Written by Pamela Whitaker - reflection on the role of fabric in our lives.

Margaret B. Russell, Handweaver from Byfield, Massachusetts shared her reasons for and experience of participating in the Linen Biennale 2023.

Visiting Milwaukee graduate Ashley Bohne reflects on her recent visit to Northern Ireland researching linen heritage and production.

How Woven Hug embraced the Linen Biennale. Written by project artist Terre Chad.

Programme Manager Meadhbh, reflects on our launch event in Lisburn, July 28th - a dual opening of two exhibitions, Common Threads at the Island Arts Centre and Connected Emotions at R-Space Gallery. Thanks to all who joined us.!

The NI Linen Biennale is delighted to be able to support some of Regine Neumann’s residency in Northern Ireland this summer with her research project Flax-Paper-Lab. Neumann is Canada-based paper and fibre artist.

An innovative participatory textiles project is coming to Northern Ireland this summer. Woven Hug will provide participants with the opportunity to reunite, reconnect and reflect following the pandemic.

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The 2023 Linen Biennale will be accompanied by art workshops highlighting the innovative use of intaglio printmaking in 18th Century Ireland facilitated by artist Robert Peters.