most professional and informed manner.
Blacksmithing & Forging Foundation Course Applicants are invited by Cearta Inneona, the National Blacksmithing & Forging Centre of Ireland, for an exciting new two-year foundation course in Blacksmithing and Forging, which will be accredited by the Crafts Council of Ireland, to commence in September 1998. The course is designed to address Blacksmithing for the 21st Century, and the curriculum covers practical and theoretical concerns, art and design concepts, computing (IT and CAD) and business studies. Further information and application forms, which should be submitted by 3rd July 1998, may be obtained from: Anna O'Donoghue, Cearta Inneona, 21 Healy Terrace, Ballina, Co Mayo, Ireland. Tel: 096 70998. Fax: 096 72666.
For further information, please contact Kerry McCall or Ann Dack. Phone. 016778453.
Opportunities in the USA Niall and Nancy Falloon have been buying crafts to sell in their US shop for some eight years concentrating totally on non-ethnic goods. They would like to concentrate on a comprehensive nationwide market search to find stores who will buy quality (irrelevant of its origin). If you are interested in exporting to the US and think that it makes sense to have a directory of stores sympathetic to your field of work, please contact them. You can look at their website www.hiberniahandmade.com. They can be contacted by email at: hibernia@bellsouth.net or Tel: (904) 247 0491. Fax: (904) 247 0496.
Blacksmith Trainer Required Cearta Inneona requires an experienced qualified blacksmith to train on the new two-year foundation course. Please write to Anna O'Donoghue enclosing C.V.
The Commissioning Gallery, Second Floor, DESIGNyard, Temple Bar, Dublin. All associated craftspeople and designers are asked to update any information we hold such as portfolios, CVs and slides. Or, if you would be interested in working with us, please feel free to contact us at the number below. The Commissioning Gallery is an expanded source facility for architectural, corporate and domestic clients. It is a space dedicated to the commissioning process located on the second floor of DESIGNyard. We handle direct referrals via the Crafts Council of Ireland's Mediastore, corporate gifts, awards, trophies and presentation pieces, and site specific large scale projects for architects and developers. To furnish our clients with the highest level of Irish craft and design, we need up-to-date comprehensive reference material from you the craftsperson and designer. Therefore, we need you to update any visual and written information we hold, thus enabling us to represent you and your work in the
EXHIBITIONS/COMPETITIONS Limerick City Crafts and Gifts Exhibition City Hall Limerick - 5th and 6th December 1998 from 10.00am to 6.00pm daily. Anybody interested in taking a stand at the Exhibition must complete an application form and send it into Caroline Roche, Event Manager by the end of June. For further information relating to the event, contact Caroline Roche at 086 2436347 after 6.00pm any day.
Irish Crafts Festival 1998, National Exhibition Centre, Dublin Airport. 8th - 13th December (Tel: 01-8415893, Fax: 01-8415975) A group of craftworkers have come together to organise their own show with all funds going into the show or credited back to all the craftworkers. The cost of the show is ÂŁ85.00 per sq mtr plus VAT. Availability allocated on a first come basis. Stand size and preference along with a 30% deposit to be submitted no later than 30th June 1998. Alternatively, you can make four credit payments commencing on 1st July ending on 1st October. Should you have any queries please contact Philip Gaffney at 01-8415893.
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Fiberart International '99 9th September - 31st October 1999 The Pittsburgh Centre for the Arts and The Society for Contemporary Crafts, two prestigious galleries in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Jurors: Jason Pollen, Rebecca Stevens, Bhakti Zeik Slide Deadline: 12 February 1999 Entry Fee: $28.00 (US Dollars) for up to three entries. Two slides per entry; one overall, one detail. Entry From: SASE to Sharon Keech, 310 S. Linden Ave., Pittsburgh PA, 15208-2648 USA. For further information or confirmation, please contact Sally Yunis, Director, 145 Penham Lane, Pittsburgh PA 15208-2636. Tel: (412)363-0204. Fax: (412)967-9541.
The Knitting and Stitching Show (Dates in 1998) Alexander Palace, London 15th - 18th October. RDS, Dublin 5th - 8th November. International Halls, Harrogate 19th 22nd November. The Great British Quilt Festival now alongside London & Harrogate. Now in its twelfth year, The Knitting and Stitching Show is firmly established as the premier event of its type in the British Isles. Taking place in Alexandra Palace, Harrogate and Dublin, the Show attracts over 80,000 dedicated buyers of your products. The Knitting & Stitching Shows are presented by: Creative Exhibitions