Closest public transport options?

Taffs Well train station is 10 mins walk, or Radyr is 15-20mins. We're close to Taff Trail if cycling up.

Saturday, 24 May

Bottega Project Open Workshop

Come join in with our Currach [wooden row boat] rennovation, meet local like-minded folk and enjoy some yummy food!

By Bottega Project

Date and time

Sat, 24 May 2025 11:00 - 17:00 GMT+1

Location

Taffs Well

Unit 2, Ynys Yard Tongwynlais Taffs Well CF15 7NT United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Agenda

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Agenda for the day

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Intro to the Bottega Project and background to the Currach build project

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Practical demonstrations & chance to help with boat building renovation work

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Free Vegetarian & Vegan lunch

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Group discussion - topic TBC

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

More work on the boat and chance to get hands on with other activities

About this event

Event lasts 6 hours
Free venue parking

Open Workshop

Join us for an interactive session at our Open Workshop where we'll be looking to finish rennovating a traditional Irish Currach [Wooden rowing boat], originally built over a weekend on the banks of the Wye. Once completed we hope to transport Salad from Bute Park Salad Garden down the Taff to Cardiff Bay to demonstrate the potential for the river to again be a transport route in the city.

Note: there is an agenda below, but its informal and you're wlecome for drop in for as much or as little of the day as you can :)

Why attend?

Come explore your creativity in a relaxed and supportive environment. Network with fellow participants and build meaningful connections..

Organised by

Bottega Project