Lunch & Learn - Kilts And Kiltmaking:
A Peek Inside The Tradition And The Craft

Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Time: 11:00 a.m.

Cost: $20 (fee will cover the program and lunch, meal tax and gratuity included)

Location: "The Gallery" at the H.A.R.P. Museum located on the second floor of the Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley at 623 Columbia St., Utica

Register: https://bit.ly/40eocDY 

Contact: Chris Hoke at (315) 733-4228 Ext. 6 or irishccmv@gmail.com

The H.A.R.P. Museum at the Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley continues its popular “Lunch and Learn” series on Wednesday, August 13th at 11 a.m., when Barbara Tewksbury teaches us about kilts and the craft of kiltmaking. 

A Wearable Symbol of Celtic Culture

Kilts and tartan stand among the world’s most recognizable symbols of cultural affinity and kinship; representing one of the most distinctive and well-known examples of national dress whose style has changed little in nearly two centuries. 

In this presentation, you’ll learn a bit about the history of kilts, tartans, and tartan design, but the focus will be on how kilts are actually made. A traditional kilt is hand-stitched and constructed entirely differently from a garment made from a pattern. You’ll also have a chance to peer inside several partially finished kilts to see how they are made. 

Meet the Speaker

Dr. Barbara Tewksbury is a retired Professor of Geosciences at Hamilton College, a piper, and the author of “The Art of Kiltmaking,” a book designed to teach people how to make traditional kilts. She is a well-known kiltmaker and has made kilts for people all over the world. 

IYKYK, Lunch is more than simply a mid-day meal!

Those of you who have attended our Lunch and Learn events in the past already know this: Lunch is so much more than just a meal; it’s a relaxed and congenial environment where the day’s presentation is often discussed among the attendees, and where people can interact directly with the presenter.  

Your $20 registration fee will cover the program and lunch (tax and gratuity are included). All those interested in attending are asked to register at https://bit.ly/40eocDY or leave a message at (315) 733-4228, Ext 6.

Accessibility

The H.A.R.P. Museum is located on the second floor of the Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley, 623 Columbia St, Utica. All are welcome to attend this program and the museum is wheelchair accessible.

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