Seaweed & Craft, Kelp Ink Making and Basket Demonstration

Seaweed & Craft with Kelp Ink Making, Basket Demonstration, Seaweed tasting & Drinks

This is a celebration of the Sea where Sonia will first do a short talk about the heritage traditions of gathering seaweed and what it was used for in Coastal communities, including looking at the baskets used and how they were made.

Then Samuel will demonstrate how he makes ink from kelp and each person can then get a chance to paint with this.

Sonia will also demonstrate basket making techniques that were used to gather seaweed. This will be followed by snacks and drinks which will incorporate seaweed and other foraged wild ingredients.

You can then avail of the many places to eat and drink in Ballydehob village.

Kilcoe Studios is a small business based in Ballydehob, West Cork. We support and create space for learning craft skills and supporting heritage craft.

To book: please email events@kilcoestudios.com or call 0870667871.
Please name the workshop in the subject line.

This event is in partnership with the Ellen Hutchinson Festival and is part of Cork Craft Month. Supported by funding from DCCI.

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