Rathcoran Artist in Residence Programme announced

Rathcoran residents and interested volunteers from Baltinglass are invited to join three gardening and planting workshops that will take place this spring in Rathcoran Estate.

The workshops will be facilitated by Suzie Cahn, an artist and permaculture expert, and are scheduled on Saturdays, 2nd March, 25th May and 22nd June 2024 from 10.30 am to 4 pm, in Rathcoran Estate green area with some gardening practice being carried out in the adjacent Tearmann Community Gardens.

The overarching aim of the workshops is to support Rathcoran residents to get involved in designing and creating their new community garden and styling the green area connecting the estate with the town to better join the community with their surroundings.

Building on the introductory workshop from last autumn, this series of workshops will also promote a shared understanding of the green spaces near and within the Rathcoran estate, encourage a sense of connection and stewardship towards the environment, and foster a relationship with the non-human residents in the area. 

Suzie's vision for the project and Rathcoran community is "learning, healing and sharing creativity found in both nature and art."

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Workshop details:‍

Saturday, the 2^nd of March, from 10.30 am to 4.00 pm

Seed-saving techniques and practices

·       Choosing seeds and sowing

·       Arts and crafts related to seed pods

·       Garden design brainstorming

·       Idea generation  for the Rathcoran Community Garden

Saturday, the 20^th April, from 10.30 am to 4.00 pm

Garden bed construction and decorating workshop

·       Building and enhancing garden beds

·       Constructing a raised bed with timber

·       Decorating garden beds with decorative garden motifs

·       Some direct sowing in beds

Saturday, the 22 June 2024 from 10.30 am to 4.00 pm

First harvest workshop

·       Harvest

·       Multi-plant salad bags

·       Summer planting (after last risk of frost)

·       Planting trees and shrubs

All Rathcoran residents and volunteers from Baltinglass are welcome to join the workshops. Children have to be accompanied by an adult.

If you plan to attend the workshops please let Cherish Walshe know at cherish.walshe@respond.ie or by text at 087-2766213. This will help us to prepare the tools and refreshments.

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