Introduction to Woodcarving with Conleth Gent
Conleth Gent has exhibited widely throughout Ireland and has been a multi-award winner at Sculpture in Context in the National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin. His work has been presented to President Mary Robinson and other dignitaries. He has worked on large-scale sculptures for Dun Laoghaire and Galway County Councils.
Known Sculptor Conleth Gent will be running a woodcarving course two hours per day one day a week over a five-week period based in the Trinity Botanic Gardens at Dartry, Dublin 6 (nearest Luas Station, Milltown).
The course is primarily aimed at an introduction to woodcarving with all tools and materials provided. The main focus is on creativity and individuality and nurturing it through the medium of woodcarving. All abilities will be catered for, as each participant will receive individual tuition. Participants will be introduced to the tools and how to sharpen, maintain and use them and the materials and characteristics of the different woods. Most will have their sculpture to take home by the end of the course.
How to apply
Please email Conleth conlethgent@gmail.com to confirm your participation. Places are very few and strictly limited.
Date, Time and Place
The next woodcarving workshop will take place in Summer 2026. This will take place in the Trinity Botanic Gardens opposite Palmerston Park, Dartry, Dublin 6 (nearest Luas Station, Milltown). Further details to follow closer to time.
How to pay
Price for the newest course will be released shortly. All materials will be supplied. Full payment in advance is essential and required to secure your place. Please note all monies are non-refundable except in the event of course cancellation.