West Cork Collective – Unique Gift Shop & Gallery.
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, it opened its doors to the public Sunday March 2nd 2025.
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. 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, eco printed fabrics and so much more.
The gallery houses a diverse collection of works from hand made papers, mixed media, weaving, seaglass art, canvas and framed art, prints and cards.
In this era of over-reliance on technology and excessive screen time, what we crave is a sense of belonging, support and real human connection. Come and experience one of the many art and craft classes on offer, or sign up to run one yourself. Browse the shop and gallery, chat to one or more of the makers as they take turns to man the shop. Bask in the excellence of craftsmanship and leave a message in our beautiful hand stitched visitor book.
Enjoy a peek inside with this 360 interactive video.
For more information and updates please follow @west.cork.collective on Instagram and Facebook.
We have a growing group of Associate Members.
Get in touch if you’d love to join us: westcorkcollective@gmail.com
Details
West Cork Collective Gift Shop & Gallery
Open 10am – 5.30pm Monday – Saturday, 12 – 4pm Sundays till March.
Main Street, Ballinspittle, P17FF62
Contact Information
For media inquiries, interview requests, or further details, please contact:
Rebecca Powell, West Cork Collective
westcorkcollective@gmail.com
083 042 9866
https://linktr.ee/westcorkcollective
