Braiding with a Lucet – Experience AND 2025

This three-hour workshop teaches you to create beautiful round braids for jewellery or decorative cordage using a simple tool rich in history. Explore your creativity with various yarns, beads, and charms. Kiri Cottage is set near Strangford Lough, enjoy views of Scrabo Tower and the Mournes while crafting.  Savour homemade refreshments in a relaxed atmosphere.

Take home your own lucet and wool to continue to hone your new skills at practicing this timeless art. A perfect blend of craft, history, and scenic beauty for a memorable day out.

Homemade Irish breads and bakes, and Tea and coffee will be available for guests.

In summary:
This is an unplugged experience where you will learn a new skill which is easy to pick up and has many applications including jewellery making and a range of practical uses.

Discover more about this interesting Scandinavian technique and how it has influenced Irish Crafts.

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