Workshops and Walks

Leabhar na Claí: The Book of the Hedgerows, by Kasia Kaminska and the Know Your Hedgerows Cooperative Enquiry, explores hedgerows as living archives of ecology, culture and memory. Exhibition accompanied by workshops; visit the website for details and registration. Artist/Group: Kasia Kaminska with The Acorn Project Booking: www.theacornproject.ie

Sit for a playful portrait by 8-year-old artist Saidhbhín in her handmade mini photo booth. Pop in a coin and take home a one-of-a-kind festival sketch! Artist/Group: Saidhbhín Walklett Booking: Just turn up! Price: €1/€2 Social: insta: @eiliskk

Join 12-year-old artist Alannah for a creative storytelling workshop using handmade story stones. Kids aged 6-12years will make stories, books, pouches and keepsake stones to take home. Artist/Group: Alannah Walklett Booking: eiliswalklett@gmail.com | 0879429898 Price: 10.00 Social: Insta @eiliskk

A mindful movement and breathwork workshop to breathe, express and be with the instrument of your body. During the 1.5hr workshop, you’ll be guided gently through practices that ease the mind then open the body up to allow you to express and move as an expression. Artist/Group: Trisha Norton Website: www.trishanorton.ie Booking: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-body-as-an-instrument-tickets-1991066864590 Price: 35.0 […]

Slow down. Pause your pace and discover public art in Kilkenny city. Artist/Group: Adventures in art Website: www.adventuresinart.ie Booking: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/pause-your-pace-public-art-walking-tours-in-kilkenny-tickets-1987561894129?aff=oddtdtcreator Price: 15.00

Join us for a mindful morning of breathwork, gentle movement, nourishing food, and community. An opportunity to slow down, reconnect, and cultivate wellbeing through the simple practices that sustain us. Artist/Group: Trisha Norton Website: www.trishanorton Booking: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-art-of-life-breathe-move-eat-be-tickets-1991069288841 Price: 49.5 Social: @trishanorton.ie

Join 12-year-old artist Alannah for a creative storytelling workshop using handmade story stones. Kids aged 6-12years will make stories, books, pouches and keepsake stones to take home. Artist/Group: Alannah Walklett Booking: eiliswalklett@gmail.com | 0879429898 Price: 10.00 Social: Insta @eiliskk

A two-hour introduction to throwing on the pottery wheel. Professional potter Lydia will guide you through the steps to create your own functional pottery. The classes are small (4 people per class) and allow each student to receive tuition on basic technique and form. Suitable for beginners aged 16+. Please book via my website. Artist/Group: […]

A two-hour introduction to traditional pottery handbuilding techniques as you create a mug, cup or bowl. Professional potter Lydia will guide you through the steps using pinching and coiling techniques. The classes are small (4 people per class) and allow each student to receive tuition on technique and form. Suitable for beginners aged 16+. Please […]

Come and have a nose around Kilkenny’s newest pottery studio; Lydia Smith Ceramics, now based in Green’s Hill, Kilkenny City. There’ll be lots of beautiful pots available to buy. Meet Lydia and learn about the amazing world of ceramics and try your chance at the pottery tombola! Artist/Group: Lydia Smith Ceramics Website: https://www.lydiasmithceramics.com/ Social: @lydiasmithceramics […]

Join Michael and Kate from the Rohan Collective to explore the possibilities of printmaking at home. All materials provided, all skill levels welcome, children under 16 must be accompanied by a adult. Artist/Group: The Rohan Collective Website: https://www.instagram.com/rohan_collective?igsh=Y242ODIwOXZsbmUw Booking: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mono-printing-with-michael-and-kate-tickets-1990312101072?aff=oddtdtcreator Price: 30.00 Social: https://www.instagram.com/rohan_collective?igsh=Y242ODIwOXZsbmUw @ruabhaileart @k.czarniawska

Slow down. Pause your pace and discover public art in Kilkenny city. Artist/Group: Adventures in art Website: www.adventuresinart.ie Booking: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/pause-your-pace-public-art-walking-tours-in-kilkenny-tickets-1987561894129?aff=oddtdtcreator Price: 15.00

Margaret Becker will demonstrate how a leaded stained glass panel is made using the traditional techniques. Artist/Group: Margaret Becker Price: Free event Social: Amelia.peart.art@ instagram