Remembering Traditional Skills - Showcasing Heritage Practices by Master Artisans

Come engage with three artisans: a basket maker, a stone mason, and an expert on lime rendering - who will connect communities to sustainable ways of living, historical preservation, and ancestral knowledge.

Stone masonry has been central to human civilians for a millennia, shaping monuments and structures. Its invention has enabled load-bearing buildings and sculptures long before steel and concrete. Patrick Hornibrook specialises in the restoration of old buildings, all types of stonework with specialist knowledge in Lime Mortar Restoration work.

Lime plaster has been used for over 9,000 years making it a fundamental building material in ancient civilisations. Its durability, breathability, and aesthetic qualities have contributed significantly to architectural heritage across the world. Colman Howard is a Lime Plasterer based in Cork, with almost 40 years experience, specialising in traditional lime plastering for traditional and listed buildings, Colman combines traditional craftsmanship with breathable lime materials to preserve and protect Ireland’s architectural heritage

Basket making is the oldest craft in the world, and the most widespread of any craft. In Ireland we have a tradition going back many centuries, with baskets being made for carrying fuel, gathering food or catching eels or seafood, and many other things. After a long career in forestry, Edmund Hawan was taught by basket weaving by Barbara Kelly in Waterford. He uses locally sourced materials as much as possible including his home grown willow. Creating a range of products, you can find him at the Lismore Farmers’ Market on most Sundays.

On-street parking available.
Restrooms available in adjoining Adair Hall.