Shanagarry Design Center, Sunday, 1st February | 12:00 pm  - 3:00 pm

Honour the beginning of Spring and the feast of our patroness, St Brigid, with a unique afternoon of hands-on creativity at Stable Door Pottery. This immersive workshop celebrates the rich heritage of East Cork, blending the ancient art of rush-weaving with the tactile beauty of ceramics.

What to Expect

In this three-hour session, you will explore two distinct ways of crafting the iconic symbol of protection:

• Traditional Rush Weaving: Learn the rhythmic, meditative process of weaving a classic St Brigid’s Cross. We will be using authentic local rushes, harvested right here from the fields of Shanagarry, connecting your craft directly to the landscape.

• Ceramic Cross Crafting: Transition from the organic to the everlasting as you hand-build or decorate a Ceramic Holy Cross. You’ll work with high-quality clay to create a unique piece of pottery that will serve as a lasting keepsake of the day.

📅 Workshop Details:

• Workshop Details

  • When: Sunday, 1st February
  • Time: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
  • Where: Stable Door Pottery, Shanagarry, Co. Cork 
  • Investment: €65 per person
  • Included: All materials (locally sourced rushes and clay), plus a relaxing break with tea, coffee, and delicious homemade cake.

     

Whether you are a local or visiting the beautiful Ballycotton area, this is a wonderful way to mark the turning of the season, learn a new skill, and take home two handcrafted symbols of Irish tradition.

Spaces are limited to ensure a personal experience.

Pre booking essential for all classes

All pieces will be fired in the kiln and finished to a high stoneware glazed finish

All materials included In price