Basics of Shillelagh Stick Fighting
Learn the basics of this Celtic Martial Art with an instructor from the Fighting Hares Club!
Bernard Leddy, Ireland’s leading instructor in Bataracht or Stick fighting brings you through the basic moves of Shilleilagh Stick fighting.
Thursday June 11th – 12 to 1 pm
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Beginner Quill & Vellum Workshop
Thomas Keyes, who makes his own vellum and pigments in the ancient way invites you to join his workshop. You will cut a quill and design a bookmark under his tutilage. Thomas is partial to using a little graffitti in his work to bring a contemporary twist so watch out for that! Materials provided. 16+
Thursday June 11th – 5 to 6 pm
Basics of Shillelagh Stick Fighting
Learn the basics of this Celtic Martial Art with an instructor from the Fighting Hares Club!
Bernard Leddy, Ireland’s leading instructor in Bataracht or Stick fighting brings you through the basic moves of Shilleilagh Stick fighting.
Friday June 12th – 12 to 1 pm
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Learn Knoxy Knots
Nicola Dixon from the Isle of Man will teach you the unique style that comes from the fabulous island! Archibald Knox style Celtic Art.
Learn Knoxy knots with Nicola.
Manxman Archibald Knox (1864-1933) is famed for his fabulous line and groundbreaking style, and was a knot wizard. The simple overhand knot was the key ingredient of many of his designs, and Nicola will teach you how to turn one simple knot into many designs!
This workshop is suitable for ALL levels, beginner onwards.
Friday June 12th – 3 to 4 pm
Carve a Celtic Knot in Stone
Renowned Listowel stonemason Darren Enright will spend an hour showing you how to carve a Triquetra or Trinity knot into a piece of stone.
Purchase your ticket and just turn up between 3.30pm and 4.30 pm. The workshop is approximately one hour in duration. It’s a fabulous opportunity to learn a skill that can last a lifetime.
Friday June 12th – 3.30 to 4.30 pm
Learn to play the Tin Whistle
We all learned the tin whistle in primary school – but who remembers how to play a proper tune? Let Denise Fitzgerald bring you back to those glory days. If you’ve never played before then this workshop is also for you! Workshop price includes a new tin whistle.
ADULT BEGINNERS WORKSHOP
Friday June 12th – 4 to 5 pm
Make a Celtic Brooch
Make a Penannular brooch with Connemara marble and filigree decoration. Instructed by one of the World’s foremost Celtic Jewellers Stephen Walker.
Stephen Walker, is conducting a workshop on making a filigree penannular style brooch. Purchase a ticket, turn up, make the brooch in an hour and walk out proudly with it. NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Friday June 12th – 5 to 6 pm
Carve a Celtic Knot in Stone
Renowned Listowel stonemason Darren Enright will spend an hour showing you how to carve a Triquetra or Trinity knot into a piece of stone.
Each workshop starts on the hour between 10 am to 12 pm and 2 to 4 pm.
Purchase your ticket and just turn up on the hour mark to start. Max spaces per hour is 10.
Saturday June 13th from 10 am
An Gobha Blacksmith Workshop – forge an ancient Celtic pendant!
Make your very own Celtic piece on a blacksmith’s forge under the guidance of Tom King, An Gobha. Forging takes about 30 minutes.
Come and be entertained by An Gobha. Hear tales of the ancient Irish making their way from Kerry up to the Hill of Tara. More importantly learn, forge and keep this Celtic pendant by Tom King, Ireland’s ancient & award winning blacksmith.
Saturday June 13th from 10 am to 5 pm
Celtic Birds – Learn to draw Zoomorphs
Mike Woods (UK) shares his secrets on how to draw Celtic Birds.
Mike Woods has spend decades drawing contemporary zoomorphs, in particular birds. In this workshop he shows you how to go about making fabulous images, remenicent of early 20th century work with an art nouveau style.
Saturday June 13th – 11 am to 12 pm
Make a Celtic Brooch
Make a Penannular brooch with Connemara marble and filigree decoration. Instructed by one of the World’s foremost Celtic Jewellers Stephen Walker.
Stephen Walker, is conducting a workshop on making a filigree penannular style brooch. Purchase a ticket, turn up, make the brooch in an hour and walk out proudly with it. NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Saturday June 13th – 12 to 1 pm
Bodhrán Basics with Joanna
Joanna Sweeney, one of Ireland’s leading bodhrán players will give you the basic skills to be able to play something on the bodhrán.
Joanna is Connaught’s regional reigning Fleadh Cheoil bodhrán champion who has been playing the instrument since she was nine. She will bring her knowledge of the history of this instrument in Irish culture alongside theories and practical know how to in this workshop. Some instruments will be provided but please bring your own if you wish.
Saturday June 13th – 12 to 1 pm
Ed Rooney’s Celtic Doodles on your phone, tablet or ipad
From the USA Ed Rooney is giving a workshop on drawing Celtic Knots on your device. Great for doodling in your spare time. Beginner level.
Ed Rooney – the world’s number one Celtic digital designer is giving a one hour workshop during the International Day of Celtic Art weekend in Listowel, Co. Kerry. Ed is simply the best. Bring along your tablet or phone or ipad and spend an hour learning something that you can use over and over again for your pleasure. Opportunites like these are rare. Minors please be accompanied by an adult.
Saturday June 13th – 1 to 2 pm
Off the Grid Art with Hamish from Hawaii
Hamish, all the way over from Hawaii, will show you how to do his unique style of Celtic Art!
Hamish Burgess, Hawaii’s Celtic Artist, will show you how to freestyle anything into Celtic Art. He’ll open your imagination to all the possibilities and it will be a most enjoyable workshop.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Saturday June 13th – 2 to 3 pm
The Book of Kells – Up close & personal
Dr. Donnacha MacGabhann delivers a deep explanation and understanding of the Book of Kells aided with his facsimile copy of the masterpiece.
Dr. Donnacha MacGabhann, a leading expert on the Book of Kells will bring along his rare fascimile copy of the book. You will leave this workshop with a much greater understanding of the masterpiece.
A unique opportunity to enjoy a ‘guided tour’ of the greatest masterpiece of Ireland’s Golden Age. Donncha shares his expertise on Kells using the Verlag facsimile (an exact and complete copy of the manuscript).
Saturday June 13th – 2 to 3 pm
Painted Knot Magnets for Beginners
All the way from Australia, Sgáthach Ramsay will guide you in painting Celtic magnets!
Sgáthach Ramsay, International award winning Celtic Artist and the first true the heir to the style of Art O Murnaghan, is giving a workshop on painting magnets. It’s a simple workshop, designed for anyone to be able to master. She is only around for a few days before heading back to Australia – take the opportunity to learn and bring home your magnet.
Saturday June 13th – 2 to 3 pm
Celtic Knot Card Making with Sarah
Learn how it is done with Ireland’s leading contemporary knotwork artist Sarah Allenden.
Sarah Allenden, native to Co. Waterford has long been Ireland’s leading contempory style knot artist. She will have you making 4 styles of cards that will wow your friends and as Sarah would say ‘make your enemies envious’!
Saturday June 13th – 3.30 to 4.30 pm
Thomas Keyes Quill & Vellum Workshop
Thomas Keyes, who makes his own vellum and pigments in the ancient way invites you to join his workshop. You will cut a quill and design a bookmark under his tutilage. Thomas is partial to using a little graffitti in his work to bring a contemporary twist so watch out for that! Materials provided. 16+
Saturday June 13th – 5 to 6 pm
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