PROGRAMME F
4 - 11 October 2004

Traditional Basketmaking -
a journey into the past
(All levels: beginners to professionals)

Workshop in traditional basketmaking with Vincent Mac Cearán, guided archaeological and nature walks and plenty of time to relax.

Day 1: Welcome at meeting point in Galway (16.00), boat trip to Inis Mór, transfer to B+B, dinner

Day 2-6: Workshop with Vincent (4 hrs/day, morning or evening). Cliffwalk with Elizabeth Zollinger, archaeological walk with Maureen O'Flaherty.

Day 7: Boat back to Galway, bus to B+B, dinner and "Session" in one of Galways famous old Pubs.

My neighbour, Vincent Mac Cearán is one of the very few traditional basketmakers in Ireland. He concentrates on baskets from the Island, the way they were made and used for centuries. He also has a diploma in training and education, he is a patient and faboulous teacher and also a man full of fun.

Cost: approx. Euro 690.- (from/to Galway)

Participants: 6-8

Included: transfer Galway-Inis Mór, 6 nights incl. breakfast in Centre or in Vincents house (possibly in nearby B+B also), 1 night B+B in Galway, first dinner, workshop and material, cliffwalk and archaeological walk. (dinners can be prepared by Vincent, Elizabeth and/or selfcatering or eating out in Joels Vegetarian Restaurant (groups choice)

Supplements: 1 week single room: Euro 120.- room in B+B nearby: sharing: Euro 80.-, single: Euro 160.- Additional nights can be booked on Inis Mór, in Galway, Dublin from Euro 35/night B&B

Enrolement: before 1 August 2004.