ConsciousCrafting

22/04/2026

A calm and creative Mindful Morning started the week in Britannia Bay on Monday. This half day retreat is a collaboration between Anél Engelke, The Somatologist and Suzan from Conscious Crafting.

The morning brought together a mix of familiar and new faces, West Coast ladies drawn to the blend of mindfulness, movement and creativity.
The program included a sensory beach walk, where participants explored engaging with nature in a more intentional way, observing through all senses rather than processing thoughts.

This was followed by a guided meditation by Anél, connecting to a chosen shell, and a creative session facilitated by Suzan.

There was a shared sense of surprise at how quickly the time passed, with a light and enjoyable reaction from the group when the colours were introduced after the nourishing snacks and herbal teas.

We closed with a gentle yoga flow inspired by the movement of seaweed held by Anél. In reflection, participants valued the overall experience and the new connections formed, with appreciation for both the mindful elements and the creative process.

21/04/2026

Last Saturday in Carlow we hosted a double 8th birthday party creating unicorn dreamcatchers, facilitated by Emma. The group of girls were engaged, energetic, and focused during the activity, choosing colours and working on their pieces throughout.

Some named their unicorns, adding a personal touch to their work. There were also moments where the girls supported each other, creating a positive and inclusive atmosphere.

With some guidance when needed, especially with the wool, the girls were able to complete their dreamcatchers and were happy with what they made. They all received “unicorn poop” (slime) as a party gift.

02/04/2026

31/03/2026

Join us this Easter Monday 6 April in Kalk Bay from 2 to 4 for a joyful and creative experience focused on reusing materials and making sustainable party decorations.
This 2 hour mindful workshop introduces gelliprinting and using your prints into a vibrant, reusable strand of bunting for birthdays and festive gatherings.

Date: Monday 6 April
Time: 2:00PM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Wardrobe Wonders, Kalk Bay
Ticket price: R350

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17/03/2026

The Shamrock Slate workshop was held in collaboration with Maolìosa’s regular Irish class, welcoming participants new to Irish language and culture.
It took place yesterday in St Patrick’s Gateway Centre in Waterford, facilitated by Emma reading out the meditation in Irish.

Participants painted shamrock designs onto authentic slate roof tiles, creating reusable chalkboards inspired by St Patrick’s Day and Irish symbolism.

The large, enthusiastic group explored Irish words such as dochas (hope) and sìochàin (peace) and asked about words from meditation. Working with paint, chalk on slate tiles was described as culturally engaging and interesting.

Ceardlann Lá le Pádraig i bPort Láirge, maoinithe ag Conradh na Gaeilge.

16/03/2026

At the Happy Hippy workshop at Friendship Works in Waterford, facilitated by Emma, our regulars created vibrant boho rainbow dreamcatchers. Participants reflected on their character traits by revisiting or completing the journal colour questionnaire. The group discussed how colour can represent personality and emotions and touched on the idea of energy colours such as aura and chakras. Some participants shared that they were stepping outside their comfort zones with their colour choices, which led to thoughtful conversations about self-expression and creativity.

The group described the workshop as busy but good fun and said they were happy with their finished pieces while enjoying the challenge of catching up together.

11/03/2026

The Blue Blooms workshop, facilitated by Suzan, began with a blue lotus tea ceremony and continued with toilet roll stamping to create calm, repeating lotus patterns as visual keepsakes. Five women attending a girls’ weekend worked quietly, drawing inspiration from each other’s materials. Some explored brushes, tea leaves, and fingers, while others stayed focused on the toilet roll stamping.

One participant processed very sad news through expressive use of the paints and tea leaves, while reflections connected to earlier work and and the affirmation card drawn for each person.

11/03/2026

Get excited for Easter with a fun and colourful workshop on the Thursday evenings of 19th & 26th March. Join us to create delicate air-dry clay ornaments using natural materials, along with beautiful 3D paper eggs, to hang in a Easter tree or branch.
These relaxing sessions invite you to enjoy simple seasonal crafting while connecting with likeminded people and making new friends!

Date: Thursday 19 + 26 March
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Venue: Friendship Works, Waterford
Cost: €25 for both sessions

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11/03/2026

Join us in Kalk Bay, South Africa from 2PM to 4PM on Sunday, 29 March, for a gentle and nourishing creative session celebrating the beauty of simplicity.

In this workshop, we will create playful pebble art pictures, exploring how simple materials can inspire creativity and meaningful expression. Discover how simplicity can spark imagination and turn small elements into beautiful works of art.

Date: Sunday 29 March
Time: 2:00PM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Wardrobe Wonders, Kalk Bay
Ticket price: R350

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01/03/2026

Join us in Kalk Bay, South Africa from 2PM to 4PM on Sunday, 12 April for a gentle and nourishing creative session centred on love, care, and connection. Ticket price: R350.

Inspired by a guided meditation, participants will decorate small glass bottles using recycled materials, shells, and stones, creating beautiful beach-inspired vessels of gratitude and hope. Personal letters celebrating the world’s wonders will be placed inside, transforming each bottle into a meaningful keepsake.

Date: Sunday 12 April
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Wardrobe Wonders, Kalk Bay

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01/03/2026

A lighthearted game set the tone for the Fruit Fun workshop, and everyone enjoyed painting vibrant and colourful pieces that reflected their personalities. The group of six, both regulars and new faces, explored identity through playful, pop-art-inspired fruit artwork.

The participants appreciated the simplicity of the process and the chance to personalise their artwork, creating memorable moments through some good laughs and shared amusement. Each finished painting became a fun and meaningful reminder of self-expression.

25/02/2026

Come join us on the Thursday evenings of 5th & 12th March and create a vibrant boho rainbow dreamcatcher, reflecting diversity and personal identity while embracing recycled material and inclusivity.

Date: Thursday 5 + 12 March
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Venue: Friendship Works, Waterford
Cost: €25 for both sessions

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