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Athena Made Artist, Crafter & Workshop Facilitator. Creative, Nature lover, Advocate of Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle. Vintage collector. Art, PebbleArt, Jewellery & Crafts

09/10/2026

Repair to Care is back this International Repair Day!

Join us on Saturday 17 October, 11am–3.30pm at The Old KBC Bank on The Parade for Repair to Care – a hands-on day of making, mending, repairing and reimagining textiles.

Taking place on International Repair Day, Repair to Care is about sharing practical skills and showing how we can give materials, clothes and textiles a new lease of life.

Come along and learn new techniques, try something different and pick up practical skills you can take home and use again and again.

Try your hand at:
🧶 Crochet Hacking with Jacqui Kelleher
🎨 Block Printing with Michelle McMahon
♻️ Repurposing Fabrics & Scraps with Aoife Lyons
🪡 Appliqué with Athena Brownrigg
🧵 Machine Repair with Roisin Gribbin and Miriam Keegan
🌿 Embroidery with Sheila Jordan and Ailís Feehan

Come along, have a go and discover new ways to mend, make and reuse, rather than throw away.

Saturday 17 October | 11am–3.30pm | The Old KBC Bank, The Parade, Kilkenny

Kilkenny County Council The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

Give yourself the gift of a few hours to create and unwind ...On Thursday 22nd October join me in the Community Hall Pau...
28/09/2026

Give yourself the gift of a few hours to create and unwind ...

On Thursday 22nd October join me in the Community Hall Paulstown from 7-9pm for a relaxed and mindful few hours painting.
Have a g4lass of Prosecco, Nosecco or a cup of tea and follow along as we create a beautiful Autumnal scene for your home. Everything provided just bring yourself!

Limited numbers.
Booking essential 0879474655
€30pp

Thanks, Axx



28/09/2026

Great morning on Saturday last, National Public Library Day 2026 in Bagenalstown Library.

A workshop celebrating reading, creativity, and imagination.

Hoping we didnt leave any 'book worms' behind to terrorise the Library Staff!

Thanks so much for having me .

01/09/2026

For eight weeks over the summer, I had the pleasure of facilitating a fabulous sustainable sewing workshop in Abbey Hall, Graiguenamanagh.

The aim was to instil confidence in participants and show them that they, too, can make, do, reuse and repurpose materials. We explored sourcing materials from charity shops and, just as importantly, looking at what we already have in our own homes and wardrobes.

It’s all about rethinking what you have in front of you. With a little imagination, some creative design and a few simple hand-sewing techniques, you can transform something old into something new and useful. You don’t always need a sewing machine — although it’s great if you have one! And it doesn't need to be perfect, handmade should look handmade.

I think we achieved what we set out to do, and more. We learned from each other. It was wonderful to see the creativity, confidence and enthusiasm grow throughout the eight weeks.

A huge thank you to KCETB for funding the workshop, and to Liz O’Brien, Chairperson of Abbey Hall Graiguenamanagh for organising and having me. It was a joy to be part of it. Thank you.


23/08/2026

Check out this cake Ruth made! All from scratch, chocolate ganache and all. I can confirm its delish! Happy Anniversary to her Dad and I ❤️ 😍 💖 A lovely end to a successful weekend. Thanks 😊

23/08/2026

Setup in Abbey Hall, Graiguenamanagh at the Festival of Books for the day, 10-5pm
Great display of art and crafts, well worth a wander. I've just bought 8 Books 😆!

Have a great Sunday. Ax




Oh! Cant what to share the new earrings I've made ahead of this weekends events... Saturday : The Iverk Show, Pilton, ...
20/08/2026

Oh! Cant what to share the new earrings I've made ahead of this weekends events...

Saturday : The Iverk Show, Pilton, Co Kilkenny
Sunday : Festival of Book, Graiguenamanagh, Abbey Hall

12/08/2026

Who Remembers...Full Moon, Half Moon, Total Eclipse!

Advertising at its best!

Fabulous crystal half Moon earrings...

Ax


11/08/2026

For those that asked, a quick Reel is the quickest way to show you my jewellery available during Arts Week.

Thanks a mil. Drop me a DM to reserve any or WhatsApp me. A###

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