Hand weaving and spinning courses on Clare Island 2012 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.

Dates:
March 17th - 19th
April 21st - 23rd
May 5th - 7th
June 2nd - 4th
July 7th - 9th
July 28th - 30th
August 25th - 27th
Sept 22nd - 24th
Oct 27th - 29th

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.

Dates:
April 9th - 13th
May 21st - 25th
June 18th - 22nd
July 16th - 20th
August 20th - 24th
September 10th - 14th

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) +353 (0)98 25412 / www.yogaretreats.ie / bookings@yoagretreats.ie, 3min walk from the Ballytoughey Loom.

* Sea Breeze B&B, Mary Moran +353 (0)98 26746

* Granuaile House B&B (also self-catering cottage) +353 (0)98 26250

* Cois Abhain B&B, Marie Agnes O'Malley +353 (0)98 26216

Taxi and bike hire, Briget O'Leary +353 (0)98 25640

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

Ballytoughey Loom Address

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