What's on at Greywood Arts

Chatty Hands  Social Craft Circle on Thursday Mornings Chatty Hands Our Chatty Hands programme continues to offer a warm and inclusive space for adults to gather, create and connect.  Each session combines fun creative activities with relaxed conversation, encouraging community, wellbeing and shared stories.  Thursdays 10.30am - 12.00pm  Only €10 per session This Summer we are exploring: Simple mixed media projects using repurposed materials Working with clay to shape simple tactile pieces Seasonal crafts and painting  Drop in on Thursdays for some creativity and connection with Aisling. Materials & refreshments provided - just bring yourself! No experience needed. Contact us on hello@greywoodarts.org or 085 2695731. Join our Team!  CE Scheme Opportunity Applications due 8th June Open now: Community Employment Scheme role for Administrative Assistant at Greywood Arts is open now! 19.5 hours per week, closing on June 8th. To register your interest, email us at hello@greywoodarts.org or contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre. The responsibilities and training for this role will include: - Managing invoicing and payment processing - Overseeing the rental calendar and coordinating with renters and studio artists-in-residence - Maintaining digital archives and implementing administrative procedures - Supporting the planning, promotion, and delivery of cultural events Developing relevant computer skills for the role include proficiency in: - Microsoft Office and Google Suite (documents and spreadsheets) - File management systems - Canva (graphic design) - Social media platforms and scheduling software - QuickBooks Online (accounting) Location of the post: Greywood Arts CLG Main Street, Killeagh, Co. Cork Application Details Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department. Full job listing here Early Years Creative Play  with Eilis O'Toole Early Years Creative Play Saturday 13th June These Creative Play Sessions for babies and toddlers and their parent/carer will be delivered from 10-11am on Sat 13th June. These sessions will facilitate "messy play" and sensory engagement with a range of materials for little ones. With a variety of themes, the sessions will be led by artist Eilís O'Toole, a highly skilled and experienced Arts Facilitator/Educator with Early Years and Primary groups. Cost is €15, please note that there wll be no charge for babies under 12 months attending with older siblings. Booking here: Early Years Creative Play Totes & Notebooks Support Your Local Art Space! Greywood notebooks & tote bags are here as Kingfishr put Killeagh on the map with their #1 hit single! While we've long welcomed artists from NY, London & Paris, we're delighted to see the band's international success!  Totes are made from recycled cotton & are inspired by all the places artists-in-residence visit us from around the world. €15   Notebooks come in 2 designs and are blank inside for sketches or words. €10 Where can you find yours? Order online for shipping or collection: Totes and Notebooks Designed by Aisling Jelenski, featuring our beautiful branding by Nina Cáit Designs. Coach House Creative Hub

We are now accepting Expressions of Interest from any facilitators for workshops or classes. The classroom, first floor Event Space, and Studio Bosca are available for rent. Greywood also has a media hub available for rent! Email create@greywoodarts.org to learn more   Expressions of Interest for Workshops/Classes Send an email to  hello@greywoodarts.org detailing: 1. What is the workshop/class? 2. Target audience & number of participants 3. Any additional information

Uillinn West Cork Arts Centre

Exhibitions

BA Visual Art Graduate Exhibition 2026

Biennial showcasing of work from the BA Visual Art (hons) Degree Programme, Sherkin Island - a curated exhibition of work of the final year students.

https://westcorkartscentre.com/event/ba-visual-art-graduate-exhibition/

Bealtaine Celebrating the Arts and Creativity as We Age, Stairwell and Corridor Galleries, FINAL DAY 

Uillinn West Cork Arts Centre is delighted to present an inspiring programme for Bealtaine 2026, Ireland’s national festival celebrating the arts and creativity as we age. Coordinated nationally by Age & Opportunity, Bealtaine invites older people throughout Ireland to engage creatively and share their artistic voices. 

https://westcorkartscentre.com/event/bealtaine-2026/

Concrete & Film, Kai Fiáin, The Courtyard Gallery, 25 April to 10 June 2026.

Concrete & Film is a multidisciplinary exhibition bringing together moving image, sculpture, and writing. The project is inspired by the ever-shifting landscape of London’s Zone 4—a liminal territory where the city peters out and the countryside has yet to begin.

https://westcorkartscentre.com/event/kai-fiain-concrete-and-film/

Events

Mark Beatty, Open Studio, Studio 1, 11am to 4pm

We’re delighted to invite you to the final Open Studio of our Artist in Residence, Mark Beatty, before his residency comes to a close in just a few days, for a series of screenings that question our preconceived ideas around the nature of our reality, have a glimpse into Mark’s work and creative process throughout the residency. Everyone is warmly welcome. https://westcorkartscentre.com/event/mark-beatty-2026/

Anseo, work-in-progress sharing by Alex Ayvazova, Saturday 30 May, 1.30pm

20 mins followed by Q&A - no booking necessary, please arrive 5 mins prior to start time

Anseo is a solo dance work blending breaking, hip-hop, waacking and contemporary movement to explore identity, belonging and the tension between who we are and who the world expects us to be.

Led by my free-spirited 7-year-old inner child named Oisín, the piece follows a hero’s journey between the real and mythical — drawing on folklore, instinct and mischief to ask: what if finding yourself means going back, not forward?

Part performance, part conversation, Anseo invites the audience into something collective, unpredictable and alive. 

https://westcorkartscentre.com/event/alex-ayvazova-2026/

Pain Portraits Étáin Nash, Saturday 30 May, 4:00pm to 4:45pm.

Film Screening 20 minutes, followed by Q&A with Étáin Nash and Justine Foster.

People associate arthritis with ageing. Worn, creaky, stiff joints. But it’s more than that.

Pain Portraits explores the lives of seven young people aged 11 to 29 who are living with arthritis and other chronic illnesses. Booking through Eventbrite, no entry fee:

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/pain-portraits-tickets-1988615459371

Experience the Opening Performance of an casadh – A Celebration of Art, Nature and Connection

This summer, audiences are invited to experience a unique and thought-provoking new work with the opening performance of an casadh (The Turn), an immersive artistic experience exploring themes of nature, care, transformation, and connection.

Created by artist Laura Ní Fhlaibhín and curated by The Glucksman, an casadh brings together sculpture, live performance, and ecological ideas to create a powerful reflection on the relationships between humans, the environment, and the living world. The work explores cycles of change and renewal, inviting audiences to consider the hidden processes that sustain life around us.

The opening performance offers visitors the opportunity to step into a carefully crafted world where art, ritual, and the natural environment meet. Through Ní Fhlaibhín’s distinctive approach, audiences are encouraged to slow down, observe, and engage with ideas of growth, restoration, and interconnectedness.

Set within the wider context of Cork Midsummer Festival, an casadh reflects the festival’s celebration of creativity, experimentation, and community. The project has been developed through collaboration with researchers and local groups, bringing together artistic practice, ecological thinking, and shared knowledge.

Whether you are passionate about contemporary art, interested in environmental themes, or simply looking for a memorable cultural experience, this opening performance offers something different, a chance to encounter a work that is both visually engaging and deeply reflective.

An Casadh Opening Performance
📅 Book your place and join this special cultural event:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/an-casadh-opening-performance-tickets-1990644011826

Visual Arts at Triskel

 

Hi Cork Cultural Companions Welcome to the Triskel Visual Arts Newsletter. Chris Finnegan has settled nicely into the TRISKEL SAMPLE Project Space and will continue working from the gallery until Sun 28 Jun. His recent workshop Play Testers Needed! was a great success, having invited youngsters aged 1-6 to spend some time in a sculptural playscape where they could build, pretend and create to their heart’s content. Chris has the TRISKEL SAMPLE Project Space set up specifically to be used, and you’re encouraged to play, explore, and imagine to your hearts content. Creative Workshops for Cruinniú na nÓg is fast approaching! Sample-Studios and Triskel have joined forces to bring you a full day of hands-on creative workshops for children and their families exploring filmmaking, music production, illustration, and printmaking. Each session is led by a professional artist and is designed to inspire young people to develop new skills, express themselves creatively, and explore the possibilities of a career in the arts. See you soon, Gillian and the team at Triskel

Now in Residence Chris Finnegan TRISKEL SAMPLE Project Space Residency & Exhibition Thurs 7 May - Sun 28 June Chris Finnegan is a visual artist from Cork City working across photography, sculpture, and participatory practice. Working with young people and adults in different settings, Chris’ practice sees him continuously developing methodologies for collaboration at the intersection of play and art making. Play This Way looks at early years play and takes inspiration from modernist child-centred pedagogies such as the Montessori and Reggio Emilia approaches, as well as Simon Nicholson’s loose parts play theory. During the residency, Chris will test play materials and transform the studio into a dedicated early years play space. These materials have been developed in collaboration with children in EY educational settings in Cork City. Following this period of testing, the space will open to early years children and their families. Children are invited to interact with the space and materials – exploring, playing, imagining and having fun. As the space changes and evolves as a participatory installation, Chris will document the results of the children’s play; with photographic documentation accumulating in the space in different formats throughout the exhibition. Read More Upcoming Visual Arts Creative Workshops for Cruinniú na nÓg TRISKEL SAMPLE Project Space & Christchurch Sat 6 June | from 10am Photography with Chris Finnegan 10:00 – 11:30 | Triskel Sample Project Space Explore the art of storytelling through photography. Participants will learn the basics of photography and get involved in designing a collective Playspace using photographs. Music Production with Stevie G 12:00 – 13:30 | Triskel Christchurch Dive into music creation using digital tools and production techniques. Students will experiment with beats, loops, and sound design, and learn how music producers shape their ideas into finished tracks. Textiles with Sarah Buckley 14:00 – 15:30 | Triskel Christchurch Explore the creative possibilities of textile art in this hands-on workshop. Participants will experiment with fabrics, textures, and simple hand-stitching techniques to create their own unique textile piece. Some basic sewing knowledge is recommended. Print with Aoife Claffey 16:00 – 17:30 | Triskel Sample Project Space Discover the creative possibilities of printmaking. Participants will explore various print techniques, experiment with textures and patterns, and produce their own portrait print. Read More TRISKEL SAMPLE Project Space 2026

Fermoy Library events in June

Events at Fermoy Library for June:

 

Exhibition

2/06/26 – 30/06/26

Anne Groves Gardens

 

Talk: Anne Groves Gardens

Saturday 13^th June at 11:30am

 

Cruinniu na nOg

 

Saturday 6^th June

Children’s Drawing workshop for 9–12-year-olds

Time: 10am to 11:30am

Love drawing? Come join us!

As part of Cruinniú na nÓg, Fermoy Library is hosting a free drawing workshop just for 9–12-year-olds. You’ll get to draw, doodle, and create your own artwork while learning some cool new drawing tips along the way.

No experience needed – just bring your imagination! All materials are provided.

Places are limited, so ask an adult to email the library fermorylibrary@corkcoco.ie to book your spot.

 

Saturday 6^th June

Children’s Art Workshop: Create a Lapwing using recycled materials for 9–12-year-olds

Time: 2:30pm to 4pm

Join us for a creative workshop where you’ll make your very own Lapwing bird using recycled materials. The Lapwing, Ireland’s national bird, is known for its cool feather crest and colourful wings—perfect for an art project!

During the workshop, you’ll learn how to spot a Lapwing in the wild and how to build one using simple materials you can find at home.

Participants are encouraged to bring materials for the workshop including cardboard, Cereal boxes, kitchen roll card tubes, and newspaper. All other materials will be provided. 

This workshop is for children aged from 9 to 11 years old at 2.30 June 6th in Fermoy Library, County Cork. To book your place please email fermoylibrary@corkcoco.ie or call in to the branch

 

Writing Workshop

Hosted by author Mary Noonan

Thursday 18^th June at 11am

 

Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls Talk (Healthy Ireland)

A Talk by Norma Mulcahy, Neuromuscular Therapist

Tuesday 23^rd June at 11am

All are welcome to join us at Fermoy Library for this free talk. Norma will give practical guidance on how to stay steady on your feet and work towards preventing slips, trips and falls.

 

Poetry Reading

Saturday 27^th June

Time: 1-3pm