The Glass Quilt- Presented by Aoife Soden hosted by Healy Arts

Inaugural lecture as part of “Stories- Whispers from the Past and the Present” Lecture Series with Scottish Glass Society & Contemporary Glass Society in collaboration with Healy Arts.

Join us for an informal talk by project leader Aoife Soden about the Glass Society of Ireland Glass Quilt. This collaborative work was made by 50 glass society members during the first Covid lockdown in 2019 when Ireland had a 2k travel limit, could meet each other and many artists could not even get to their studios. Listen to stories of its making, how ‘A Breath of Fresh Air’ became a lifeline for some, life-changing for others and how it brought a community together in a very difficult time. Hear about Irish gin and cake at Venice Glass Week, tea with the President of Ireland, the journey to Glasgow and the quilt’s next destination.

Join us and meet some of the artists involved. Free tea, coffee & biscuits. Feel free to bring your lunch along if you prefer something savoury instead of biscuits! no one. Please note: starting time is 11.30am to allow for a chat and coffee before the lecture at 12noon.

Supported by Creative Scotland & United Nations International Year of Glass. The Glass Quilt is sponsored by the Design and Crafts Council of Ireland and Sláintecare as part of the #keepwell campaign.