Hand weaving and spinning courses
on Clare Island
2008 Schedule
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.
Dates:
May 3rd,4th,and 5th
July 5th, 6th, and 7th
August 2nd, 3rd, and 4th
Sept 27th, 28th, 29th
Price for weekend workshop inclusive of lunch is
€140
Week long workshop
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.
Dates:
June 16th- 20th
August 18th- 22nd
September 1st-5th
Price for weekend long workshop inclusive of
lunch is €250
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)
See the finding us page for location map of B&Bs and information on ferries
