Join us for exciting, hands-on workshops led by Trisha MacLaughlin, a Forest School Educator and founder of Sligo Woodland School.
Over two Saturdays, participants will explore the native Irish Rush grass, learning to weave and print with it. Through storytelling, we will connect with the ancestral ties to these remarkable plants, creating traditional-style lamps as part of our exploration.
Children and young people will step into the role of hunters and gatherers, crafting their own bows and arrows while learning essential skills like whittling and knot-tying.
Using natural materials such as moss, sticks, twigs, leaves, and other found items, we will come together to create beautiful pieces of transient art, celebrating the beauty of nature’s fleeting moments.
As winter approaches, we will also support local wildlife by making bird feeders, a solitary bee motel, and a special animal-friendly Christmas tree.
This Saturday Studios is an incredible chance to develop new skills, spark creativity, and deepen connections with the natural world, guided by Trisha MacLaughlin’s expert knowledge and passion for outdoor learning.
Wear clothes that can get a bit messy or bring a T-shirt or apron to cover up!
Trisha MacLaughlin
Trisha MacLaughlin is a Forest School Educator and owns Sligo Woodland School. Her practice offers a unique and creative solution to the educational environment, as each individual can engage in nature-based learning in a non-invasive, empowering and self-directed way.
She has worked both in community development and education for many years as a practitioner, researcher, consultant and lecturer. She completed a research Master degree investigating "Creative Development Through Art in the Early Years" and key research areas are "Outdoor Risky Play" and "Creative Learning Spaces".
Saturday Studios for 10–13 years
16 and 23 November, 12.30–2pm
Cost: €10