Circus Factory Cork is so excited to host Lisa Carley and Julie O’Connell Kent for an aerial silks / fabric workshop on  repeating, geometric motifs and interesting transitions.

Workshop Details

Tessellations is a silks/fabric sequencing workshop hosted by Lisa Carley and Julie O’Connell Kent.

In this workshop, Lisa and Julie share sequences on the silks that they have developed together. The focus is on repeating, geometric motifs and interesting transitions. Come along to feel challenged and supported in your aerial silks practice, and discover new ways of moving through the fabric.

Lisa and Julie first took their workshop to Taking Flight studios in Dublin 7. The development of our material is unfunded.

Tessellation: “A tessellation is a repeating pattern made up of one or more shapes”

Join the aerial silks workshop

Who is this Aerial Skills Workshop for?

Regular aerial silks students, improver level upwards.

Are there any prerequisites to attend?

A positive, enthusiastic attitude and excitement to learn is an absolute requirement.

Students will benefit if they can invert in the air, but this is not a pre-requisitie.

Why You Should Attend Aerial Skills Workshop?

1. Student feedback: “Julie and Lisa are stars! Amazing teachers!”

2. You will learn some FABULOUS silks sequences. They are based on the concept of tessellations. Prepare for lots of twisty, loopy movements with repeating patterns. And triangles. Many triangles.

3. We cultivate a warm, fun environment at our workshops – prepare to bond over the joy of fabric!

4. We include a comprehensive warm-up for both the body and brain, designed to prepare you to move fluidly and easily on the silks.

5. The opportunity to connect with other aerial silks enthusiasts.

What Should You Bring?

• Please wear long tight clothing for aerial silks to prevent silk burns.
• Bring a water bottle and small snacks for the break.

Circus Factory has a microwave, kettle and small kitchen. The Marina Market Food Hall is also just across the road.

Location: Circus Factory
Day: Sunday | Septemeber 20th, 2026
Time: 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm
Suitable for ages: 18+

Session price: €60*

*10% Students and Unwaged Discount Code at checkout: CFCONC10%
10% Discount for Practitioner Members
20% Discount for Professional Members

About Lisa Carley and Julie O’Connell Kent

There once were two people, Julie and Lisa, who came across each other in an aerial studio in a land far away (Dublin). Their friendship was forged through a shared love of aerial silks, and was deepened and nurtured through many cups of tea, laughter and heartfelt chats. They started working together, co-teaching an aerial silks and rope class.

Tessellations is the expression of a mutual passion for intricate, intriguing pathways on the silks.