A crafty afternoon in Carlow to help you deal with the build-up to Christmas
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BEFORE the Christmas rush truly kicks off, take a trip to Leabhair agus Lattes in Carlow town for a relaxing crafty afternoon with a .
Organised by SETU students Lauren Brophy, Danielle McMahon and Lauren Butler, , meaning ‘craft together’, hopes to bring some reprieve amid the busy holiday season.
“Because of the time of year, we knew we wanted to just de-stress,” said Lauren Brophy, “and take your mind off of something for an afternoon.”
On 25 November from 1-3pm, students can put down their textbooks and instead pick up crochet hooks, along with anyone else who enjoys some crafts and a yap.
The trio, who study digital marketing and analytics at SETU, reached out on social media for crafty volunteers to help run the event. Noelle Jordan, founder of Cosy Nest Crochet, has offered her time to teach the group how to whip something up just in time for the festive season.
The girls were keen to host the event in Leabhair agus Lattes and were delighted when owner Patrice Gallagher said ‘yes’. As well as learning a new skill, the girls are excited to get people speaking a bit of Irish.
The event will also include a raffle, with spot prizes from local businesses in Carlow matching in with the relaxing atmosphere the girls hope to create. Some bits up for grabs include a book of Irish slang and vouchers to Inner Peace and Pierce of Ink in Carlow town.
Proceed are all in aid of Shine, a mental health charity based in Kildare. Tickets for the event are limited, so get them via their Instagram page, @craftlecheile.
