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Drawing Day Drop-In: Knot Again! Manuscript Decorating Workshop
Dublin City, Co. Dublin
16 May 2026
Family friendly
Free to visit
Uncover the secrets of interlace, knotwork and spirals used to decorate early medieval Irish manuscripts and objects during this drop-in workshop.

Have you ever wondered how craftspeople created intricate interlace and knotwork designs used to decorate early medieval manuscripts and treasures like the Ardagh Chalice? Using worksheets inspired by Timothy O’Neill’s book The Irish Art of Calligraphy, published by the Royal Ireland Academy, learn the ‘secret method’ of creating interlace, knotwork and spirals.

No booking required. Located in the Learning Resource Room, First Floor. Not wheelchair accessible. This workshop is for families.

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Event details
Dates
16 May 2026
Time
Start 10:30End 12:30
Price
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National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street, 35A Kildare St, Dublin 2, D02 YK38, Ireland
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