Two Day Courses in Spiddal

Two day Basket Making Course at Spiddal Craft Village. Over the two days you will get to make a bread basket on the first day and something a little higher on the second day. I will also explain about the willow, how it is grown and prepared for use. There will be a maximum of 7 people on the course. There will be detailed class notes sent on after covering all weaves practised on the course and also notes on the willow process from start to finish. Hours: 9.30 to 5.30 on both days. Price: €200 including materials, Accommodation is not included in this course, you will find an accommodation list below.

Book available dates here

2024 dates:

May 9th & 10th, Thurs & Fri - Full

May 14th & 15th, Tues & Wed - Full

May 16th & 17th, Thurs & Fri - 5 spots left

May 21st & 22nd, Tues & Wed - Full

June 6th & 7th, Thurs & Fri - 1 spot left

July 3rd & 4th, Wed & Thurs - 5 spots left

Feel free to get in contact for further information.

You will find an accommodation list below if you want to stay in the area.

One Day Course in Spiddal

 This is a one day course. Over the day you will get to make a bread basket. I will also explain about the willow, how it is grown and prepared for use. There will be a maximum of 7 people on the course.

There will be detailed class notes sent on after covering all weaves practised on the course and also notes on the willow process from start to finish. 

 Hours: 9.30 to 5.30.

 Price: €100 including materials

Book available dates here

2024 Dates:

April 25th, Thursday - Full

May 1st, Wednesday - 4 spots Left

May 2nd, Thursday - 2 spots left

May 8th, Wednesday - 3 spots left

May 23rd, Thursday - 1 spots left

June 19th, Wednesday - 3 spots left

Feel free to get in contact for further information.

 You will find an accommodation list below if you want to stay in the area.

 Accommodation list:

 B&B’s in Spiddal:

Ard Eoinin - 0.8 km from the Ceardlann, Phone no. 091553234, website click here

Radharc Árainn – 1.2 km from the Ceardlann, Phone no. 091553632.

AirB&B in Spiddal:

Round House - 2 km from the Ceardlann, click here

Hotel in Spiddal:

An Cruiscin Lan - 0.4 Km from the Ceardlann, Phone no. 091553148, website click here

Other Accommodation options:

Connemara Coast Hotel - In Furbo (6 km from Spiddal), Phone no. 091592108, website click here

Padraicins Pub/Restaurant and B&B - In Furbo (5 km from Spiddal), Phone no. 09159244, website click here

You could also stay in Barna which is 11km from Spiddal, or Galway city which is 18 km from Spiddal. You will find any amount of options on line for these two places.

A nice hotel in Barna is The Twelve

4 Days in Lough Na Fooey.

(LOCATION NOT SPIDDEAL)

4 Day Residential Basket Making Course at Lough na Fooey (these courses are not held at Spiddal)

 This is a four day course, for Beginners the concentration will be on round work and each participant can expect to make 2, 3 or possibly 4 baskets depending on size and whether you have acquired enough skill to practice on your own. Those with previous experience can choose between round, oval, or square. Those with experience who have a particular project in mind should let me know this beforehand so that I can ensure we have suitable material available. I will also explain about the willow, how it is grown and prepared for use. There will be a maximum of 7 people on the course.

There will be detailed class notes sent on after covering all weaves practised on the course and also notes on the willow process from start to finish. 

Hours: 10.00 to 5.00 each day.

Price: €460 (€550 from Autumn 24 on) Residential, €400 (€500 from Autumn 24 on) non-residential, including materials. Cost of course includes a substantial home cooked lunch on the Tuesday and the Friday of the course, you will be looking after yourselves for lunch on the Wednesday and Thursday of the course, there will be space in the cottages to have your lunch even if you are a non resident. Breakfast and evening meals are not included.

Feel free to get in contact for further information. Please also contact me by email if you wish to do this 4 day course as a non resident as this option is not available on the drop down at purchase.

If you would like to discuss paying in instalments please email: ciaran@ciaranhoganbaskets.com

Book available dates here

Autumn 2024: - Full

October 1st to 4th - Full

October 8th to 11th - Full

October 15th to 18th - Full

October 29th to November 1st -Full

November 5th to 8th - Full

November 19th to 22nd - Full

November 26th to 29th - Full

My Spring 2025 dates will go up on the 5th of June at 8pm.

Accommodation in “Waterfall Cottage" and “Hazel Cottage”

 Accommodation is in these two stone-faced self-catering houses. “Waterfall Cottage” has five bedrooms, two toilets and two showers. “Hazel Cottage” has three bedrooms, two toilets, two showers and one bath. Since all courses are limited to a maximum of  seven  people, it will not  be necessary to share a room. Both cottages have wi-fi but there is not mobile phone reception. Accommodation is beside the workshop, 8 miles from the nearest shop. Unless your willing to travel 8 miles(12 km) by car to the nearest restaurant you will probably be cooking something for yourself in the evening, If you bring something ready cooked both cottages have microwaves but also standard electric cookers with 4 plates and an oven. Some people decide to share cooking but this depends on the group doing the course. Accommodation is available from 4 o'clock of the day before the course until the morning of the day after the course finishes, for example from Monday afternoon until Saturday day morning for standard 4 day Course. 

SORRY NO DOGS OR PETS ALLOWED.

Travel:

If travelling by public transport we can meet city link bus the evening before the course at Maam Cross. This bus leaves Galway from the Forster St. Bus Park (near rail/bus station) at 5.30 p.m. Monday to Saturday. See www.citylink.ie for full timetable. If you want us to meet this bus it must be arranged with us in advance. 

If travelling by car we will send you directions as part of the reminder a few weeks before the course date.

Private Classes, I dont alway do these.

One to one: This is one to one tuition, I will also be making my own work in between showing you. You must have experience to do this.

Price: €250 (two people is priced at €350)

Group one day: This is groups capped at 7 people, I would not be making my own work on these days.

Price: €700. This is also my pricing to go somewhere and teach with a 50euro travel cost on top.

Hours: 9.30 to 5.30, this can be discussed if times don't suit.

Prices include materials.

 You will find an accommodation list to the left if you want to stay in the area.