Click on the image above if you would like to listen again to Arts Extra with Kim Lenaghan. This week Kim chats to Stephen Farnan about August Craft Month in Benburb and the Mill….

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urPoXJ3fIcc

click below to see a poor copy of or opening gig on the news

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcTTGXQAJj0

Listing for The Little Bohemia festival at Benburb and The Mill, part of August Craft Month

Little Bohemia Festival at Benburb & The Mill

AUGUST CRAFT MONTH

At Priory Cottages, Art, Craft & Design Studios, Benburb and The Mill, Milltown

Little Bohemia Exhibition

6- 31 August | Preview: 7pm, Friday 6 August

An exhibition of works by local Artists and Craft makers based in Benburb and The Mill. Geralyn Mulqueen, Alison Fitzgerald, Susie Crooks, Johnny Hamill, Stephen Farnan and Darren Sutton. The chefs of Priory House Restaurant, Sean Farnan and Francois Jampy will prepare and serve locally sourced foods from Benburb on a selection of tableware produced by local craft makers.

ART FEAST Performance of Potters Susie Crooks and Stephen Farnan together with Blacksmith Johnny. Improv objects – serving, eating and drinking - knives and forks – cups, platters and plates

Slow Motion Sculpture

Maker Darren Sutton constructs a sculpture that will ‘grow’ throughout August. Over 4 weeks visitors track his progress and join in with the creation every Saturday at the Mill

The Mill, Every Saturday in August

Art Market

Come enjoy a laid-back Sunday afternoon in the countryside browse the work of great local artist and the finest home-grown crafts makers.

The Mill, Every Sunday in August

Craft Demonstrations

Free of charge

Willow-Weaving workshop & open studios - Alison Fitzgerald, Greenwood Baskets (Benburb, 7 August)

Wood Working Demonstration - Johnny Hamill (The Mill, 7 August)

Photography Processing Demonstration by Mark Doxey (The Mill, Sunday 8 August)

Traditional Woodland Crafts - Johnny Hamill (The Mill, Sunday 8 August)

Geralyn Mulqueen – painting workshop (14th August, 2pm, Benburb)

Wood Working Demonstration - Johnny Hamill (14th August, 2pm, The Mill)

‘Get on the Wheel’ bring the kids along and they will all get a go throwing a pot on the wheel - Benburb Art School with Stephen Farnan – (15 August, 12pm - 5pm, Benburb)

Firing Pots in a Wood Fire Kiln - Susie Crooks and Stephen Farnan (Benburb, 2pm, 21st/22nd August)

Alison Fitzgerald of Greenwood Baskets demo – The traditional Potato Harvesting Basket (2pm, Sat 21 Benburb)

Buying and selling craft online - Daithi Conlon (Website NI & Plato Training) (2pm, Sat 21 Benburb) - CANCELLED

Demonstrations at the Mill - Johnny Hamill (2pm, Sun 22 The Mill)

Finale

ART FEAST

Performance of Potters Susie Crooks and Stephen Farnan together with Blacksmith Johnny. Improv objects – serving, eating and drinking - knives and forks – cups, platters and plates (2pm Saturday 28 August)

BBQ in the courtyard of Priory House Restaurant (2pm Sunday August 4pm)

]]> http://www.benburb.com/the-little-bohemia-festival-august-craft-month/feed/ http://www.benburb.com/greenwood-baskets-autumn-courses/ http://www.benburb.com/greenwood-baskets-autumn-courses/#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 22:24:25 +0000 admin http://www.benburb.com/?p=970 BASKETMAKING  COURSES  with  ALISON   FITZGERALD  Autumn  2010

Sat 4^th Sept.  +  Sun 5^th September

Sat 9^th Oct  +  Sun 10^th October

Cost:  £95  or  €120 for 2 days (includes lunches)

These courses will take place in my own workshop in Benburb and because of limited space are restricted to 4 people only for each weekend. The small group allows teaching to suit individuals, so the courses can cater for beginners as well as others with more experience. My workshop is situated at Priory Cottages Art, Craft & Design Studios in the beautiful grounds of Benburb Priory where overnight accommodation is available; please let me know if you need it.

It may be possible to arrange other dates if these are not suitable.

Contact:  Alison Fitzgerald

Greenwood Baskets, Priory Cottages, The Priory, Benburb Co. Tyrone, BT71 7LA

Tel. 028 38891486   mob. 07871388861   email: greenwoodbaskets@hotmail.co.uk

For more on Alison’s work go to - http://www.benburb.com/greenwood-baskets/

10 years of Armagh Art at the Marketplace Armagh. Exhibiting were JB Vallely, Lorcan Vallely, Stephen Farnan and more

Belfast Film Festival 2010 Awards by Stephen Farnan Pottery

Cyclists stop off regular for a coffee of tea and scone, the Ulster Cycle Trail weaves along the Ulster Canal trough Benburb.