Handmade musical instruments in Munster, West Ireland

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  2024 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    Hi, I'm based on the west coast of county Clare, a lovely area with plenty beaches & great scenery. I've had the pleasure of being a workawayer around Europe, west Africa....so I'm inspired now to try my own project


    Newest project is a drift trike. I am looking for someone mechanical minded for this project, to mount the engine, the fabrication of the frame I can do.

    I have been making dragon fire staffs for any circus people interested in this type of thing.


    Mainly I am making musical instruments from recycled materials. Mostly propane tank drums which have a similar sound to the hang drum. I aim to make several in the next few months.
    I have also been building african harps & playing west African music for the last few years.


    I'd be looking for someone who knows how to use an angle grinder to remove the paint and do some cutting. It would make the the work easier for me.

    If you happen to be a native Spanish speaker that would be fantastic as i am currently learning spanish.

    I would love if there were any VIdeographer/ photographers out there to take some photos and videos of the instruments.


    I prefer to host people who are actually interested in what I'm doing, not just looking for a place to stay, but as a workawayer I have been in that situation myself. Just be honest about it, it will work out better for you!


    Any questions, do ask

    Look forward to meet you

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Teaching
    DIY and building projects
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    There is live music in the local pubs. It's a great place to meet locals, other musicians, dancers, have a few drinks.
    I can teach you some of the basics of gaeilge language, some Irish traditional tunes. You will learn how a tank drum is made including tuning, & play the finished tank drums.
    Clare is famous for scenery and music among other things. Many beaches, cliffs, lakes, hikes. Its beautiful
    If you like surfing, there is a big surf community in the area, and some of the best waves in the country. I have boards here to lend....

  • Help

    Help

    Help me making steel tongue drums (grinding, cutting, washing)
    Teaching / speaking spanish
    Making a website for the drums
    Photograph/ Video of the instruments

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Ewe: Intermediate
    Spanish: Intermediate
    French: Intermediate
    German: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Your own room in a mobile home. There's a heater, shower, cooker there. For food, you can let me know what you like.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    If you'd like to help out using the power tools, (angle grinder etc.) Id like you to have insurance. As a workawayer, I have had accidents with these in other countries and I'm lucky I had insurance.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 446569933228

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