The Rediscovery Centre in Dublin City is a must for anyone interested in environmental care. It is Ireland’s National Centre for the Circular Economy and Europe’s only environmental 3D Textbook building. Suitable for visitors of all ages, their tour encompasses the fascinating, award winning, self sustainable centre, a historical overview of the area and an in depth focus on the current environmental situation in Ireland. They will show visitors their living laboratory and the work the centre is doing with regards to upcycling, biodiversity, sustainability and climate change.
A trip to The Rediscovery Centre will be an educational one. They aim to provide a positive message through their tours and workshops and teach visitors how they can make a change in their own lives.
- Bottle Lamp Making Workshop - Kopper Kreation
Bottle Lamp Making Workshop - Kopper Kreation Join Emmet Bosonnet from Kopper Kreation to learn how to transform an old glass bottle into a stylish lamp! Gain hands-on skills and techniques, plus a chance to win the lamp made during the demo in their raffle.
- Repair Café at The Rediscovery Centre
Free things to doRepair Café at The Rediscovery Centre Do you have something at home that you have been meaning to fix? Bring your broken bikes, furniture and textiles on Saturday 17 August 2024.
- Heritage Week Workshop for Kids
Family funHeritage Week Workshop for Kids Join the Rediscovery Centre for Heritage Week! Kids 6-12 will explore Irish wildlife through hands-on crafts. Guided by skilled instructors, they'll create art inspired by Ireland's flora and fauna and learn about preserving our natural heritage.
- Get to Know Your Sewing Machine - Beginner's Sewing Workshop
Get to Know Your Sewing Machine - Beginner's Sewing Workshop Join Arran Murphy for a beginner's workshop on mastering your sewing machine. Learn threading, functions, and stitch lines while working on a fun project. Bring your machine or use one of ours. Perfect for starting your sewing journey!
- Bug Hotel Workshop
Family funBug Hotel Workshop Join them at the Rediscovery Centre for a Bug Hotel Workshop for kids age 6-12! Build bug hotels with recycled materials, learn about local insects and their importance in the ecosystem. A fun, educational experience promoting creativity and teamwork!
- Furniture Revamping Workshop
Furniture Revamping Workshop Join Marianne, The Revamp Tramp, to learn about furniture revamping and painting techniques like decoupage, stenciling, glazing, and distressing. Bring a small piece to revamp. Materials provided. Free parking. Ages 16+.
- Repair Skills Demo: How to Patch a Hole in Trousers and Jumpers
Repair Skills Demo: How to Patch a Hole in Trousers and Jumpers Join in this October for a repair demo with Arran Murphy. Learn to patch trousers and jumpers, giving your clothes a new lease on life!
- Repair Skills Demo: How to Take up a Hem & Adjust a Waistband
Repair Skills Demo: How to Take up a Hem & Adjust a Waistband Join in this October for a repair demo with Arran Murphy. Learn hemming and waistband adjustments to perfectly fit your clothes!