MOSAIC Weekend Workshop Jan 21st-22nd 2012

Next exciting Mosaic Workshop!

Sat 21st January :

Morning : 10.30-1pm : Introduction to mosaic, to materials and design and start the mosaic piece.

Afternoon : 2-4.30 pm : Completion of the gluing of the mosaic.

Sunday 22nd January :

10.30-1pm : Grouting and polishing of the mosaic, followed by a slide show.

€ 80

(payable on confirmation of booking)

All 3 sessions, including all materials and tea/coffee refreshments

contact Jen Castle

castlerinstudios@gmail.com

087 9836342

www.castlerinstudios.blogspot.com

CREATE YOUR OWN NUNO SCARF by Marika Miklosi Manning

Marika Miklosi Manning

will be running a workshop at

The Studio

on Saturday 26th November

from 10.00am - 5.00pm

Create your own Nuno scarf using fine silk chiffon, merino wool and silk fibres.

We will start with a sample piece to get accustomed to the technique, so you can confidently create your own unique Nuno silk chiffon scarf at the workshop.

The workshop fee is 75 Euros this includes all materials, 55cm x 180cm silk chiffon scarf, a sample piece of silk chiffon, a selection of coloured merino wool and silk fibres.

Limited spaces, 20 euros deposit

Please bring your own Lunch, Bubble wrap and Towels

For bookings or queries please contact me @ 086 063 80 18 or miklosi@eircom.net

Make a present for someone special or treat yourself to something special

Creative Craft Courses Offered

At 'The Studio'

we design and facilitate tailored craft courses/events for a range of clients

as well as provide on-going courses and workshops.

These include :

weekly art & craft classes - ongoing

both on and off site workshops - day, evening and weekend workshops

classes and workshops for visiting school tours - 3-4hr sessions

corporate events : team building etc - 3-4hr sessions

private events : celebrations etc

Crafts offered :

Ceramics : Ciara O'Sullivan

Mosaics : Jen Castle

Ceramics & Mosaics : Ciara O'Sullivan & Jen Castle

Paper : Tunde Toth

Batik : Tunde Toth

Observational Drawing : Jen Castle

to find out more contact

thestudiobennettsbridge@gmail.com

jenettecastle@gmail.com

Mini Workshops by Tunde Toth

5th November 2011 - Saturday

Mini Workshops - suitable for families!

Create your own unique Christmas decorations, cards and bring home some unusual Christmas presents!

Tutor: Tunde Toth, Artist, Arts educator

10am - 12.30pm

HAND PAPERMAKING

learning basic skills and processes of hand papermaking, using recycled materials and pure plant fibres.

2 - 4pm

SILK FIBRE PAPERMAKING

making colourful, striking decorations from raw silk fibres, silk tops, plant fibres and embroidery threads

- while learning one of the techniques used in Silk Fibre (fusion) Papermaking

5 - 7pm

BATIK

creating colourful pattern and design on cloth through a traditional fabric dyeing process where hot wax is used as a resist. Participants will work on small pieces that are suitable for card making, collage and various textile projects.

Venue: The Studio, Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny

All courses are suitable for beginners, adults and young people from 10 years of age!

Children under 14 years of age need to accompanied by an adult family member.

Fee for each mini workshop is only € 25 per person - including all art materials needed.

Special discounted price when booking for all 3 workshops: € 65

or

Special discount for three members of a family booked in together: 10%

Places are limited, so please contact Tunde to check availability and book early to avoid disappointment.

Bookings are confirmed with € 20 deposit paid in advance.

Contact: Tunde Toth by e-mail: tundetune@gmail.com or on 087-2543362

October Batik Techniques by Tunde Toth

Batik Techniques

1st - 2nd October (Saturday - Sunday) 10am - 5pm
for beginners and participants with some previous experience

in Batik and fabric dyeing processes
Tutor: Tunde Toth, Artist

This is weekend programme designed to give you the option to choose a one day introductory level course (on Saturday only) or a two-day course (full weekend).

Saturday's workshop introduces basic and contemporary processes of BATIK - an ancient fabric dyeing and decorating technique where hot wax is used as a resist on cloth. Participants will work on approximately 2 - 3 images/designs, using pure beeswax, paraffin wax and fibre reactive dyes on cotton cloth and will complete works with 2 - 3 layers of wax drawing and topical dyeing (up to 3 colours)

Sunday's workshop takes these processes further, allowing for more colours as well as covering various combinations of wax, introducing scratched and crackled textures, copper stamps and alternative tools. This programme also introduces batik on handmade papers.

Venue: The Studio, Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny
Fees:

€ 75 - for Saturday including all materials used during the day

€ 140 - for the full weekend including all materials needed (also handmade papers)

Bookings for the Batik workshop are confirmed after € 30 booking deposit is paid in advance. Balance payments are due at the start of the course. Places are limited to 8 participants per workshop.

For any advice, further information and for bookings please contact me through this e-mail address or on:

087-2543362

Best regards

Tunde

Ceramic Slipcasting October Workshop with Ciara O'Sullivan

Ceramic Slipcasting Workshop

with Ciara O' Sullivan

Wednesdays - 10.30 - 12.30 or 19.30 - 21.30

Beginning Oct 5th

80 euro per 4 week block

@The Studio, Bennettsbridge

Come to the studio and learn the technique of ceramic slip casting. You will learn the
process of model and mold making, decorating techniques, glazing and firing. Use it
as a chance to make that hand made piece for your home ,or a personalised gift for a
friend, such as a vase, a bowl, a tile or something of your own choice.

For further info contact Ciara - 0863953583
ciaraosullivanceramics@gmail.com
www.thestudiobennettsbridge.blogspot.com


Childrens ceramic classes

Tuesdays 3.15 - 4.15

10 euro per class 35 euro for 4 week block

Weekly classes that give children an opportunity to get creative and learn new skills, while they make new friends.
They will leave with their handmade masterpieces.

Limited places, so book early to avoid disappointment.
Discounts available for group bookings/siblings

For further info contact Ciara - 0863953583
ciaraosullivanceramics@gmail.com
www.thestudiobennettsbridge.blogspot.com

Weekend Mosaic Workshop in October

Sat 15th - Sun 16th October

Sat 15th October : Morning : 10.30-1pm : Introduction to mosaic, to materials and design and start the mosaic piece.

Afternoon : 2-4.30pm : Completion of the gluing of the mosaic.

Sunday 16th October : Grouting and polishing of the mosaic, followed by a slide show.

at

'The Studio', Bennettsbridge

75 euro (payable on confirmation of booking)

All 3 sessions, including all materials and tea/coffee refreshments

To book e-mail Jennie : jenettecastle@gmail.com

+353 87 9836342

Slip Casting with Ciara O'Sullivan at 'The Studio' Bennettsbridge

Wednesday Mornings 27th July, 3, 10 & 17th August - 10.00 - 12.00pm

Thursday Evenings 28th July, 4, 11 &18th August - 7.30 - 9-30pm

80 euro per 4 week block

Come to the studio and learn the technique of ceramic slip casting. You will learn the
process of model and mold making, decorating techniques, glazing and firing. Use it as a chance to make
that hand made piece for your home ,or a personalised gift for a friend, such as a vase, a bowl, a tile or something
of your own choice.

Limited places, so book early to avoid disappointment.
Discounts available for group bookings

For further info contact Ciara - 0863953583

ciaraosullivanceramics@gmail.com

Summer Evening Mosaic Workshop

Enjoy three beautiful Summer evenings creating a special mosaic of your own...

Wed 6th, Wed 13th and Wed 20th July 2011

Wed 6th July : 7-9.30p.m. Introduction to mosaic, to materials and design. Start of the mosaic piece.

Wed 13th July : 7-9.30p.m. Completion of the gluing of the mosaic.

Wed 20th July : 7-9.30p.m. Grouting and polishing of the mosaic, followed by a slide show.

at

'The Studio', Bennettsbridge

75 euro (payable on confirmation of booking)

All 3 sessions, including all materials and tea/coffee refreshments

To book e-mail Jennie : jenettecastle@gmail.com

Upcoming Workshops with Ciara O'Sullivan

Summer Craft Camp

A week long workshop that gives children an opportunity to get creative and learn new skills,
while they make new friends. They will leave with their handmade masterpieces.


July 11th - 15th
Aug 8th - 13th

10am - 4pm

5 - 12yrs

120 euro (100 for 2nd, 3rd ... sibling)

Adult Classes

Wednesday 10.00 - 12.00am(beginnng 29th June)
Tuesday Evening 7.30 - 9-30pm(date to be confirmed)

80 euro per 4 week block

Come to the studio and learn the technique of ceramic slip casting. You will learn the
process of model and mold making, decorating techniques, glazing and firing. Use it as a chance to make
that hand made piece for your home ,or a personalised gift for a friend, such as a vase, a bowl, a tile or something
of your own choice.

Limited places, so book early to avoid disappointment.
Discounts available for siblings or group bookings

For further info contact Ciara - 0863953583
ciaraosullivanceramics@gmail.com
www.thestudiobennettsbridge.blogspot.com

'The Studio' Creative Workshop Listings 2011

Main Studio :

Sat 26th June - Anne Hanway - Weaving Mittens. Tel : 087 4129740

Sun 3rd July - Tunde Toth – Batik for Beginners. Tel : 0872543362

Wed 6, 13 and 20^th July – Jen Castle : CASTLERIN Studios – Summer Evening Mosaic Workshop Tel : 087 9836342

Sat 20/21 August – Tunde Toth – Papermaking Weekend. Tel : 0872543362

Mon 22- Frid 26th August Heritage Week : Jen Castle - CASTLERIN Studios : Intensive ceramic/mosaic workshop. Tel : 087 9836342

Sat 15/16th October - Jen Castle. Weekend Mosaic Workshop. Tel : 0879836342

Ciara O'Sullivan's Studio : check blog previous posts.....

Create Your Own Mittens

Create your own mittens for this autumn

With Anne-Genevieve Hanway

Artist in textile, landart and photography

Learn the art of weaving and make your own mitten in a day

Saturday 25^th June 2011

From 10 am till 5 pm

The Studio Bennettsbrige

A traditional skill easier than knitting and sewing.

A versatile technique that allows you to use all sorts of material

On the day :

Create your own frame from cardboard

Learn how to make a simple pattern

Experiment with color combination

Get tips on reusing and recycling material Learn basic weaving and multi-color patterns

Weave your own mitten and go home with your own mitten and the skills and tools to do more

Fee 65 €

Use of tools and refreshment included

Bring your own yarn, even small left over, or choose from the ready-made kits on the day.

Come with a pack lunch

Absolute beginners welcome. All ages from 7 welcome

Contact : aghanway@gmail.com from the 7 of june: 0874129740

Workshops with Ciara O'Sullivan

PARENT/CHILD MORNING

Tuesday 10-00 - 11.30am

10 euro per session

Why not drop out to the studio, and expore your creativity together with your child,

a chance to let your little ones get their hands messy, while you meet

and socialise with other parents and children.

FAMILY MORNING

Saturday 11-00 -12-30

12 euro per person/per session

This is an opportunity for family members to spend some quality time together, while working on a

creative project. Whether its your mother, partner your sister or your child, it's time away from the stresses of

work and school, where you can enjoy each others company while creating a unique, memorable piece.

CHILDRENS AFTERSCHOOL WORKSHOP

Wednesday 3.30 - 4-30pm

60 euro per 6 week block

12 euro per session

A weekly class that gives children an opportunity to get creative and learn new skills,

while they make new friends. Children will experience the ceramic process from making,

and glazing to firing, and will be able to bring home their handmade masterpieces.

ADULT CLASSES

Thursday Morning 10-00 - 12-00 noon

Tuesday Evening 7.30 - 9-30pm

80 euro per 4 week block

Come to the studio and learn the technique of ceramic slip casting. You will learn the process of model and mold making, decorating techniques, glazing and firing. Use it as a chance to make

that hand made piece for your home, or a personalised gift for a friend, such as a vase, a bowl, a tile or something

of your own choice.

OPEN WEEKEND : Sat 14 - Sun 15th May 2011

To celebrate the Year of Craft 2011

Jen Castle

Ciara O'Sullivan

Cristina Garcia

Tunde Toth

invite you to visit 'The Studio', Bennettsbridge.

Come and enjoy the ambiance of working studios

set in beautiful rural Co Kilkenny.

Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th May 2011 from 11am-5pm each day

The theme is 'Re-Cycled & New'

and the event will include an exhibition with artworks for sale,

inter-active artworks/workshops, slide shows

and the launch of the new Mosaic 'Candy' Shop.

www.thestudiobennettsbridge.blogspot.com

+353 87 9836342

To find us visit :

loc8 SAT-NAV RB6-63-ZN7

Children's ceramics workshop with Ciara O'Sullivan

Easter break ceramics workshop

An invaluable experience that allows children to

express themselves creatively,in a relaxed

and fun environment

@ 'The Studio' Bennettsbridge

Wed 20th - Fri 22th April

9.30 - 12.30

(5 - 8 years)

Wed 27th - Fri 29th April

9.30 - 12.30

(9-12 years)

Price 75 euro - including mid morning snack

For further info or registration

contact Ciara @ 0863953583

ciaraosullivanceramics@gmail.com

The Studio : Timetable 2011

APRIL

Ciara O'Sullivan - Easter break children's ceramics workshop

An invaluable experience that allows children to

express themselves creatively,in a relaxed

and fun environment

@ 'The Studio' Bennettsbridge

Wed 20th - Fri 22th April

9.30 - 12.30

(5 - 8 years)

Wed 27th - Fri 29th April

9.30 - 12.30

(9-12 years)

Price 75 euro - including mid morning snack

For further info or registration

contact Ciara @ 0863953583

ciaraosullivanceramics@gmail.com

MAY

Jen Castle : Morning Mosaic Workshop : 'Re-cycle' :

Mon 9th, Wed 11th and Frid 13th May 2011 - 10am - 1p.m each morning

Bring along a broken treasured piece of crockery or broken plates/cups sourced from car boot sales or charity shops...

€75 including materials and tea/coffee (Payable on booking confirmation)

jenettecastle@gmail.com

087 9836342

OPEN STUDIO WEEKEND : 'RE-CYCLED and NEW'

Cristina Gracia - Felt Art

Ciara O'Sullivan - Ceramic Art

Tunde Toth - Paper Art

Jen Castle - Mosaic Art

Sat 14th - Sun 15th May 2011 - 11am to 5pm each day

jenettecastle@gmail.com

087 9836342

KIDS (5-7yrs) MOSAIC & MOVEMENT February Mid-term Workshop

A mid-term fun workshop for kids combining

the fine motor co-ordination of

mosaic with Jen Castle of ‘CASTLERIN Studios’

with the gross motor co-ordination of

recreational gym with Marilyn Castle of ‘TUMBLEBUDDIES’

At ‘The Studio’, Bennettsbridge

on Wednesday 23rd February

from 11am - 1pm

25euro including materials and refreshments

(payable on booking confirmation)

Jen Castle : 087 9836342

jenettecastle@gmail.com

Marilyn Castle : 087 1717759

www.tumblebuddies.blogspot.com

'The Studio' Bennettsbridge : January and February Workshops 2011

Visit :

CASTLERIN Studios and Workshops

and

Tunde Toth Paper Artist

January and February Workshops 2011

CASTLERIN Studios and Workshops

MORNING MOSAIC WORKSHOP JANUARY

by Jen Castle

Wednesday 26th, Thursday 27th and Friday 28th January 2011

(3 sessions make up each workshop)

10.30 a.m - 1 p.m.

WEEKEND MOSAIC WORKSHOP FEBRUARY

Sat 19th February Morning : 10.00 -12.30p.m. Afternoon 1.30 - 4.00p.m.

Sun 20th February : Morning 10.30 - 1p.m.

75 euro including all materials and refreshments

Contact Jen at jenettecastle@gmail.com