Brenworks

19/07/2024

Willowherb being outrageous with the sky,
in Ballinakill Kylebrack

13/07/2024

Flowers and other stories - today in Ballyvaughan and tomorrow at Community Market Gort 😁

28/06/2024

There is something about bright colours on brown paper that I really enjoy.
Cute, wee notebooks for tomorrow's market!

Ballyvaughan Farmer's Market

09/06/2024

Making some paper with the lovely people at Community Market Gort! Come visit 🌼

31/05/2024

I'm so excited that this wonderful market is back! Second Sunday every month, in the lovely setting of Hennelly's beer garden, Gort.
Music, food, craft and hugs. Seriously.
Hands down my favourite market ❤️

27/05/2024

Beautiful May!

01/04/2024

Two new card packs added to my shopee!
https://brenworks.sumupstore.com/product/original-art-print-cards-set-of-3

24/03/2024

The Coolest Cat! A little picture that I made for Claudia.

19/03/2024

All restocked in the Secret Garden in Kinvara, including these 3 packs of note cards.
"Kinvara", "Burren" & "Flower" sets available, with more coming soon!

10/03/2024

One Week 100 People is an annual drawing challenge that starts tomorrow. It's fairly self-explanatory!
This is a page from a few years ago where I sketched the Oscar winners as they made their speeches- not a lot of time for each drawing!! But a good warm-up and gets the numbers up early in the week.
The rest, I hope, will be "in person" people 😉

08/03/2024

Some of my recent card designs, only one of each! Available from my online shop ⬇️💌

https://brenworks.sumupstore.com

07/03/2024

Mucking around with some ink and weeds!

01/03/2024

I am delighted to be involved with Lovefromireland.ie, because it's such a great idea!
You take your holiday photos, go to the website, and have them printed as a lovely postcard & sent on your behalf!!
If you're not a photographer or they don't turn out for some reason (rain much?)
you can always choose from some of the art and photography on the website 😉

26/02/2024

Happy Tuesday!
I took a wee break from all things paper for a few months and now I'm back, feeling refreshed and full of new ideas.
But you still can't beat a nice pressed-flower card!

06/10/2023

This evening's workshop in Ennis is full,
please message me if you'd like to be added to the waiting list.
Looking forward to creating some loveliness!
MAGs / Ennis Women's community Hub

27/09/2023

I'm very impressed with these stunning mixed-media pieces, created in only 2 hours!
Looking forward to the next workshop ☺️
MAGs / Ennis Women's community Hub

25/09/2023

2 places left on my October workshop in Ennis, come join the fun!
https://form.jotform.com/brenworks/paper-workshop
MAGs / Ennis Women's community Hub
Love Local Clare Ballyvaughan Community

19/09/2023

Some of the lovely collage cards made at last week's workshop. I'm really looking forward to Friday's session, I can't think of a better way to spend Culture Night!
MAGs / Ennis Women's community Hub

31/08/2023

I'm delighted to be giving a class in collage, starting next week. It's such a fun, flexible technique that really suits my upcycling and waste-busting ethos!
It will be hosted by the wonderful Mná ag Gáire MAGs / Ennis Women's community Hub

There are no places left on this class, but let me know if you want to be added to the waiting list or if you have another location in mind!

27/07/2023

Fuschia time, sketchy sketchy.

20/07/2023

People often wonder if my paper pulp is food, when they first see it. Not surprising when I'm standing at a food market with a tub of mush 😄
Today's batch even smells like food, it's coloured with dried turmeric!
I will be making paper at Corofin Clare Show this Saturday 22nd -
Come along, see the process and try it yourself!

15/07/2023

New soft-cover journals at the market today!
Handmade cover, long-stitch binding.
80 pages of Favina soft white 120g, unlined.
100% recycled paper.
Coming soon to my online shop.

03/07/2023

There are two places remaining on my Paper-making workshop starting this Wednesday in Gorteen, Ennis.

Wednesday evenings from 6-8pm, for 3 weeks. All equipment provided, €85

Learn how to make paper from recycled pulp and make greeting cards, stationary and a hand-stitched journal and wonderful, textured paper for use in other crafts!

Booking required:
https://form.jotform.com/brenworks/paper-workshop

** Stairs in venue **


Love Local Clare
Ennis, Ireland
Ennis Town Forum

02/07/2023

Livestock Music Festival
Festival paper!

01/07/2023

New hand-painted notebooks now available at my stall at the Farmer's Market!

27/06/2023

All equipment is provided and no experience or obvious craftiness necessary!

Over 6 hours you will learn how to make paper from recycled pulp, including many decorative techniques, book-binding and details on crafting your own kit.

Unfortunately the venue has stairs and is not accessible.

Booking and more details:
https://form.jotform.com/brenworks/paper-workshop

21/06/2023

Hand-painted cards with seed paper shapes!

20/06/2023

I'm delighted to be a last-minute addition to this line-up @ Livestock Music Festival !

+PAPER-MAKING 😃

Explore Traditional Craft demonstrations at LiveStock Music & Arts Festival! Witness timeless skills come alive:

🌿 Willow Weaving: Shape nature's beauty.
🐑 Wool Spinning & Weaving: Transform fibres into textiles.
🔥 Black Smithing: Witness the fire and steel dance.
🧈 Butter Making: Embrace old Irish traditions.
🔩 Leather Work: Craft with skill and passion.

Leave LiveStock Festival with new knowledge and appreciation for the rich tapestry of our traditions at risk of being lost in todays fast paced world. Join us for a celebration of the unsung heroes of our heritage.

19/06/2023

Hello!
I have a new paper-making workshop coming up in Barefield, Ennis in July - Full details below!
https://form.jotform.com/brenworks/paper-workshop

And I'm planning a workshop in Slieve Aughty Centre in Galway, later in July.
Please message me if you'd like more info😁

01/05/2023

I made so much paper over the last few days - with some help from the children of Co. Clare!

Thanks to everyone who got involved at Clare Garden Festival and Ballyvaughan Farmer's Market , especially those who shared their own paper-making experiences.
From those determined to master it; despite unsuccessful attempts in the past, to total experts with advice of their own
- it was great to hear your stories 😊
I highly recommend it as a hobby or craft and if you have any questions, please do ask
- it's my very favourite subject!!
Fingers crossed for some good drying . . .