Name: Cecilia Vicuña: Reverse Migration, a Poetic Journey
Start: 2025-11-07
End: 2026-07-05
Location: IMMA - Irish Museum of Modern Art

Cecilia Vicuña: Reverse Migration, a Poetic Journey

This is the first solo exhibition by renowned artist, poet and activist Cecilia Vicuña in Ireland. It includes a piece made of Irish-grown wool from members the Galway Wool Co-Op, processed by member Katerina Hruskova of Woolstore.ie

07 Nov - 05 Jul

All Day

IMMA - Irish Museum of Modern Art

Royal Hospital Kilmainham Dublin 8, D08 FW31

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Mini Flax Meitheal

At our gathering in Tyrone last August 2025, we committed to having a virtual check-in after 6 months. This is our opportunity to hold each other accountable and stay on track with the 2030 vision we set out! Email [email protected] if you’d like to present a flax project or update.

07 Mar

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Zoom

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From Farm to Fibre: the cycle of sheep’s wool production from birth to yarn

Get ready to celebrate European Wool Day with this Farm to Fibre workshop! This workshop covers the practical elements from when the lamb is born right up until harvesting of the wool fleece, and on to Skirting, Storing, Scouring/washing, Combing, Carding, through to Spinning. Tea, coffee & cake provided!

07 Mar

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Rough Circle Studio

Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow, R93P2E6

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Not your granny squared

Get ready to celebrate European Wool Day by levelling up your crochet! Take your crochet skills to the next level and learn how to design and make complex patterns, using the humble granny square motif with exciting colourways.

07 Mar

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Temperance Hall

Main St, Grove, Dingle, Co. Kerry

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Aran Knitting Workshop

Get ready to celebrate European Wool Day by learning to knit Aran patterns! This workshop is for knitters who know how to knit, purl, cast-on, and cast-off, but have no experience knitting any kind of Aran pattern, or who have never used a cable needle (a third needle) while knitting. Tea, coffee & cake provided!

08 Mar

10:30 am - 4:00 pm

Quilt Yarn Stitch

1st Fl, Unit 19 MG Business Park, Tuam, Co Galway, H54 YF25

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From Fleece to Fibre

Get ready to celebrate European Wool Day by immersing yourself in locally-grown fibres! Join us for a hands-on, immersive workshop celebrating locally produced natural fibres from Co. Laois.

14 Mar

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Mount Henry Art Studio

Ballycarroll, Killenard, Co. Laois, R32 XH93

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Mindful Weaving Workshop

Get ready to celebrate European Wool Day with a mindful weaving experience! Immerse yourself in a meditative and historical exploration of this age-old craft and enjoy a deeper appreciation for wool with Mindful Weaving.

14 Mar

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Portobello Community Hall

46 Bloomfield Ave, Portobello, Dublin 8, D08 AY98

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Adapting Knitting Patterns for a Better Fit and Creative Changes

Get ready to celebrate European Wool Day by learning to confidently adapt knitting patterns! This workshop will give you the confidence to adapt knitting patterns to suit your body shape or your style preferences.

14 Mar

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

dlr LexIcon Library & Cultural Centre (level 5, room 3), Queen's Rd, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

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Felting with the Flock needle felting workshop

Relax and have fun as you learn the art of 3D needle felting. Farmers and craftswomen Sophie and Lucy will introduce you to their friendly fibre-only flock of gorgeous sheep, where you can feed, pet and learn all their names! You’ll learn about the wonders of wool, and see how it is processed on the […]

21 Mar

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Windrush Farm

Newtownmountkennedy, Co. Wicklow, A63 HY98

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Wool Spinning Workshop

Get ready to celebrate European Wool Day by learning to spin wool! In this workshop, participants will learn how to prepare wool for spinning and experience carding and spinning natural fleece from the farm.

22 Mar

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Willow & Lore

15A Craigdunloof Rd, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, BT43 6RQ

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Threads of Belonging: A day of Weaving, Connection and Care

Get ready to celebrate European Wool Day by immersing yourself in intuitive weaving! Soul Weaving is a one-day immersive workshop offering time to pause, breathe, and reconnect through simple mindful weaving practices.

22 Mar

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Coast Cultural Centre Tramore

Doneraile Dr, Tramore West, Tramore, Co. Waterford, X91 HP63

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European Wool Day 2026

Get ready for an exciting in-person gathering all about wool! Join sheep farmers, researchers, designers, practitioners and general wool enthusiasts as we dive into the world of European wool, share stories, ideas and innovations.

28 Mar

9:30 am - 5:00 pm

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Fibreshed Ireland

Events

November 2025

Cecilia Vicuña: Reverse Migration, a Poetic Journey

March 2026

Mini Flax Meitheal

From Farm to Fibre: the cycle of sheep’s wool production from birth to yarn

Not your granny squared

Aran Knitting Workshop

From Fleece to Fibre

Mindful Weaving Workshop

Adapting Knitting Patterns for a Better Fit and Creative Changes

Felting with the Flock needle felting workshop

Wool Spinning Workshop

Threads of Belonging: A day of Weaving, Connection and Care

European Wool Day 2026