*Mariah Carey Voice* It's tiiiiiimmmmme!
This winter, the Guinness Storehouse is set to transform into a dazzling festive spectacle, showcasing the extraordinary talent of Dublin's vibrant creative community.
Created within a 1km radius of the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin 8, ‘Woven In Tradition’ will feature over 1,000 unique decorations, designed by textile artist and designer, Áine Byrne, expertly woven by Botany Weaving Mill, and meticulously hand-crafted by a collective of skilled Irish designers and tailors from Dublin.
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Running until 5th January, visitors will experience the magic that unfolds when the joys of creativity and community meet craftsmanship and entertainment this Christmas, as music fills the seven floors with surprise and delight moments from community choirs, trad trios and fiddle players bringing the festive feeling alive.
From vibrant tree decorations and intricate garlands to stunning tapestries and bespoke window displays, all seven floors of the World’s Leading Beer Tour Visitor Experience* will be adorned with touches of handcrafted magic from Dublin. This unique collaboration between the Guinness Storehouse, Áine Byrne and Botany Weaving Mill celebrates the artistry and craftsmanship of Dublin's creative heart, offering visitors a truly memorable winter experience.
AINE BYRNE, TEXTILE ARTIST AND DESIGNER: “There is so much creativity and talent in Dublin 8, and it’s been a joy to work so closely with the team from Botany Weaving Mill and the community of tailors, designers and makers to produce something special for the Home of Guinness. This project began by drawing inspiration from the rich textile history in the Liberties, Drawing inspiration from the iconic silhouette of the pint and famous Guinness harp to patterns informed by a variety of sources including the Archives, the Harp and the Guinness Storehouse architecture. We wanted to capture the magic of Guinness & Christmas in Ireland and create some playful and colourful icons that are perfect for every Guinness lovers Christmas tree this year.”
BOTANY WEAVING MILL “Our collaboration with the Guinness Storehouse is a fantastic platform to showcase the vibrant creativity thriving here in Dublin 8. We have reimagined the heritage and history of textile weaving in Dublin, into something that is vibrant and contemporary for thousands of visitors to share & enjoy at Christmas.”
Visitors can also expect to see a new cozy pub installation ‘Snug Nollaig’ on Level 4 brought to life with an interactive story teller reminiscing on times past through spoken word and song sharing moments of how Guinness has shaped the stories and characters of the Dublin Liberties & surrounding areas. This activation will come alive each afternoon, Tuesdays to Saturdays from 26th November to 21st December inclusive.
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Toast the holidays in the Gravity Bar over a pint of Guinness with the best views of Dublin’s winter skyline, sample Christmas-themed STOUTies and warming cups of mulled Guinness and festive fayre across all seven floors.
Guests can also upgrade to the STOUTie or Academy experiences, both available as optional extras when booking on the Guinness Storehouse website for the ultimate day out in Dublin over the festive break.
Christmas at the Guinness Storehouse is included in each experience ticket. Book early to avoid disappointment at www.guinness-storehouse.com.
