15.06.2019, 10:00 A.M.
An action-packed weekend exhibition in the grounds of Castletown House. See over two dozen craftspeople actively demonstrate key traditional building skills needed for the conservation of old buildings including: sash window repairs, stained glass & fanlight conservation, stone carving; dry stonewall construction, use of lime-based mortars; decorative plasterwork, ironwork, slate roofing and thatching to name a few. Includes daily programme of free conservation talks and creative children’s workshops. Full details on IGS website.
For more information on lectures and workshops, please click here to download flyer.
Free entrance to exhibition. No booking required. Presented in partnership with Kildare County Council, the Office of Public Works and Creative Ireland and Cruinniú na nÓg.
(Image: Castletown House, Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castletown_House#/media/File:Castletown_House_7.jpg)
