FULLY BOOKED
As part of this years Brid festival we are linking with Sligo Woodland School
Free creative Sessions
Creative Sessions for all ages.
Jan Saturday 25th 2-4pm St Brigid lantern making workshop
Feb Saturday 1st 11am -1pm Willow arch and nature weaving workshop
Feb Monday 3rd 3-5pm Nature lead intentions and lantern walk in the woods
Events are free, booking required, preference is given to those booking all three sessions.
Children must be accompanied by a parent/carer
Festival events funded by Creative Ireland Sligo CreativeIrl with support from Sligo County Council and Sligo Arts Service
Sustainable Shared Spaces research team from ATU Sligo will be at Sligo Woodland School for a series FREE Nature-Based interactive workshops. All ages and community members welcome to discuss your views on shared sustained spaces. The research team will use innovative 3D models to imagine and create a space that maximises community connection and also optimises, water storage, biodiversity and health & well-being. While parents and guardians discuss their views with the research team Trisha from SWS will take the children into the woods to explore and play. Ending with a fire 
Sat, Jan 4, 10:00 AM to 12NOON
Sat, Jan 4, 2:00 PM to 4PM
Sat, Jan 11, 10:00 AM to 12 NOON
Sat, Jan 11, 2:00PM to 4PM
Please use the link to book your space on Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/reimagining-our-outdoor-social-spaces-tickets-1113682497329?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&fbclid=IwY2xjawHjT6pleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHe7n1VhdQkY7rF0XtI_TIFMg3hLbQ-vwbrVYrUQh3-7610XH3mMymQjbtA_aem_uKLGRXE7zPkpaXzko9ot7g
Join us at the Dock 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.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. https://www.thedock.ie/communities/saturday-studios
Irish Forest School Association members meet up!
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/irishforestschoolassociation1/1380520
Event Details: Saturday 2nd nov from 12-3pm
What to Bring: Please bring a dish or some food to share as we gather around the fire.
Co-ordinator: Trisha McLaughlin
We look forward to celebrating the beauty of the seasons with you! 
Join us for Free Nature-Based Community Workshops!
Come and be part of our exciting and interactive workshops, brought to you by the Sustainable Shared Spaces research team from ATU Sligo. These free workshops are designed for families and community members of all ages to connect, play, and learn in the beautiful natural surroundings of Sligo Woodland School.
The Sustainable Shared Spaces research team from ATU Sligo will be running a series of interactive workshops within the community for families and all community members to come together, connect in nature and discuss your views on shared sustained spaces.
