Hand weaving and spinning courses on Clare Island
 2010 Course schedule




Weekend workshops

A weekend course covering the basics of spinning, weaving and natural dying. As always we will focus on what the group wants and also within the group there will be space to individualize with groups kept at a maximum of 7.
The course runs from 10A.M. to 4:30 P.M. first two days and finishes at lunchtime on the third day. Cost is 240 euros.

Dates:
1-3 May
5-7 June
24-26 July
31 July-2 August
5,6,7 September

Week long workshops

This week long workshop will give an opportunity to explore deeper into the setting up process in weaving and the preparation needed to visualize  a project.We will also look at different plants and methods within the naturally dying process. As always we will facilitate individuals to focus on their own particular areas of interest. This is possible due to the size of groups (maximum 7)
The course runs from 10A.M. to 4:30 P.M. finishing on Friday at lunchtime. Cost is 300 euros.

Dates:
21-25 June
19-23July
23-27 August
6-10 September

Price for weekend long workshop inclusive of lunch is €300

Courses can be arranged for individual and small groups at times outside those listed and can be tailored to suit the individuals or groups needs in terms of focus and content for the course. This will depend on the availability of the workshop facility at the times chosen.

Accommodation

  • Clare Island retreat centre (vegetarian guesthouse available off season) 098.25412 / www.yogaretreats.ie / bookings@yogaretreats.ie, 3mn walk from the Ballytoohey loom
  • Sea Breeze B&B, Mary Moran 098.26746
  • Bay View Hotel and restaurant 098.26307
  • Granuaile House B&B (also self-catering cottage and bike hire) 098.26250
  • Cois Abhain B&B, Marie Agnes O'Malley 098.26216  (a long way from the Ballytoohey loom)
Taxi and bike hire, Briget O'Leary 098.25640

See the finding us page for location map of B&Bs and information on ferries

Spinning wheel in action at the Ballytoohey loom