Inis Oírr grown willow is used by Cleas Inis Oírr to teach workshop participants the skill of crafting items with sally rods in the traditional Inis Oírr manner. A caoladóir basketmaker, with years of experience, works together with the group and shows how to weave sally rods into a creation which you will always have as a reminder of your journey to the stunning island of Inis Oírr.
The workshops vary from 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on group size, skill level, and aspiration of participants and can be held in English or Irish. Beginners can expect to make a Saint Brigid's Cross or hanging mobile within the time allocated. Cleas Inis Oírr encourages visitors to tune into their creative side and enjoy the experience of creating an item in a group workshop.