Category Archives: art

Posted on February 15, 2019 by

Sean Corcoran is working as the Creative Director of the Tramore Saint Patrick’s Day Parade with Senator Grace O’Sullivan, Johnny O Grady and the Parade committee. We launched our theme in Ardscoil na Mara today…#SOS #SaveOurSeas from #PlasticPollution…Salvaged Yellow Radon … Continue reading →

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Say it in the Sand

Posted on September 15, 2018 by

Hi all, we’re delighted to say that we’ve just launched a new initiative to encourage people to create a message in the sand for a loved one that has passed away. Like a simple tribute in the sand. I would … Continue reading →

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Sand Art Exhibition of Poster Prints…Shop online or join us at The Three Sisters Hotel in Dunmore East on December 2nd. https://www.facebook.com/events/1734929953218845??ti=ia

Posted on November 21, 2017 by
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Art Courses in Stained Glass, Mosaic and Batik..

Posted on January 12, 2017 by

We are delighted to introduce a new range of weekend art courses for adults in Mosaic, Stained Glass and Batik. The courses take place this January, February and March and they range in price from €120 to €330. All materials … Continue reading →

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Stained Glass Sale Now On…

Posted on November 22, 2016 by

We are delighted to offer for sale 30 pieces of Stained Glass by the artist Sean Corcoran. None of his stained glass has been for sale since 2007 when he and his Dad closed The Salvage Shop. The items include … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 15, 2016 by

Here’s a new short film that’s just been released by Lighthouse Films about a recent sand art assignment Sean Corcoran undertook in the UK at the Spittal Seaside Festival in Northumberland. The film features fantastic aerial footage by Sky Vantage … Continue reading →

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Our Sand Art on Irish TV!

Posted on September 2, 2016 by

Thanks to Paddy Barron and Niamh Holden from Irish TV for filming Sean Corcoran and his sand art on Bunmahon Beach today. The artwork is called Grannies Comb and was created by a Farmer, a Tractor, a Plough, an Artist … Continue reading →

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The B Side

Posted on August 27, 2016 by

Sand Art by Sean Corcoran on Bunmahon Beach on The Copper Coast in Waterford, Ireland. More examples of our Beach Art can be seen HERE.

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Batik Lampshade Weekend Workshop with Miranda Corcoran

Posted on January 23, 2016 by

Design and Create your own Batik Lampshade with artist Miranda Corcoran. Bring colour and warmth to your living space! Miranda has worked in Batik for over 20 years, creating fabrics, wall hangings and lampshades. She has won many awards for … Continue reading →

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OM KALI Sand Art and Mantra Film

Posted on January 7, 2016 by

This film features Sand Art by Sean Corcoran and a Sanskrit Mantra by Cheryl Beer. It was filmed on Bunmahon Beach at the heart of The Copper Coast in Waterford, Ireland, on November 25th, 2015. This was the full moon … Continue reading →

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Film and Animation summer camp for kids…

Posted on August 4, 2015 by

Sean Corcoran of The Art Hand was recently commissioned to facilitate a Film and Animation summer camp for kids at the Gealach Gorm Theatre in the Kill Community Centre. The practical activities throughout the week included flip book animation, a … Continue reading →

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The Saturday Art Club

Posted on May 27, 2014 by

We’re delighted to announce the introduction of a brand new art class here that will give adults the opportunity to create some wonderful artworks under the guidance of professional artists Sean and Miranda Corcoran at The Art Hand every second Saturday … Continue reading →

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Festival, Cafe, Mosaic, Kids Art, Words and Zine…

Posted on April 3, 2014 by

News from The Art Hand Sean Corcoran has been appointed as the Artistic Director of an exciting new arts and entertainment festival for Tramore called The Promenade Festival that takes place this July 4th, 5th and 6th. The festival is … Continue reading →

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News Update, Toddlers, Kids, Film Editing, Art Parties, Writers Group, Zine, Publications…

Posted on January 17, 2014 by

Calling all Toddlers! We’re delighted to announce that we are now running workshops for kids under the age of 4. Toddlers @ The Art Hand takes place on Wednesday mornings from 10 to 11.30. A Parent or guardian attends and … Continue reading →

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An Taoiseach presented with Map by Sean Corcoran of The Copper Coast

Posted on January 4, 2014 by

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny was recently presented a Map of The Copper Coast that was created by Sean Corcoran of The Art Hand. Image courtesy of Fotofitz.

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Film Award for Down the Ladder

Posted on January 4, 2014 by

Sean Corcoran and Angela Mulcahy above receiving the award for ‘Down the Ladder’ as the overall runner-up best film at the Waterford Film Festival from Festival Director Stephen Byrne. The film was made by Copper Coast Productions @ The Art … Continue reading →

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Film Editing Course

Posted on January 4, 2014 by

Delighted to announce that we are now are running 2 day Film Editing Courses in Adobe Premiere with Anthony Kelly. Learn how to professionally edit your own footage on this 2 day Film Editing Course using Adobe Premiere. This course is … Continue reading →

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Art Parties

Posted on August 6, 2013 by

We custom design workshops to suit the interests of the participants. We aim to provide a unique, memorable, fun yet relaxed experience where friends and family have the opportunity to work together on a creative endeavor. With our Kids events … Continue reading →

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WORDS writers group performing @ The Art Hand

Posted on July 31, 2013 by

Delighted to say the inaugural event in July was a great success. Next one is August 7th. WORDS is a new writers group that meets and performs on the first Wednesday of every month at The Art Hand, in Bunmahon, … Continue reading →

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April 2012 Newsletter

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

Our Launch went amazing on St. Patrick’s day just gone. We reckon over 400 people turned up. There was a traffic jam on The Copper Coast! Thank you all for making it a very special day. At one stage it … Continue reading →

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Edible Art!

Posted on March 20, 2012 by

Here’s what two of our tutors, Patrick and Pamela had to say about our Launch day; The  grand opening of the Art Hand, the new art school on the Waterford coast, was celebrated on Saturday… a truly great success… and … Continue reading →

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We’re officially open!

Posted on March 19, 2012 by

Wow, what a turnout! Between 300 and 400 people squeezed through our door throughout the course of the day for our Launch party on St. Patrick’s Day. THANK YOU all, we are overwhelmed!

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Press Release

Posted on March 10, 2012 by

Press Release                                                 Launch of The Art Hand, March 16 & 17, 2012 The Art Hand is a new art school that runs intensive and challenging art courses in painting, photography, film-making, stained glass, ceramics and more. It is located … Continue reading →

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What’s The Art Hand all about?

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

Artistic Director Sean Corcoran in conversation as he drives along The Copper Coast to the door of The Art Hand, explaining about the kind of courses we run, the accommodation we offer and our location. Hi Mum!x

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Encaustic Painter Lora Murphy will be Waxing Lyrical at The Art Hand

Posted on January 28, 2012 by

We are delighted to announce that Lora Murphy, the talented Encaustic Artist is joining The Art Hand’s team of tutors with an exciting new course that involves painting with wax. The course is called Waxing Lyrical and is scheduled for … Continue reading →

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Well that would be handy!

Posted on April 12, 2011 by

Here is the hand of a GodMmmmm handy!

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