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Irish Willow Weaving Weekend at Orchard Acre Farm
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Weave away the worries of the world whilst learning a traditional skill, that's as old as time
Expert tuition, a choice of 4 star accommodation just minutes walk from the farm
The best food and fun you'll ever have.
Tipee camping package available May to September separate prices on request.
www.mahonshotel.co.uk
Friday
evening check and registration. Short presentation and video footage with complementary
light refreshments. Local entertainment and food available on request.
Saturday familiarisation with tools, materials, techniques, a morning of getting to know the craft. Lunch and then we begin weaving. Expert tutors Tom O ‘Brien and Teresa O’Hare’s will give you careful guidance. Lunch is served on the farm. We finish at 4pm and dinner is served in your accommodation.
Saturday evening 7pm before dinner there is an optional guided tour of local willow farms and Castle Archdale a local country park www.ehsni.gov.uk/archdale
Saturday night entertainment is available locally or you could venture around the county to many of the attractions of Fermanagh lakeland.
Sunday morning after breakfast we will take in a tour of the ancient graveyard and clock tower of Irvinestwon. After morning coffee on the farm we resume weaving. Lunch is served at the farm. there is an opportunity to purchase willow craft and other items made on the farm. After lunch we complete our work and the course finishes about 4pm. Depart
Prices and availability
Price includes all materials, all tools and all tuition.
All meals including Saturday night set menu, all rooms are ensuite and free sat evening entertainment
Free pick up from Omagh and Enniskillen bus station
Prices are given per person sharing - £285
Single room supplement £15
Non residential attendance by arrangement
Groups of 4 or more 5% discount
Groups of 8 or more 10% discount
Dates
Friday 16th - Sunday 18th September 2009
Friday 26th - Sunday 28th May 2010
Friday 26th - Sunday 28th March 2010
To book
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Tel: 0044 [0]28 686 21066
PS: Don’t forget, leave room in your luggage to bring 26
