • Restoration
  • Linen Damask Broadcloth Weaving Ireland Textiles Irish Manufacture