Bealtaine at Greywood Arts Killeagh

 

Bealtaine Celebrations! May Sunday Festival is this weekend! The Family Edit The Nature Edit The Creativity Edit CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS Coach House Creative Hub Creative Process Residency – 2024 Applications NOW OPEN! May Sunday Festival is this weekend! Friday, May 3 – Monday, May 6 Get ready to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of creativity, history, and ecology the May Sunday Festival 2024! FRIDAY: Photography Exhibition opening 7pm at Greywood Arts Join the procession to Glenbower Wood, following stiltwalkers from Alchemy Arts, as we launch the Seed Pavilion! 8pm from Greywood Arts Enjoy early Gaelic harp by Mícheál Ó Catháin. Paudrig Lee will share a poem from his chapbook Smoking Bees Come together to herald the return of the sun and start of summer with the Bealtaine tradition of lighting a fire with live performance FIREFLAME by Alchemy Arts Keep reading to learn about the Saturday, Sunday, & Monday events! Full programme available online HERE You can book online for both our free & ticketed events via www.maysunday.ie We have a brilliant lineup of family friendly events and activities – about this place, yourself, and about each other, as we come into the light this May  Saturday: 11:30–1:30 Yoga, Fun & Fairytales with Mandy of Seanachai Yoga - for kids and their adult helpers, come and find the pooka…. €5/child 1:15–2:30 Creative Kids Bubble - Running weekly through June 8, join Jeni Wu for mindful making and art & crafts for ages 5-8. To book, contact Jeni directly on 087 914 3783. €12/child May Sunday: 12–4 Imagination Station - Face painting, leaf & flower printing with Killeagh Scouts (12-2 pm), plus decorate your own plant pot & plant a seed. FREE 11–12:30 Kids Art Workshop - 6-12 year olds are invited to join artist Jaki Coffey at “Seedlings,” growing art for growing minds where we will germinate ideas and watch them grow! FREE Bank Holiday Monday: 1:30–3 When I Was Your Age - celebrating the arts and creativity as we age, this Bealtaine Hero event is organised in partnership with Age & Opportunity as part of the nationwide Bealtaine festival. FREE 2–4 GAA Family Fun Day - visit the Killeagh GAA Pitch for loads of races and other great activities! FREE If you’re passionate about nature and enjoy the embrace of the outdoors, these events are for you!  Saturday: Starting at 2pm Bealtaine Gathering: Journey to the Heart of the Land - join Walsh sisters Helena and Maria underneath the Hawthorn Tree as they share their Celtic wisdom and celebrate Bealtaine with you. €5 suggested donation May Sunday: Meeting at 6am Dawn Chorus Listening Party with artist Danny McCarthy. Walking through Glenbower Wood, Danny will ask you to mindfully listen to the sounds of the wood as the dawn breaks into the Dawn Chorus Disco... €5/person, €10/family 12–4 Seed & Plant Swap - bring along seeds, seedlings or plants you want to trade. Have a chat with like-minded growers & share your gardening tips. Bank Holiday Monday: 10–11 & 11:30–12:30 Dogsercise – Join us on bank holiday Monday for an hour of fun and adventure with your dog. Explore the woods like you’ve never seen them before. €10/dog Calling all creative souls seeking to explore - join us for events that will stimulate your spirit! Saturday: 10–11 Here Comes the Sun! - with Alison Faith, enjoy a light and playful exploration of Yoga Sun Salutation variations (adult only class) €10/person 11:30–1:30 cré / clay - join local artist Siobhán Joyce for a beginner friendly clay workshop, open to all abilities (ages 16+/adults) €25/person May Sunday: 1:30–2:30 (lesson) & 2:30–3:30 Festival Céilí - join seasoned Céilí caller Fionán Cogan on May Sunday for a dance lesson, followed by an hour of open dancing! FREE Bank Holiday Monday: 11–12:30 Wreath Making Workshop - a grounding and rejuvenating outdoor wreath making workshop for adults in Glenbower Wood, led by floral artist Una Mullin (adult only class) €10/person CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS If you have an interest in volunteering at the May Sunday Festival in Killeagh village this coming May bank holiday weekend, give us a shout… We’re seeking exhibition minders, event stewards, event support crew (set up and take down!) AND we’re also looking for a face painter! Please contact GreywoodHQ@gmail.com or 083 845 1750 Coach House Creative Hub

Expressions of Interest for Workshops/Classes With the opening of the Coach House Creative Hub, we are now accepting Expressions of Interest from any facilitators for workshops or classes. Send an email to  create@greywoodarts.org detailing: What is the workshop/class? Target audience & number of participants Any additional information

We are delighted to announce that 2024 applications for the Creative Process Residency are NOW OPEN! Click here for more info Click here to apply