This trip is a dream come true for knitters seeking inspiration and adventure!
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Your Dream Knitting Adventure in Ireland
Embark on a magical journey through Ireland with Krista Ann of The Knitting Rockstar Academy! Discover the country’s textile heritage with exclusive tours of Avoca and Blarney Woolen Mills, hands-on workshops, and optional experiences like an Irish song and dance show. Enjoy the stunning Cliffs of Moher, historic castles, and luxurious accommodations, all with first-class service and guided tours in a private deluxe motor coach. This trip is a dream come true for knitters seeking inspiration and adventure!
Krista Ann is a nomadic knitter (explorewithknitsy.com). She travels the US in an RV and takes international excursions as often as she can. Her knitting is always within reach no matter where in the world she ends up. From the road, she works with costume designers to create pieces for film and TV. Some of her projects include Stranger Things (Netflix), The Mindy Project (Hulu), TAG the movie, Annabelle Comes Home, Never Have I Ever (Netflix), iCarly (Nickelodeon), Hocus Pocus 2 (Disney+), and many other film and commercial projects.
Visiting the family-owned Avoca weaving facility. Stopping at the Blarney Woolen Mills for great souvenir shopping Sightseeing to Ireland’s “Natural Wonder of the World,” the Cliffs of Moher. An evening presentation of Irish Lace Making. Visiting the Connemara Sheep and Wool Center to see a demonstration. A drive through the famous “Burren” area on the West Coast of Ireland. Participating in a traditional “dry felting workshop” with a local Irish artist. Visiting an Irish Celtic Crystal showroom and crystal carving demonstration. Panoramic city tour of Galway including driving past the Galway Cathedral. Shopping opportunity on the famous Grafton Street in Dublin. Photo opportunity in Killarney to see the ruins of Ross Castle.
Driving past the bridge made famous from the movie, The Quiet Man. Panoramic city tour of Dublin with a local professional guide. Visiting a yarn shop in Dublin. Self-guided tour of Kylemore Abbey and walled gardens. An opportunity to kiss the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle. (For a nominal fee.) Shopping in the seaside craft village of Spiddal. Tour of Brigit’s Garden in the town of Moycullen. A hands-on St. Brigit’s cross workshop with a local Irish instructor. Touring the historic and entertaining Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. Optional cooking lesson to learn how to make home-made Irish scones. An optional Irish song and dance review show in Killarney.
Pricing Details
Full Package Price: $4,872 l Air from New York City Land Only Price: $4,067 l Land-only rate does not include airport/hotel transfers
