Chester Beatty Silkworm Families Drop-in: Harvest Knots
17 Lúnasa, 10:30rn - 12in
- Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again exhibition centre.
- the Bank of Ireland Cultural and Heritage Centre, Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2
- D02 VR66
- Co. Baile Átha Cliath
'Into a knowable corona, / A throwaway love-knot of straw'
Seamus Heaney, The Harvest Bow
Long before emojis, people had a much craftier way of saying “I love you” with a humble harvest knot. Join Chester Beatty to celebrate National Heritage Week and Lúnasa with a hands-on workshop in the age-old art of harvest knots and bows. Discover the techniques and designs our ancestors used to twist ordinary straw into tokens of love and friendship.
Suitable for all ages, limited to 20 participants at one time. Children must be supervised by their parents or guardians. FREE, no booking required.
In collaboration with the National Library of Ireland.