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Traditional Skills Day
Discover building traditions and Ulster's heritage skills at the Ulster Folk Museum
Date
Saturday 16th August
Time
10:00 to 17:00
Age group
All
Traditional Skills Day is a celebration of building skills at Ulster Folk Museum. It's a day to discover heritage crafts and Ulster's building traditions.
With lots of opportunities to get hands on, you can see traditional building skills from signwriting and stonemasonry to stained glass making. Come along on Saturday 16th August and find out how buildings were traditionally made in Ulster. Learn about why these skills are still relevant today.
Presented in partnership with Construction Industry Training Board NI, we're hoping to inspire the next generation of master skills people with this showcase of artistry and skills, unique to construction in Ulster.
On the day
See what's on at Traditional Skills Day at the Ulster Folk Museum
Signwriting, Gilding and Stained Glass Making
Dry Stone Walling, Stone Masonry, and Lime Pointing
Blacksmithing and Carpentry
Willow Weaving and Linen Weaving
Traditional Music
Get involved with hands-on family craft activities.
Film Screenings
All-Ireland Heritage Skills Programme (from the Kings Foundation) Exhibition, plus the Built heritage info hub
What to know
- Parking is available in the Ulster Folk Museum main car park and nearby overflow car parks but we would advise that you use public transport wherever possible.
- Planning on using public transport? Select a green ticket for 20% discount on tickets! The discount will be applied when a valid public transport ticket is presented.
- An accessible bus will be available on the day to support with movement between car parks.
- Pop into the Ballycultra Tearooms for a spot of lunch, or bring your own picnic along to enjoy in one of our outdoor picnic areas.
Traditional Skills Day
In partnership with Construction Industry Training Board NI