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