1. With Inclined Ear is a solo exhibition by artist Saidhbhín Gibson. At the core of the exhibition is the video of the same title accompanied by photographic pieces. The exhibition looks at sheep’s wool and its value, highlighting the disconnect between humans and natural materials. Join us on Saturday 10 May at 4.30pm for the opening, at 5.30pm we will be hosting an in-conversation with artist Saidhbhín Gibson and curator Rachel Botha.

   Free, and drop-in.

   No equipment required

2. National Drawing Day, Drawing with Sheep Saturday 17 May, 9.30am to 1.30pm 

Booking essential, €5 ticket. Book here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/drawing-with-sheep-national-drawing-day-tickets-1338498187109?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*uzesc2*_up*MQ..*_ga*NzM5NTYzNTM1LjE3NDU1ODU0MTI.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*MTc0NTU4NTQxMS4xLjAuMTc0NTU4NTQxMS4wLjAuMA..

3.  Wool Research and Weaving Demonstration. Wool Research and Weaving Demonstration with professional textile conservator and restorer Alexis Bernstorff, reflecting on the wool to the fibre process and the history of wool in Ireland, while demonstrating simple weaving  and tapestry weaving. Saturday 24 May, 12.30pm Free, and drop-in.

No equipment required

HUDDLE: art writing and discussion group devised by Saidhbhín Gibson to expand on themes emerging from the exhibition

Saturday 24 May, 3.00pm

Keep an eye on the Arts Office blog  https://kilkennyartsoffice.ie 

Please note that the details of events listed above are provided by the relevant Local Authorities.