'Weaving the Threads of Heritage' - A Contemporary Art Exhibition Inspired by Fingal's Textile Heritage and Manufacturing Legacy

Date: 12th April - 11th May 2025

Time: 2:00pm

Location: Ardgillan Castle Gallery

About: 

'​Weaving the Threads of Heritage' is a contemporary art exhibition inspired by
Fingal's textile heritage and manufacturing legacy. Presented by Petra Skyvova, with the support of Creative Fingal, this exhibition showcases original artefacts and memorabilia from the once world-famous local textile and hosiery manufacturing factories alongside contemporary artworks. 

The artworks created for this project draw inspiration from these objects and from the area's historical industry and the lives of the workers, capturing the essence of a by-gone era while infusing it with contemporary artistic vision. Each piece reflects the textures, patterns, and stories of the past, brought to life through the diverse artistic expressions. 

Opening on Saturday 12th April 2025 at 2 pm followed by a talk: 

Balbriggan Stockings on the Global Stage by historian Dr Cora McDonagh 

in the Castle Drawing Room at 3 pm.  

The exhibition will be accompanied free public events - see https://www.creativeireland.gov.ie/en/fingal/ for details. 

This exhibition will run until Sunday 11th May, 2025. 

Ardgillan Gallery is open: Wednesday to Sunday - 10 am to 4 pm. 

The exhibition will be accompanied by the following free public events.   

WORKSHOPS:
From Fleece to Yarn and Beyond:
Traditional spinning demonstration and exhibition tours with
curator Petra Skyvova:
Wednesday 16th April,  12-4pm (Ardgillan Gallery)
Wednesday 30th April, 12-4pm (Ardgillan Gallery)
Wednesday 7th May, 12-4pm (Ardgillan Gallery)

Hand-stitched History: Embroidery workshop with artist Uisce Jakubczyk:
Thursday 24th April, 2-4pm (Ardgillan Castle Drawing Room)
free - bookings below: 
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hand-stitched-history-embroidery-workshop-with-artist-uisce-jakubczyk-tickets-1279061239599 

Stockings for the Queen:
Talk and slideshow presented by Dr David Sorensen
Thursday 1st May, 7pm (Ardgillan Castle Drawing Room)
free - bookings below: 
​https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stockings-for-the-queen-talk-with-dr-david-sorensen-tickets-1291080449379