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Crafting Climate

A group of people sit around a table during a workshop while a presenter demonstrates how to fold a zine using a large sheet and a projected step‑by‑step guide.
Participants discuss climate collages during the Crafting Climate Science Week workshop.
A collage combining illustrations, text fragments, clocks, and abstract imagery to depict themes of dementia, confusion, and interconnected ideas.
A collage created during a Crafting Climate workshop that reflects on the idea that we are running out of time to address climate change.
A collage featuring a woman’s face, handwritten notes, and cut‑out text about environmental disasters, climate change, and ethical questions.
A zine created during a Crafting Climate workshop that explores the many questions surrounding climate change.
A hand holds a handmade zine with Irish text on the cover, surrounded by craft materials on a table.
An Irish‑language zine created during a Crafting Climate workshop, expressing hope for the future.
A collage of wildlife, landscapes, and human activity featuring the words “CHANGE,” “MAKE A MOVE,” “CALL OF THE WILD,”
A small workshop setting where a presenter stands beside a screen displaying the title “Climate Creation: Art and Zines for Reimagining Housing,” with participants seated at a table.
Dr Cormac Cleary and Dr Ellen Howley leading a Crafting Climate workshop in Bettystown Library as part of Science Week 2025.

DCU President's Awards for Engagement 2026