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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.
LASRAÍ - Rekindle Festival of Lost Skills 2025
LASRAÍ is a multicultural event celebrating traditional music and dance. Starting at 8pm with Paddy Keenan and guests Aoife Kelly and Aindrias De Staic, Edwina Guckian with Dave Munnelly and Roisin El Cherif with Nora Lynch.
REKINDLE Festival of Lost Skills 2025
Rekindle Festival of Lost Skills is returning to Parliament Street, Ennistymon - come long and join in this celebration of Intergenerational and intercultural exchanges, skill-sharing, Live Music, Workshops and Music.
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.
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.
Scything for Beginners
Learn how to mow meadows, lawns or veg patches using a traditional scythe in this hands-on, one-day course. You'll cover setup, technique, sharpening and tool care, with guidance from experienced land worker Chris Hayes.
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
Open to participants who have completed our beginners wood turning course or those looking to continue their journey in wood turning.
Land and Lore: Farm to Fork Feast at Common Knowledge September 5th
Land and Lore is a seasonal farm-to-fork dinner in County Clare celebrating Irish food, regenerative agriculture, and local producers.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 Concrete Countertops
Learn how to design, cast and finish a unique concrete slab that can be used for a variety of applications.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brick and Block Laying
Learn the fundamentals of block and brick laying in this two-day hands-on course.
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.
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 Kitchen Cabinets
Learn how to design and build your own fully functioning kitchen cabinets in this two-day intensive workshop.
Cook with Confidence
Celebrate summer with vibrant seasonal flavours at our cooking course at Common Knowledge, guided by Ottolenghi-trained chef Ashley Gribben.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.