Explore your creative spirit with our Green Craft Workshops as part of Wake the Giant in Warrenpoint; a series of eco-friendly crafting sessions designed to inspire and educate. These bookable workshops on both Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 June offer a hands-on experience in sustainable art, featuring materials and techniques that respect our environment.
Whether you're moulding your own masterpiece in clay, creating a unique copper cuff, learning traditional hand weaving techniques, or carving expressive words into wood, each workshop is guided by expert artisans.
Secure your spot now and transform natural materials into artful treasures at Wake the Giant!
Booking is required for each of the workshops.
Let imaginations run wild in this magical mini workshop led by artist and facilitator Ciara. Children will sculpt their very own mythical clay imp using air-dry clay and an assortment of natural materials like twigs, bark, leaves, and more.
This playful 30-minute session is perfect for children aged 5 to 16, encouraging creativity, fine motor skills, and a love for nature-based art.
Each participant will:
• Shape a unique mythical creature from clay
• Decorate their imp using natural textures and found materials
• Take home their creation to dry and display
Join Red Smiths Forge for a hands-on copper cuff-making workshop tailored especially for young creatives aged 12 and above. Under the guidance of skilled artisans Matthew and Caron, participants will transform a section of copper pipe into a unique, wearable piece of art.
Each attendee will:
• Choose a copper pipe section to match their preferred cuff size
• Learn how to safely hammer the pipe flat into a cuff shape
• Stamp their own pattern or design onto the surface
By the end of this 1-hour session, every participant will leave with a beautiful handmade copper cuff to keep or gift – no unfinished projects here!
Join Lucy Cushley, also known as The Irish Saddler, for a hands-on leathercraft experience where tradition meets creativity. In these engaging sessions, children will craft their very own Mystery Leather Wristband using real leather and simple hand tools.
Each participant will:
• Learn the basics of leatherworking
• Cut, shape, and decorate a wristband
• Take home a finished, wearable piece of craftsmanship
With six sessions available throughout the day and limited spaces per group, this is a unique opportunity for children aged 9 and up to try something new, tactile, and rooted in artisan skill.
Step into the world of ancient Irish tradition with Owen, an experienced woodcarver and sculptor. In this unique workshop, participants will explore Ogham, the earliest form of Irish writing, by carving personal translations of their birthdate or name onto ash wood staves.
The session includes:
• A fascinating introduction to Ogham and its connection to Irish trees and culture
• A practical demonstration using reference banners and carved examples
• Hands-on carving with safe, age-appropriate tools and guidance
• A chance to take home your own inscribed ash stave as a keepsake
This workshop offers a perfect blend of history, language, and craftsmanship, sparking curiosity while nurturing creative confidence.
Join hand weavers Jenni and Niamh of Born in a Field for a vibrant and meaningful crafting experience. In this year’s workshop, children will explore traditional weaving by creating colourful God’s Eyes – woven symbols found in many cultures around the world, often representing the sun, protection, and good fortune.
In each 45-minute session, participants will:
• Choose from a variety of colourful and textured yarns
• Learn simple weaving techniques to craft their own God’s Eye
• Discover the cultural stories behind this ancient symbol
• Take home a beautiful handmade decoration with a message of light and luck
This workshop is a joyful blend of creativity, culture, and connection to nature – perfect for children aged 7 and up.
