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70 %
Last replied
28 Mar 2024
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Im an Artist and craft worker and live in Ballyferriter just outside dingle town , I live on my own for part of the week and have teenage kids who come visit a few times a week ..I live in the house that I built myself which has plenty of room and anyone who stays has their own private space .......I have some helpers that do a few days a week to help me with my art ........Alisa from russia was with us last year and she loved it here ( she is coming back this year she learnt Irish which is quite amazing) and that's how I found out about workaway ...I have a large studio where the art magic happens and create all my work from recycled materials ....if you look at my profile photos you will see Misha she is staying at present and also loves the work I encourage all who come to create some art that they can take home
If you have any other questions please ask and I will try and answer
But please not to many emails
I am very busy
Kind regards
Ken
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Art Projects
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Any one interested in art will benefit from there experience here and take some artwork home
Help
I make art/crafts with up cycled materials and could do with some help finishing each piece
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
own privet room with full facilities which can come with or without food depending on level of help given
What else ...
Dingle is one of the most beautiful parts of Ireland and we live with walking distance of great beaches and hill walks with stunning views and also great for cycling we have bike here which you can use and free transport to the town
AND THEIR FILMING THE NEW STARWARS MOVIE JUST DOWN THE ROAD for all you movie fans
Up date , that was last June they have finished filming now ......
But till a beautiful place to visit
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours, 5 days a week (if only helping 3 hours, 5 days, food not included)
Feedback (9)
His place and artwork are really special and inspiring, and the Dingle peninsula is of overwhelming beauty! However, everybody considering to go there should be aware of the area being pretty remote, there is no public transport at all; the next village, Ballyferriter, is a 20min walk… read more
His home is in one of the most beautiful places you could imagine, the Dingle Peninsula is like a magic world.
I miss our chats and are giggles and good times. He was the perfect… read more
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His place and artwork are really special and inspiring, and the Dingle peninsula is of overwhelming beauty! However, everybody considering to go there should be aware of the area being pretty remote, there is no public transport at all; the next village, Ballyferriter, is a 20min walk… read more
His home is in one of the most beautiful places you could imagine, the Dingle Peninsula is like a magic world.
I miss our chats and are giggles and good times. He was the perfect… read more
best regards ken
Ken is a talented artist and I helped him in his studio with slate washing,… read more
best regards ken
best regards ken
hope you will come and join us again in 2017
all the best ken
