Local Hands – Creative Heritage in Ballyshannon

Local Hands Art & Craft Collective will host a Creative Heritage Day in Ballyshannon. Enjoy watching or have a go at some traditional Craft activities in Ireland’s Oldest Town.

The outdoor and indoor activities include:

12 noon – Sketching our Built Heritage – Workshop with Barry Sweeny (To book, call 087 9649654)

2pm – Wood turning demonstration with Francey Cassidy

3pm – Weaving a Traditional Crois demonstration with Rita Nic Fhionnghaile

4pm – Carving a wood spirit – Workshop with Jim McIntyre (To book, call 087 9179137)

4pm – Bog Oak Carving – with Rossa Byrne

Refreshments and “Meet the Artists” in Local Hands shop all day (10am – 6pm).

Some activities are weather dependant and may be subject to change. Limited spaces too, so book early.

Local Hands is a gathering of artists and craftspeople in the South Donegal Region to promote, encourage, colaborate, sell and pass on art and craft skills. Utilising a once vacant retail unit in Ballyshannon, we recently celebrated 10 years in existance. Working as part of Ballyshannon Regeneration Group.