This special Saturday salon (free to all Wicklow artists) will begin in Tomnafinnoge Forest near Tinahely with visual artist Kasia Kaminska and inclusive dance artist Jess Rowell taking us for an inspiring walk.

Afterwards, at the Courthouse Arts Centre in Tinahely, we’ll have an opportunity to respond to the forest experience. Kasia will facilitate us in the making of cyanotype prints and Jess will guide us in a mindful movement exploration. Plus lunch courtesy of the Courthouse.

If you’re new to dancing or visual art, please don't worry as both artists are accustomed to working with people of a wide range of abilities. The emphasis, as always, will be on participants getting to know their peers, learning about perhaps unfamiliar artforms, and enjoying themselves.

Tickets for the salon are free but booking is essential.

Return bus transportation for participants from the Bray area: €10.

Bus will depart at 10am sharp.

More details will be emailed to participants closer to the event.

The Wicklow Artists Salon is curated by visual artist Joanna Kidney and writer Philip St John. It is funded by Wicklow Arts Office, and supported by Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray; The Courthouse Arts Centre, Tinahely; Killruddery House; Russborough House and Signal Arts Centre, Bray.

Salon #12, A Salon Afoot (image: Michael Durand)

Jess Rowell

Jess Rowell is an inclusive dance artist and movement facilitator based in Bray, Co. Wicklow. She creates multi-sensory dance theatre performances with a focus on accessibility, inclusion, and equal access to the arts.

Kasia Kaminska

Kasia Kaminska is an artist living in Co. Kilkenny. Her practice encompasses photography, print, publications and public engagement. She works with plant based analogue photography processes and sustainable darkroom methods as well as foraging, gardening and growing.