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I am a Stained Glass Artist and teacher living on an acre smallholding in rural West Waterford. Over the winter months I train a wide variety of students in stained glass craft.
During the summer I work on art projects and commissions and I grow a wide variety of fruit and vegetables. I have a large greyhound and a malinois x collie cross that are both rescue dogs and I hope to foster dogs this summer as the local animal pounds are full.
My cottage is within walking distance of 3 beaches from a small cove to 2 kms of sand and is near to the seaside resort of Youghal which is just over the border in County Cork.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Gardening
Animal Care
Interests
Beach
Sustainability
Culture
Pets
Movies & TV
Plant care
Gardening
Cooking & food
Art & design
Books
DIY & crafts
Animals
Nature
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I would be happy to help anyone trying to improve their English, I also spent many years as a community artist and am happy to share that experience as well as my personal interest in stained glass work. I am also interested in learning more about the cultures of the helpers and in enabling them to get a good introduction to Irish culture by suggesting and enabling excursions on their free days.
This is a quiet rural location but there is access to both Cork and Waterford to explore the Culture of the South East coast of Ireland
Help
I am mostly looking for help around the garden. This could include lawn mowing, light gardening tasks and most importantly helping in the organic vegetable garden, I have a polytunnel and 3 raised beds that always needs attention as I grow a variety of crops.
Now I am in my sixties and my children have left home the garden is a bit too much for me to maintain especially in high season, I have a lot of experience in vegetable growing that I would be glad to share.
I also have a few ideas for outdoor art projects that I would like help creating.
This summer I also hope to start fostering rescue dogs which I would like help to exercise. Also some general tasks around the house. So plenty of variety on offer.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Insulated wooden cabin in the garden with heating and a bathroom with a toilet and sink with hot water. There is a double sofa bed, desk, cupboard and shelves. I can provide breakfast, light lunch and a hot supper. There is a shower for helpers use in the main house.
What else ...
Beaches are in walking distance. There is local public transport to Youghal. There is lots to explore in this area. I would be happy to include helpers in excursions if appropriate and to facilitate access to public transport on their days off. This is a quiet rural area and helpers would need to respect this aspect especially as I work from home.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Raven
Malinois x collie
Luca
Large Greyhound Lurcher
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Sue is very kind and attentive.
I'm very grateful for everything she introduced me to. I highly recommend her!
