We are pleased to offer Irish customers UseCash as an alternative means of payment for those seeking an alternative to credit cards. The principle is quite simple. When you checkout you will be presented with a bar-coded receipt which you must print and take to your nearest payzone terminal.

New Additions from Wild Goose Studio

The Celts respect the significance of the welcome as a threshold or rite of passage. Among Celts there is a wide recognition of the significance of chance meetings and random events (synchronicities), with a renowned openness to new experiences, opportunities and people. Characterised by the expansive and generous nature of the phrase 'cead mile failte'.

The exact origin and meaning of celtic knots is debated amongst many. One theory holds that early celtic religions did not allow realistic representations of animals and that knotwork variations represented a metaphorical view of the natural world. Others point to the meditative aspects of the designs where the conscious mind is actively engaged with precise, repetitive tasks to the extent that it no longer censors images from the unconscious. Many items decorated with knotwork have been found in archaeological sites. Items such as torcs, bowls and cups are adorned with intricate patterns by ancient smiths.

Symbols of Faith arise not from the intellect but from the imagination, and a deep sense of identification with the spiritual dimension of the cosmos. The idea of faith is one which gripped philosophers through the ages. This secret code for the first christians is found in Roman catacombs and early meeting places. An acrostic, the letters from the Greek word for fish give the first letters in the phrase 'Jesus Christ, Son of God, Saviour'. The idea of Peter as a 'fisher of men' is also implied.

Hand papermaking and fibre works with Tune Toth - July 21st - 22nd

The 2-day workshop is designed to introduce participants to papermaking techniques using a combination of recycled materials and natural fibres (cotton, bamboo, abaca, silk…etc.) Incorporating fabrics, dried plants, herbs and seeds into their pieces made from various pulps, they will create a variety of papers and unique, textured images. The course is suitable for beginners and for participants with previous experience in papermaking: the second day’s programme introduces methods and materials used for creating plant papers.

Silk Papermaking – with Tunde Toth, artist - July 28th

Participants will learn how to create beautiful, textured, fabric-like papers using a wide range of various silk fibres - hand dyed silk tops, throwsters fibres, cocoon strippings, silk threads…etc. The workshop also covers introduction to various dyeing- and decorating techniques. € 85 (All materials included)

Some places are still available at these workshops. Max. of 8 participants per class. Fees include all art materials and refreshments provided at the Studio.

SUMMER ART PROGRAMME FOR CHILDREN

We are delighted to introduce the My Chair range by Alison Ospina to launch our new service. This is a range of chairs designed specially for children. No two chairs are the same and each is hand crafted by Alison in accordance with the customer's preferences. The pint-sized design is specially designed for children aged between 12 months and six years. When creating the My Chair range, Ospina was mindful of “giving children a small place of their own where adults cannot fit'‘. Each My Chair is handmade from locally coppiced hazelwood in west Cork and, despite its delicate appearance, is designed to withstand the rigors of childhood.