While classic time management advice can be useful for certain stages of any project, a lot of it is virtually useless for people doing creative work, especially at the beginning of a project. This workshop explores how and why creative people often struggle to protect, rescue, value and use time for their creative work. We'll […]
In this introductory bookbinding workshop, you will learn how to make your own A5 stab-bound book, a binding method developed in 17th century Japan that is still used throughout the world to create notebooks and albums. All materials will be provided to create your own A5 book, and you will be able to customise your […]
Haiku is the shortest and one of the oldest poetry forms in the world, having originated in Japan in the 17th century. It is primarily a nature poem but can also be used to describe human situations. In this introductory workshop you will get a short history of the form, with examples from classical and […]
Listening to the rhythm of your work, finding your writing voice and learning to trust your gut. This one-hour workshop will look at the natural rhythm in all writing. It […]
In this introductory bookbinding workshop, you will learn how to make your own A5 stab- bound book, a binding method developed in 17th century Japan that is still used throughout […]
Have you ever wondered how paper was made? Come and learn the ancient technique of paper making using recycled denim, vegetable matter and recycled paper. In the class we will […]
‘I was looking for a music of words, one that belonged simultaneously to poetry and to everyday speech – advertisements, headlines, fashion magazines, erotic classifieds, horoscopes – an inconspicuous music […]
Amanda Neri is an award-winning singer and director who loves to write. She is an avid reader and enjoys exploring the written word in all its forms. Her most recent children’s book The Golden Fairy Door is an enchanting story for young readers that is fast becoming a bookstore favourite. Amanda won the Cork City […]
Creating beautiful writing using the ancient art of calligraphy has held a fascination for people for thousands of years. Des Meade of The Calligraphy Scribe, is a Carrigaline-based calligrapher, who has had a long successful career as a graphic designer, calligrapher, illuminator and lettering artist. Des recently had a part in the major film Bonhoeffer […]
Have you ever wondered how paper is made? Come and learn the ancient technique of papermaking using recycled denim, vegetable matter and recycled paper. Participants will learn how to cast leaves, grasses and other matter, and how to make sheets of paper suitable for book-making and other art projects. Includes tea/coffee during the workshop