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During this workshop, children will have a chance to make their own pot on the pottery wheel and create a hand-built clay vase as a special gift. Techniques will be shown on how to build and mark make into the clay. They will also paint and decorate each item in their own choice of colours. … Continue reading Pottery wheel workshop 5 – 15 yrs

This workshop is a wonderful opportunity to work with Flowerfield Art Centre's current exhibiting artist, Eleanor Wheeler: her exhibition, 'For the love of dog (and other creatures)' runs at Flowerfield Arts Centre until March 28th.   During this workshop, Eleanor will guide attendees through drawing and print to create their own designs based around animals, … Continue reading Animal tiles workshop with Eleanor Wheeler

During this workshop, participants will spend a mindful morning with ceramicist Fiona as she teaches simple hand-building techniques and design tips to help them craft their own unique window planter, ready for spring blooms.

Stephen Ryan from Green Woodwork Ireland will guide you through all the processes of the ancient craft of traditional pole lathe turning, using a non-electric foot-powered treadle lathe, learning new skills such as cleaving, shaving and turning freshly cut green wood, with the use of the shave horse and pole lathe. During this one-day workshop, … Continue reading Pole lathe turning

Join Ruth Osborne for a Cyanotype printmaking workshop inspired by spring; taking inspiration from the spring season, participants will work with a selection of plants and create a series of Spring Cyanotypes on Irish Linen and textured papers that are inspired by the beauty and diversity of the season.

Join Adam Frew for a 4 day throwing workshop - classes will be small groups of 4-7 students, suitable for all levels, from beginners to improvers. The emphasis of the class will be on using the potter’s wheel to make a variety of thrown porcelain vessels. Students will be guided through the basics of throwing … Continue reading Throwing workshop with Adam Frew

Join artist and tutor Alison Pascoe of ASTRL Fibres and discover the craft practice of macramé: the art of knots. Over the course of this workshop Alison will guide participants through the basic skills and techniques required to create their own macramé net bag. Participants will learn the braiding and knotting skills required to handcraft a … Continue reading Macramé: The Art Of Knots – Net Bag Workshop

This workshop is perfect for an embroidery beginner or for someone wanting to refresh skills - participants will create a personalised embroidery hoop stitched with their own words and design. The workshop includes how to prepare fabric in a hoop and start stitching; several core embroidery stitches for outlining and detail; how to transfer text; … Continue reading Bespoke Embroidery

In this workshop participants will learn traditional basketry techniques to create their very own beautiful willow flowers - these are a decorative piece that can adorn the inside of homes or outside in the garden.