The Gritty City Turns Pretty this June Bank Holiday for Bloom Fringe Festival 2016. Bloom Fringe kicks off on Friday 3rd June @ 6pm in Dublin Castle with the Irish film premier of the Gangsta Gardener Ron Finley’s film “Can You Dig This?” produced by John Legend followed by Q&A hosted by Peter Donegan of The Sod Show! Tickets available here. Watch the Ted Talk to see his amazing gardening story.
Watch out for pop-up forests and street art transforming our unloved gritty spaces into pretty urban oases in the heart of Dublin.
There will be workshops, street art, interventions, community open days , film screenings, installations, exhibitions, foraged food and guerilla gardening. Bloom Fringe embraces the challenge to reintroduce nature and biodiversity into neglected urban and civic spaces.
Some of the highlights include a secret garden tour with Vandra Costello and the first Irish Basket Festival. Follow the links below to book these great events.
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| Come and join us for this workshop to make a general multi-use gardeners’ basket.Book now! | A two hour walk treasure trail through Dublin with garden expert Dr Vandra Costello to many secret gardens not usually accessible to the public. Book now! | Perfect for kids. Learn to make a simple woven flower to bring home as a first experience of basket weaving. Book now! |
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| A wonderful opportunity to make simple containers and ever-useful forms in woven rushwork using traditional weaving techniques. Book here! | For more experienced makers, learn how to add handles to your willow basket. Book now! | A simple introduction to making a traditional cross shape from rushes. Be part of an ancient tradition. Book now! |
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| Come and take a Yoga class in Dublin Castle – outdoors in the beautiful surroundings of Dubhlinn gardens right in the heart of Dublin Castle. Register here. | Urban Farm and Lazy Bikes Tours invites you to explore the cities Innovative Urban Agricultural Projects happening right on your doorstep. Book now! | Turn an empty coffee cup, or in fact almost any waste packaging, into a wildflower planter. Register here. |
Find a list of all events for Bloom Fringe 2016 via our Eventbrite profile. Or check us out on Facebook.
