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Open Day: Heritage and Biodiversity Tour of the land
Explore the biodiversity and heritage of the land at Common Knowledge on a guided walk in Kilfenora, Co. Clare. Learn about native species, conservation efforts and local history, then enjoy tea and chats in the lodge. Part of our Heritage in Action programme, funded by The Heritage Council.
SPREAG! Celebrating Community Climate Action with Anja Murray and Brendan Dunford
Join us on 19 June at Common Knowledge for SPREAG - an evening of connection, climate action, and culture featuring ecologist and broadcaster Anja Murray and Burren-based conservationist Brendan Dunford. Together, we’ll explore how communities are restoring biodiversity, caring for peatlands, and sustaining heritage through hands-on, place-based action. Supported by the National Parks and Wildlife Service, the Heritage Council, and Community Foundation Ireland.
Land and Lore: Farm to Fork Feast at Common Knowledge
Land and Lore is a seasonal farm-to-fork dinner in County Clare celebrating Irish food, regenerative agriculture, and local producers.
Enjoy a three-course meal created by chef Ashley Gribben, featuring ingredients from Cratloe Hills Sheep’s Cheese, Lúnasa Farm, and Anam Coffee. With live traditional music and stories from the farmers, this immersive event connects guests to the land, culture, and seasonal rhythms of the west of Ireland.
Tiered ticket pricing ensures accessibility. Supported by the Agri-Food Tourism Grant.
Introduction to Fermentation
On this Full Day workshop Llewyn Máire will introduce you to the world of fermentation, how to incorporate ferments into your daily life and play with flavours in everything from a shared meal to mocktails and fermented sodas.
Natural Building - Construction with Clay
Explore natural building techniques like cob, wattle and daub, and clay brick-making in this hands-on weekend course. Perfect for beginners ready to start their own natural building projects.
DIY Tiling
Open to complete beginners, this course will equip you with the skills and confidence needed to take on various types of tiling jobs around the house.
Cook with Confidence
Celebrate summer with vibrant seasonal flavours at our cooking course at Common Knowledge, guided by Ottolenghi-trained chef Ashley Gribben.
DIY Kitchen Cabinets
Learn how to design and build your own fully functioning kitchen cabinets in this two-day intensive workshop.
A Weekend of Willow Weaving
In this workshop participants will delve into the ancient craft of basketry, learning the intricate techniques that transform supple willow rods into two functional and beautiful baskets.
DIY and Repair at Home
Open to complete beginners, this course will equip you with the skills and confidence needed to take on DIY, upcycling and alteration projects within your home.
Brick and Block Laying
Learn the fundamentals of block and brick laying in this two-day hands-on course.
Build School - Level One
Learn the fundamentals of building with the Common Knowledge team on our immersive 5-day construction course, suitable for all skill levels.
Wood Turning for Beginners
Open to complete beginners, this course will equip you with the skills and confidence needed to begin, or continue your journey in wood turning.
DIY Concrete Countertops
Learn how to design, cast and finish a unique concrete slab that can be used for a variety of applications.
Dry Stone Walling for Beginners
Learn the ancient skill of traditional dry stone walling and leave with the ability to carry out repairs and new builds yourself.
Introduction to Sewing
Join us for an immersive two day sewing course at The Common Knowledge Center. Learn the fundamentals of designing, making and repairing your own textiles.
Introduction to Furniture Design & Making
Design and craft your own solid hardwood stool while exploring the ergonomics, aesthetics and techniques involved in creating your own furniture.
Lime Plastering and Rendering
Discover and practice the best techniques for preparing walls, then rendering and plastering with lime.
Build School - Level One
Learn the fundamentals of building with the Common Knowledge team on our immersive 5-day construction course, suitable for all skill levels.
A Weekend of Willow Weaving
In this workshop participants will delve into the ancient craft of basketry, learning the intricate techniques that transform supple willow rods into two functional and beautiful baskets.
Dry Stone Walling for Beginners
Learn the ancient skill of traditional dry stone walling and leave with the ability to carry out repairs and new builds yourself.
Introduction to Steel Fabrication and Welding
Open to complete beginners, this two day course will help you discover the art of metal fabrication and welding - and leave confident in your ability to join metal together safely.
Project Planning for Self Builders
Leave the tools at home and come and join Cian Corcoran and architect Ebanie Powell for a 4-day course focused on project managing your self-build. This is the first course of its kind in Ireland.
Wood Turning - Level 2
Open to participants who have completed our beginners wood turning course or those looking to continue their journey in wood turning.
DIY and Repair at Home
Open to complete beginners, this course will equip you with the skills and confidence needed to take on DIY, upcycling and alteration projects within your home.
DIY and Repair at Home
Open to complete beginners, this course will equip you with the skills and confidence needed to take on DIY, upcycling and alteration projects within your home.
Introduction to Weaving
Discover the artistry and joy of weaving your own scarf in our immersive workshop on a traditional loom
Introduction to Fermentation
On this Full Day workshop Llewyn Máire will introduce you to the world of fermentation, how to incorporate ferments into your daily life and play with flavours in everything from a shared meal to mocktails and fermented sodas.
Brick and Block Laying
Learn the fundamentals of block and brick laying in this two-day hands-on course.
DIY Kitchen Cabinets
Learn how to design and build your own fully functioning kitchen cabinets in this two-day intensive workshop.
Spoon Carving with Hewn Spoons
Join us on a 2 day course with Hewn Spoons where you will learn the fundamentals of axework, knifework and spoon design.
Wood Turning for Beginners
Open to complete beginners, this course will equip you with the skills and confidence needed to begin, or continue your journey in wood turning.
DIY Tiling
Open to complete beginners, this course will equip you with the skills and confidence needed to take on various types of tiling jobs around the house.
Introduction to Steel Fabrication and Welding
Open to complete beginners, this two day course will help you discover the art of metal fabrication and welding - and leave confident in your ability to join metal together safely.
Introduction to Sewing
Join us for an immersive two day sewing course at The Common Knowledge Center. Learn the fundamentals of designing, making and repairing your own textiles.
Introduction to Furniture Design & Making
Design and craft your own solid hardwood stool while exploring the ergonomics, aesthetics and techniques involved in creating your own furniture.
Wood Turning for Beginners
Open to complete beginners, this course will equip you with the skills and confidence needed to begin, or continue your journey in wood turning.
Introduction to Weaving
Discover the artistry and joy of weaving your own scarf in our immersive workshop on a traditional loom
A Weekend of Willow Weaving
In this workshop participants will delve into the ancient craft of basketry, learning the intricate techniques that transform supple willow rods into two functional and beautiful baskets.
Build School - Level One
Learn the fundamentals of building with the Common Knowledge team on our immersive 5-day construction course, suitable for all skill levels.
Lime Plastering and Rendering
Discover and practice the best techniques for preparing walls, then rendering and plastering with lime.
DIY and Repair at Home
Open to complete beginners, this course will equip you with the skills and confidence needed to take on DIY, upcycling and alteration projects within your home.
Dry Stone Walling for Beginners
Learn the ancient skill of traditional dry stone walling and leave with the ability to carry out repairs and new builds yourself.
Cook with Confidence
Welcome summer in by joining us for an Indian cooking course at Common Knowledge, guided by our renowned Ottolenghi-trained chef, Ashley Gribben.
DIY Kitchen Cabinets
Learn how to design and build your own fully functioning kitchen cabinets in this two-day intensive workshop.
Build School - Level One
Learn the fundamentals of building with the Common Knowledge team on our immersive 5-day construction course, suitable for all skill levels.
Cook with Confidence
Welcome winter in by joining us for our Middle Eastern inspired winter cooking course at Common Knowledge, guided by our renowned Ottolenghi-trained chef, Ashley Gribben.
DIY and Repair at Home
Open to complete beginners, this course will equip you with the skills and confidence needed to take on DIY, upcycling and alteration projects within your home.
Build School - Level One
Learn the fundamentals of building with the Common Knowledge team on our immersive 5-day construction course, suitable for all skill levels.
Lime Plastering and Rendering
Discover and practice the best techniques for preparing walls, then rendering and plastering with lime.
DIY Concrete Countertops
Learn how to design, cast and finish a unique concrete slab that can be used for a variety of applications.
Build Your Own Sauna
Join us for an intensive 5-day course where we will construct a stand-alone sauna from start to finnish (pun intended).
Dry Stone Walling for Beginners
Learn the ancient skill of traditional dry stone walling and leave with the ability to carry out repairs and new builds yourself.
DIY Kitchen Cabinets
Learn how to design and build your own fully functioning kitchen cabinets in this two-day intensive workshop.
Introduction to Fermentation
On this Full Day workshop Llewyn Máire will introduce you to the world of fermentation, how to incorporate ferments into your daily life and play with flavours in everything from a shared meal to mocktails and fermented sodas.
Wood Turning - Level 2
Open to participants who have completed our beginners wood turning course or those looking to continue their journey in wood turning.
Spoon Carving with Hewn Spoons
Join us on a 2 day course with Hewn Spoons where you will learn the fundamentals of axework, knifework and spoon design.
DIY Tiling
Open to complete beginners, this course will equip you with the skills and confidence needed to take on various types of tiling jobs around the house.
Cook with Confidence
Welcome Spring in by joining us for our Middle Eastern inspired Spring cooking course at Common Knowledge, guided by our renowned Ottolenghi-trained chef, Ashley Gribben.
A Weekend of Willow Weaving
In this workshop participants will delve into the ancient craft of basketry, learning the intricate techniques that transform supple willow rods into two functional and beautiful baskets.
Wood Turning for Beginners
Open to complete beginners, this course will equip you with the skills and confidence needed to begin, or continue your journey in wood turning.
Introduction to Furniture Design & Making
Design and craft your own solid hardwood stool while exploring the ergonomics, aesthetics and techniques involved in creating your own furniture.
Introduction to Weaving
Discover the artistry and joy of weaving your own scarf in our immersive workshop on a traditional loom
Introduction to Steel Fabrication and Welding
Open to complete beginners, this two day course will help you discover the art of metal fabrication and welding - and leave confident in your ability to join metal together safely.
DIY Kitchen Cabinets
Learn how to design and build your own fully functioning kitchen cabinets in this two-day intensive workshop.
Cook with Confidence
Welcome the season in by joining us for our cooking course at Common Knowledge, guided by our renowned Ottolenghi-trained chef, Ashley Gribben.
DIY and Repair at Home
Open to complete beginners, this course will equip you with the skills and confidence needed to take on DIY, upcycling and alteration projects within your home.
Introduction to Sewing
Learn the fundamentals of designing, making and repairing your own textiles.
The Common Knowledge Winter Feast
Join us for a heart-warming, belly-filling, fire-side feast to celebrate the end of another year. Ash has whipped up another mouth watering, seasonal menu using as many local suppliers as possible. Brian has pulled together a list of wines to match and we'll also have Lunasa Kombucha available. All dietary requirements can be catered for.