West Cork Feelgood Festival at Uillinn
Now in its 13th year, the West Cork Feel Good Festival is a month-long celebration dedicated to promoting mental health, wellbeing, and community connection throughout West Cork. The festival is coordinated by 49 North Street in partnership with HSE South West and a broad network of community organisations, reflecting a shared commitment to inclusive, creative spaces that support personal and social wellbeing.
PROGRAMME DETAILS
Improvisation Dance Workshop with Hetty Gazzaniga
Thursday 9 Oct
11:00am-12:45pm
Booking info@westcorkartscentre.com or 028 22090
Facilitated by Hetty Gazzaniga, this improvisation workshop invites participants to explore movement from the ground up. No previous experience is needed—just a willingness to engage with your body and connect with others. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring socks and water.
Yes, But Do You Care?
Tuesday 14 Oct
1:00pm to 2:30pm (1.5hrs)
Booking Eventbrite or 028 22090
Join us for a film screening and discussion of work by visual artist Marie Brett and choreographer/dance artist Philip Connaughton exploring how issues of capacity, autonomy and dementia care-giving, are raising dilemmas amid Ireland’s new capacity legislation. The Yes, But? tour by artist Marie Brett is funded by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon, and supported by a number of arts, community and health-care organisations including The Alzheimer Society of Ireland
Slow Art Exhibition Exploration with Sylwia Migdal
Thursday 16 Oct
11:00am to 12:30pm
Booking info@westcorkartscentre.com or 028 22090
Public Engagement Assistant, Sylwia Migdal facilitates a slowed down exploration of the current exhibition Night Study by Glenn Laughran. Through this facilitated exploration, participants are encouraged to spend more time with fewer artworks, discovering the joy of truly looking and connecting. This experience is designed to engage the senses, deepen our appreciation of art, and inspire new ways of seeing the world around us.
Thriving Together Community Weaving Project with Lucy Hyman
Workshop: 11 am to 2 pm Saturday 18 October 2025, free to take part
Booking essential on 02822090 or info@westcorkartscentre.com
Everyone is welcome from 2 pm to 3.30 pm where the final woven piece will be shown and experiences shared.
Join Lucy Hyland for the ‘Feel Good’ community weaving project exploring how people and place can flourish. Come together in community to learn the art of weaving, discover what connects us and celebrate our shared hopes for a sustainable future. Bring your curiosity and a small collection of materials to upcycle such as clothing, textile, wools and together the items you’ve gathered will be woven. All are welcome and no experience is necessary.
For more information please see Thriving Together - West Cork Arts Centre
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