🌿 *The Quiet Thread That Led Me Here*
Not all stories begin with a plan. Sometimes, they begin with loss. This is mine — and how the thread of creativity helped me find peace again.
Calling all Makers and Suppliers: Let’s Grow a Creative Network Together
At The Artful Weaver, I’ve always believed that creativity is better when it’s shared. That’s part of what inspired me to join The West Cork Collective - a space where local, artists, crafters and nature-loving customers can meet, connect and celebrate handmade.
Why I Weave: The Slow Art that Grounds me…
In a world that often feels like it’s rushing forward at full speed, weaving is my way of slowing down.
It’s a craft that doesn’t shout for attention. It’s quiet, methodical, and grounding. It invites me into a state of creative flow—where my hands move instinctively, and my thoughts are free to wander. In those moments, time stretches out. I’m not racing toward a goal; I’m simply building—thread by thread, loop by loop.
# **What Is a Handfasting Ceremony? A Simple, Beautiful Ritual for Modern Weddings**
In a world full of Pinterest-perfect weddings, more and more couples are looking for something different — something personal, rooted, and real.
That’s where handfasting comes in.
Once a traditional Celtic betrothal practice, handfasting is now being embraced by modern couples as a beautiful way to symbolise unity. It’s simple, meaningful, and entirely your own
The Gentle Art of Togetherness: Weaving and Wabi Sabi
Yesterday, I hosted my very first weaving workshop — and it was everything I had hoped for and more. The space quickly filled with a positive, inspiring energy as we sat together, each of us letting the rhythm of weaving carry us away.
Harvesting Willow Bark for basketry or fibre arts
Spring is the perfect time to harvest the bark from the willow tree for future basketry or fibre arts projects
The West Cork Collective
The west cork collective is a new shop opening in the heart of ballinspittle village, along the Wild Atlantic Way
January Reflections
The Tao Te Ching (which roughly translates to “The Classic of the Way and Its Power”) is one of the foundational texts of Taoism. Taoism is all about following the flow of life, or the Tao—which is often described as “the Way.
The Best Cinnamon Roll Recipe
These mouth watering Cinnamon Rolls win Christmas every year
Why Paper String?
In today’s world, where sustainability has become a priority, crafting with eco-friendly materials is more important than ever. For artists and makers, the materials we choose have a direct impact on the environment.
The Courtyard Collective
I am now a proud member of The Courtyard Collective, a unique group of artists nestled in the grounds of CECAS, the Centre of Excellence for Sustainability in Myross Wood House, Leap
Weaving Light: How Lanterns Bring Life to a Space
Have you every noticed how the right lighting can completely change how a room feels? It’s like magic - a warm glow can make any space instantly more welcoming.
Embracing Biophilic Design in Your Interiors.
In an increasingly urbanized world the need to reconnect with nature has never been more vital. Biophilic Design - a concept rooted in our innate connection to nature….
Helpful Basket Making/ Weaving Resources…..
When I first started Weaving a few years ago, I found I struggled to find any cohesive instructions on where or how to begin, here is what I discovered
6 things I learned when I climbed “The Devils Ladder” Carraontouhill
The ways are marked… but there is no clear path.
We took the Cronins Yard loop and the way is marked quite well; they aren’t regularly marked but you can see them in the distance and.. In our case… gravitate towards them… just a word of caution...
3 Plants I will be adding to my Weavers Garden this year (and 1 that I won’t)
3 Flowers I will be adding to my Weavers garden this year…. and one I won’t