Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: Strawcraft Workshops
Embrace traditional Irish craft this Samhain and get creative with straw at Carlow College!
Sunday 25 October 2026, Adults: 2pm – 3pm, All Ages: 3.30pm – 5pm
Adults Workshop: €15 | All Ages Workshop: Free. Booking is essential for Adult Workshop ONLY
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2pm – 3pm | Strawcraft Workshop (Adults) @ Carlow College - €15
Discover the traditional Irish technique of strawcraft and learn to make a Mummers costume and accessories for your Samhain look! Create spooky headpieces and other wearable strawcraft.
3.30pm – 5pm | Strawcraft Workshop (All Ages) @ Carlow College – Free - drop-in!
Get creative with straw in this free drop-in workshop for all ages! Experiment with the traditional Irish technique of straw craft and transform humble straw into costumes, dolls and other spooky constructions.
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Explore Samhain Festival 26 across Carlow:
Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL
Samhain Festival 26 at Delta Sensory Gardens
Samhain Festival 26 at The Library
Samhain Festival 26 at The Exchange
Samhain Festival 26 at Duckett's Grove
Samhain Festival 26 at Fringe Venues
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