This evening I hosted a donkey harness weaving workshop for Finnigan Tools.

Paddy has engineered a unique, sustainable and welfare focussed method of making harness for donkeys, and we were privileged to learn the method and make some parts for the harness here at Kiri Cottage Crafts on the Ards Peninsula.  They will be sent out to his working partner in Africa.

I have followed, and supported, Paddy for a number of years now and am delighted to say this harness weaving will most likely be a regular feature of the brand new Crafts Club!

The first get-together of the Kiri Cottage Crafts Club meets on Tuesday 24th October 2023 from 6pm to 9pm at my workshop located between Kircubbin and Portaferry Co Down, Northern Ireland.

Bring what you are working on, or something you are ‘stuck’ with, or just come along to learn something new. If you can’t make the full 3 hours, just drop in when you can.

There is no fee – just a donation to our chosen charity: Equine Halfway House Rescue and Refuge, based in Lisburn.

Drop in for as long as you can for tea, coffee, buns and craic!

Kiri Cottage Crafts Club meets fortnightly (very loosely) on Tuesdays from 6pm to 9pm at my workshop located between Kircubbin and Portaferry Co Down, Northern Ireland.

There is no fee – just a donation to our chosen charity: Equine Halfway House Rescue and Refuge, based in Lisburn.

Drop in for as long as you can for tea, coffee, buns and craic!

I held another creative afternoon with Portavogie Seniors making beaded bracelets.

The rate of production was so high, I almost expect to see a market stall set up outside the hall to sell their wares!

This workshop is fun, creative and the techniques are easily learned by all ages so please feel free to contact me if you are interested in booking one for yourself or your friends.

I am happy to go visit your venue, and will supply all equipment and materials. 

Here are some photos of the finished results from the Portavogie Seniors.