Next Steps In Flameworked Sculpture
w/ Caterina (Trina) Urrata-Weintraub @trina.caterina
A 7 Day Glass Retreat in Ireland
16th to 23rd October 2025
This masterclass provides a practical, skill-based learning experience designed to help you grow as a glass artist in a collaborative and inspiring environment. At Mulranny Arts, Ireland’s stunning landscapes of sea, land, and sky come together to offer endless inspiration for your creativity.
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WHAT TO EXPECT
This class offers a focused and hands-on approach to borosilicate glass flameworking through technique, instruction, and inspiration.
You’ll explore solid and hollow sculpting techniques, building a strong foundation in creating both solid and hollow forms.
Through assembly and advanced methods, you’ll learn how to combine elements into intricate, cohesive sculptures, applying advanced skills to bring your ideas to life.
*Beginner flameworking experience is required.
*Mulranny Arts wil supply some materials and have glass and tools available for purchase.
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OUR GLASS STUDIO
Our glass studio is not only equipped for borosilicate flameworking but also offers facilities for kiln forming, casting, stained glass, and painting on glass.
We collaborate with both local and international glass artists to provide a diverse range of classes and workshops, continually expanding and evolving with each inspiring artist who visits.
Looking ahead, we’re launching a membership program in 2025, featuring open studio nights to foster a vibrant maker’s community.
We’re also excited about plans for a glassblowing furnace in the future.
Sustainability is at the heart of Mulranny Arts, with all our studios working towards self-sufficiency by incorporating solar and wind energy wherever possible.
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THE RETREAT
Mulranny Arts is located along Mulranny Beach with stunning views of Clew Bay Salt Marshes, the retreat offers inspiring coastal scenery to spark your creativity.
Accommodations include cozy, comfortable on-campus rooms, and you’ll enjoy delicious meals provided by Mulranny Arts, with the exception of lunch on tour days.
A private shuttle is available for arrivals, departures, and on-campus travel, with optional taxi service to and from Knock Airport for an additional fee.
The experience is enriched by two tour days and curated evening events, offering opportunities to experience the local history and culture! Throughout the week you’ll share wonderful meals, ideas, and inspiration with fellow participants.
Class Structure
Trina’s open-format masterclass is designed to inspire experimentation and creative problem-solving, giving you the flexibility to explore new ideas or refine your existing skills.
With tailored instruction, Trina works individually with each participant, focusing on your specific goals and techniques you wish to develop. Daily demonstrations will showcase a variety of methods and approaches, providing valuable insights and inspiration to guide your projects.
Whether advancing your expertise or trying something completely new, the Mulranny Arts glass studio offers a supportive environment to help you grow as an artist and bring your vision to life.
Scroll through some of Trina’s amazing work below.
Sweet Scene [3]
Sweet Scene
Sweetest Dream
Swing
Swing [detail]
Spot
Dilly Dally
Traipse
Mosey
About Trina
Caterina (Trina) Urrata-Weintraub began working with glass in 2004. She is the co-owner of Fiamma Glass Studio in Waltham, MA with her husband and fellow glass artist David Weintraub. She received her BFA in 2012 from Massachusetts College of Art and Design, where she has been an adjunct professor since 2015. Trina utilises many different methods of working glass to create her work, including flameworking, glass blowing, kiln casting, slumped/fused glass and cold working.
“Inspired by memories, dreams and nature, I use glass to create playful objects and curious scenes. By utilizing the inherent fragile nature of glass, I aim to make work that evokes a sense of sentiment, wonder and sometimes discomfort. From intricate torch work to large scale kiln castings and hot blown pieces, I use the process best suited to bring each piece to life.” -Trina
Your Retreat Experience
During your stay at Mulranny Arts, you'll not only experience the magic of this unique environment, but also embark on unforgettable tours that showcase the very best of Ireland's west coast.
Full Day Tour
The full day tour will include a guided tour of Achill Island, following the Wild Atlantic Way route. Achill boasts the highest sea cliffs in Western Europe, iconic beaches, soaring mountains, peaceful lakes and ancient boglands, all under the vast Atlantic skies. You'll also discover intriguing historical sites along the way, with a delicious lunch at the BeeHive Restaurant.
Half Day Tour
The half day tour will include a visit to Burrishoole Abbey, Graine Uaile’s Castle - the Pirate Queen of Ireland’s West Coast, Furnace Lake, the Old Irish Goat Visitor Center in Mulranny, a viewing of the famous Harry Clarke stained glass windows and a trip to the bustling market town of Westport. Here, you'll have time to explore and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant or café.









Your home for the week
Enjoy the charm of Mulranny with creative walks along scenic trails, a pint of Guinness in local pubs, and relaxation in our cozy bedrooms and warm gathering room, complete with a fireplace.
Savor healthy, gourmet meals crafted by an on-site private chef, with options to accommodate vegetarian and special diets. For late-night cravings, a communal kitchen is available for snacks. Meals are thoughtfully prepared by village hosts, local restaurants, and guesthouse accommodations.
The village itself offers a small grocery store, post office, three pubs, seasonal cafes, and access to the Mulranny Park Hotel and Leisure Center. Explore the area further with several scenic walking trails or rent a bike to experience the Great Western Greenway, which runs directly behind the village.



Next Steps In Flameworked Sculpture
w/ Caterina (Trina) Urrata-Weintraub - @trina.caterina
7 Day Glass Retreat in Ireland
16th to 23rd October 2025
€2,700 - Private Bedroom with Shared Bathroom
€2,850 - Private Bedroom with Private Bathroom
What’s included in your Retreat:
Masterclass Tuition
All materials and supplies required
7 nights lodging adjacent to the studio
All meals except for lunches on Tour Days
If Students do not have their own transportation, Mulranny Arts will supply transportation from Westport/Castlebar to the Mulranny Arts Campus (Students must make their own way via Train or Bus to Westport/Castelbar where a pick up point and time will be arranged)
All tour & excursion fees
New friends and wonderful new memories!
View our general transport and accommodation guidelines here
What’s not included:
Travel costs / Airfare
Passport fees, photos and processing where applicable
Additional nights lodging
Ready to Reserve your Spot?
We strongly recommend obtaining travel insurance that covers both your journey to Ireland and your workshop fees in the event of cancellation. Please read our Cancellation Policy here! Please note that this policy applies without exception
Places are limited, please book soon!
*If you’d like to secure your spot but can’t pay in full right now, we can offer a payment plan with a non-refundable deposit of €500.
Contact Lindsay at: glass@mulrannyarts.com