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A core aim of the programme is to train creative participants to lead upcycling workshops in their own communities, spreading eco\u2011thinking and extending the life of old materials.<\/p>\n<p>Through hands\u2011on workshops, participants will learn willow weaving, decoupage and surface decoration, textile weaving and tapestry, small furniture restoration, and fabric art and rug making using old clothes. All materials are reclaimed, reused, or donated, supporting circular\u2011economy principles and practical creative climate action, while encouraging wellbeing, community connection, and cultural exchange.<\/p>\n<p>Workshops take place from <strong>11.00\u201313.00 at St. Mary\u2019s Parish Pastoral Centre in Drogheda (A92 XY89)<\/strong> on the following dates: <strong>April 30th; May 14th and 28th; June 11th and 25th; July 9th and 23rd; August 6th and 20th; September 3rd and 17th; and October 1st<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The project concludes with <strong>Threads of Heritage<\/strong>, a public exhibition showcasing collaborative artworks and the stories behind their materials, techniques, and cultural meaning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":40811,"template":"","class_list":["post-40810","event","type-event","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Heritage through Hands \u2013 Eco Craft Laboratory - Creative Ireland Programme<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Heritage Through Hands \u2013 Eco Craft Laboratory is a six\u2011month community creative programme in County Louth exploring traditional craft through sustainable, low\u2011waste practices.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativeireland.gov.ie\/en\/event\/heritage-through-hands-eco-craft-laboratory\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Heritage through Hands \u2013 Eco Craft Laboratory - Creative Ireland Programme\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Heritage Through Hands \u2013 Eco Craft Laboratory is a six\u2011month community creative programme in County Louth exploring traditional craft through sustainable, low\u2011waste practices. 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