Art and Craft Classes

FREE Art & Craft classes for people with arthritis living in Mayo.

This 6 week free online class starts Thursday 2nd September 3-5pm.

For bookings please contact Mary on [email protected] or 086 870 5465. Supported by Mayo ETB.

Booking for this event has now closed.

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