Ireland

Two-day Willow Basketry Making with Irene Kelly

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Ireland

This two-day workshop is aimed at those who have done the one-day basket weaving course or who want to take on a more ambitious project.Plan your own project and make a basket with a handle/handles (eg: a shopping or small log basket). The class will also cover the growing, harvesting, storing and preparation of the willows for working.

€150 per participant

Introduction to Axe Throwing Course

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Ireland

Axe Club are running a unique and engaging course on the fast-growing sport of axe throwing with an Introduction to Axe Throwing Course. On this half-day course, learn the basics of this exciting and skilful sport.

This course will be repeated on 25th May, 22nd June, 20th July and 1st September 2019.

€40 per participant

Two-day Arrow and archery accessories course with Mike Henderson

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Ireland

Over the course of two days, participants will make their arrow shafts, heads and fletchings all made from techniques spanning from the stone-age and up, including the use of primitive glues. How to make a quiver, arm guard and finger tab will also be demonstrated during the course.

All material and hand-tools included.

ALL COURSES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE- MINIMUM NUMBERS APPLY

Two-day Stone Carving Course with Barbara Kelly

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Ireland

During this two-day workshop, learn the basic techniques of carving in either the round or in relief. You will carve and take home your own unique sculpture.

Note: please bring a heavy jacket and strong work boots.

€150 per participant

This course will be repeated on 24th and 25th July 2019.

Knife Making Course with Guy Urbin

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Ireland

Guy will inspire you to make a one-piece knife based on models used by our ancestors.
You must have completed the Introduction to Blacksmithing Course first to book this course.
Tools Required: Steel toe cap safety boots or strong equivalent
Course suitable for age 16+years

ALL COURSES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE- MINIMUM NUMBERS APPLY

UCD Centre for Experimental Archaeology and Material Culture (IE)

Member of EXARC
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The Centre for Experimental Archaeology and Material Culture (CEAMC) at University College Dublin, Ireland, established since 2012, is one of the only specifically designed and dedicated, on-campus university facilities in the world for experimental archaeology and material culture studies. It supports research projects, innovative teaching, and public outreach activities, so as to enable the creation of a better understanding of the nature and role of crafts, technologies and materiality in people’s lives in the past.

The Centre for Experimental Archaeology and Material Culture (CEAMC) at University College Dublin, Ireland, established since 2012, is one of the only specifically designed and dedicated, on-campus university facilities in the world for experimental archaeology and material culture studies.

Roundtables at University College Dublin, January 2015

Author(s)
Ruth Fillery-Travis 1
Publication Date
On 15 January 2015 around 25 people participated in the Academic Round Table chaired by Professor Bill Schindler from Washington College, and later this day in the Experimental Archaeology Networks Roundtable, with Roeland Paardekooper from EXARC chairing. Attendees came from a variety of countries, including Malta, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Latvia, UK, Sweden, the US and Poland...

Conference Review: 9th Experimental Archaeology Conference, Dublin 2015

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Katy Whitaker 1
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EAC Conferences
***The ninth Experimental Archaeology Conference was held over 16-18 January 2015 at University College Dublin (Ireland). A large gathering of nearly 200 delegates from more than 25 countries across the EU and the Americas was hosted by UCD School of Archaeology and the Irish National Heritage Park. Twenty papers and 26 posters...