CRAFTS

The crafts we have available for demonstration represent many of the major crafts from history. Below are a few samples of these crafts from the past. All are based on archaeological & historical evidence, and our work has included displays for
the OPW (formerly Dúchas The Heritage Service) and the National Museum.

Silversmithing Hiberno-Viking & Medieval Silversmithing using authentic tools and materials to produce replica jewellery.		Spinning Medieval Spinster at work using a drop spindle to turn fleece into yarn.
Coinstamping See the Monier use Hammer and Die to reproduce coinage from the Viking Age onwards.		Weaving Viking Age woman weaving on a warp weighted or vertical loom, preparing woollen cloth for clothesmaking.
Leatherwork Shoes & Bags based on archaeological finds, handmade before your eyes using replica tools.		Herbalist Learn the secrets of the herbs, their uses in food preparation, as luck charms and their medicinal purposes.
Blacksmith The blacksmith was an essential part of every community, being the producer of the majority of tools.		Cookery Authentic recipes cooked on an open fire using replica utensils.
Woodwork Essential everyday wooden items from history made before your eyes.		Tabletweaving Complicated braid making explained and demonstrated.