Ogham Through Clay and Scroll: Art Workshops

Experienced community artist Cher Gleeson will give this engaging, hands-on workshop exploring the Early Medieval alphabet Ogham, which was used to write the early Irish language. This workshop invites participants to translate their own names into the ancient Ogham script, connecting personally to Irish heritage through language and symbolism.

Each participant will:
• Learn the history and meaning of the Ogham alphabet,
• translate their name using a traditional Ogham reference,
• Create an “Ancient Name Scroll”—a parchment-style artwork aged with natural techniques, featuring their name in Ogham
• Shape a personal Ogham Stone from clay, inspired by standing stones and tree lore

Participants will leave with two meaningful keepsakes and a deeper appreciation for Ireland’s rich linguistic and artistic legacy.

The morning workshop, 11:00am - 12:30, will be for children age 8+, while the afternoon workshop, 2:30 - 4:00pm, will be for adults.

This workshop is free but places are limited. Please call Cashel library on 062 63825 to secure your place.