Slieve Aughty Centre Announces Christmas Workshops for November and December
Slieve Aughty Centre Announces Christmas Workshops for November and December
Anyone looking to get creative ahead of Christmas will find plenty to enjoy at Slieve Aughty Centre, with a series of festive workshops taking place over the coming weeks. From handmade chocolates and Christmas wreaths to needle-felted decorations, the workshops offer a chance to learn something new and make a few special creations in the run-up to the festive season.
Christmas Needle Felting Workshop
A Christmas Needle Felting Workshop takes place on Saturday, 28 November, from 11am to 2pm.
The workshop will introduce participants to the basics of needle felting, with guidance on shaping and layering soft wool fibres to create handmade Christmas ornaments. No previous experience is needed, and all materials and equipment will be provided.
Cost: €60 per person. Booking and further information (https://slieveaughtycentre.com/event/christmas-needle-felting-workshop/)
Christmas Wreath-Making Workshop
On Saturday, 5 December, Slieve Aughty Centre will host a Christmas Wreath-Making Workshop from 12pm to 3pm.
Using natural foliage gathered from the garden and surrounding hedgerows, participants will create their own Christmas wreath to take home. The workshop will be led by the centre’s in-house florist, Lisa, who will guide everyone through the process. Each participant will leave with a handmade wreath, ready to hang on the door for the festive season.
Cost: €60 per person. Booking and further information (https://slieveaughtycentre.com/event/christmas-wreath-making-workshop-2/)
Chocolate-Making Workshop
Also taking place on Saturday, 28 November, from 11am to 2pm is a Chocolate-Making Workshop with forager and wild food specialist Olwyn Williams.
The session will focus on handmade chocolate, with participants learning how to make a rich, dark untempered chocolate bar from scratch, crunchy chocolate bark and simple milk chocolate truffles using just three ingredients. All ingredients will be supplied, making it a great opportunity to pick up some new skills and perhaps make a few homemade treats for Christmas gifts.
Cost: €70 per person. Booking and further information (https://slieveaughtycentre.com/event/chocolate-making-workshop/)
Workshop Venue Slieve Aughty Centre, Kylebrack West, Loughrea, Co. Galway, H62 DX77.
With three different workshops on offer, there is something for those who enjoy crafting, making their own Christmas decorations or trying their hand at something a little different. Advance booking is available through the Slieve Aughty Centre website, with places for each workshop to be reserved online.
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