Looking for a uniquely enriching experience?

Artists and craftworkers of the Hands-On network, in South West Ireland, provide classes and courses for enthusiasts, holidaymakers and those looking for an unusual and fulfilling activity break.

We live and work in the most beautiful and peaceful corner of Ireland, and the experience of coming to learn in one of the Hands-On studios is much more than skills study - it's a uniquely enriching experience.

 
Find out about Hands-On courses...

Woodcarving Sculpture Mosaics
Drawing Chair making Glass-fusing
Photography Stained glass Children's art
Ceramics Art Jewellery

 

 

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Like to visit several Hands-On studios during your stay in West Cork? We can arrange itineraries which include workshop visits, gallery and shopping excursions, and plenty of time to enjoy the wonderful West Cork scenery and food...

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Meet the Hands-On Tutors
All Hands-On tutors are respected experts in their fields and enthusiastic and capable tutors. 'We are mostly home-based, and teach in our own picturesque West Cork studios. Coming on a Hands-On course can give you a fascinating insight into our creative and often unconventional lives...'

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Hands-On Studios

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Green Wood Chairs
Kinsale Pottery & Art School
Robert Lee Ceramics
Ben Russell - woodcarving
Rosemary Taylor
Rossmore Pottery
Seedbed Studio


West Cork - A Place Apart

Coming to West Cork
Local Accommodation

 

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Crafts Council of Ireland
The Hands-On network is supported by West Cork LEADER Co-op and the Crafts Council of Ireland