This workshop is part of Amber’s One Million Stars Ireland project in collaboration with Kilkenny Yulefest. Ambers One Million Stars Ireland project is an award winning, inclusive community arts project connecting communities across Ireland in solidarity against domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV). Each eight-point star represents light, hope and solidarity against DSGBV, promoting our project’s eight points of healthy love within relationships. Stars are curated into our travelling ’LOVE’ installation, spreading love and hope for a future free from violence and abuse for all in our community. The LOVE installation with be in situ at the Mayfair library throughout Yulefest. There are now 430,000 stars woven across 26 counties and Northern Ireland.
Siobhan McQuillan is Ambers One Million Stars Ireland’s Project Lead. Siobhan is a registered art therapist with the Irish Association of Creative Arts Therapists. Siobhan is committed to connecting communities through the healing power of art and using Art as Activism to create social change. During the workshop you will be taken through the steps of weaving an eight-pointed star in paper and ribbon. Enjoy the mindful benefits of star weaving this Christmas.
Weekday Workshop Series
Workshop 1: Dec 3rd 11am -1 pm
Workshop 2: Dec 10th 2pm – 4 pm
Workshop 3: Dec 17th 11am – 1 pm
This is a free event but booking is required. Please ensure you choose the correct date and time when booking, as a 3D weekend workshop is also taking place on December 7th.
Photo credit Freddie Greenall
