On Saturday, May 26th, medical herbalist, Rosari Kingston, will conduct a workshop on "Herbal Matters in the Home" at the Busherstown Creative Centre at Moneygall, Co Offaly. The workshop will look at the use of herbs for culinary and medicinal purposes and the day costs £45, with lunch included.

On June 23rd and 24th artist Patricia Jorgensen will be at Busherstown to lead a a flower painting weekend (£120 -

lunch and refreshments included) aimed at both beginners and more experienced painters, while on July 14th and 15th Swiss artist Annemarie Hill will teach a course on silk painting. The course costs £130 with lunch and refreshments. To book or to get a brochure which lists all the courses on offer contact Prue Rudd at (0505) 45206 or fax (0505) 45451.