Weekend on the Mountain, Bushcraft, Music Workshops - all on 11-12 August

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With the help of our WWOOFers, most of whom have come from North America, the vegetable garden and kitchen area have seen great improvements! We have been gearing up for our biggest event so far, to be held over the weekend of 11-12 August. Over this weekend we will be holding traditional skills training, an introductory primitive living/bushcraft course and children's music workshops.

You can stay and camp for the weekend or just attend during the day. During breaks you're welcome to tour the land or take walks in the adjoining woods. We'll have tea and coffee available all day, and an organic vegetarian lunch from a local chef will be available (additional cost). Or you can picnic and use our BBQ or the (improved!) sheltered outdoor kitchen (except during times when our chef is using it).

The activities running this weekend include:

Weekend on the Mountain - in association with CELT
14 years and over
11-12 August - € 120 per person
Come camp with us for a weekend while taking your choice from courses in environmental and ecological trades for all levels. If you already have basic skills in one of these areas, you are welcome to develop your skills further with the guidance of highly qualified tutors.

Coppersmithing / Tinsmithing
Making basic containers using recycled materials. This is a unique opportunity to gain basic skills in coppersmithing using simple hand tools - Materials charge € 10
Course Tutor: Andy Harris

Dry Stone & Lime Mortar Walling
Traditional dry-stone walling construction techniques - also garden features (retaining walls, raised beds, seats, steps) plus an introduction to the use of lime mortar which allows a building to 'breathe' letting out water-vapour but preventing rain from getting in. Steel-toe-cap boots are recommended.
Course Tutor: Bob Wilson

Herb-lore
Plant Magic- Exploration of our native wild and garden plants includes edible and medicinal uses, folklore, gardening tips, herb walk, seasonal recipes, herbal tincture and ointment making.
Course tutor: Kes Clarke

Wood Carving
Using local timber, participants will learn carving techniques and use/care of hand tools. Materials charge 7 euro. Carve an ogham panel or oak leaf panel in 2d (2 dimension)
Course Tutor: Andrew St Ledger

Ti-pi making
Make a 9ft 'children's lodge' - cutting and stitching of canvas plus construction info. Have the experience of making one collectively or 'make your own' -Materials charge 100 euros - less if using lower quality canvas (if taking away your own ti-pi)
Course tutor : Ti-pi Dave

Bushcraft / Primitive Living Skills with Anthonio Akkermans
15 years and over, or 12-14 with parent
11-12 August - € 145 per person

This course will give you the basics of bushcraft and primitive technology. Anthonio will help you learn skills such as friction fire-lighting, tracking, trapping, shelter building and awareness. We will be making some necessary survivial items such as bowls, spoons and cord.

Cost is € 145.

Children's Music Workshops
Under 12's and 12-18's
We are pleased to offer children's music workshops at Carraig Dulra for the first time! These are running during the CELT Weekend, so that parents who are taking the CELT courses can enrol their children at a discount. Others not taking the CELT courses may also arrange for their children to attend.

African Drumming Workshops
For teenagers (12-18). Two hours, running on both Saturday and Sunday
maximum number of children – 20

Children find drum circles a very enjoyable way of developing their innate musicality and sense of belonging. A drum circle is an occasion of community which also allows us to express our own individuality. When drumming we sit in a circle to play rhythm games, explore our own rhythms and learn African poly (multi) rhythms using a wide variety of percussion instruments. While helping us come together as a group the drum also enables us to develop our coordination, concentration and self esteem in a relaxed, enjoyable and supportive environment.

Sounds, instrument and improvisation Workshop
For under 12's. Two hours, running on both Saturday and Sunday
maximum number of children – 12

These workshops for younger children will explore the world of sound; the sounds of commonplace items and of found items as well as the sounds of instruments; those which we will make during the workshop and some others, usual and unusual, provided for exploration. We will find sounds that attract us, we will make instruments and tell stories bringing our environment and our imagination into our play. From before birth sound attracts our interest and holds our attention. Parents are welcome to join with younger children as we create and manipulate sound, tell stories and express our feelings in creative and imaginative ways.

Rory Adams is an experienced drummer and workshop facilitator and has been providing music workshops using song, rhythm, movement, and improvisation in schools and for varied groups of all ages for ten years. He facilitates community drum circles for adults in west Wicklow where he lives. Rory is also a music therapist working with children and adults in individual and group settings.

Cars at Carraig Dulra
In order to highlight the environmental issues around driving, and in particular because we have limited parking, we strongly encourage people to use public transport to visit us. We will happily do pickup/dropoffs from local public transport stops, and for those who drive, we will arrange parking nearby where you can ring us and we will collect you. Our small parking area is normally reserved for Tutors with heavy materials, and people with physical disabilities. This is particularly true for the weekend of 11-12 August, which will be our busiest ever. Contact us if you need help with logistics getting here!

The nearest Public Transport:
Bus Eireann: Glenealy, Ashford or Wicklow Town
Irish Rail: Wicklow Town

Look out for us at the new Wicklow Farmers' Market (we are sharing some space on the Crocker's stall) on Saturdays!

Suzie & Mike Cahn
Carraig Dulra
Living Skills Bank & Family Nature Centre
http://www.dulra.org

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