NEW COURSES
On-going evening classes every Monday 7 to 9.30. 28euro per night, pay per night.
Ring or email Philip or Liz for details.
0504 43497 or 087 2339915 or stonemad2@eircom.net.
"SAY IT IN STONE"
LAST UPDATED 26/05/2010
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STONE CARVING
Stone carving is not heavy or hard work, it is suitable for all ages,abilities, shapes and sizes. Stone used will be Kilkenny Limestone, Portland Limestone or Granite, blocks of various sizes will be available.
Participants may have a project in mind and we encourage you to bring along sketches, etc (keep it simple) as this will leave you more time for the actual work and less time searching for inspiration!
It is envisaged that each participant will have a piece to take home ,and your 'masterpiece' can be placed on this website for the whole world to see.
This year we are introducing a 5 day workshop as well as the regular 3 day workshops. See courses link for details.
Stone carving is not heavy or hard work, it is suitable for all ages,abilities, shapes and sizes. Stone used will be Kilkenny Limestone, Portland Limestone or Granite, blocks of various sizes will be available.
Participants may have a project in mind and we encourage you to bring along sketches, etc (keep it simple) as this will leave you more time for the actual work and less time searching for inspiration!
It is envisaged that each participant will have a piece to take home ,and your 'masterpiece' can be placed on this website for the whole world to see.
This year we are introducing a 5 day workshop as well as the regular 3 day workshops. See courses link for details.
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BASKET MAKING
We are continuing our two day basket making workshop, using our own organically grown willow. This workshop will be given by Padraig Larkin, a professional basket maker and teacher VISIT PADRAIGS'S WEBSITE and see some of his work
Each participant will weave two baskets to bring home. Time permitting there will be an opportunity to see our willow beds, where you will marvel at the rate of growth of the intrepid sally rod!
As we draft in our basket making tutor from outside, the running of this workshop is dependant on sufficient numbers of participants.
We are continuing our two day basket making workshop, using our own organically grown willow. This workshop will be given by Padraig Larkin, a professional basket maker and teacher VISIT PADRAIGS'S WEBSITE and see some of his work
Each participant will weave two baskets to bring home. Time permitting there will be an opportunity to see our willow beds, where you will marvel at the rate of growth of the intrepid sally rod!
As we draft in our basket making tutor from outside, the running of this workshop is dependant on sufficient numbers of participants.
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The workshops are run from our home here in Holycross, approximately 4 miles from Thurles and 8 miles from Cashel. Holycross is a small village on the border between North and South Tipperary, divided by the River Suir. We are located opposite the 12th Century Cistercian Abbey -which is now restored and used as the Catholic Church and has been the venue for several celebrity weddings. Holycross is a picturesque village which attracts lots of visitors every year. VISIT HOLYCROSS ABBEY
The Craft Granary is a beautifully restored 19th Century grain store located in Church St. Cahir, Co Tipperary. It acts as a showcase for quality handcrafted items from the South East of Ireland. We have developed this site to promote crafts in cyberspace.
The Craft Granary is a beautifully restored 19th Century grain store located in Church St. Cahir, Co Tipperary. It acts as a showcase for quality handcrafted items from the South East of Ireland. We have developed this site to promote crafts in cyberspace.
BUILDING IN STONE
This workshop is suitable for for absolute beginners or those wishing to add to their skills.
Topics covered will include setting up profiles, dressing stone, dry stone walling and random rubble walling. This workshop caters for people with many different aims; e.g. To fulfil reps. requirements, interest in conversation, a stone project in their own garden or the desire to acquire a skill that can be used anywhere in the world.
As with the stone carving workshop we are continuing our 5 day and 3 day workshop
This workshop is suitable for for absolute beginners or those wishing to add to their skills.
Topics covered will include setting up profiles, dressing stone, dry stone walling and random rubble walling. This workshop caters for people with many different aims; e.g. To fulfil reps. requirements, interest in conversation, a stone project in their own garden or the desire to acquire a skill that can be used anywhere in the world.
As with the stone carving workshop we are continuing our 5 day and 3 day workshop
GLASS FUSING WORKSHOP
This workshop is suitable for beginners.
Weekend workshop in glass fusing, working with clear and coloured glass. Learn the craft of kiln-fusing and slumping techniques, along with colourants, sand blasting and paste etching.
This workshop will be given by artist Michele Seward.
This workshop is suitable for beginners.
Weekend workshop in glass fusing, working with clear and coloured glass. Learn the craft of kiln-fusing and slumping techniques, along with colourants, sand blasting and paste etching.
This workshop will be given by artist Michele Seward.
FELTING WORKSHOP
The first day of this fun workshop with Emma Allott you will make a breakfast set; a place mat, 2 egg cosies and a tea cosy. Day two will see you making slippers/bootees and a hat.
Each participant will need to bring a pair of old flip flops in the required size of slippers and also an old pair of nylon tights.
This workshop is suitable for all ages, young and old and all will be happy with their bagful of colourful creations after the weekend.
The first day of this fun workshop with Emma Allott you will make a breakfast set; a place mat, 2 egg cosies and a tea cosy. Day two will see you making slippers/bootees and a hat.
Each participant will need to bring a pair of old flip flops in the required size of slippers and also an old pair of nylon tights.
This workshop is suitable for all ages, young and old and all will be happy with their bagful of colourful creations after the weekend.
CREATIVE WILLOW WORKSHOP
Paul Finch is a basket maker and artist and is known for using tradition and you will be shown how and encouraged to use willow in a creative way. To realise your own project, just bring secateurs and an idea.
Paul Finch is a basket maker and artist and is known for using tradition and you will be shown how and encouraged to use willow in a creative way. To realise your own project, just bring secateurs and an idea.
New exciting Weekend Workshops coming soon
CREATIVE COPPER WORKSHOP
Introducing a new workshop - Discover the art of Repousse; folding, hammering and decorating copper bowls, using recycled copper. A very tactile and hands-on workshop.
Introducing a new workshop - Discover the art of Repousse; folding, hammering and decorating copper bowls, using recycled copper. A very tactile and hands-on workshop.
LIVING WILLOW WORKSHOP
A new workshop, working with living willow to creative a structure for your garden, school, etc which you can bring home, plant, sit back, and watch it grow! Use your imagination to create seats, huts etc, which will change with the seasons.
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A new workshop, working with living willow to creative a structure for your garden, school, etc which you can bring home, plant, sit back, and watch it grow! Use your imagination to create seats, huts etc, which will change with the seasons.
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BLACKSMITHING WORKSHOP
Another new workshop - This workshop will introduce you to the art of creating your own forge, using recycled materials. Also, learn basic smithing skills, e.g. fire irons, barley twists, etc, again from recycled materials.
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Another new workshop - This workshop will introduce you to the art of creating your own forge, using recycled materials. Also, learn basic smithing skills, e.g. fire irons, barley twists, etc, again from recycled materials.
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