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Decoupage Evening Class
Read more: Decoupage Evening ClassWe had the pleasure of hosting artist Mary Ffrench’s first decoupage class at the West Cork Collective in Ballinspittle recently. The class took place on a Friday evening when the shop was closed, which suited the attendees perfectly.
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New classes for 2026
Read more: New classes for 2026upcoming classes at west cork collective
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Learn a new skill or brush up on an existing one
Read more: Learn a new skill or brush up on an existing oneClasses and workshops at West Cork Collective are fast becoming popular with locals. A few images from some of the classes run this summer.
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West Cork Collective – First Member’s Summer Exhibition
Read more: West Cork Collective – First Member’s Summer ExhibitionBy Liz O’Brien Our first ever member’s summer exhibition has officially launched and what a fantastic event it was on Friday July 11th. As ever, the collective came together and supported the phenomenal work of Rebecca and Ann in particular, to curate a beautiful collection of artwork by the groups’ members in the gallery. All…
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Members Exhibition
Read more: Members ExhibitionOur first Members Summer Exhibition opens on Friday July 11th at 6pm and runs until August 8th. Caroline Smith is coming as our guest to open the exhibition on the Friday so do join us if you are able. We have been included in the Kinsale Arts Weekend (KAW) studio trail which is a new…
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Read all about it…
Read more: Read all about it…Read all about it… our article in the Southern Star online…
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Weaving, Wabi Sabi and the Joy of Togetherness
Read more: Weaving, Wabi Sabi and the Joy of TogethernessYesterday, I hosted my very first weaving workshop in The West Cork Collective, Ballinspittle — and it was everything I had hoped for and more. The space quickly filled with a positive, inspiring energy as we sat together, each of us letting the rhythm of weaving carry us away.
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WEST CORK COLLECTIVE OPENING DAY
Read more: WEST CORK COLLECTIVE OPENING DAYThanks to Maurice Supple of Blue Shed Productions for this fab video from our opening day on March 2nd 2025.
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West Cork Collective
Read more: West Cork CollectiveWest Cork Collective has arrived! A unique gift shop and gallery poised right at the start of the Wild Atlantic Way in Ballinspittle near Kinsale, Cork.
West Cork Collective – Unique Gift Shop & Gallery now open.
Led by the powerful and inspiring energy of local textile artist, Rebecca Powell, a group of creatives is offering something truly special in the West Cork hub of Ballinspittle, with community at the heart of it.
A big part of Rebecca’s vision: giving local artists and creatives the opportunity to showcase their creations through the incredible power of community. As such, she has launched a unique gift shop and gallery in a small village in West Cork, aptly named the West Cork Collective, that opened its doors to the public Sunday March 2nd.
The founder of the Collective, Rebecca Powell, says, “We can do things alone, however, it just feels so much better doing it together. Together we can go places we otherwise only dream of. Together we can support each other.”
Poised right at the start of the Wild Atlantic Way, this retail space is well located for both locals and tourists and offers plenty of gift ideas as well as home decor and fashion accessories.
The space itself is available to rent for classes and tutorials, for support groups, as an art hub and so much more, as the goal of the collective is for it to be of real benefit to the local area as well as all those involved.
As for those actively putting their heart and soul into this project, their work ranges from artful weaving to exquisite oil and watercolour painting, elegant sterling silver jewellery to natural, locally-made creams and soaps, quirky pebble artwork to one-of-a-kind hats and scarves, heirloom and heritage products, nature inspired felted vessels and eco printed fabrics. The gallery houses a diverse collection of works from hand made papers, mixed media, weaving, seaglass art, canvas and framed art, prints and cards.
A selection of the many and varied creations can be seen here.
Check out our Members Directory that highlights each retail member and our Gallery Members Directory.
We are open 7 days, each day you get to meet a different member as they greet you in our shop and gallery.
Gift vouchers are available for that extra special friend or family member.