Workshop: Wool and crafting communities
Date: 10 June 2026
Venue: Number 19, Craft Village, Derry
Join renowned designer Edel MacBride this Heritage Month for a wool and crafting workshop exploring traditional Aran stitches and local knitting folklore.
Edel MacBride & Knitfield
Workshop : Wool and crafting communities.
Local designer Edel MacBride has advocated for traditional methods in contemporary design for decades. Knitting with real wools and natural fibres has earned her an international reputation in her field of textiles. Edel will share Aran motifs and stitches together with interesting stories of local knitting and wool. This demonstration will be of interest to knitters, textile artists, creatives, folklore and history lovers. If you’d like a take- home class kit contact Edel at [email protected]