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andrewludick.blogspot.ie derekwilsonceramics.com castlearchpottery.ie ceramicscourse.ie 01. Steven Meek kneading clay, Ceramics Skills and Design Course 02. Derek Wilson 03. Andrew Ludick 04. Ceramics Skills and Design Course 05. Castle Arch Pottery 06. Master potter Nicholas Mosse 07. Ceramics Skills and Design Course 05
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Since medieval times ceramics has been a mainstay of Irish life. The Design & Crafts Council of Ireland’s Ceramics Skills & Design Course in Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny has been instrumental in developing Ireland’s next generation of ceramicists through its 2-year full time education programme. A graduate of the course, HELEN FAULKNER , makes tableware that is designed for everyday use. Her design credentials in form and glaze saw her charming espresso cups feature in a recent gift guide in the New York Times. Master craftsman NICHOLAS MOSSE , the son of a flour merchant, has been using clay to bake his goods in Bennetsbridge, Co. Kilkenny since 1976. The company continues to create their famous patterned stoneware using sponges, an age-old tradition that dates back to the 18th Century. They recently launched a high-end commission collection inspired by lapsed Quaker wear.
Beyond the tradition of the established ceramicists, ANDREW LUDICK is one of the new generation of potters whose decorative handbuilt designs have lots of table appeal. Also a musician, his inspiration comes from artists such as Paul Klee and Thelonious Monk. DEREK WILSON is Ireland’s most understated ceramic designer yet his work speaks volumes. It has been featured in exhibitions all over the world. His international appeal saw him selected for Wallpaper Magazine’s Handmade exhibition, which debuted at the Milan Furniture Fair in 2013 and also showed in London at Harrods.
Corkman RAY POWER studied ceramic design at Crawford College in Cork. He’s been producing Castle Arch tableware and giftware at the Castle Yard in Kilkenny since 1997. Castle Arch’s unique selling point is the lush colour of its glazes, which are all their own recipes. giveirishcraft.com/makers
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