Arts & Crafts Holidays in Ireland
Specialist Themed Holidays
ARTS AND CRAFTS BREAK - short break holidays in Ireland
Location - Ballydehob village
Ballydehob snuggles in the embrace of the surrounding hills. The village is a patchwork of colourful gables, with antique shops, craft galleries, a book shop, and many fine places to eat and drink. Ballydehob also has the reputation of nurturing the Arts and is home to several writers, artists and craftspeople practising various disciplines. The area is rich in natural beauty with stunning views of the islands of Roaringwater Bay and the Fasnet rock to be seen in the locality.
Accommodation
Shoemakers Cottage
Beautiful, large character
filled 100 year old house in Ballydehob village, 3 minutes walk from
Robert’s studio, 3 double rooms, 1 single room - suitable for 4– 7 people.
Guest house and hotel accommodation available on request.
Course Details
Introduction to Ceramics:
Handbuilding & Throwing on the potter’s wheel.
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| Friday |
Check in to Shoemakers Cottage.
Overnight |
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| Saturday |
10 – 5.30pm |
| 10.00 - 1.00: |
Welcome reception (tea/coffee/juice) followed by introduction to techniques employed during the weekend. |
| 1.00 - 2.30: |
Lunch (local restaurant).
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2.30 - 5.30:
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Begin Throwing & Handbuilding.
Overnight |
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| Sunday |
10 – 5.30pm |
| 10.00 - 1.00: |
Throwing & Handbuilding. |
| 1.00 - 2.30: |
Lunch (local restaurant)
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2.30 - 5.30:
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Finishing, turning, applying ceramic colour / glaze, applying decoration, learning kiln procedures. Farewell reception (tea/coffee/juice).
Overnight |
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Dates 2012
Dates throughout 2012 available on a request
basis.
Enquiries welcome from parties
of between 4 and 7 people.
Cost: €445 per person.
Course: size 4 - 7 people.
Price includes
3 nights self catering accommodation.
All tuition and materials.
Services of Essence of Ireland Representative.
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