The ‘Great Book of Killanne’ will explore and celebrate the heritage of Killanne, capturing a moment in time through the creation of a unique large format handmade book.

Working with residents of all ages in Killanne, the project will take a collaborative approach to creativity through workshops and events that will respond to local interests, explore existing skills, learn, and build confidence, while acquiring new skills. Workshops will focus on design, painting, calligraphy and there will also be two portrait painting events of local community members.

Anyone who is interested is welcome to join whether they consider themselves artistic or not. Everyone will be facilitated by artists Mick O'Dea and Liz Rackard in exploring their own unique connection to Killanne and what the village and area means to them. Workshops will allow time for discussion, brainstorming, art making, trial and error with art materials and eventually the translation of ideas onto the pages that will be bound together to create the book. Once ideas and designs are clearer, everyone will be assigned a page or two which will become a part of the final handmade and bound book. The book will be bound by a professional bookbinder experienced in creating artists books. 

Please note that the details of events listed above are provided by the relevant Local Authorities.