Help an artist using up-cycled materials in Ballyferriter, Ireland
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: 30 Sep 2024
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Left by Workawayer (Tara) for host
I spent 3 weeks working for Ken and it was such a pleasure!
His place and artwork are really special and inspiring, and the Dingle peninsula is of overwhelming beauty! However, everybody considering to go there should be aware of the area being pretty remote, there is no public transport at all; the next village, Ballyferriter, is a 20min walk
… read more away and Dingle a 15min drive by car. But Ken does regular trips to Dingle and can give you a lift. Hitchhiking is an option too.
The work mainly consists of collecting, varnishing and drilling stones which I enjoyed a lot, it's not hard at all, you get into it quickly and it's kind of calming.
Ken is a wonderful host, easy going and flexible, he'll always try to make the best out of it for everyone. I definetely recommend staying there.
Sorry for the very delayed review, Ken, and thanks for everything, especially supporting my arts project for university!! Hope everything goes well for you! Best wishes, TaraYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (kristy22) for host
I stayed with Ken for four weeks and I know that the place was right choice. This was my first trip to workaway. I had fears from journey into the unknown but my fears vanished in moment When I met with Ken. He is amazing, helpful and friendly simply wonderful man. Living with him and getting involved in his life on short a moment, it gave me a
… read more lot. Life in Ballyferriter provoked in me the peace and quiet. Peaceful place where time flow at their own pace. Working with Ken is not complicated or difficult and there is nature around I can not describe in words, you have to see and experience :) Beach, ocean, mountains ... beautiful. For me thumbs up, thank you for everything Ken.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Tracy) for host
I stayed with Ken for the month of September and it was such a joy. He has such a fun and free spirit and he lives in a way in which will inspire your creativity.
His home is in one of the most beautiful places you could imagine, the Dingle Peninsula is like a magic world.
I miss our chats and are giggles and good times. He was the perfect
… read more host and I hope I was a help to him. Ken's artwork is special and I hope to return some day!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Photos
Dinner is always a great to finish and a time to chat about the day
and some times we just go fishing
some of my the copper art
Misha working with the guillotine
.........mind your fingers !!!!!!!
the rudder from a ship wreck from 1916 which I salvaged and made art piece with
Alias from Moscow enjoying the view
working with recycled slate
The blanket Islands close to the most westerly point in Europe close to my house
some of the beautfull landscape where I live ....
Feedback
Left by Workawayer (Tara) for host
I spent 3 weeks working for Ken and it was such a pleasure!
His place and artwork are really special and inspiring, and the Dingle peninsula is of overwhelming beauty! However, everybody considering to go there should be aware of the area being pretty remote, there is no public transport at all; the next village, Ballyferriter, is a 20min walk
… read more away and Dingle a 15min drive by car. But Ken does regular trips to Dingle and can give you a lift. Hitchhiking is an option too.
The work mainly consists of collecting, varnishing and drilling stones which I enjoyed a lot, it's not hard at all, you get into it quickly and it's kind of calming.
Ken is a wonderful host, easy going and flexible, he'll always try to make the best out of it for everyone. I definetely recommend staying there.
Sorry for the very delayed review, Ken, and thanks for everything, especially supporting my arts project for university!! Hope everything goes well for you! Best wishes, TaraYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (kristy22) for host
I stayed with Ken for four weeks and I know that the place was right choice. This was my first trip to workaway. I had fears from journey into the unknown but my fears vanished in moment When I met with Ken. He is amazing, helpful and friendly simply wonderful man. Living with him and getting involved in his life on short a moment, it gave me a
… read more lot. Life in Ballyferriter provoked in me the peace and quiet. Peaceful place where time flow at their own pace. Working with Ken is not complicated or difficult and there is nature around I can not describe in words, you have to see and experience :) Beach, ocean, mountains ... beautiful. For me thumbs up, thank you for everything Ken.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Tracy) for host
I stayed with Ken for the month of September and it was such a joy. He has such a fun and free spirit and he lives in a way in which will inspire your creativity.
His home is in one of the most beautiful places you could imagine, the Dingle Peninsula is like a magic world.
I miss our chats and are giggles and good times. He was the perfect
… read more host and I hope I was a help to him. Ken's artwork is special and I hope to return some day!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Jay)
jay it was a breath of fresh air to have you here ,so easy to get on with ...got straight in to the work and helped around the house and made so lovely food for us all and so great evenings chatting the nite away .......you are more than welcome back anytime ......and we all hope you do as we mis our new friend
best regards ken
Left by Workawayer (Jay) for host
I stayed with Ken for two months in Autumn and have nothing but positive things to report!! Ken's house and studio are situated in one of the most beautiful parts of Ireland. There are breathtaking beaches, hills, and mountains to be explored in every direction.
Ken is a talented artist and I helped him in his studio with slate washing,
… read more varnishing, and other tasks to ensure his art products were ready to be sold. I found the work therapeutic and enjoyable. Ken was flexible about when I completed my work, so if the surf was good in the morning, I could do the work in the evening.
From the moment I moved in, I felt relaxed and at home. Ken made some delicious meals and myself and the other workaways took turns to do the same.
I arrived to Ballyferriter feeling stressed and in need of a break from the rat race and having stayed there for two months I felt completely relaxed and rejuvenated.
I highly recommend Ken as a Workaway host. He is welcoming, kind, laid-back, funny and a talented artist! Thank you Ken!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Marc)
Left by Workawayer (Marc) for host
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Left by host for Workawayer (Brigid)
thanks Brigid you were a wonderful guest , and did some great work on my booklet and when ready for printing i will send you a copy ......I am so glade that you were able to take home so much of Kerry in your heart ..........maybe you will find time to join us soon
best regards ken
Left by Workawayer (Brigid) for host
My stay with Ken has been absolutely life-changing. I had planned initially to stop in Ballyferriter for a month and then move on to Bantry on the south coast, but then, having found that the work and the community suited me so well, I decided to revise my itinerary and remain here as long as I was able- first until mid-July, when I was
… read more principally slated to fly home, and then, following a chat with Ken and with my parents, until mid-August. I've got my own bedroom and free roam of the house, my housemate, on loan from Moscow, is lovely and patient and helpful, the work itself is engaging and relatively light, and Ken himself couldn't be more accommodating. Ballyferriter is a leisurely 20 minute walk away, and Dingle, the town proper, around 30 minutes by car- and countryside on its own is well worth a look. Five stars. You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Misha)
Thanks Misha you were my first worker of the year and such a great worker and friend it was nice to show you this beautiful place i do hope you are having a wonderful time travelling and hope you will come back one day
best regards ken
Left by Workawayer (Misha) for host
I had stayed with Ken for one month in Dingle where has the most stunning landscapes there .we vanished the slate ,drilled the stone ,used the natural material in Dingle to make the unique art there.Ken is a super easy going man .he is considerable and lively .he took me around Dingle when we had some free time .also ,he told me a lots of Irish
… read more culture and taught me some English .i had incredible stay with ken when I were in Dingle.we even had Irish house party with his kids and friends .people there are so friendly and we all had great craic that day .thank you ,Ken,thanks for giving me a chance to know more about this beautiful country -Ireland .everything here are all so memorable.i am very lucky to meet you in Ireland .i miss you guys so much .say hello to everyone for me :)and i definitely come back one day. truly hope to see you soon .You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Claudia)
Thanks Claudia it was a pleasure to host you ,even if was only for 10 days you did so mush work and made some excellent art and thanks for all your help on the new extension its all finished
hope you will come and join us again in 2017
all the best ken
Left by Workawayer (Claudia) for host
I was with Ken for only 10 days even if the original agreements were different. Anyway I found a special place, exactly what I was hoping for. The location is beautiful: the new selfbuilding house with all of basic comforts and the workshop with materials and instruments sourronded by hills that you can't never forget, a really kind and lovely
… read more housemate, Alisa and a open minded host, always helpful and interested to know what you like to do: the perfect mix for the end of my experience. I helped Ken with the collection of stones and a little bit with the building of the house's extension. He showed me how to work with the slate and gave me the possibility to make a sculpture to take home, we went also to the pub with a friend, Laura and I had time to walk all around from the hills to the beautiful beaches always passing through the pretty village Ballyferriter (20 minutes by foot, 30 minutes by car to Dingle). If you love art and nature, you'll want to come back soon, like me! Thanks Ken.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Zofiaz)
Hi Zofia it was great to have you stay ,,,,so easy going and great fun ,I will mis you signing as we did some art .......you are great workawayer come back anytime.....ken
Left by Workawayer (Zofiaz) for host
Ken certainly has a piece of paradise, tucked away on the edge of Ballyferriter. I had the pleasure of being there and working with him and another volunteer for three weeks. If you get the opportunity to work with him - do it!!!! The work load was pretty relaxed but there's always something to be done, so it definitely depends on you. This place
… read more gave me a real taste of Ireland and it was truly magical!!
Thanks a lot Ken!!
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