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06 Sept 2025

Art Classes and Artisan Pizzas @ SOLAS Brushes and Bites: Unleash Your Creativity at SOLAS

Brushes and Bites: Unleash Your Creativity at SOLAS

Art Classes and Artisan Pizzas @ SOLAS Brushes and Bites: Unleash Your Creativity at SOLAS

PICTURE: Solas

After another great plant and seed swap event last weekend, SOLAS is back to doing what it does best: providing great food, plants, garden products, and events. This weekend features an exciting fusion of creativity and culinary delights with two art classes set within the indoor café, which has been transformed into an art studio for the weekend.

Events @ SOLAS
Saturday, August 19. 
● 10 am to 2 pm: Indulge in the finest local farm produce and crafts at our weekly Farmers Market, offering an abundance of fresh and local delights.

Sunday, August 20. 
● Wildflowers in Watercolours: Painting class for adults & kids. A great opportunity to learn how to paint Wildflowers in Watercolour.
○ Price: €20
○ Duration: 2 Hours
○ Capacity: 10
○ When: Sunday @ 10.30am & 1.30pm.
○ For more information and booking, visit: www.thegardenshop.co.uk/painting-class/

Sunday 27th August

○ Sunday week, SOLAS is delighted to host LoveStock, the UK’s first grassroots festival. LoveStock aims to bring together mystical wonders, UK arts, music, poetry, comedy, storytelling, and ancient healing tools to celebrate love, harmony, peace, and joy. For more information, visit: www.lovestock.co.uk/. Lovestock - Lán le Grá

Food @ SOLAS

Every weekend is a celebration at SOLAS, no matter the weather. To make it even more special for you, this Saturday & Sunday, we are offering a special deal: any Artisan pizza, chips & fizzy for only €15. Experience the delights of SOLAS, probably the best pizza in the midlands. Open daily from 10 am to 5 pm.

SOLAS – PLANTS
This week's featured "Plant of the Week" is Hosta. With lush, vibrant foliage, Hosta makes a great statement piece. It's versatile, thriving bunched together for billowing under planting or grown in pots to stand out. Tolerant of partial shade and drought, Hosta is ideal for today’s climate. Come to SOLAS and explore our selection today.

SOLAS – SHOP

Discover a wide range of Organic & Natural Slug Control products at SOLAS. These solutions are safe around children, pets, and edible crops. Suitable for use in gardens, allotments, and on all types of vegetables, fruit, and plants. Showerproof and  effective on warm damp evenings – Happy Hunting!

Join us for a special creative and gastronomic weekend at SOLAS Eco Garden Centre, located in Portarlington, Co. Laois R32 RPX8. We are open daily from 10 am to 6 pm, eagerly waiting to welcome you!


Dublin Road Business Park, Portarlington, Co. Laois, R32 RPX8
Phone: (057) 937 3330

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