The NEWKD Craft Circle Tralee group was delighted to take part in Culture Night 2025 for the second year running — and what a wonderful evening it was! A true celebration of creativity, connection, and community, the event brought people together to enjoy and showcase the power of arts and crafts.
The exhibition featured an impressive and diverse collection of handmade creations by our talented members, including crochet, painting, colouring, diamond art, knitting, quilling, clay art, quilting, stained glass, cross-stitch, embroidery, book folding, punch needle, stone art, button art, and so much more.
Visitors were also invited to get hands-on by creating their own mandala art or experimenting with scratch art, adding to the fun and creative atmosphere of the night.
A very big THANK YOU goes out to our wonderful group members, friends, visitors, NEWKD, SICAP, Kerry County Arts Office, The Arts Council, and of course the photographers who helped capture the magic of the evening.
Feedback from some of event visitors –
Luela – I was delighted to be the part of Craft Circle event. The Culture Night was great; I really enjoyed it.
Elina – I enjoyed my time in event by making art and meeting new people. Kristine was very welcoming and greeted us with hot drinks and snacks. Nice to see other talented peoples art.
Diogo – The Craft Circle event was an absolute joy to be part of! Kirstine went above and beyond to make everyone feel truly welcome, creating an experience that was both warm and unforgettable. From the stunning pieces on display to the engaging activities, every detail was beautifully thought out it was nothing short of perfect!
Elizabete – I had lots of fun, and it was a very nice, welcoming experience and I enjoyed it a lot.
Helen and Marie – Marie and I both thoroughly enjoyed our Craft Circle on Culture Night. We showcased all our creative projects that were inspired by our very talented and beautiful facilitator Kristine. We were amongst old friends and new friends and everyone was welcome. We thoroughly enjoyed having fun in a great atmosphere full of laughter and advice. Throughout the night we tried colouring mandalas scratch art and crochet projects mixing with young and older persons. A delicious spread of baked goods some of which were homemade and yummy. There was a free raffle too with beautiful handmade crafts as prizes. Thank you for making it happen. Look forward to next year and in the meantime every Monday night with our fab Kristine and Tralee Craft Circle.
Shielagh – I had the pleasure of being invite to the craft circle culture night that took place on the 19th of September 2025 . The exhibition of craft was a real journey of culture which was brought together everything have a place and a story to share. It was an a very welcoming atmosphere with refreshments and art and crafts activities to take part in. This was a very inclusive positive social evening and I enjoyed it and look forward to the next event hosted by Kristine and Tralee Craft Circle.
Esther – Newkd in Aras and Phobail in Tralee was a great success, very enjoyable night. Seeing all the different kinds of crafts a fabulous collection. On the night as well, we got a chance to paint mandalas and make pictures using a technique of scratch art. Well done, Kristine, for all that u do in this group.
Koren – Really enjoyed culture night, exploring creativity in a really warm and friendly atmosphere. The knowledge and experience of the group is truly inspiring
Geraldine – Really enjoyed the Culture Night. Last year a friend sent me on the details for Culture Night and I came to the NEWKD Craft Circle and joined the following Monday. I have really enjoyed my first year and came again to the Culture Night but this time as part of something I enjoy whereas last year it was something I was discovering.
