We are delighted to have been asked to get involved with by the Leinster Fleadh by the organisers in Ballymahon. We will offer a range of creative heritage-based workshops during the week from 10th to 15th July at 11am and 2pm daily.
Bring the legend to life: listen to our story, be inspired by our collection and create a scene using unspun wool.
Tuesday 11th July: The King at the Back of the Hill weaving workshop
Hear about King Maine, be inspired by the finds of the dig and create an art piece by weaving various fabrics and fibres.
Hear about King Maine, be inspired by the finds of the dig and create an art piece by weaving various fabrics and fibres.
Wednesday 12th July: Ardagh Saints clay symbols workshop
Learn about saints in Ardagh, be inspired by symbols in Early Christian art and create a inlayed clay tile.
Learn about saints in Ardagh, be inspired by symbols in Early Christian art and create a inlayed clay tile.
Thursday 13th July: Sketching in the Village
Join us on a tour of the model estate village and sketch landmarks such as the Clock Tower, Lych Gate, etc. (Indoor option if weather doesn't co-operate)
Join us on a tour of the model estate village and sketch landmarks such as the Clock Tower, Lych Gate, etc. (Indoor option if weather doesn't co-operate)
Friday 14th July:King at the Back of the Hill
Make your own model Iron Age fort like King Maine's using clay and sticks etc.
Make your own model Iron Age fort like King Maine's using clay and sticks etc.
Saturday 15th July: Midir and Etain paint the legend workshop
Be inspired by the beautiful legend of Midir and Etain and create your own painting.
Prices: €10 per person including all materials. Workshops are approximately 1.5 to 2 hrs in duration.Be inspired by the beautiful legend of Midir and Etain and create your own painting.
All ages welcome from toddler to adult. Children must be accompanied.
Looks like great fun. Hope it all goes well.
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