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Crafty Hens package (for groups of 6 plus)

 

The solution to all your Hen Weekend planning problems! Price includes Saturday night B&B in the Excellent 5 star Guest House, Friars Lodge (www.friars-lodge.com) in the centre of Kinsale, close to the harbour, a three-hour pottery class for up to 20 hens (or 3 hours' jewellery-making for up to 12) at Kinsale Pottery on Saturday afternoon. Eat in Kinsale at the fabulous Jola's Restaurant, Lower O'Connell Street (www.jolasrestaurant.com), and round off your evening at one of the three night clubs in Kinsale or choose from the huge number of excellent bars in town to make the most of your stay (entry prices not included. check www.kinsale.ie)..
 
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Price: €110 per person sharing (10 plus hens) or €120 pp (6-10 hens)
Alternatively, 2 nights B&B plus one dinner costs €150pp (10 plus) or €160 pp (6-10)
NB Ask for the self-catering houses at Friars Lodge as a less expensive option

The Trident Hens package (for groups of 10 plus)

 

Alternatively, why not stay the weekend in the luxury 4* Trident Hotel in the centre of Kinsale, overlooking the harbour. Price includes Friday and Saturday nights B&B and one dinner at The Trident Hotel (www.thetridenthotel.com), a 3-hour pottery class (or jewellery-making for groups of up to 12), followed by the afternoon in the famous Kinsale town, and a second evening's dinner at Crackpots Restaurant(Optional). There are two good Night clubs to choose from and many other good evening entertainments in Kinsale (check www.kinsale.ie)
Book Now Price: €240 pp sharing (one dinner) or €275 (inc Crackpots Restaurant dinner) Nov/Dec and Jan-Mar or €290/€325 April-Oct

   
   

The Ballymaloe Special Pottery package.


Why not combine a one-day introductory pottery course with a night away at the stunning country house hotel, Balymaloe House, and enjoy a 5-course dinner, bed and their amazing breakfast, plus a day of pottery without having to travel to Kinsale. In one day you will learn to throw on the potter's wheel, hand-build figures and pots, and produce some unique coloured clay work.
The course will include the following;

- Hand-building sculptures with coiling
- Throwing at the wheel
- Pinch Pebble Sculpture

LUNCH

- Slab-building porject with pre-pared slabs
- Slip Decoration
- Talk on glazing

All your pieces will be transferred to Kinsale Pottery for glazing and can be either collected or sent on to you. The offer even includes lunch!

Book Now Price: €299 pp on February 27th and March 27th 2010. Bookings direct with Ballymaloe: Ballymaloe House, Shanagarry, Co. Cork, Ireland T: +353 (0)21 4652 531 F: +353 (0)21 4652 021 http://www.avvio.com/hotels/Ballymaloe_House/bookings/index.php?formname=offercheckin&rpgID=467&oID=30821&rID=69&SID=f8c3b2703039080507ed60d9dd34b03d&ul=1

Weekend Breaks at 5* guesthouse Friars Lodge (2 people)

 

Why not stay the weekend in the Excellent 5 star Guest House, Friars Lodge (www.friars-lodge.com) in the centre of Kinsale, close to the harbour. Price includes Friday and Saturday nights B&B and one dinner at the fabulous and romantic Jola's Restaurant, Lower Connell Street (www.jolasrestaurant.com), a weekend course in pottery, mosaic-making, jewellery-making, stained glass, glass fusing, film making, film animation or any other arts and crafts weekend at Kinsale Pottery and Arts Centre (add €50 for bronze casting). There are also good Night clubs to choose from and many other good evening entertainments in Kinsale (entry prices not included. check www.kinsale.ie).
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Price: €330 pp sharing Jan-Aril or €350 April-Oct (Both attending a course)
€220 pp sharing Jan to April or €240 April to Oct (One attending a course)

Free Range Hens package (for groups of 10 +)

 

How about a free and easy Hen Weekend? Price includes two nights self-catering in Clonakilty Holiday Homes (www.clonamarketing.com), coach transfers on Saturday morning to us here at Kinsale Pottery for a 3-hour pottery class (or jewellery-making for groups of up to 12), followed by the afternoon in the famous Kinsale town. Eat in Kinsale at Crackpots Restaurant and then take the coach back to Clonakilty for the rest of the evening in the town’s selection of excellent watering-holes and night clubs
Book Now Price: €175 pp sharing