Head of Widening Access & Participation at Ulster University
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ALT Rag rug making in the past was a thrifty way to repurpose old cloth from mostly woollen clothes. From 1890-1910, rag-rugs were very popular and became quite elaborate. Wool Spinning - the Ulster Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers will be at the event to demonstrate the weaving process, and let you have a try. Embroidery - Some of the basic techniques or stitches of the earliest embroidery are chain stitch, blanket stitch, running stitch, satin stitch, and cross stitch. Those stitches remain the fundamental techniques of hand embroidery today and will be demonstrated at the event. The Lace Guild of Northern Ireland will be at the event to demonstrate a number of local lacemaking techniques. Wood Carving - Philip Steel, professional Wood Carver, who was involved in making the thrones in the world wide hit series Game of Thrones series will be demonstrating how to carve both a Tudor Rose, replicating those that would have been placed on the three White Star ships.
