KILLRUDDERY CUT FLOWERS PRESENTS: WILLOW WORKS WITH SARAH JENKINSON
Cost:
€160,00 per personDuration:
About this experience
SUNDAY 28TH MAY
ADULT: €160
ADULT MEMBER: €144
TIME: 10.00 - 16.00
PLACE: THE DAIRY SHED + GRAIN STORE
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Join Killruddery Cut Flowers this summer and learn the craft of willow weaving with master basket weaver, Sarah Jenkinson as you weave an obelisk to support your sweet pea or other chosen climber. This workshop is a good introduction to working with willow and you will be shown a variety of traditional weaves and basket making techniques.
Hosted by Lady Fionnuala Aston-Ardee, all materials for this workshop are provided, and this workshop promises bounty in plenty as everyone will leave with their own woven four-foot obelisk and sweet pea seeds to grow, along with nourishment and relaxation through plenty of complimentary tea/coffee + baked goods, and a long table lunch in The Grain Store cooked by our Head Chef Niall O’Sullivan, complete with an accompanying glass of bubbles.
To ensure high quality tuition and support, numbers for this workshop are limited.
ABOUT SARAH JENKINSON
Sarah Jenkinson lives and works in Galway city as a full time basketmaker. Sarah made her first willow basket a few years ago and instantly fell in love with the uniquely spiced aroma and texture of willow, and the ancient craft of basketmaking. Having been given the opportunity to work as an apprentice with Ciaran Hogan at his workshop and shop at the Spiddal Craft Centre, it was here that Sarah developed her skills and love for traditional Irish basketmaking along with attending basketmaking residencies all over Europe where she learned new basketry skills from many talented basketmakers.
Sarah loves weaving with willow and she has found that the ancient craft of basketmaking has rooted her in a very special place, deeply connected to the earth. Sarah weaves baskets with barked willow allowing the stunning natural colours and the uniquely spiced aroma of the willow varieties to shine through on each basket. Sarah also grows various willow varieties in a small Salley Garden in Connemara from which she harvests willow every winter for use in her baskets.
WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR?
- This workshop is for complete beginners & intermediate practitioners
- Those looking to explore and expand the art of willow weaving and craft making
- Those looking to gain confidence with a new creative outlet
- Anyone looking to spend time with like-minded individuals doing something new and creative
FAQ:
- All materials are supplied
- Please wear warm thick soled shoes, and dress to suit the days weather
- Please allow yourself plenty of time to get here, park in our main Car Park and follow signs to Killruddery Cut Flowers
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Discover the benefits of having an 800 acre estate as your own natural sanctuary: a place to walk, talk, imagine, forget & dream! Our Tea Room is reserved for our Garden Visitors and Members only – a place for relaxing with views across our 17th Century Formal Gardens to the Little Sugarloaf.
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The Killruddery Membership Card validates unlimited admission to our Gardens (during open season) over a 12 month period from the day of purchase – including the Picnic & Play areas, designated Farm roads for walking, our Tea Room and discounted tours of the House.FREE GUEST ADMISSION
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Discover the benefits of having an 800 acre estate as your own natural sanctuary: a place to walk, talk, imagine, forget & dream! Our Tea Room is reserved for our Garden Visitors and Members only – a place for relaxing with views across our 17th Century Formal Gardens to the Little Sugarloaf.
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The Killruddery Membership Card validates unlimited admission to our Gardens (during open season) over a 12 month period from the day of purchase – including the Picnic & Play areas, designated Farm roads for walking, our Tea Room and discounted tours of the House.FREE GUEST ADMISSION
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FREE admission or subsidised tickets to a wide range of events across our annual programme.PARTNER ACTIVITY DISCOUNTS
Special discounts to our partner activities at Killruddery, including process-led art workshops with Me and The Moon, Alive Outside outdoor sports events and our tree adventure park, Squirrel Scramble.FIRST LOOK
We always post Killruddery Members our headlines and new Programme events – hot off the press.IF PURCHASING AS A GIFT THE GIFTEE WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL INFORMING THEM A MEMBERSHIP HAS BEEN PURCHASED ON THEIR BEHALF. THEY WILL THEN NEED TO VISIT US TO ACTIVATE THEIR MEMBERSHIP.
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