Traditional Skills Day

Discover building traditions and Ulster's heritage skills at the Ulster Folk Museum

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Traditional Skills Day at the Ulster Folk Museum

Date

Saturday 16th August 2025

Age group

All

Event type

Free for members

Please note this event has now passed.

Traditional skills on show on the day

A person doing stained glass making — Stained Glass Making, Signwriting and Gilding

Man doing weaving at the folk museum — Willow Weaving and Linen Weaving

A person doing stained glass making — Stained Glass Making, Signwriting and Gilding

In partnership with Construction Industry Training Board NI

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