Traditional Skills Day: Discover heritage skills and Ulster’s building traditions
Discover heritage skills and Ulster’s building traditions at this fun day out at the Ulster Folk Museum - Saturday 16 August 2025
Presented in partnership with Construction Industry Training Board NI.
Celebration of building skills
- Get a taste of traditional building skills – see how buildings were traditionally made in Ulster and hear how these skills are relevant and still in use today
- Showcase of artistry and skill unique to construction in Ulster
- Hope to inspire next generation of master skills people
- Lots of opportunities to get involved with hands-on activities.
Programme (and more tbc)
- Signwriting and Gilding
- Stained Glass Making
- Dry Stone Walling
- Stone Masonry
- Lime Pointing
- Blacksmithing
- Carpentry
- Willow Weaving
- Linen weaving
- All-Ireland Heritage Skills Programme (from the Kings Foundation) Exhibition.
- Built heritage info hub
- Film Screenings
- Get involved family Craft Activities
- Traditional Music
Important Information
- Parking is available in our main car park and overflow car parks but we would advise that you use public transport wherever possible.
- If you do choose to make use of public transport, please select a green ticket. A 20% discount on tickets will be applied when a valid public transport ticket is presented
- An accessible bus will be available on the day to support with movement between car parks
- Pop into the Ballycultra Tearooms for a spot of lunch, or bring your own picnic along to enjoy in one of our outdoor picnic areas
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Discover heritage skills and Ulster’s building traditions at this fun day out at the Ulster Folk Museum - Saturday 16 August 2025
Presented in partnership with Construction Industry Training Board NI.
Celebration of building skills
- Get a taste of traditional building skills – see how buildings were traditionally made in Ulster and hear how these skills are relevant and still in use today
- Showcase of artistry and skill unique to construction in Ulster
- Hope to inspire next generation of master skills people
- Lots of opportunities to get involved with hands-on activities.
Programme (and more tbc)
- Signwriting and Gilding
- Stained Glass Making
- Dry Stone Walling
- Stone Masonry
- Lime Pointing
- Blacksmithing
- Carpentry
- Willow Weaving
- Linen weaving
- All-Ireland Heritage Skills Programme (from the Kings Foundation) Exhibition.
- Built heritage info hub
- Film Screenings
- Get involved family Craft Activities
- Traditional Music
Important Information
- Parking is available in our main car park and overflow car parks but we would advise that you use public transport wherever possible.
- If you do choose to make use of public transport, please select a green ticket. A 20% discount on tickets will be applied when a valid public transport ticket is presented
- An accessible bus will be available on the day to support with movement between car parks
- Pop into the Ballycultra Tearooms for a spot of lunch, or bring your own picnic along to enjoy in one of our outdoor picnic areas
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