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SUMMARY:Botanical Sketching & Watercolour Painting Workshop with Sarah Rohu
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URL:https://fotahouse.com/event/botanical-sketching-watercolour-painting-workshop-with-sarah-rohu/
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SUMMARY:A Practical Introduction to Scything Course
DESCRIPTION:Fota House\, Arboretum and Gardens are delighted to run a scythe course at Fota House. Please book online via Fota House or call us on 0214815543. \nPrice: €85 per person \nMax Person: 12 \nThe course will be run by Christopher Hayes and Fergus O’ Regan with the help of Ian Graham who runs Fota’s working orchard garden and has re-introduced scythe mowing in Fota.  All three are enthusiastic advocates for the scythe as a modern\, efficient and environmentally relevant tool. \nFota House has begun to take a greater interest in the management of its grassland areas\, with the focus being to protect and promote biodiversity. The intention is to create sustainable managed wildlife areas in parts of the estate. A move to less disruptive methods are being explored. As an alternative to fossil fuel powered machinery scythes are convivial with nature and ourselves. Working with a scythe isn’t the hard\, back breaking work many imagine. Children\, men and women of all ages and a very wide range of abilities use scythes and learning to mow isn’t difficult. Scything is fun! Imagine a summer weekend without the noise and air pollution of lawnmower and strimmer engines! \nThe hands on one-day course will cover scythe adjustment\, safe blade handling and mowing\, fundamental mowing technique and sharpening methods and will also touch on grass and meadow management and some of the history and culture of scythes. \nOur instructors will give personalised on the spot advice as you use your new skills on a variety of grass in the garden. They can also point you in the right direction regarding your own future use of the tool. \nOur aim is to give you the skills and confidence to consider a scythe as a realistic option  in your farm\, garden or community. \nThere will be tea and coffee on arrival (10am)\, and a light lunch around midday. The course will start at 10.30am sharp. Please note there is a 10-15 minute walk from the car park to the Victorian Working Garden. \nThis course is suitable for adults of all ages (18+) and perfect for absolute beginners but also those with experience that would like to improve or refresh their skills. \nIdeally participants would use their own scythes as this allows for help with personalised set up and tuning however your scythe should be in working condition. \nChris Hayes will have a selection of scythes and accessories for sale on the day and it may be possible for us to supply a scythe to use for the course but please request in advance for either. \nPlease get in touch if you have any questions about your (or your scythe’s) abilities  to do this course. \nOur Instructors: \nChris Hayes started scything when he worked as a forester. He needed a comfortable tool that would help him control grass growing around young trees in young woodlands. He has been teaching for eleven years and loves spreading the good news about this wonderful tool. He teaches and sells high quality scythe equipment (scythe.ie) appropriate to Ireland. \nFergus O’Regan is one of our team of volunteers. He started managing some of his home garden for wildlife around 15 years ago. As a beekeeper he started to use a scythe for managing vegetation around beehives. After trying to teach himself how to use an old scythe (and not doing very well at that) he became a student of Chris’s and is now enjoying the enormous potential of hand mowing. \nPlease book online via Fota House or call us on 0214815543.
URL:https://fotahouse.com/event/a-practical-introduction-to-scything-course/
LOCATION:Fota House\, Arboretum & Gardens
CATEGORIES:Garden Event
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250622T150000
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SUMMARY:Mór Artists Collective
DESCRIPTION:Mór Artists Collective is delighted to announce “Beneath the Layers”\, an exhibition in partnership with Fota House\, Arboretum & Gardens. \nMembers have been invited to respond to one of Ireland’s most unique and notably rich historical resources — the Fota House Wallpaper Collection. The project offers a rare opportunity for our member artists to view and respond to an extraordinary collection of 17th to 19th Century wallpaper samples. \n“Beneath the Layers” will open at Fota House from June 9 to June 22\, 2025 from 11am to 3pm daily. A public reception will take place on Thursday\, June 12 at 6pm and provides an opportunity to meet the artists involved. \nMór Artists Collective is an artists-led membership organisation for artists living and working professionally in the visual\, performing\, and literary arts in rural East Cork and West Waterford. \nMór Artists Collective is facilitated by Greywood Arts\, and supported by Cork County Council and Waterford County & City Arts offices. \nVisit morartistscollective.com for mór information about what they do.
URL:https://fotahouse.com/event/10462/
LOCATION:Fota House\, Arboretum & Gardens
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250419T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250421T160000
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SUMMARY:Easter Egg Trail at Fota House
DESCRIPTION:Easter is almost here\, and we’re excited to announce that tickets for the Fota House Easter Egg Trail are officially on sale!\n\n\nJoin us for a fun-filled adventure trail through the stunning Arboretum & Gardens at Fota House\, where you’ll search for clues\, collect eggs to claim your Easter treat\, and meet some interesting characters along the way….\nPlus\, the Easter Bunny will be making a special appearance – you won’t want to miss it!\n\nDates: April 19th to 21st 11:00am to 4:00pm\nhttps://bookings.fotahouse.com
URL:https://fotahouse.com/event/easter-egg-trail-at-fota-house/
LOCATION:Fota House\, Arboretum & Gardens
CATEGORIES:Family Event
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SUMMARY:Vanbrugh & Friends String Quintet Recital - April 13th
DESCRIPTION:The Vanbrugh & Friends present a programme of jewels from the string quintet repertoire in the beautiful Drawing Room at Fota House. Keith Pascoe\, Simon Aspell and Christopher Marwood are joined by violinist Marja Gaynor and violist Ed Creedon to play a selection of movements from quintets by Boccherini\, Mozart\, Beethoven\, Brahms and Dvořák. \nThe Vanbrugh has evolved from the work of the Vanbrugh Quartet which was based in Cork as RTE’s Resident Quartet from 1986 to 2013 and as Artists-in-Residence at University College\, Cork from 1990 until the retirement of violinist Gregory Ellis in 2017. Over three decades the quartet gave close to three thousand concerts\, presenting the chamber music repertoire to audiences throughout Ireland\, Europe\, the Americas\, and the Far East. Commercial recordings include more than thirty CDs of repertoire ranging from the complete Beethoven quartets to many contemporary Irish works. In 2016 the group was presented with the National Concert Hall’s Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of their contribution to music in Ireland. Keith Pascoe\, Simon Aspell\, and Christopher Marwood continue to perform together as the nucleus of the Vanbrugh and are joined by guest artists for performances of a wide range of chamber music repertoire.
URL:https://fotahouse.com/event/the-vanderburgh-friends-string-quintet-recital-april-13th/
CATEGORIES:Music Event
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SUMMARY:Fota Plant Fair - April 13th
DESCRIPTION:📅 Apr 13 | 11:00AM–4:00 PM \nOur annual plant fair is a haven for plant lovers with numerous specialist nurseries from all over the country attending providing visitors with the opportunity to purchase unusual and special plants at competitive prices. \nOur volunteer team from the Victorian Working Gardens will also be in attendance selling plants that are grown on site here. There will also be a vibrant selection of local artists and artisans as well as food stalls. \nEntry Fee – €5.00 per adult payable on the day
URL:https://fotahouse.com/event/fota-plant-fair/
CATEGORIES:Garden Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250412T103000
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SUMMARY:Botanical Sketching & Watercolour Painting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:🌿 What’s Included:\n• Walk in the gardens\n• Botanical sketching & watercolor painting session\n• Tea\, coffee\, and scones included \n💶 Cost: €65 per person \nTo book your place email info@sarahrohuillustration.ie
URL:https://fotahouse.com/event/botanical-sketching-watercolour-painting-workshop/
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SUMMARY:Improvers’ Scythe Course
DESCRIPTION:🌿🌾 Improve Your Scything Skills at Fota House! 🌾🌿 \nJoin us on Saturday\, 29th March from 10am-4pm for an Improvers’ Scythe Course in the stunning Fota House Victorian Working Garden! This course is perfect for anyone who’s completed a Beginners’ Scythe Course and wants to deepen their knowledge and skills. \nWhat we will cover:-\n🔹 Advice on common scything challenges you have encountered\n🔹 Hands-on practice with different blades & scythe setups\n🔹 Exploration of hafting angles\, lift & lay of the blade\n🔹 Blade care & sharpening techniques\n🔹 A peening practice session\n🔹 Plus\, some valuable ease-of-movement tips from Ian Revins of Santosha Yoga Cork! \nInstructor: Susanne Raven of Aphrodite’s Gardens\nCost: €95\nMax participants: 6 (small group for more focused attention)\nLunch: Provided 🍽️ \nNote: Participants must bring their own scythe and the course is focusing on the Austrian scythe only. (No sales of scythes or accessories on the day.) \nLimited spots available – book now \n 
URL:https://fotahouse.com/event/improvers-scythe-course/
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Watercolour Workshop
DESCRIPTION:📅 Feb 15| 11:00AM–2:30 PM | Fota House\, Cork – Limited Spaces Available Book Now! \nJoin Sarah Rohu Illustration at Fota House and Gardens for a Valentine’s Day watercolour workshop! 💗 \nExpect lots of pink and red for this one!! Tea\, coffee and delicious homemade scones served in the cafe included. All materials provided just bring yourself! ♥️💕 \n💶€65 per person \nTo book EMAIL info@sarahrohuillustration.ie
URL:https://fotahouse.com/event/9938/
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SUMMARY:Valentines Chocolate Workshop
DESCRIPTION:📅 Feb 14 | 4:30–6:30 PM | Fota House\, Cork – Limited Spaces Available Book Now! \nThis Valentine’s Day\, share a sweet and unforgettable experience hosted by Home Chocolat. Make your own gourmet chocolates in a hands-on workshop and take home your personalized chocolate creations—a perfect gift for someone special (or yourself!). \n✨ Learn how chocolate is made & craft your own treats\n🎁 Take home handmade\, personalized chocolates\n👩‍❤️‍👨 A fun\, interactive experience to enjoy together\n💰 €50 per person | €80 per couple (Save €20!) \nBookings: https://forms.gle/sN7XvTfCrnoz7h4E9
URL:https://fotahouse.com/event/valentines-chocolate-workshop/
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SUMMARY:Wonderlights at Fota House
DESCRIPTION:The Magic of Winter theme will transform Fota House and Gardens into a mesmerising winter wonderland\, filled with large illuminated sculptures of arctic animals\, meadows of glowing winter flowers\, and an enchanting frozen forest. One of the highlights of this experience\, will be the stunning projection mapping onto Fota House\, where visitors will witness the building come to life with scenes of a grand Christmas celebration. From snow-covered gardens to festive interiors\, immersing audiences in the magic of the season. \nBe prepared to marvel at the magic in the beautiful Gardens and surroundings of Fota House\, running from Nov 16th. \nTo book head to: https://www.wonderlights.ie/fota-house
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