Weave A St. Brigid's Cross

The H.A.R.P. Museum at the Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley will once again teach learners how to weave a St. Brigid’s cross on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. as they celebrate the Irish saint’s feast day. Materials from Ireland and instructions included.

Brigid's cross or Brigit's cross is a small cross usually woven from rushes. Typically it has four arms tied at the ends and a woven square in the middle.

Brigid's crosses are associated with Brigid of Kildare, one of the patron saints of Ireland. The crosses are traditionally made in Ireland on St Brigid's feast day, 1 February. Many rituals are associated with the making of the crosses. Traditionally they were set over doorways and windows to protect the home from any kind of harm.

You can attend this presentation at the H.A.R.P. Museum 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. The $10 fee includes materials and instructions for you to weave a cross to take home with you. Children under 16 are $5.

Materials are limited so please register in advance at the link below or leave a message at 315-733-4228 ext.6.

You may also like the following events from Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley:

• Next month, 6th February, 07:00 pm, It's an Early Spring with The Byrne Brothers in Utica
• Next month, 11th February, 11:00 am, Potato Mania - Utica's Potato Connection in Utica
• Next month, 19th February, 10:00 am, Youth Lunch & Learn - February 19, 2026 10 AM - 3 PM in Utica

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