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SUMMARY:Fota Plant Fair
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season at the annual Spring Plant Fair at Fota House\, Arboretum & Gardens — a true highlight of the spring gardening calendar in Cork. \nThis vibrant outdoor event brings together a carefully curated selection of specialist nurseries and expert growers from across Ireland. Discover an exceptional range of plants\, from colourful spring-flowering favourites and hardy perennials to shrubs\, trees\, alpines and rare varieties — perfect for refreshing and revitalising your garden for the season ahead. \nAlongside the plants\, visitors can browse garden accessories and artisan stalls\, enjoy food vendors on site\, and seek practical advice from knowledgeable exhibitors throughout the day. \nWhether you’re an experienced gardener or just beginning to grow your own\, the Spring Plant Fair offers inspiration\, expertise and a wonderful atmosphere to welcome the new gardening year.
URL:https://fotahouse.com/event/fota-plant-fair-2/
CATEGORIES:Garden Event
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SUMMARY:Creative Circle with Mindful Tea Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another Mindful Tea Creative Circle workshop at Fota House. A relaxed and welcoming gathering designed to nurture creativity and wellbeing through slow rituals and hands-on making. \nDuring the session\, you will enjoy a curated tea experience while creating your own handmade bookmarks using simple creative materials and mindful prompts. No artistic experience needed — just a willingness to slow down and enjoy the process. \nWhat to expect: \n\nGuided mindful tea moment\nCalm creative atmosphere at the Library\, Fota House & Gardens\nBookmark making session\nGentle conversation & connection\nAll materials provided\n\nPerfect for anyone seeking a softer Sunday centred around creativity\, mindfulness\, and intentional rest.
URL:https://fotahouse.com/event/mindful-tea-creative-circle/
LOCATION:Fota House\, Arboretum & Gardens
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SUMMARY:The CRITICAL Car Show
DESCRIPTION:The Critical Car Show takes place on Sunday 28th June from 11am to 5pm with entry by donation. \nThe event will feature special vehicle displays\, family friendly activities and raffles with great prizes! \nOn the day you will also have the chance to meet local emergency services and CRITICAL volunteers\, and learn vital CPR and lifesaving skills. \nAll proceeds will go directly towards supporting CRITICAL’s lifesaving work. For more information on the charity and their work visit https://criticalcharity.ie \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://fotahouse.com/event/the-critical-car-show/
LOCATION:Fota House\, Arboretum & Gardens
CATEGORIES:Family Event
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SUMMARY:A Day of Garden Sketching at Fota House with Camilla Fanning
DESCRIPTION:Discover the joy of sketching in one of Ireland’s most inspiring settings with a relaxed and creative day at Fota House & Gardens. Surrounded by sweeping garden views\, historic grounds\, and the beautiful arboretum\, this workshop invites you to slow down\, look closely\, and fill your sketchbook with ideas\, observations and creative experiments. \nWhether you are an experienced artist\, a designer\, or simply curious about drawing\, this fun and welcoming workshop will introduce practical ways to use a sketchbook as a tool for seeing\, thinking\, and developing ideas. Through guided exercises\, demonstrations and outdoor sketching sessions\, you’ll learn how to quickly capture atmosphere\, movement\, colour\, and visual impressions directly from the scenery around you. \nLed by artist Camilla Fanning (MFA NCAD\, member of Graphic Studio Dublin and Cork Printmakers) the workshop combines practical sketching techniques with a relaxed and enjoyable day immersed in nature and creativity. \nWhat to Expect \n\nIntroduction to sketchbook practice and creative observation\nTutor-led demonstrations and guided drawing exercises\nLearn “shorthand” sketching techniques for capturing quick impressions\nExplore the gardens and arboretum through outdoor sketching sessions\nTime for independent sketching and experimentation\nRelaxed Show & Tell discussion back in the studio\nIdeas for developing sketchbook work into future creative projects\n\nThe day also includes morning coffee and lunch\, giving participants time to relax\, chat\, and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Fota House & Gardens. \nParticipants should bring their own sketching materials (a suggested materials list will be provided in advance). Suitable outdoor clothing and comfortable walking shoes are recommended\, as we will spend time sketching outdoors throughout the gardens and grounds. \nPerfect for anyone looking to develop their creativity\, enjoy drawing outdoors and spend a memorable day sketching in a truly inspiring setting. \nDate & Time \nDate                 Sat 4th July  2026 \nTime                10:30am – 4:00pm \nTicket Price      €130 \n  \nBooking: For more information and to book email cjfanning[at]cjfanning.com
URL:https://fotahouse.com/event/a-day-of-garden-sketching-at-fota-house-with-camilla-fanning/
LOCATION:Fota House\, Arboretum & Gardens
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