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Hotel Newport is one of the many hotels in Mayo in the West of Ireland, near Westport and Achill Island.

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Basket Weaving

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Why not try your hand at the wonderful art of basketry!

Kathleen McNea is a genuine fourth generation basket weaver. During her classes that take place in the hotel itself or her own workshop (near Achill Island) you will be shown how to make baskets, pardogs, claibhs and many other traditional baskets which were native to the west of Ireland

Packages Available

In conjunction with Kathleen McNea we are pleased to offer the following packages:

Basket Weaving Class (2 Hour Class)

2 Hour Basket Weaving Class. €30.00 per person.

Basket Weaving Course (Full Day)

Full day of basket weaving with lunch included. €90.00 per person

Weekend Course (5 X 2 Hours)

Full weekend of basket weaving with lunch included. €130.00 per person.

Demonstration (min.2 People)

€10.00 per person

*All Basket Weaving Packages can be combined with your stay at Hotel Newport!

 

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