Arts and Crafts

Marika O'Sullivan,                                                                         tel: 028 38983.

Old Forge, Hollyhill, Aughadown, Skibbereen.

Silversmith, Jeweller, specialising in enamel and

precious metal.

She makes unusual, one-off pieces, drawing

inspiration from her surroundings.


Studio open to visitors by appointment only. 

The Keltic Knot  Craft Shop and Gallery                                  tel. 086 2777145.

Main St. Ballydehob

Prop. Andy Street

The best of Irish Crafts and World Crafts. A special feature of local artists and crafts in both the shop and gallery.

This is one of the longest established craft centres in the country, having been called 'The Flower House' in the 60's and 'The Oasis' in the 70's.

This well stocked shop is well worth a look and is perfect  place to get that special gift. There is something to suit all tastes here.

Also an excellent selection of  traditional and Irish music on cassette and CD.

The Keltic Knot can also be found at                    'www. West Cork web.ie.

Seóda Jewellers                                                                                          tel. 028 37973, 028 37399

Main St. Ballydehob

Prop. Mark and  Fiona Browning.

A good selection of gold and silver jewellery hand made

on the premises.

Open all year round, many unusual and one off pieces ,

Commissions welcome.


Email     seodaj@eircom.net                              website

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Glass Creations by Jessica                                                                  tel. 028 38409

Gurranes Caheragh

Prop. Jessica Finken

Jessica produces a wide range of  beautiful glass objects, at present she is concentrating on

Sculptured Venetian glass work, especially beads.

Workshop open by appointment

Commissions welcome.

Brush Fire Ceramics                                                                           tel. 028  37452

Gurteenakilla, Ballydehob

Prop. John and Noelle Verling.


John and Noel Verling have had their workshop in Gurteenakilla for the last 30 years. John

is an internationally known artist, and Noelle is a potter. Their ceramics are a combination

Of Noelle's potting skills and Johns Artwork. Each piece is unique.

The shop is open Mon.- Sat.  10.30 a.m. to 1p.m. or by appointment, and also sells John's

Paintings, etchings and Colour prints


Email    noelle.verling@oceanfree.net

Richard Hodgson                                                                                  tel. 028 37400

Cooragurteen, Ballydehob                                                                       

Painter/Watercolourist                                                                                         EMAIL


Exibitions include:                                                                                           WEBSITE   

Royal academy, London

Royal Society of painters in Watercolour               Meadowsweet

Mall Galleries London

Ireland 95, Zurich

Kent Gallery, Kinsale

West Cork Arts Center, Skibbereen

Image Ireland 1999, London

Guardian Newspaper  'Art for sale' supplement

Irish Arts Council Award 1995

Work in private collections in Europe and America                                    Rain from the West .                           

Nature Art Workshop Centre                                                           tel. 028 37323

Ballybane, Ballydehob.

The Nature Art Centre is a family run workshop centre and environmental project. It is

Situated on a traditional farm with a mixture of native and exotic plants in a beautiful and

remote area, near Ballydehob. Whether you like to come for a workshop, some drumming

Or healing, for a retreat or a family holiday, you will enjoy the friendly and personal

Atmosphere and hospitality.

Workshops and individual lessons:

African Drumming + Painting + Bellydance + Shamatic journey + Tibetan singing Bowls

Voice and Precussion + Meditation and Relaxation + Womens retreats & Workshops

Vegetarian cooking.

Drums and Percussion:

Sale + Wholesale + Mail Order + Repair


Email naturart@gofree.indigo.ie                            website  www.holistic.ie/nature-art