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CONTEMPORARY KOREAN CERAMICS P.24

14 Contents News and Reviews P2

Changes at the CCoI

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The 50% Scheme - A Review

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Standard Setter - Michael McCrory

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Showcase 2007 - The Highlights

The Irish Store Market in the USA Portfolio

Irish Arts Review Subscription

P 10 Craft-IT

Craft Community News P9

Irish America Names Kevin O’Dwyer...

National Award for Sculpture...

Ireland’s Craft Centres Promoted Minister opens New Silver Bear...

Opportunities

Leslie Reed

P 12 Exciting Resource on CCoI website 50% Scheme

Leslie Reed an Appreciation

Call out for Source 2008

Leslie Reed retired from the Crafts Council of Ireland on the 31st January 2007 stepping down from the position of Chief Executive Officer, a post he held for over ten and a half years. Les has made an outstanding contribution to the development of the craft industry in Ireland and the Crafts Council; his wise and reassuring presence will be missed by all who know him.

Les who comes from Kent in England attended the Goldsmiths College of Art & Design, London from 1969 to 1970, and from 1972 to 1973 worked as a librarian before continuing his studies at the Loughborough College of Art & Design in Leicestershire, from 1973 to 1976 where he was awarded a B.A. Honours in Ceramic Product Design. While at Loughborough he met his future wife Inga, the jeweller, who was also studying at the college. They came to Ireland in 1976 to live in Bandon, Co. Cork.

Les took up a post as lecturer in the Ceramics Department of Crawford College of Art & Design in Cork City (1976 to 1989) and worked in Bandon as a potter, taking part in a number of exhibitions; his work was also widely published.

In 1982 Les Reed, representing the Craft Potters of Ireland, joined the Board of the Crafts Council under the chairmanships of

Justin Keating, and later William Finlay, stepping down in 1988. On the 1st September 1989 Les became the Educational Officer for the Crafts Council, moving with his family to live in Kilkenny.Theresa (Terry) Kelly, was the current CEO of the Crafts Council,

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P 14 Nancy Moore Bess Workshop The Designer Brief Research Missions Portfolio

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Making IT 07 - Craft NI

17 Prime Makers - Feile Clai Craft Insurance

Dates for Diary P 16 Dates for Diary

Advertisements P 18 Advertisements

Exhibitions & Events P 22 Exhibition Snapshots P 23 Exhibitions - NCG

P 24 NCG - Upcoming Exhibitions

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and from then on Les was actively involved in what was one of the most significant, successful, and lasting projects the Council has undertaken: that of setting up and running crafts training skills courses covering Ceramics, Business, Design and Production, and later he oversaw the addition of Knitwear, Jewellery & Pottery courses.

In 1995 Leslie Reed became acting Chief Executive Officer for the Crafts Council and was confirmed in the post one year later on the 1st May 1996. He was involved with twenty-three Showcase events at RDS, Royal Dublin Society (6 as a Board Member, 17 as a staff member), forming with Gerry Murphy Showcase Ireland Events Ltd., while developing a great personal working partnership. He oversaw three strategic plans, the creation of the National Craft Gallery One, and Gallery Two, instigated visionary initiatives such as Portfolio, Standard Setters, the Embassies Collection and the National Craft Collection at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Dublin. Last but not least, Les sought and secured increased government funding for the Crafts Council, and indirectly for the Irish Craft Industry.

On a personal note, as a Board member of the Crafts Council, I have known and admired Les for a very long time. His achievements on behalf of the Crafts Council have been considerable, and his understanding of the industry and its needs farsighted. Les was always impeccably prepared for meetings and briefed our Board meetings in a clear and concise manner. As an artist he had an unexpected and unusual flair for figures, and an excellent grasp of the financial affairs of the Council, coupled with the imagination to embrace new technology for the industry (the staff tell me Les is responsible for all of them falling in love with the Apple MAC). As a craftsman, he had the ability to appreciate the difficulties and needs of his fellow craft-workers, with the foresight to recognise issues and trends within the industry together with the necessity to encourage the development of new products, and explore international markets.

With the inside knowledge that Les is no mean stonewall builder it will be interesting to see what he will tackle next! On behalf of our new Chairman Gerry Wycherley, and my fellow Board members we would wish Les, his wife Inga, and their boys the very best for the future.

David Shaw-Smith, CCoI Board member

CHANGES AT THE CRAFTS COUNCIL OF IRELAND

An interim Chief Executive Officer, Sarah Daly, was appointed on 1st February 2007 until a permanent CEO is appointed. Sarah is on secondment from Louth

County Enterprise Board where she holds the post of Craft Development Officer. Sarah is currently a member of the Board of the Crafts Council and she will

step down from Board duties for the duration of her time as interim CEO. It is hoped that the new appointment will be made by mid 2007.

Showcase 2007 - The Highlights Showcase 2007 took place from Sunday 21st January to Wednesday 24th January and this year there were 208 craftspeople exhibiting. Buyer numbers were slightly down this year - although anecdotally order numbers were up. And there was a definite air of optimism amongst buyers about the trading year ahead.

Eco Chic Display, CCoI Lifestyle Area

West Cork Fuschia Craft Shop receiving Best Stand Award

Micheal Martin TD, Minister for Enterprise,Trade and Employment visited the show and

officially launched the CCoI Avantcraft stand - which was a group stand displaying the

work of the 12 companies that took part in the Irish version of the Avantcraft project, an initiative which brought craft companies and designers together.

“The products on view illustrate how the disciplines of craft and design can come

together to create beautiful pieces that have both the functionality of good design, yet

retain the uniqueness and stories of a hand crafted piece. You can almost sense the

affection that went into their creation. Many of these pieces have a sort of resonance

that is difficult to put into words - they strike a chord,� said Minister Martin. He then

Deirdre Lagan-Eastwood, The Potting Shed receiving overall Index award with Gerr y Wycherley, CCoI Chairperson

toured the show and met with a broad range of craft exhibitors on the SOURCE aisle, the balcony, in IKEG and in the Enterprise Hall.

This year the Best Group Stand Award, sponsored by CCoI, went to the West Cork group Fuscia who brought together a craft group of 7 individuals.

The main objective of the group is to link the unique image and identity of their region to craft and so promote craft buying and courses as part of a holiday experience for

visitors.The group is supported by West Cork LEADER Co-op and since its formation

in 2005 has undertaken a significant number of joint promotion activities at trade level and also in terms of direct selling.

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“The winning stand this year was well branded and showed great use of space with

each exhibitor having a fair share of the available space and no one maker dominating, and was still obviously a group stand. It was inviting for buyers,” explained Ann Dack,

one of the three independent selectors.

Gerry Wycherley, Chairman of CCoI presented Fuscia with their award at a reception

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for exhibitors hosted by CCoI in the Merrion Room in RDS on the Sunday evening of the show. He commented not only on the standard and quality achieved by the winning group but also praised the effect that the competition has had on the

Enterprise Hall - where there has been a marked improvement in overall display and merchandising standards since the inception of the competition in 2001.

CCoI Lifestyle Area - a centrepiece depicting key international trends using Irish craft available at the show proved very popular with makers, buyers and members of

the media. This year the trends depicted were ‘Eco Chic’ and ‘Moody Blues’

- developed by International trend forecaster and journalist Michelle Lamb. Michelle also gave a series of talks to exhibitors and buyers on 2007 /2008 trends - which was very well

received and we hope to work with Michelle again later in the year. More information on the Lifestyle Area will be available on the CCoI web site in the coming weeks.

The Source aisle expanded to include 49 craftspeople this year - a record number since the Source area was launched 3 years ago.This included 2 New Faces - exhibitors selected for SOURCE who are showing at Showcase for the first time ever - Zac Phelan and Debbie Paul.

“Exhibiting at Showcase this year January 2007 was a good experience.The

Source Aisle gives a comfortable area for buyers to order at their ease. The majority of buyers I encountered were Irish, followed closely by the Americans,

some English and a strong presence of Scottish buyers. Being selected for

Index 50 and the Lifestyle area brought a lot of Interest from buyers and resulted in sales which may not have happened otherwise,” explained Debbie

INDEX Winners at Showcase Deirdre Lagan-Eastwood scoops overall INDEX prize This year’s INDEX winner Deirdre Lagan-Eastwood from The Potting Shed won the Overall Award for her stunning wall piece.

Second place in the INDEX awards was another CCoI craftsperson from Northern Ireland, Neil Boyle - who is a graduate of the CCoI Pottery Skills Course. “Overall it was great to get the INDEX award, it added an extra feel good factor to Showcase for me. I thought that the whole INDEX gallery allowed the buyers to get an opportunity to preview some of the exhibitors work on display at the show and if they liked what they saw it got them curious and made them aware as to where they could find you if they were interested in your work,” said Neil.

And the highly commended winners included: Kieran Higgins Wood Turning,Anna

Nielsen,ANP, Breeogue Pottery, Charlie Mahon Design, Emer O’Sullivan and Hope & Benson. Congratulations to all involved.

“Showcase Ireland Events Ltd. set up the INDEX awards in 2003 in an effort to encourage and reward the unveiling of new product at Showcase. New product is the life-blood of any good trade show, and it is what the buyers expect to see - so the INDEX Awards are essential to the show. It is a testament to the creativity and talent of the craft sector in Ireland that such a high proportion of INDEX winners to date have been craftspeople,” explains Gerry Murphy, Managing Director of Showcase Ireland Events Ltd. who organise and sponsor the INDEX Awards.

AVANTCRAFT at Showcase

Paul. “From speaking to other exhibitors it may be up six months after the show until you know what the full impact of your show has had as many shops/galleries come back to you later in the year. I was very happy with the

orders I received, new contacts I made, and delighted by all the promotion by

the press in the lead up to the show. I would advise new exhibitors to visit the

show prior to applying for Source, establish if this is the market for you and if so go for it!”

Enda Bell of Davern and Bell was one of the independent selectors for the

Source Aisle. “Being a judge for Source gave me the opportunity to see the wealth of creative talent in Ireland that is there to be nurtured. The Source

aisle gives that talent a prime outlet to exhibit some of the best high end

contemporary craft to home and international buyers. As a result of the

evolution that has taken place over the last few years, Source 2007 provided

the buyer with a capsule corridor of excellence in Irish craft and design. It would be wonderful to see even more exhibitors joining the ranks in the Source aisle in the future.”

If you would like to apply to SOURCE at Showcase 2008

- see Opportunities Section page 12

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The Avantcraft project has been a collaboration between Craft companies and Designers which has resulted in the development of new and innovative products targeting new and existing markets.

At Showcase 2007, 11 of the 12 companies selected for the 2 year project showed the new products developed. Jerpoint, Stephen Pearse, Forde Crafts, Celtic Roots, The Wild Goose Studio, Fado, Enibas, Nest Furniture, Geoffrey Healy, Geeskemaria, Mc Kernan Scarves and Celtic Roots all have successfully taken the Avantcraft opportunity to innovate and the interest from Irish and International buyers was very encouraging.

Micheal Martin, Minister for Trade and Employment came to Showcase specifically to open the Avantcraft exhibition and meet with the companies and designers involved in the project.

The project will feature two further exhibitions before concluding: an exhibition at the National Craft Gallery, Kilkenny from April 21- May 20, 2007 focusing on the common Atlantic connection and featuring all 4 countries in the Avantcraft project. In addition, the Autumn Fair, to be held at the RDS Simonscourt, Dublin, 27-30 August 2007 will feature further new work from the Avantcraft companies.

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News and Reviews

The 50% Scheme

- A Review

by Elizabeth White - 50% Scheme Panel Member The 50% scheme run by the Crafts Council of Ireland is an extremely successful method of encouraging craftspeople to move their work on to another level. It offers craftspeople the opportunity to take time out to learn new skills and develop new work.

The scheme also enables craftspeople to explore potential new markets and commercial opportunities and to use new materials. It does this by awarding grants, which allow craftspeople to take time away from the day to day running of their businesses and gives them the resources to learn new skills and experiment with new work.

The application process is relatively simple and jurors agree that the quality of applications has grown with each year of the award.

Sitting on the jury is both an interesting and inspiring experience, the vision of many of the makers is extraordinary and it is impossible not to admire the challenges the applicants want to undertake in order to grow their businesses and develop their skills. Since the first panel the standard of applications and particularly the information and images supplied has risen dramatically. This improvement has proved very useful for me as being the ‘overseas’ juror I have limited knowledge of any of the applicants and am therefore totally dependent on the application form and images supplied to evaluate both their current work and their future vision. For applicants it is worth remembering that when you apply for any award or exhibition there will probably be people on the panel who don’t know your work and the extra effort put into the entry form is always worthwhile.

Noreen Foley, Hanora K Designs

“receiving the award has enabled her to move into a different market” Earlier this year I visited Showcase to see some of the results of the scheme and look at some of the finished products and to meet some of the crafts people who had received an award and to learn of their experiences.

Ceramic artist Rosemarie Durr produces a range of domestic tableware decorated with her own glazes. she wanted to produce porcelain tea sets and decided to apply to the 50% scheme for assistance. She thought the application process was simple, before applying she talked to people who had been through the scheme and the advice they gave her was if you have a good idea just do it. Although she had had the idea for the Porcelain Tea Sets for some time she couldn’t justify spending the time when she was so busy with her other work. After receiving the grant she said that also having the deadline to produce for Showcase was really important as it made her focus on the new work.

Edward Cooke, Waylands Forge

During the process of developing the tea sets she explored new glazes, shapes etc. This research has had a spin off into her other products and has also generated other ideas for future work. Rosemarie is particularly pleased that receiving the award has enabled her to move into a different market, the new products appeal to retailers at the higher end of the market and this has also Rosemarie Durr, Rosemarie Durr Pottery

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News and Reviews “you must have a clear idea in your own head of what you want to do and then the process is easy.”

raised the profile of the business. When people ask her advice about applying for the scheme she says “it’s an excellent tool to move your business on to a different level and just doing the work brings all sorts of benefits so I would encourage anyone to have a go.”

Rachel Quinn from Sligo has been in business for 5 years working as a ceramicist making Angels and figures based on mythical folk. Having originally trained as a fine artist Rachel had wanted to rekindle her skills and develop new work but the pressures of running a business had meant that she did not have the time. Prior to applying for the 50% Scheme she had employed someone to help her as her business was growing, but it still didn’t allow her enough time to develop new work.

Receiving the grant has opened up new markets for Rachel’s work, she has developed a range of sculptural ceramics and larger pieces and now feels poised to enter for exhibitions such as Portfolio for which previously she wouldn’t have been considered. She always knew that she could produce this work but needed to convince others and this was the opportunity that the scheme gave her. Initially aiming for an exhibition at the Cat and Moon Gallery in Sligo she also displayed the new work at Showcase and was overwhelmed with the response particularly from galleries who hadn’t previously considered her work.

“the award gave her time to think and develop her ideas, which isn’t possible when running a busy business” Her advice for people applying to the scheme is that you must have a clear idea in your own head of what you want to do and then the process is easy.

Rachel said “It’s a wonderful scheme for people who know what they want to produce but just don’t have the time to create new work while running their business, if you know what you want to do then you should just go for it.”

Roger Bennett is an established wood turner known for his use of colour and inlaid precious metals in his vessels. He applied to the 50% scheme in order to develop and finish his new jewellery range. To do this he needed to acquire new skills and he used part of the award to spend time with Erika Marks learning about piercing, cutting, filing, soldering etc. He said ‘Erika is a brilliant - and very patient - teacher, the great advantage of these individual sessions was that everything we did was focused on my specific design requirements which could only happen in a one to one situation.

Roger believes that he would have found it impossible to finance this development from his own resources and the time the scheme allowed him was priceless. He is pleased with the reaction received so far to his work and the fact that it has increased both his profitability and his profile. His advice to people applying for the scheme is to have a clear plan, know what you want to achieve, and work out the costings and time frames beforehand so you can achieve your aims.

Jude Young a maker of bags and purses based in Belfast received a grant to make a new range of structured bags which were sturdier and contained surface pattern. She said the award gave her time to think and develop her

ideas, which isn’t possible when running a busy business. Although she had a very clear idea of what she wanted to do she did find that her ideas changed during the process of producing the new bags. Being structured the new bags display well and appeal to more up market retailers. Jude believes it was a good directional move and the range was very well received at Showcase. She found the application process easy, the hardest part was working out the budget as she found it difficult to estimate the time something might take. She said “you should definitely apply if you need the space to do something new”.

Sabine Lenz of Enibas was motivated to apply for 50% Scheme by a passion for old script and the desire to feature text on her jewellery. The project was designed to tie in with the 400-year-old celebrations of three old texts made by monks the ‘4 Masters.’ She has acquired the rights to use the text but it was only when she was developing the project that she realised the full potential of the script. She believes that when applying to the 50% scheme it is important to consider the promotional aspect alongside that of the product, and to allow time and money to develop this side. In Sabine’s case the scheme bought her time to develop, research and source the scripts and to incorporate this knowledge into her work. It is technically very difficult to feature different text on every single piece of jewellery but the positive response to the range at Showcase has reaffirmed her belief that she has a unique and special range.

Noreen Foley who makes accessories was finding the market increasingly competitive as clothing makers were starting to produce their own range of accessories so she decided to challenge them by producing her own range of clothes. In order to do this she needed to learn new skills such as pattern cutting and drafting and the 50% scheme allowed her to obtain tuition from Paula Rafferty. She was delighted when at Showcase in addition to her Irish Galleries she received orders from Scotland and Germany. Her advice on applying for the scheme is to be yourself and explain what you want to do in your own words, it is not an academic exercise you also need to be focussed when applying and know exactly what you want to achieve.

All the applicants agreed that the scheme had been beneficial - moving their work onto new levels, allowing them to learn new skills, and raising their profile. If reading this has inspired you then why not have a go this time.

Next year you could be reading about yourself!

Applying for 50% Scheme This programme encourages registered craftspeople to develop new product relevant to the market place.

The application gives you the chance to explain your research and understanding of the target market for the product.

We request an end date for product/range launch and encourage you to explain its lifespan beyond.

If you would like to apply to the 50% Scheme go to opportunities page 12 or visit our website www.ccoi.ie

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News and Reviews The Irish Store Market in the USA Given the relevance and interest of this retail channel to Irish craft-makers a more in-depth article which includes Interviews with Irish craftspeople is available online Craft businesses interviewed include: • • • • •

The Cat & the Moon - Jewellery Forms of Life Studio - Ceramics Breda Haugh - Jewellery Celtic Roots - Bogwood Carvings and Sculpture Stephen Pearce - Tableware

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To download the full article with interviews go to the research section of the CCoI website (www.ccoi.ie) or for a hard copy contact the CCoI offices directly. T: 056 7761804

A Brief Overview

With an estimated 34 million Irish-Americans in the United States, which represents just over 11% of the total population, Irish stores have long been a fixture of many American cities and towns. According to Enterprise Ireland (EI), there are now over 500 such stores across the country selling Irish and Celtic merchandise ranging from gift and tabletop products to clothing and jewellery. In 2006 EI, together with the North American Celtic Buyers Association (NACBA) - the national association that represents the stores - carried out a detailed survey to understand the overall size of this niche industry, the key drivers behind it and the current dynamics operating within the sector.The complete findings of the survey were published in a report entitled ‘New Horizons - Irish Retailing in North America and Strategies for Success’. Below is a summary of the key points and learning.

Irish Stores in the US

EI, together with the help of NACBA, conducted a nationwide survey of Irish stores in the US in 2006 to quantify and qualify the size of the opportunity that these stores represent to Irish producers.The research addressed a wide variety of topics including store revenues, merchandise mix, store and customer demographics, technology adoption, promotional activity as well as key challenges and competition facing these stores today. See tables below:

Key Challenges and Competition facing Irish Stores in the US

Irish-store owners were asked to list what they see as the key challenges they face, they had the following to say:

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Remaining Price Competitive with Weak Dollar/Euro Exchange Rates: Keeping prices affordable in light of the weak dollar continues to be a major issue for Irish stores.

Changing Customer Demographics: Issues of concern here include the ‘ageing’ of the core Irish-American customer base, as well as the shrinking number of Irish immigrants and first generation Irish in the US. Attracting a More Mainstream Customer: Retailers are challenged with expanding their reach and appeal to a more mainstream - i.e. non-Irish - audience.

Availability of New and Quality Irish Merchandise: Retailers are constantly looking for unique, new and appealing merchandise that is reasonably priced to keep their stores fresh and interesting.

Adapting to Trends for Contemporary Irish Merchandise: Many retailers are concerned about making a shift from traditional to more contemporary Irish merchandise. How should they adapt to introduce more contemporary product lines?

Customer Education: Retailers want help from vendors in educating their customers - particularly in demonstrating the value of Irish or Irish-related product over mass produced items that can be purchased cheaply at Wal-Mart or similar outlets.

Authenticity of Irish Product: The authenticity of Irish merchandise has become a major issue for Irish stores. The outsourcing of product manufacturing by many Irish manufacturers to China, India and other low-cost countries puts into question the very integrity of Irish stores and the product they sell.

Increased Competition: Competition from online retailers, TV shopping channels, discounters and big box retailers that offer lower prices is a key concern of all retailers

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News and Reviews Map illustrating the distribution of Irish Stores in the USA

“the US market is tough [to enter] but worth pursuing, though it requires a long-term approach and lots of hard work”.

Martina Gillan of The Cat & the Moon

One of the recommendations made in the report was for Irish stores to

consider altering the way they present themselves and the merchandise they stock in order to attract a broader audience - for example toning down stereotypical Irish imagery, prioritizing the craftsmanship, uniqueness and quality of product over its ethnic Irish origin and emphasising more contemporary product that may appeal to

a wider audience. In reality, however, many stores may find it difficult to make the step

change required to attract a broader, more contemporary customer base.

Irish Craft - Makers First Hand Experience

We asked a number of Irish craft-makers to share with us their experience of the US

market - in particular with the Irish stores. We spoke to five different makers across jewellery, ceramics, wood sculpture and tableware categories. (Interviews can be

viewed on the CCoI website www.ccoi.ie) whilst some have successfully penetrated

their targeted segment within the US and are now focused on maintaining and

further developing their US sales, others have had mixed success and continue to fine-tune their marketing and segment entry strategies.

The US market is not an easy one to enter. It requires perseverance and hard-work

to find the right channel of distribution. Exchange rate pressures and fierce competition from cheaply produced, reasonable quality imports make successful entry into this market a challenge for Irish craft-makers. It is a huge market that has to be correctly segmented to identify the right distribution channel and outlet for the

product - product that is hand-crafted and very contemporary in style will only work

in a small number of Irish stores; however the same product may have strong potential in other boutique gift and gallery-style stores targeted at a broader, more

Key Learnings

ethnically diverse audience.

The Irish store sector is by no means a homogeneous one. Not only are stores

Having said all this, the very features of the US market that make it such a challenge

age, style and price points of merchandise carried. Typically they are single-location

small percentage of a very large pie can be very worthwhile. There are affluent,

spread across a huge geographic area, they also vary significantly by size, revenue,

operations that are individually owned and operated and so have to be approached

on an individual basis.

Unlike the Irish market, the vast majority of Irish stores in the US still lean towards

more traditionally styled merchandise - products that place a heavy reliance on

traditional cultural icons and symbols of Irish heritage. Many (although not all) of the Irish craft-makers interviewed feel that only a small percentage of the stores are a

- its scale and diversity - are also its opportunities. For the smaller craft-maker, even a

relatively price-insensitive customers in the US who are attracted by and interested in well-made hand-crafted products that have a heritage and a ‘story to tell’. As always,

the key is to find the right fit and pursue distribution channels and outlets that are a good match for your work. In the words of Martina Gillan of The Cat & the Moon,

the “US market is tough [to enter] but worth pursuing, though it requires a long-term approach and lots of hard work”.

good fit for their work.The stores themselves acknowledge this issue and say that one

This extract was taken from the article ‘The Irish Store Market in the USA’ by Grace O’Toole,

traditional Irish-American audience to a more mainstream customer, but that they are

CCoI website (www.cco.ie).

of their key challenges is the need to expand their customer base beyond the

concerned about alienating their existing customer base. The dilemma they face is

further exacerbated by the fact that the pricing of hand-crafted Irish product is often too expensive for all but a few of the Irish stores.

researcher,Washington D.C., March 2007.The full article is available to download from the

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News and Reviews Silversmith, Michael McCrory the latest ‘Standard Setter’ Chosen by a panel of experts on behalf of the Crafts Council of Ireland, Michael McCrory, silversmith, based in Hillsborough, Co Down, is the latest ‘Standard Setter’ to be profiled in Irish Arts Review.You can read about Michael McCrory in the Spring 2007 issue of Irish Arts Review.

Standard Setters is a joint initiative with CCoI and Irish Arts Review that promotes the concept of acknowledging consistency in design excellence within the craft industry.

For further information see www.irisharts.com

PORTFOLIO -

The Crafts Council of Ireland’s catalogue of leading Designer Makers, as selected by an international panel.

With an additional 11 new craftspeople to PORTFOLIO, the second edition of the Portfolio CD directory is currently being distributed with the Spring edition of Irish Arts Review. (See advert below).The CD now contains a total of 48 Designer-Makers.

The key objective of Portfolio is to raise the profile of Irish craft among collectors and galleries both at home and abroad as well as ensuring that any person with an interest in art-led or design-led craft can easily access information and images from a selection of Ireland’s top makers.

If you would like to apply for the next session of Portfolio go to the Opportunities Section on page 14.

CCoI PORTFOLIO Edition 2 - is out now with the SPRING issue of Irish Arts Review!

The Spring issue of Irish Arts review celebrates the launch of the newly updated PORTFOLIO CD, now holding 48 leading DesignerMakers. Irish Arts Review are now offering a special subscription offer to all registered craftspeople.

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For further information see advert opposite.

New makers to PORTFOLIO 2007 - Edition 2 include: Cara Murphy Deirdre McCrory Michael McCrory Cheryl Brown Brigitta Varadi Nicola Henley Kathleen Moroney Rachel mcknight Nuala Jamison Sharon Ferguson Stevan Hartung

Silversmithing Enamelling/Print Silversmithing/Metal Metal Textiles Textiles Ceramics Jewellery Jewellery Textiles/Jewellery Furniture

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Craft Community News Kevin O'Dwyer as one of The Top 100 Irish Americans

‘Irish America’ names

The Irish America Magazine, which first compiled the "Top 100" in 1985, honours people in the fields of arts and entertainment, community, education, medicine and science, politics and public service, song and dance, sports, and the written word.

The winners will be featured in the April/May edition of the magazine and will be honoured at a gala dinner held at Broadway’s Hilton Theatre, New York City on the 11th March. A spectacular evening of stars and music will take place as Broadway Salutes Irish America’s Top 100.

O'Dwyer will be honoured for his contributions to the Arts both as an artist and for his involvement in arts and heritage projects in Ireland and the USA. O'Dwyer has won over 40 international design awards and his work can be found in the collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum, the High Museum (USA), Racine Museum of Art USA), The Ulster Museum and the National Museum of Ireland as well as the private collections of Nelson Mandela, King Carl Gustas, Sweden and The Imperial Family, Japan.

National Award for Sculpture in the Parklands at Lough Boora

Sculpture in the Parklands was recently presented with the prestigious Best Art/Sculpture Award 2007 at the Local Government, City and Council Awards (LAMA) ceremony held in Dublin.

The awards gala dinner took place at the Burlington Hotel and was hosted by broadcaster Miriam O’Callaghan. Minister Dick Roche presented the Best Art/Sculpture Award 2007 to Kevin O’Dwyer on behalf of Sculpture in the Parklands at Lough Boora. The Local Government, City & Council awards were created to honour exemplary projects within the community; they seek to generate recognition of the efforts, accomplishments, and positive contributions of the individuals, companies and local government authorities for their outstanding commitment. Sculpture in the Parklands won the prestigious Business2Arts Award in 2003 for its collaboration with Bord na Mona. The artist in residency programme is funded through the generous support of the Arts Council, Offaly County Council, Bord na Mona and West Offaly Partnership.

For further information: visit www.sculptureintheparklands.com or Kevin O’Dwyer T: 087 696 3779.

Ireland’s Craft Centres Promoted to Domestic and Overseas Visitors

Nine of Ireland’s best known craft centres will be promoted through Ireland’s ‘Cultural Explorer,’ a new brochure and website produced by Heritage Island. It includes centres such as Nicholas Mosse Pottery, Donegal Craft Village and the National Craft Gallery.

Ireland’s Cultural Explorer features 130 craft centres, visitor attractions, theatres, festivals, and lifestyle venues including Trinity College Dublin, Guinness Jazz Festival and the Abbey Theatre. An on-line version is available at www.IrelandVisitorDiscounts.com.

Both brochure and website offer visitors a potential saving of up to €400 in discounts.

The Explorer brochure is distributed to a wide trade and consumer network including tour operators, tourist offices, hotels, guest-houses, car rental companies, Tourism Ireland market offices and at 20 trade and consumer shows around the globe.

Minister Opens New Silver Bear Centre

Minister for State at the Department of Agriculture and Food, Mr. Brendan Smith T.D officially opened the Silver Bear Centre in Bawnboy on Friday 2nd March.

The Silver Bear Centre is a beautiful new, tranquil meeting facility for small to large groups, an ideal place for writers, artists, musicians, trainers and families. With a fully fitted kitchen and wheelchair accessible, the Silver Bear Centre offers a peaceful place for training, seminars and exhibitions.

The Centre is located beside the long established craft business and showroom of Bear Essentials. The Silver Bear Centre will also be used to facilitate Anke's Teddy Bear Heritage Tour as well as other customised workshops. The new centre was grant aided by Cavan Monaghan Rural Development through the National Rural Development Programme. Anke can be contacted at: T: 049 9523461, M: 0877610537 E. anke@irishbears.com: W. www.irishbears.com Top Image: Silver Bear Centre. Bottom Image: Anke Morgenroth and Minister for State at the Depar tment of Agriculture and Food, Mr. Brendan Smith T.D being presented with a one-off edition bear original by Tessa Morgenroth.

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News and Reviews

CRAFT-IT A case study showing how eBay can work for your business ON-LINE ARCHIVE.......

WWW.CCOI.IE

• Stopress 7, 2006

What sort of website is best for you?

• Stopress 8, 2006

Blogging, just another name for a website?

• Stopress 9, 2006

Tips to increase your on-line presence

• Stopress 10, 2006

E-mail Newsletters - Part 2

• Stopress 11, 2006

E-mail Newsletters - Part 2

• Stopress 13, 2007

Internet Overview, A Case Study

For the first time since the late 1990’s the internet is now a realistic way of getting to buyers and potential buyers of your products and it is now easier to use than ever. eBay - a very successful online auction website, where people from all around the world buy and sell goods and services - is just one example of the many free online sales and marketing tools out there today.

Below is a case study showing how one Irish Jeweller is currently using ebay to sell and promote his product on-line.

A Case Study: Using eBay to set up an online store

An early user of the internet Darren has had his own internet site for nearly 7 years.

More recently he also set up a store within eBay to take advantage of the visitors to that site. Both of these have successfully enabled him to extend his business beyond his home town of Cahir by selling directly to consumers.

Web address: www.irishjeweller.com eBay Address: stores.ebay.com/Irish-Jeweller Tipperary-based Darren Ward is the perfect example of what can be achieved online by jumping in and learning as you go. A watchmaker by training, in 1999 Darren decided to supplement his watch repair business by selling heraldic watches on the Internet. Knowing nothing about how to create a website he purchased the book HTML for Dummies, got himself a copy of Microsoft's web design package, FrontPage and hasn't looked back.

“I’m totally self-taught,” says Darren. “I found Microsoft FrontPage very simple to use. And from talking to other people who have web sites I’ve found out about things like the codes you need to have in the background of your site for the search engines.”

Darren's web site can be found at irishjeweller.com as well as irishjeweler.com, using the American spelling as the US is the main market for his products. “Having good domain names like that is very beneficial,” says Darren. “If you search for Irish jewellers or jewellery in any search engine I'll be number one or two.”

Initially he began by selling heraldic watches and then branched out into jewellery. The site features products made by Darren himself alongside other Irish products such as pendants, rings and cuff-links.

Since the start of 2006 Darren has been using An Post for delivery of goods worldwide. Although he takes out his own insurance on all his deliveries to date nothing shipped with An Post has failed to reach the customer. Prior to that he was using FedEx but he found the costs became too high unless he was shipping a large volume of products.

In 2002 when eBay, the leading online retail and auction site, set up in Ireland, Darren began to list his products for sale on the site. Initially he saw it as a way to generate business in the quiet months of January and February but more recently he has begun to invest in his presence with his own dedicated shop on eBay and has been purchasing advertising to make his products more visible.

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“Irish customers are still nervous about buying online but in America and England they do everything online so they are very comfortable with it.”

“They take commission but they have great software - I can get a new product up there faster than I can on my own site,” says Darren.

Although 99% of his customers are in the US, he has found that through his presence on eBay he has been attracting more UK, European and Australian shoppers.

“Irish customers are still nervous about buying online,” says Darren. “But in America and England they do everything online so they are very comfortable with it.”

A common criticism of eBay is the cost of its payments system PayPal, which enables credit card payments to be sent and received by anyone who has a valid email address - for a price of course. Darren points out that 99 per cent of his eBay customers want to use PayPal and even though it costs him more than a straight credit card transaction (3% plus $1 per transaction regardless of the value compared to 2.75% for credit cards) he finds that it pays off, because the customers are comfortable using it.

In the past Darren has made extensive use of online advertising, purchasing adverts from market leaders Google and Yahoo's Overture service which are displayed on some of the most popular web sites.“It worked in that my volume of business went up,” explains Darren, but the cost of the advertising meant my profit stayed fairly flat, but I was putting in more hours to make the products.”

Perhaps one of the most remarkable things about Darren’s achievements online is that he has only got a broadband connection in the last few months. With a wireless network connected to it, he is now able to work on his laptop from the comfort of his couch.

“It’s a lot faster uploading pictures to the site and it’s made a big difference to my phone bill as I was previously on an ISDN line,” says Darren. “Now it’s all in one bundle and I have a fixed cost for my internet connection.”

Overall Darren has had a positive experience selling online. Although it has not been without its issues by investing his own time rather than having to pay a Web development company it has become a worthwhile addition to his wholesale and watch repair businesses. “I’m living two miles from Cahir and I have a workshop at the back of my house,” says Darren. “But with the Internet it becomes a very small world.”

Key Lessons:

• Selling online makes more sense for English or US based consumers as they still are more used to it than Irish consumers.

• EBay is a low cost option for setting up an e-commerce store online • An Post may be the easiest, and most cost effective way of sending parcels to your customers • Paypal as a payment option is appreciated by a lot of consumers • Use a US spelling of your domain name if that makes sense

This case study is taken from an E-commerce Guide for Craftspeople by Keith Bohanna which will be available soon on www.ccoi.ie.

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Opportunities

An Exciting Resource on the Crafts Council Website Why not visit: Design Museums & Libraries / Craft Fairs & Exhibitions Retail Outlets & Galleries. In Ireland, UK and across Europe

All at the click of a button!

www.ccoi.ie

The Crafts Council of Ireland is proud to announce the arrival of its enhanced online Design Information Resource featuring a one-stop-shop for relevant craft and design related information. This is a valuable and pioneering resource, which provides links to a vast array of craft and design websites. It save you an awful lot of surf-time!

Aside from the many award schemes and courses available the resource section provides a comprehensive listing of important craft-related retail shops, galleries and agencies. If you are planning a trip abroad, why not include one of the many amazing design outlets, exhibitions and museums in your itinerary? If you are close to one of the Irish libraries featured, you may like to benefit from their specialist selections of books and periodicals. It might be valuable to subscribe to one of publications featured in the design websites. In any case, do take a look at this innovative resource by logging on to www.ccoi.ie and click on Opportunities.

Happy Surfing!

For further information, or suggested additions please contact: Helen Loughran Tel. 048-30833605, e-mail: helen@helenloughran.com Hilary Morley Tel. 091-528524, e-mail: hmorley@esatclear.ie

50% Scheme

Get 50% of the total cost towards developing a new product Closing date: 30th April 2007

“the award gave her time to think and develop her ideas...”

Read the review on page 4.

For further information and applications forms go to: www.ccoi.ie or contact: Helen Loughran T: 048 30833605 E: helen@helenloughran.com

Call Out for SOURCE 2008

The selection process for SOURCE at Showcase 2008 will take place in April/May - if you are interested in applying to exhibit in this area please contact: Catherine Jordan at jordanevents@eircom.net or call Mary Whelan at 056 7761804.

Now inviting applications for the CCoI 3rd Level Awards 2007.

The scheme is designed to encourage and support our most talented third level students in progressing towards a professional career in the industry. There are two awards, each worth €2,500. One is for final-year honours degree undergraduates*, the other for final-year postgraduates.

The awards must be used to develop a student’s craft based practice (e.g. further study/training, travel-based research). All craft disciplines are eligible (visit www.ccoi.ie for full list) and applicants must be registered as associate members of CCoI. One student per discipline per college may apply, at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Only those currently studying in Ireland are eligible to apply.

Applicants must be nominated by a craft tutor. Application forms are available from the CCoI offices and must be returned to CCoI, Castle Yard, Kilkenny, by 5pm on Friday 8th June 2007. All nominees will be interviewed on 28/29th June 2007.

For further information contact: Sharon Rollston, CCoI Education Officer T: +353 (0)56 7761804, E: sharon@ccoi.ie or go to www.ccoi.ie * or final-year undergraduates from accredited design and production courses recognised by CCoI as the highest available qualification in Ireland in a specific craft discipline.

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About the RDS National Crafts Competition This is a major event in the Irish Crafts Industry calendar, allowing professional and amateur craft designers to compete together for prestigious awards with a significant prize fund across 20 different categories. The RDS National Crafts Competition is Ireland’s oldest crafts competition, dating back to the 18th century.

The exhibition of category winners will be showcased as part of the annual Fáilte Ireland Dublin Horse Show, which this year takes place from August 8 - 12, to allow tens of thousands of national and international visitors to view some of the best examples of work by craft designers as selected through this major national competition.

The Exhibition will continue for a few days in the RDS Concert Hall after the Horse Show concludes before travelling to three other venues around the island of Ireland.

The Competition has proven to be a valuable forum for gaining recognition and has been a launching pad for many of Ireland’s top craft designers. The Winners Travelling Exhibition, which has been in operation since 1999, is successfully used to increase the profile of craft workers and promote a greater awareness of Irish craft.

The Society, founded in 1731, continues to fulfil its commitment to advancing agriculture, arts, industry and science. The RDS National Crafts Competition is part of the RDS Foundation’s Arts programme which aims to support the professional development of young musicians, artists and craftspeople; to promote and foster excellence; and to support developmental projects in the arts.

Call for entries…

RDS National Crafts Competition 2007 - Prize Fund in Excess of €27,000 Open to professional and amateur craft designers, resident in Ireland or Irish craft workers based abroad, with 20 different categories.

An exhibition of winners will take place as part of the Fáilte Ireland Dublin Horse Show from August 8 - 12 and will then travel to three other venues around Ireland.

Closing date for first round photo submissions: May 21, 2007 Entries must be accompanied by an entry form.

For further information contact:

For media enquires, please contact: Katie Finnegan, RDS, Marketing, Tel: 01 240 7269 Email: katie.finnegan@rds.ie

MAKING

Johanna Suhr RDS Arts Department Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 Tel: 01 240 7255 Fax: 01 660 4014 Email: johanna.suhr@rds.ie www.rds.ie/arts

it in the

A Symposium looking at the Fine Craft Market in the USA and the opportunities it presents to Irish Designer Makers Friday 30th March 2007, Kilkenny Castle.

The keynote speaker is Sean O'Meallie. Gallery owner Jim Cotter and Bruce Pepich, Director Racine Art Museum will make presentations, followed by a panel discussion chaired by Dr Frances Ruane. The afternoon will comprise of a number of workshops and the evening will round off with the opening of the ‘Wild Geese: the Irish in America exhibition’.

Saturday 31st March US Artists in conversation with Symposium Chair, Dr. Frances Ruane For further information go to: www.ccoi.ie or to book contact: Mary Whelan E: maryw@ccoi.ie

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Opportunities Nancy Moore Bess Workshop 2nd April, Collins Barracks, Dublin

(9.30am - 5.00pm)

Nancy is showing her work as part of the ‘Wild Geese’ exhibition sponsored by the Crafts Council. Nancy has spent many years in Japan and in her work she combines bamboo with colourful contemporary materials.

She has written a book on bamboo basket making. Her workshop is entitled ‘Japanese Packaging as a Vessel’. We will be making two Japanese style containers as well as two ‘quick’ Japanese baskets. The materials used during the day include raffia, cane, sea grass, and paper. A theme running through the day is the question of what constitutes a basket?

Cost of workshop is €40 (ex materials).

The workshop is sponsored by the Crafts Council. No previous experience is needed to make any of the projects. The class should be of interest to anyone with a curiosity about Japanese crafts and culture. For further information T: 093 35357

The Designer Brief 21st April 2007, Kilkenny Would your company benefit from the skills of a designer?

Then come to this half-day workshop and find out how the process works and learn how to write a brief for a designer. International designers and Pat McCarthy, project manager of Avantcraft will take you through the process and give you the best current thinking on the process. Craftspeople from the Avantcraft project will share their experiences and give you tips on the do’s and dont’s of working with a designer.

There will also be an opportunity to see the work from the Avantcraft project in the National Craft Gallery.

Remember you can also apply to have a designer work with your company under the 50% Scheme - see 50% Scheme on page 12.

For further information contact: Helen Loughran T: 048 30833605 E: helen@helenloughran.com

Research Missions Financial assistance towards visiting shows!

If you want to research an event/show in 2007 and want to avail of assistance with costs, apply

now!

Closing date: 30th April 2007 For further information and applications forms go to: www.ccoi.ie or contact Helen Loughran T: 048 30833605 E: helen@helenloughran.com

Get inspired, read the reviews on www.ccoi.ie Also visit the Resource area of the CCoI website for listings of design Museums/Craft Fairs & Exhibitions in Europe.

PORTFOLIO

Apply now to be part of the Crafts Council of Ireland’s digital directory of leading designer makers The Closing date: 28th August 2007

PORTFOLIO is selected by an international advisory panel and is promoted both nationally and internationally to

buyers, collectors, commissioners and gallery owners.

For an application form contact: Crafts Council Offices T (056) 7761804 E: info@ccoi.ie W: www.ccoi.ie

For further information contact: Ann Dack, Project Manager T: 087 6490463

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CCoI Bursary 07

2007 A high profile award ofBursary up to €20,000 which may be given as a single bursary to an individual, or divided between two or to come...branding three awardees. from2007 Caroline...

Closing date: 31st August

For further information and applications forms go to www.ccoi.ie or contact Hilary Morley T: 091 528524 E: hmorley@esatclear.ie

17 PRIME MAKERS Féile Clai presents this major exhibition of contemporary Irish and Welsh Ceramics at Farmeleigh. Celebrating the wealth of diverse talent from both sides of the Irish Sea, this exhibition highlights the versatility of the medium of clay.

The artists are continuously perfecting the skills of their craft creating works of exceptional quality that incorporate new influences and innovative methods. The featured works illustrate how the artists pursue their individuality whilst meeting the challenges of expressing their ideas in a contemporary manner. This show offers a unique opportunity to acquire what is rapidly becoming a very collectable art form.The exhibition is at Farmeleigh from 26th April to 17th June then travelling to Wales for the International Ceramic Festival in July at the Aberystwyth Arts Centre.

For further information contact: Tina T: 01 2870963

E: byrnetina@hotmail.com

Craft Insurance Padraic Smith & Co offer CCoI registered craftspeople special discounted rates on insurance

Premiums as low as €140 per year including unlimited exhibitions. For further information contact: T: 01 8330888.

www.craftinsurance.ie

(website coming soon)

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Opportunities...Opportunities...Opportunities...Opportunities

Dates for your Diary *Please note: The May/June issue of Stopress will be published on 15th May 2007. Please forward all submissions

by April 16th 2007.

CCoI OPPORTUNITY DIARY DATES

BY/ON/CURRENTLY/TBC*

Making it in America

on

29th - 31st March 2007

How to work with a Designer Workshop

on

21st April 2007

50% Scheme

by

30th April 2007

Research Missions

by

30th April 2007

Source 2008

now

3rd Level Awards

by

8th June 2007

Portfolio 07

by

28th August 2007

Bursary 07

by

31st August 2007

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NATIONAL CRAFT GALLERY (NCG) EXHIBITIONS 2007 Programme 2007 out now, contact ncg@ccoi.ie or log onto www.ccoi.ie

NCG, Castle Yard, Kilkenny Tradition Transformed: Contemporary Korean Ceramics

on

12th March - 15th April

Wild Geese: The Irish in America

on

31st March - 10h June

Avantcraft

on

21st April - 20th May

INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR DATES 2007 Pulse London 3rd - 5th June 2007 Home & Gift Harrogate 15th - 18th July 2007 Maison et Objet 7th - 11th September 2007 Premiere Vision 18th - 21st September 2007 Top Drawer 9th - 11th September 2007 Origin The London Craft Fair at Somerset House (formerly Chelsea Craft Fair) 2nd - 7th October and 9th - 14th October 2007 www.craftsonline.org.uk SOFA Chicago 2nd - 4th November 2007 100% Design 20th - 23rd September 2007 www.100percentdesign.co.uk IJL www.jewellerylondon.com 2nd - 5th September 2007 (Finiancial assistance available to visit any of the above shows - see Research Missions on pg 14)

SHOWS IN IRELAND Art Ireland

28th March - 1st April 2007

Interior Design Show

17th - 20th May 2007

Futura Fair

29th - 31st July 2007

Fáilte Ireland Dublin Horse Show

8th - 12th August 2007

Autumn Gift Fair

26th - 28th August 2007

Plan Expo

8th - 11th November 2007

Art Ireland

16th - 18th November 2007

For more information on the above events: T: 056 7761804 or e-mail info@ccoi.ie

Top Image: Christy Keeney Bottom Image: Sean O’Meallie

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Advertisements FOR SALE

Handloom 150cm weaving width. Fly shuttle. € 100 ono.

For further information contact Anke McKernan T: 061 921527

potential for Irish and US expansion.

Over 100 original patterns to purchase with business. For further information contact Steph at T: 0504 41899.

Edwards Speedivac Degassing machine and 9

condition with accessories Chamber size: W115 x H70 x D120mm 220 Volts 950 Watts € 160. For further information contact Aran T: 028.20347 E: watchouse@hotmail.com

inch vacuum chamber. Ideal for degassing resin, plaster etc. No more bubbles. Many silicone moulds including several related to Irish archaeology. Create bronzed paperweights of Newgrange, Sheela na Gigs, Tower Houses; Sheela Pendants etc. Lots of tips, advice and instruction. Plus business name and high ranking Website www.ballybegvillage.com (amended for your business) Sell through website, and eBay, craft-fairs. Google Adwords account created for you.

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For further information contact Ed O'Riordan, Galty Cottage, Skeheenarinky, Cahir Co. Tipperary T: 0863840894 E: ed@ballybegvillage.com

Clearing Sale of Lady’s Knitwear , includes Three Piece

Double bench polishing motor . No vacuum. Some mops.

Cromartie hobbytech kiln

int 32 x36 cm. Used for e/w but fires to 1200. Ramptimer, plugs into regular socket, comes with kiln furniture and misc. € 850 Waterford area. For further information contact grainne E: grainnet@oceanfree.net (subject-kiln enq) T: 085 1255268.

U5 UHLIG Jewellery enamelling KILN in perfect

suits, Skirts, Tops, Dresses, Cardigan Jackets made with Linen and Cotton.

Crochet insets to enhance the garments. Sizes 12 - 22. A selection of children‚s White Cotton Cardigans with Crochet Borders, suitable for 7 - 9 year old. Also selection of Pure New Wool, Cardigans, Jumpers reduced to clear.

Clearance sales of Pure Wool, also Acrylic. For further information contact Winnie Reynolds T:046 9435157 M: 085 1221347

Cross Stitch Business

Website, URL, Original Patterns, Customer lists, Newsletter subscriptions, Online Forum and all other relevant material for sale.

Well established customer base for over 9 years. Current designer is willing to continue to design new patterns and custom creations for new owner. Business has reasonable annual profit with an extremely high-ranking URL and massive

€ 200 ono. Filing Cabinet. 3 drawers. € 20. Nitric Adic. Large bottle.

Never opened. Offers? 2 collapsible card tables. 1m square. € 30 each ono. All will need to be collected For further information contact Fiona T: 086 840 5216 E: fionathornton2001@eircom.net

Dust extractor: Felder AF22,

2 (400l)bags hung in hinged frames,mobile unit, takes 120 & 80 mm hoses, single phase, € 900 ono.

For further information contact Tom T: 087 22 49 625

Harris Table loom , 24 inch, 8 shaft with warping frame. Excellent condition. For further information contact T: 087 9533327 Yarn stock clearance

- various quantities and fibre mixes of mohair, wool, merino wool,

metallics and fancy yarns.

For further information contact Amanda on T: 086 0634634 E: info@amanda-daunt.com

Bog oak , ideal for sculptures or

carving, well seasoned. Shoemaker's anvil, ideal for jewelry making € 30.

Scroll saw, professional quality machine € 180. For further information contact Thomas T: 028 37323

Passap Electronic 6000 knitting machine , immaculate

condition € 800 o.n.o. For further information contact Paula T: 086 8257589 E: ishka@eircom.net

“Glimakra” Standard loom . 135 cms, countermarch

tie-up with raddle, double warp beam and fly shuttle. Warping Mill . Vertical floor model 1.88 m high and 4 m circumference. Some tools and yarn. Price € 3,000 ono.

For further information contact T: 065 7087153 E: mandrquinn@iol.ie

Beautiful presentation boxes , black shoebox type 2402

x 65h mm. For further information contact Eileen T: 087 9017148.

Passap 6000 electronic knitting machine for sale.

5 gauge includes motor and full design software package (compatible with windows 98 and floppy disc reading computer) € 1000 o.n.o. For further information contact T: 087 7507506 E: liadainb@hotmail.com

40 x 12.5 kg bags 1117M Buff Stoneware at € 6.20 per

bag. Fireclay based, stoneware body for domestic ware. Throws well, turns easily. Plastic, strong and reliable. For further information contact Andrea T: 085 7317501 or 059 9724789

WANTED

LUET spinning wheel

suitable for rug wool.

Contact K McCormick E: basketbarn@ireland.com T: 0469551282 M: 0868807208

Jewellery display cases,

ideally counter top and with lights.

Other display items also wanted.

Dublin area preferred or near.

Contact Dawn Mulholland T: 01 2895074

Plater (gold, silver, rhodium, etc).

Contact Fiona T: 086 840 5216 E: fionathornton2001@eircom.net

Box Frames . Contact Eileen

T: 087 9017148

STUDIO SPACE

Bridge street studios , 97 Bridge Street, Dundalk. Very reasonable rent. Includes access to 12 cubic ft kiln. Computer and broadband. For further information contact Joanne Mc Kenna E: info@joannemckenna.com T: 042 9351712 M: 087 9735755

STUDIO SPACE WANTED Studio/workshop wanted in South Dublin for jeweller

and conservator of fine art.

Approximately 400-600 sq. feet in size with heating, sockets, phone line, WC, parking. Contact Geraldine T: 087 618 6608 or Ciara T: 087 2365 968.

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Advertisements Production Potter required . For growing pottery

OPPORTUNITIES Export Grants Available

Creatives Rise Now Take Your Space & Show Your Work . RiseCreatives gives you the

opportunity to have your own webspace for less than the cost of a website. We will be holding a free information evening at the Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel on the 21st March 7.30 - 8.30 pm to give people the opportunity to meet with us and ask any questions they may have.

For more information visit us at www.risecreatives.ie or contact Nina T: 087 2703890.

Waterford Homecrafts Co-op are looking for new members to participate in their annual exhibitions. For further information contact Secretary Ann Camon T: 051 852317 M: 086-6069699

The 5th Cheongju International Craft Competition , invite both new

and established artists the world over to take part. The Cheongju International Craft Biennale 2007 will take place from 2nd - 28th October. Further information see W: www.cheongjubiennale.or.kr

The National College of Art & Design, Dublin. Deadline

for MA and PHD in disciplines of Ceramics, Glass, or Metals , 1st April

2007. Please forward twenty images and statement of intent. For further information contact Derek McGarry E: mcgarryd@ncad.ie W: www.ncad.ie

- If you are in business and seeking to develop overseas markets the DCEB Export Marketing Initiative Fund can assist you. The fund can part-fund the cost of travel and subsistence, trade fair attendance/ exhibiting and the creation of marketing material specifically designed for overseas markets.

For further information contact Eibhlin Curley, Assistant Chief Executive, Dublin City Enterprise Board T: 01 677 6068 E: ecurley@dceb.ie W: www.dceb.ie

PLACEMENTS/JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Joseph Walsh - designer maker of contemporary fine collectible furniture. The studio is currently accepting applications for the following positions: Production Manager, Design Technician,

Furniture Maker, Assistant Furniture Maker.

If you wish to apply for any of the above positions please forward your Curriculum Vitae to: Frances McDonald, Studio Manager, Joseph Walsh Studio, Fartha, Riverstick, Co Cork.

E: frances@josephwalshbespoke.com W: www.josephwalshbespoke.com Fonn Ceramics are looking for individuals to hand paint ceramic lamps with a view to selling at craft shows, to interior designers and craft shops.

Requirements: An interest in interior design, Space for stock, Initial capital of c. € 3,000. For further information contact: Bernard Flynn T: 087 915 2823 or Michelle 044 93 31572 E: sales@fonnireland.com W: www.fonnireland.com

in West Kerry. Experience essential.

Contact Zac T: 066 9157848.

E: zac@annascaulpottery.com

WORK WANTED

Would you like some expert advise on how to style your stand

for your next craft fair or trade show? Style Council can

give it the WOW factor from designing your printed material to planning your display and how to cut cost and effort in the setup and breakdown of the stand. With 25 yrs experience in the fashion and gift wear industry we can save you effort and cost when it comes to showing your product or service.

For further information contact Barbara Connolly T: 087 2451275 bconnolly@esatclear.ie

Jeweller seeks work in goldsmithing . I have studied

secondary school of applied art in goldsmith section in the Czech Republic. I have design skills and can do filigree, embossing, and can work with bohemian garnet and fix other precious stones. I have worked mainly in silver but I also have experience working with gold. I live in Newry and I'd like to apply for a job in goldsmithing. Contact Lenka Sauerova E: lenules@seznam.cz

STANDS AVAILABLE Craft Market, Athy , Co. Kildare - Sunday 27th May 2007 - in conjunction with the Athy Water Festival 2007. Stands € 45. Contact Elisabetta T: 086 8215794 E: elisabettaravarino@gmail.com

International Garden Festival , Emo Court, Emo, Co

Laois July - Sept 2007 - Applications Now Invited. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to display or retail, foods, crafts or art installations at Ireland's first festival of international garden design. Set to the backdrop of the magnificent Emo Court in Co Laois, this summer long event will display 15 gardens for designers worldwide. For further information contact International Garden Festival E: info@igf.ie T: +353 (0)1 2889086 W. www.igf.ie

Flair Craft Show . The Christmas retail event in Belfast EVEN BIGGER, EVEN BETTER… Deadline for submission: 20th April 2007. Application forms on www.showingflair.com. For further information contact Nicky McGarry T: +44(0)28 9042 2274 E: info@showingflair.com Makers Fair at The Linenhall

Arts Centre, Castlebar, County Mayo, invite applications for the first of two fairs to be held in 2007 - Saturday 16th June. We can accommodate 28 Makers (no food) and a 3 person selection panel will consider applications. Applications close on 1st May. Notification

by May 7th. For further details contact Alex Nicholson T: 087 6320705 E: alecman@eircom.net or Brendan Murphy 087 698 7340 E: murphyshalfacre@eircom.net

Féile na Tuaithe: Turlough Park , A Celebration

of Irish Country Life Today. Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th May 2007.

Due to the continued expansion of

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Advertisements Féile na Tuaithe: Turlough Park the award-winning National Museum of Ireland - Country Life is looking for additional crafts people and food/organic producers to participate in next year’s event. For further information contact Catherine Carney, National Museum of Ireland - Country Life, Turlough Park, Castlebar, Co. Mayo T: 094 90 31777 or E: ccarney@museum.ie

Bloom, 1st - 4th June 2007 A showcase for the best of

Irish and international landscape gardeners, designers, horticultural producers, artisan crafts and food.

An exciting new concept, Bloom 2007 will be a 4-day extravaganza of contemporary colours, traditional themes and inspirational ideas over the June Bank Holiday weekend in the natural unique and appropriate surroundings of the Phoenix Park in the heart of Dublin. Louise McLoughlin EXPO EXHIBITIONS LTD T: +353 1 295 8181 M: +353 86 819 3105 W: www.expo-events.com

WORKSHOPS/ COURSES Glass Workshops in Tuscany 2007. VETRATE ARTISTICHE TOSCANE

will hold intensive summer workshops in Glass Fusing: 4th - 8th June, 3rd - 7th Sept. Painting on glass; 11th - 22nd June, 10th - 21st Sept The workshops will take place in our studio in the very centre of Siena (Tuscany) and will be conducted in English. For further information visit our website www.glassisland.com/education or E: edu@glassisland.com

Felting/needle felting/felt sculpture , evening classes and

weekend workshops with artist Emma Allott, Rooska, Cahir, Co Tipperary. Images of my work can be seen on www.ccoi.ie and artvitae.com. For further information contact Emma

T: 052 42875 M: 086 3032397 E: emmaallott@eircom.net

Mosaic workshops in

Westport, Co Mayo For further information contact Leesa Murray T: 086 3622328 E: leesa.murray@yahoo.ie

Woodcarving Ireland

- James McLoughlin Diploma Historical woodcarving offers weekend courses. Purpose understanding 3 dimensional form woodcarving techniques for beginners to advanced. For further information contact James T: 0876368884 E: james@woodcarvingireland.com

Surface design and textile printing . A six-week introduction

course at LONGBORD printing studio, 54 Kenilworth Square Rathgar, Dublin 6. Feeling an urge to do something different? Why not try textile printing? This is a course that will introduce you to the fabulously exciting skill of textile printing, covering the basics skills and thinking behind surface design as well as different printing techniques. Come and have fun in a relaxed and social atmosphere Tutor : Liz Nilsson, Textile artist and designer. For further information contact Liz T: 0868307294 or E: nilssonliz@yahoo.ie

Weekend Workshops

Yellow Brick Road is delighted to announce our new daytime

Saturdays 2-6pm - Sundays 10am - 4pm. Lunch included.

We will explore the following areas of the Potter's Craft.

Wheelwork; Hand building; Clay Sculpting. An introduction to Glazes and Kiln Firing. All materials are included: refreshments, tea/ coffee, and delicious home baking.

Cost € 175 inclusive.

'What you make is yours to take'.

Midweek Workshops over one day - Cost € 120 March: Midweek Workshops; 7th/21st/28th Weekend Workshops 3/4th,10th/11th, 24th/25th. April: Midweek Workshops 11th/18th/25th.

Weekend Workshops 14th/15th, 21st/22nd, 28th/29th. To book and for further information contact Patricia T: 051 563377 E: pathowcow@gmail.com W: www.thepottersyard.com

run from our dedicated Craft Studio in Liffey Street, D1. Drawing from over 30 years experience Stacey Neilson has designed this new course for all those who enjoy fine beadwork. These workshops explore the most popular beadweaving techniques resulting in beautifully handcrafted heirloom jewellery.

Suitable for all abilities. Samples of the projects are on view at the address given. For further information on this course or any of our other jewellery making courses please contact T: + 353 1 8730177 Yellow Brick Road, 8 Bachelors Walk, Dublin

Glass bead making (2 day course) 28th & 29th July 2007.

Working on an oxygen/propane torch using colourful glass rods from Italy and make a number of beads after learning the basic techniques of forming, shaping and decorating with hot glass. This class is open for beginners and those who wish to advance their basic beadmaking skills.

Cost € 180 includes lunch, materials and use of tools. For further information contact Suzie Sullivan T: 098 21888 E: suzie@derryauncrafts.com W: www.derryauncrafts.com

Kinsale Pottery and Art School weekend workshops spring 2007. We have a

series of new weekend workshops for this year, all priced at € 195 for the two days, including lunches. We also have 5-day summer schools in ceramics and in drawing. Full details of all courses are available at www.kinsaleceramics.com For further information contact E: adrianwistreich@eircom.net T: 021 4777758 M: 0879696901 Kinsale Pottery & Art School, Olcote, Ballinacurra, Kinsale, Co Cork

beadweaving workshops ,

Derryaun crafts workshop - Spring calendar 2007

22nd & 23rd March wet felting.

30th March, bead weaving - R.A.W. Tubular. 12th & 13thApril, wire, felt and beads. 27th April, basic jewellery making. 3rd May, bead weaving finishing off techniques. For further information contact Suzie Sullivan T: 098 21888 E: suzie@derryauncrafts.com W: www.derryauncrafts.com

Basic and advanced stained glass workshop

with professional trainers Jacqueline and Bruno Tosi. All materials and equipment provided. The 5 day course runs between April and September in J & B Art Glass Studio, Knocktopher, Co Kilkenny. For further information contact T: 056 7768245 M: +33 672 687995 County Cork, Ireland, will host a

residential summer school for lacemakers in 2007 with

Veronica Stuart - a renowned lacemaker and international gold medalist in lacemaking. The classes will cover various types of lacemaking, including Carrickmacross Lace, Limerick Lace (both needle run and tambour), Youghal Needlepoint, Bandon Lace (a princess lace), Sprigging and Mountmellick work. Beginners pack cost € 10 each for all types of lace.

Spouses are also welcome to come and stay at the Gougane Barra Hotel www.gouganebarrahotel.com. - they can enjoy the countryside and the various activities on offer, including golf, fishing and walking. T: + 353 26 47069. Rates have been agreed at 4 B&B + 4 evening meals, with 20 hours of tuition, € 400. For further information contact Veronica Stuart, 16, Maurland, Carrigaline, Co. Cork. T: +353 21 4371152 E: blues@gofree.indigo.ie Exciting Workshop in hat making/millinery . Classes

will focus on aspects of the craft of Millinery -hand weaving Rustic Raffia Hats for the summer, creating flowery, feathered creations for the races or wedding, working with felt, to creating

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For further information contact Lina Stein T: +353 98 28449 E: linasteinhats@eircom.net

Hands on creative workshops in West Cork .

A chance to spend time with top professionals, learning arts or craft skills. A wide range of classes, courses and workshops, from single days to ongoing day/evening classes in a variety of locations in West Cork.

For further information contact W: www.handsonwestcork.com

Wood carving lessons for

individuals, in Cork. For further information contact Thomas T: 028 37323

SUPPLIERS

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existing website into an e-commerce site or design a new site, with or without an e-commerce facility, that represents your work at its best, is easy to navigate and is optimised for search engines. Please visit our website www.mckeedesign.co.uk for samples of work and we would be happy to talk to you about any graphic or web design requirements.

T: +44 (0)28 9756 5681 E: sohaila@mckeedesign.co.uk www.mckeedesign.co.uk

JDL digital - Have your work

professionally photographed for publication. Full working photographic studio 27ft x 14ft with rear access to bring in your larger pieces of art work Paintings, Jewellery, Pottery, Craft Work. For further information contact John T: 085 144 2270 E: info@jdldigital.com W: www.jdldigital.com

Advertisements Specialist small delivery service for craftspeople and artist.

Fully insured. Further information contact Katrina 086 2327541

Irish Woodwool - the

ideal packaging material. Very good absorbing quality, competitively priced, clean, antibacterial, sustainable, compostable, ecologically recommended, aesthetically appealing.

1 highly compressed bale approx 20kg, € 20 - discounts available on orders over 50 bales. For further information contact Irish Woodwool, Clonmel, Co Tipperary T: 087 1252527 or 086 3306366

Designer Websites - As a

recent design graduate of NCAD, I offer a web design service that understands you, your business and your requirements. After careful consultation, I can design a website as individual and creative as your business. For further information contact T: 086 3001006 W: www.metricdesigns.com

Packaging - Wooden Presentation/Giftware Boxes . Present your exquisitely

handmade quality jewellery in our top of the range handcrafted wooden boxes created from native and exotic woods. Commissions also available.

Discount on batch purchases.

For more information please contact Ian or Kate on T: +44 (0) 28 90843532 or E: ian@hawthornecrafts.com or E: kate@hawthornecrafts.com W: www.hawthornecrafts.com

Jem textiles are agents for Bennetts Silks in Ireland, offering a comprehensive range of silks , e.g. dupions, satins, georgette, chiffon, crepes & velvets in an extensive range of colours, suitable for bridal, fashion & interiors, and at competitive wholesale prices. For further information please contact Jacinta T:059 9152270 M:087 9952489 or E:jemtextiles@eircom.net

Craft Supplies Website

www.craftsupplies .ie cardmaking, scrap booking and other craft supplies. Includes crafter’s forum.

Ships all over Ireland. For further information E: info@craftsupplies.ie

You can also advertise opportunities and general advertisments (ie. Craft Courses, Craft Events, Stands, Fairs, etc.) on the CCoI website (www.ccoi.ie).

To do so please email details and a short description to info@ccoi.ie and mark it for Web Opportunities.

For latest Opportunities log onto www.ccoi.ie

Fibres for spinning and felt making.

Top quality silk and wool tops.

Gaywool dyes perfect for dyeing wool and silk. Ashford weaving and spinning equipment. For further information contact Suzie Sullivan T: 098 21888 or E: suzie@derryauncrafts.com W: www.derryauncrafts.com Adorn.ie. Cardmaking, Scrapbooking and Jewellery making supplies for all your crafting needs.

Create your own Wedding Invites or choose from our range of Wedding Stationary. For further information contact Marcella T: 061 327857 W: www.adorn.gencodesigns.com

BUSINESS & FINANCE

Designed 4U presentation boxes for a range of gifts and

crafts. All boxes are made to customer requirements. Your company logo can be included on the box and it can be lined using a range of materials. No minimum order. No set-up fee. For further information contact: Declan McKenna, Designed 4U T: +44 (0)28 30850122 F: +44 (0)28 30851011 E: info@designed4u-ireland.com

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Do you have Tourist’s asking for the VAT back when purchasing goods in your shop? Moneyback VAT refunds offer the tourists the best refunds and you can also generate a rebate for administration. No cost

involved. For more information contact Anthony T: 087 7716888 or W: www.moneyback.ie

The Command Group

offers a unique service to the selfemployed individual. We act as a one-stop shop for sole traders and small limited companies. Our services include the following: Vat returns, tax returns, bookkeeping and on going tax advice. We can deal with all general insurance enquiries: mortgages, pensions, investments, vivas health care and life assurance.

Why not visit our website www.command.ie or T: 01 2763630

Accounting & Technology

Our services include accountancy for both sole traders and companies and in particular start up business.

We also provide IT support, software development and web site development. We specialise in developing customised software to aid business access real time information at the touch of a button.

For more information contact Brendan or Kevin T: 1850 930390 W: www.accountingandtechnology.ie

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Seomra @ SEMA/Contemporary Korean Ceramics @ NCG

Sara Flynn (Ceramicist) at Seomra

Joe Hogan weaving a basket during the Seomra opening

Gus Mapelson (CCoI Tutor), Vincent O'Shea (NCG), Korean Ambassador Kwon Jong Rak and Nam Yeon Hee at the opening of Tradition Transformed: Contemporary Korean Ceramics

Orin O'Shea at Seomra gazing excitedly through Gordon Byrne's Hurley Table

Peter Scroope discussing his piece at Seomra with Ambassador Anne Anderson

Kim Dae Hoon (Ceramicist) and Korean Ambassador Kwon Jong Rak at the opening of Tradition Transformed: Contemporar y Korean Ceramics

Joseph Walsh (furniture designer) with Cornelia McCar thy (CCoI), Ambassador Anne Anderson, Mr Chevalier (SEMA)

Mr Lim Jae Hoon (Counsellor Korean Embassy), Mr Cho Jai Chel (First Secretary Korean Embassy) at opening of Tradition Transformed: Contemporar y Korean Ceramics

Kim Dae Hoon (Ceramicist) at opening of Tradition Transformed: Contemporar y Korean Ceramics

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Exhibitions & Events - NCG

TRADITION TRANSFORMED:

WILD GEESE:

Contemporary Korean Ceramics

The Irish In America

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Tradition Transformed showcases the work of 30 Korean artists. Featuring both large and small-scale pieces from as far back as the early 90s, this body of work spotlights the nature of contemporary ceramics in Korea. Despite the differences in artistic approach, every piece reveals beautifully the adventurous spirit of a ceramic tradition, 5,000 years after it began.

The Wild Geese have their roots deeply embedded in Irish history. A name given to the hordes of young Irishmen who fled their country in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, today it refers to the Irish diaspora - some 80 million people worldwide, but especially in America.

This enchanting exhibition will take you on a journey from the past into the present recalling the history and beauty of the rolling hills and pastoral countryside of Korea. Geometric shapes, bold colour and fresh designs dance on these ceramic works expressing an inventive and modern spirit.

Ranging in age from 30 to 64, this inspiring group, are all internationally celebrated artists. Many of them have work featured in major museum collections around the world, including the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC,Victoria and Albert Museum in London and the Seoul Metropolitan Museum of Art in Korea.

Tradition Transformed runs from 12th March to 15th April in the NCG. Tour organised by International Arts & Artists, Washington DC and made possible by the generous support of the Korea Foundation.

Many of these Wild Geese were craftsmen, crossing the Atlantic in search of a livelihood. As Ireland suffered the ravages of famine and war, some of these craftspeople became the guardians of Irish culture.

This important exhibition brings together, for the first time, descendents of the Wild Geese as well as Irish born artists working in America. Some can trace a clear link between their work and their Irish past. For others it’s a subtle connection, at times married with American tradition to produce something that transcends either culture.

Curated by silversmith/sculptor Kevin O’Dwyer, this exhibition highlights the artwork of 20 contemporary makers in glass, metal, wood and clay. Internationally respected, every one of them has excelled in their craft throughout their career.

Artists include Paul Stankard, one of the god-fathers of the modern glass movement, Sean O’Meallie whose brilliantly constructed wooden sculptures owe as much to a background as a toy designer as to his Irish roots and John Boyd Smith, an artist and blacksmith, just like his great-great-great grandfather Patrick Hoy who came to South Carolina from Ireland in 1804.

Wild Geese: The Irish in America runs from 31st March to 10th June in the NCG.

A beautiful catalogue accompanies the exhibition. On Friday 30th and Saturday 31st March, most of the artists will be taking part in ‘Making it in the USA’ Symposium in Kilkenny Castle. To book a place see details on page 13. On the Saturday there will be a series of 'in conversation' sessions with Dr Frances Ruane and some of the visiting speakers.

SEOMRA @ SEMA a celebration of Irish Craft in Paris Sema 23 av. Dausmesnil 75012, Paris

8th March - 6th April 2007 The Crafts Council of Ireland puts its stamp on one of Europe’s most prestigious exhibition centres. Irish and innovative work for interiors takes centre stage in the world’s most stylish city.

SEMA, the French society for the promotion of contemporary craft, holds six exhibitions a year in their wonderful flagship space. For the first time ever they have set their sights on Ireland.

So impressed were SEMA with the quality of Irish work that they have opened their doors to us for one month.The gallery will play host to the work of some of Ireland’s top craftspeople. Chosen for their pioneering work of quality and style, these artists will be ambassadors of modern Irish design.

From beautifully crafted furniture to stunning pieces in glass, ceramics, textiles and baskets, this work demonstrates perfectly the desirability of contemporary Irish craft. Showcasing the very best Ireland has to offer, it’s fitting that this event runs during the St Patrick’s holiday, when the world celebrates all things Irish.

Avant Craft National Craft Gallery

21st April – 20th May A fantastic fusion of Craft and design - the Crafts Council of Ireland brings together craft companies and designers with groundbreaking results.

This exciting initiative encourages artists to collaborate, broaden creative horizons and develop new and innovative products.

Avantcraft is a collaborative European programme, where craftspeople from Ireland, France, Portugal and Spain developed product inspired by their joint Atlantic Heritage. Supported by EU Interreg III under the Atlantic Area Partnership.

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Upcoming Exhibitions - NCG TRADITION TRANSFORMED:

design: www.dynamite.ie

Contemporary Korean Ceramics National Craft Gallery 12th March - 15th April 2007

WILD GEESE:

The Irish In America National Craft Gallery 31st March - 10th June 2007 The National Craft Gallery opens its doors to the unique elegance and originality of Korean ceramics.

Traditional techniques, new influences and innovative methods combine for this stunning exhibition of sculptural works.

The exiles of Celtic Ireland helped build nations.

Introducing the pioneers of contemporary craft. One of the National Craft Gallery’s major exhibitions of 2007 celebrates the Irish roots of major American artists.

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For further information on the National Craft Gallery: T: 056 7761804 E: ncgpress@ccoi.ie W: www.ccoi.ie The National Craft Gallery 2007 opening times are: January - March: Monday - Saturday 10am - 6pm (Closed Sunday) April - December: Monday - Saturday 10am - 6pm, Sunday 11am - 6pm

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