Stopress, CCoI May/June 2008

Crafts Council of Ireland Newsletter

PORTFOLIO 2008 P.5

EUROPEAN BASKETS P.2 4

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Contents News and Reviews P. 3

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P. 6 P. 7

Touring Craft & Crafting Tours

Portfolio on-line

Crafted Design at Arboretum

Habitat/House & Home Awards

Craft in the Classroom 2007 - 08

Obituary Notices

CCoI Job Opportunities

CCoI Making It Programme

Craft Community Forum P. 8

A New Dialogue:

Opinion/Analysis/Criticsm

Response by Sonya Landweer

Craft Community News Us Collector Visitor Group with hosts in Kilkenny Castle

P. 10 Craftmark opening - ‘Going Green’ Craftmap 2008

Belmont Mill Studios

P. 11 Cork Enterprise Board Programme

Crafting New Tourism Relationships

New websites

Some of the most influential figures in the US Collectors market have just completed an intensive ‘craft tour’ of Ireland. An elite group of fine craft collectors, gallerists and cultural journalists spent the past week visiting the studios of some of our finest craftsmen and women.

Opportunities

P. 12 CoI Bursary Award 2009

P. 13 3rd Level Awards P. 14 Craft Ball

Showcase 2009

P. 15 NCG - ‘Breaking Out’

The Crafts Council of Ireland (CCoI) initiated this unique and specially tailored tour to demonstrate the extraordinary quality of work being produced in this country. The visitors were taken to craft studios, workshops and galleries all over the island - from Kilkenny’s National Craft Gallery and the Design Tower on Dublin’s Pearse Street to the remote shores of Connemara’s lakes and up to the Ards Peninsula in Northern Ireland.This tour was an important step in developing Ireland as a desirable ‘arts destination’ for American collectors of contemporary craft. Once they return home, these key influencers will be encouraging discerning collectors to travel to Ireland, visit our studios and purchase work by makers of exceptional talent.

P. 16 Dates for Diary

The ‘craft tour’ was organised by the Crafts Council of Ireland and Fáilte Ireland in conjunction with Craft Northern Ireland and the Northern Ireland Tourist Board “We are trying to find more centralized ways to promote the work of Ireland’s finest craft artists, many of whom are living and working in remote, scenic areas,” says Cornelia McCarthy, CCoI’s Collector Programme Manager. “One objective is to work with partners to develop exchanges and tours, which would allow collectors to meet the craftspeople and experience the beauty of the settings that influence their work.”

Exhibitions - NCG

More on page 2 & 3

AGM Notice

E-zine

Advertisements P18

Adverts & Listings

P22 Snap Shots - ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’

P23 SOFA and EMT

P24 European Baskets

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News and Reviews

US Collector Tour Snapshots

ร na Parsons, CEO of the Crafts Council of Ireland, Cornelia McCar thy, CCoI and Gerr y Wycherley, Chairman of CCoI

Jean Murphy and Caroline Madden, National College of Ar t and Design

Sonya Perkins, Irish Ar ts Review and Emily Kearns, US visitor

Paddy Hopkins, CCoI Board member and Anna Foy, CCoI Board member

Laura O'Hagan, Ceramics Ireland (CCoI Board Member) and Gerr y Murphy, Expo Events.

Wendy Rosen, The Rosen Group Inc, Joe Crockett, Kilkenny County Manager, Marie Crockett and Joe Palmer, Fรกilte Ireland

Joe Kelly, Craft Nor thern Ireland, Deirdre McCror y, goldsmith, Mike McCror y, silversmith and David Montague, Renwick Alliance US Collector Tours

Anna O'Sullivan, Butler Galler y and Mar y Childs, Holsten Galleries

Brian McGrath and Alison McGrath, Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce

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News and Reviews

Touring Craft & Crafting Tours The recent whistlestop trip around Ireland by a group of US collectors originated in 2007 in the USA at a key International fair SOFA (International Expositions of Sculpture Objects & Functional Art), Chicago.

Key contacts were made at this event which enabled the Crafts Council of Ireland (CCoI) and Fáilte Ireland to explore the possibility of bringing a specialised group of people to Ireland - comprising of collectors, buyers and lovers of craft. The first pilot group came in Spring 2008 along with a number of US craft media specialists to help promote and create more awareness of this new initiative amongst the US public.

US visitors at Joe Hogan's studio

There were many visitors to the Irish booth at SOFA who were 'wowed' by the Irish work. The question they had was, where do I see THIS work in Ireland? And so began the creation by the CCoI

of a hit list of key gallerists, tour organisers and influential craft press who wanted to see fine studio craft in Ireland.

Once this list was established, together with Fáilte Ireland, the CCoI invited this group to Ireland on a familiarisation /fact-finding trip.The participants on the tour gave requests and preferences for the studios they wished to visit based on their collectors' interests or their preferred media. And so,

Kevin O’Dwyer silversmith with US visitors

little by little the tour took shape to literally go to all corners of Ireland. The group visited as many

galleries and retail outlets that was possible for their schedule as well as meeting designer/makers in their studios.

In all cases they gathered information about the locations so that they could inform their collectors and/or readers. Their intentions are to design their own tours to Ireland for their client base. The

CCoI are happy to help them set their itineraries based on their needs - glass tours, fine craft tours, general craft interest, wood etc. Fáilte Ireland will assist them with logistics and travel plans and recommend suitable bonded tour managers to help them with their trip.

A r e yo u i n t e r e s t e d i n f u t u r e U S t o u r s v i s i t i n g y o u r s t u d i o ?

Joe Hogan basketmaker at his studio in Connemara

section of the Crafts Council website: www.ccoi.ie

Below: The group on tour. Mary Childs, Stanley Wooley, Damian O'Brien, Hope Daniels, Clemmer Montague, Wendy Rosen, Myriam Alexander Kearns, Emily Kearns, Beverly Sanders, Will Collins, David Monague, Liam the bus driver, Kevin O'Dwyer, Cornelia McCarthy

Stanley Wooley, Holsten Gallery admiring work by Br Ciaran Forbes at Glenstal

If so, for an Expression of Interest Form and for key tips log onto the Opportunities

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Portfolio 2008 Goes on-line: visit www.ccoi.ie

J a n e M u r ta g h , M u r i e l B e c k e t t , A l i s o n K a y , K a r e n M o r g a n a n d M i c h a e l M o o r e .

Formerly a CD, PORTFOLIO is now available to view direct from the CCoI website enabling easier and world wide access to this wonderful collection of selected Irish craft work which includes images of the work, details of the makers participating and where their work is available from. This website, which is edition 3 includes the craftspeople selected for the PORTFOLIO 2008 edition.

To access CCoI PORTFOLIO 2008 go to www.ccoi.ie or for a direct link go to: www.ccoi.ie/portfolio

Alison Kay (ceramics)

T h e n e w 20 0 8 p a r t i c i p an t s a r e :

Karen Morgan (ceramics)

The Crafts Council is delighted to announce the 5 new comers to this new edition, which for the first time is available to access directly on-line.

Muriel Beckett (textiles)

Third edition PORTFOLIO, published March 2008

Portfolio is:

• a promotion developed by the Crafts Council of Ireland (CCoI) to ensure that

any person with an interest in art-led or design-led craft can easily access information and images from some of Ireland’s top makers, chosen by a panel of International experts.

• a facility to link art and design led makers of an International standard with

Jane Mur tagh (metal)

ABOUT CCOI’s PORTFOLIO DIRECTORY

buyers, collectors, commissioners and anyone with a passion and appreciation for craft and design.

The International panel of experts is chaired by Mark McSwiney, Director of Architectural Services at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Dublin.

Any designer/maker registered with the Crafts Council of Ireland can submit their work to the International panel for selection to PORTFOLIO. For anyone interested in applying for PORTFOLIO 2009, announcements of the next selection dates will be in the Crafts Council Newsletter ‘Stopress’ and in the monthly E-zine and website.

To register with us visit the CCoI website at www.ccoi.ie or T: 056 7761804

Michael Moore (ceramics)

How to apply for PORTFOLIO 2009

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News and Reviews

(L-R) Diarmuid Gavin, Thomas Diem, Fergal Doyle and Nicola Doran

Larr y Kinsella and Diarmuid Gavin

Crafted Design At Arboretum - A New Departure Crafted Design at Arboretum - a new, dedicated Irish craft area, featuring work from 7 Crafts Council registered craft enterprises - selected by the team at Arboretum. The area is strongly branded and beautifully presented - with a focus on the stories behind the makers and the products.

The seven craft enterprises featured in Crafted Design are:

• Christine Hughes Design (Ceramics) - Co. Dublin • Liz Nilsson - Longbord (Textiles) - Co. Dublin

• Herve de Wergifosse - Wergiwood (Woodturning) - Co. Wicklow • Larry Kinsella - Moth to A Flame (Candles) - Co. Kilkenny • The Leadbetter family - Jerpoint Glass - Co Kilkenny • Thomas Diem Ceramics - Co Meath

• Rob Monaghan & Ann Marie Sheridan - Marlay Ceramics - Co. Dublin

Rob Monaghan, Rachel Doyle and Dermot O’Neill

“We are proud to be the first garden centre in Ireland to work with the Crafts Council in developing a dedicated Irish craft area - and we

look forward to developing Crafted Design further and adding more Irish craftspeople into the mix” said Rachel Doyle, owner of the Arboretum Garden and Lifestyle Centre.

Crafted Design at Arboretum was launched, along with Arboretum’s new Inspiration Garden, on the 29th of March by celebrity gardener,

Dermot O’Neill. The theme of the day was ‘Let us show you how….’ and as part of the event Rob Monaghan of Marley Ceramics showed Dermot how to throw a pot - much to the amusement of the many spectators. The resulting piece - which was very impressive for a first

try - was given away to one lucky winner, along with a piece from Rob Monaghan, Ceramics.

Diarmuid Gavin - who was visiting Arboretum to give a talk on Chelsea Flower Show - also paid a visit to the Crafted Design area at

the end of April and met two of the craftspeople at a ‘Meet the Maker’ session, Thomas Diem and Larry Kinsella. Diarmuid was very impressed by the work - and it transpires that he had studied ceramics before dedicating himself to garden design.

“The Crafts Council of Ireland welcomed the opportunity to work with Arboretum on this initiative. One of our key objectives is to make

craft more accessible to consumers. There is a natural connection between craft and garden. Many gardeners having a keen eye for beauty, an

appreciation for design and a connection with nature and natural materials - all of which craft encompasses. Arboretum - with their focus

on innovation and creativity and their history of excellence, were ideal partners to pilot Crafted Design with. We hope that this will be the first of many such initiatives throughout the country” explains Nicola Doran, Retail Programme Manager with CCoI.

If you are interested in submitting images for selection by Arboretum - and other key retailers - please contact nicola@ccoi.ie

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Habitat/House & Home Student Designer of the Year 2008 Award CCoI’s Ceramic & Design Skills Course Students come highly commended

“Stephen Martin’s Porcelain Colander is a showy item, designed more for the table than for the kitchen sink. It’s a funky, slightly blob-like design with decorative handles.” (Sunday Times)

Leonor Salanie and Stephen Martin were two of the highly commended runners up following in the footsteps of Karen Morgan, the overall winner in the 2006 competition and also a past student of the CCoI’s ceramics course.

“Leonor Salanie’s Spherical Sprout Grower is a beautiful interpretation of a kitchen object that is generally mundane in the extreme.” (Sunday Times)

The Habitat/House and Home Student Designer of the Year 2008 was announced at the Habitat/House and Home Student Design Awards ceremony, which took place on, 15th April, 2008 at Habitat, Suffolk Street, Dublin 2. Conor

Trawinski from Westport Co. Mayo, who attends GMIT Letterfrack, was chosen out of nearly 180 entries submitted

from design students nationwide. Conor designed a contemporary and unique seat with four different seating orientations, which reflects his interpretation of the theme ‘Urban Utopia’.

The judging panel included Malcolm Brighton, MD Habitat Ireland, Karen Hesse, Publisher and former editor of House and Home, Alexander Fitzgerald, Journalist, Sunday Business Post, Sasha Sykes, Artist, Designer and founder of Farm 21, and Chris Boyle, Architect, furniture designer and UCD lecturer.

CCoI’s Craft in the Classroom 2007 - 2008

This year's ‘Craft in the Classroom’ project took place in 15 schools in County Wexford and Carlow. On Saturday 19th of April all participants came to the Crafts Council in Kilkenny to present the children’s work and to celebrate the end of another successful project.

The output of the project resulted in a huge amount of thoughtfully made crafty creations from which ten pieces were selected by Bernardine Hurley for the RDS National Craft Competition.

There will be plenty opportunities to view the work produced as this exhibition embarks on its nationwide tour early next year.

In addition a further 15 craftspeople have now become certified to teach craft in the classroom, bringing the total number to date to 46. “It would be fantastic to see this project nationwide with certified craftspeople in all counties” says CCoI Chief Executive Úna Parsons. Plans are underway to explore further opportunities in this area.

'Craft in the Classroom' trains and places highly skilled crafts people in primary schools throughout Ireland. Teachers and crafts people work collaboratively to create an exciting new approach to art within primary schools, while students get to work with highly skilled makers and learn a variety of new skills such as metal work and papermaking.

Project managed by Polly Minett, this exciting collaboration was a resounding creative and artistic success. Congratulations to all involved, including the teachers, the makers and students.

Further information contact: Amanda at T: 056 71804 email:amanda@ccoi.ie

Bernardine Hurley and Johanna Suhr, RDS with an example of handmade papers from St. Patrick's NS Ballymurphy, Co.Carlow

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News and Reviews OBITUARY NOTICES:

JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS WITHIN THE CRAFTS COUNCIL OF IRELAND Following the Council’s recent recruitment drive we are delighted

Tribute to Mary O’Gorman The recent untimely death of Mary O’Gorman, well known Kilkenny potter, has brought great sadness to the local community and to the crafts sector. Mary and partner Mark Campden together ran the successful Bridge Pottery, for many years and only recently moved to new premises in Burnchurch, Co Kilkenny. We extend our sympathy to Mary’s family and would like to formally acknowledge and pay tribute to the contribution she made to Irish ceramics and to her dedicated and long established career.

to announce the following new people to our team in Kilkenny.

Tribute to Mairéad Dunlevy

Emma MCGrath - Retail Executive Elizabeth Byrne - Executive Assistant Louise Allen - Craft Education & Awareness Manager We would also take this opportunity to wish Cornelia McCarthy, who was the CCoI Collector Programme Manager all the very best in her new endeavours.

On behalf of our Board and the wider Crafts Community we express our deep sympathies to the family and friends of Mairéad Dunlevy, Museum Curator and Author who sadly passed away on March 18th 2008. Mairéad was former keeper of the Art and Industrial Division of the National Museum of Ireland and was also the first director of the Hunt Museum in Limerick. Throughout her career she played a significant role in furthering the knowledge of Ireland’s material culture particularly in the area of decorative arts and textiles. The legacy of her work is of considerable significance and value to the Crafts Industry notwithstanding to our future generations of makers.

Originally from Donegal, Ms Dunlevy is probably best known by the general public for her publication: 'Dress in Ireland: A History, The Collins Press, Cork as well as for her appearances on television and radio as an arts communicator.

NEW JOB OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE CRAFTS COUNCIL OF IRELAND Over the coming months the Crafts Council of Ireland will be announcing a number of new job openings for its Kilkenny offices.

If interested in finding out more please keep an eye on our website and upcoming issues of Stopress for further announcements and details.

In a recent tribute to Mairéad in the Irish Times (March 31st. 2008) she was described by Dr Pat Wallace, director of the National Museum as ‘one of the greatest curators in the museum's 130-year history’. "Who among our colleagues and friends who knew Mairéad at the museum will ever hear the chink of Waterford or Belleek, the rustle of linen or lacework, or look again at a print of Dublin, a wallpaper or even a museum register book without remembering Mairéad? Who will open a drawerful of combs from Viking Dublin without thinking of her research in this area?"

She will be sadly missed by all.

Crafts Council of Ireland’s ‘Making It’ Programme 2008 ‘Making It’ is a development programme for graduate and emerging Craft Enterprises and is jointly supported by the Crafts Council of Ireland and the Enterprise Boards. The successfull candidates met in Kilkenny for the first meeting of this years programme.

L-R: Marian McDonald, Business Mentor, Sinead Lough, Ceramics, Tony Quinn, Jeweller y, Sinead Cooke, Jeweller y, Amy Hennesey, Glass, Úna Parsons, CEO CCoI, Helena Malone, Jeweller y, Isobel Devitt, Jeweller y, Mette O'Connor Jeweller y, Karl Sweeny, Furniture, Bridgette Brew, Business Mentor. Seated Clare Grennan, Jeweller y and Elaine Sarah Comerford Jeweller y. Missing from image Heather Finn Knitwear.

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Craft Community Forum

Through the ‘Craft Community’ section of Stopress, the Crafts Council of Ireland are happy to facilitate a FORUM AREA for constructive debate amongst craft enthusiasts. The views in this forum are therefore the views of individuals and are not necessarily the views of the Crafts Council of Ireland.

A New Dialogue

Opinion/Analysis/Criticism

Craft & Criticism: A New Dialogue began in the July/August issue, Stopress 16, 2007. Silversmith, Seamus Gill introduced the forum with a lecture he heard delivered by Bruce Metcalf on ‘Critical Writing on Crafts; Who Benefits?’ at SOFA (Sculptural Objects & Functional Art), Chicago, 2006. Since then there has been a great response to this forum from the wider craft community, including craftspeople, writers and academics. On the opposite pages is the latest contribution and response to this, by Sonya Landweer.

Seamus Gill

Introduction

by Seamus Gill

I first posed the question of a need for a new dialogue among ourselves

in the July /Aug edition of Stopress in 2007 as an opinion/ analysis/

criticism column. There has been a great response and feedback and the

debate has been running for nearly a year now. Looking back at what has

been sent in and printed I am surprised that there has only been one review of an exhibition, that by Jim Dennison on the Side by Side exhibition at the Hunt Museum in the Jan/Feb edition.

But the Art verses Craft debate is very strong. I was unaware of how

important it was especially among some sectors of craft (if it’s OK to

use that word!). As a silversmith and taking into consideration that there

knew where to send them, or what curator would look after them - so

they were sent to the “Applied Arts”. A department in museums gave rise to the labelling of contemporary crafts as Applied Arts!

As a term to label what we do, “Applied Arts” is politically correct for

some, but demeaning for others. It does give the impression that it is not real Art, only applied. Maybe it could be labelled “Aspiration Art” instead.

As to where the debate of art verses craft is going now. Who is the biggest Artist in the world today? It’s not a painter or a sculptor, not

even a conceptual artist! It’s a glass blower, the American Dale Chihuly.

His work has been exhibited in more museums around the world than

aren’t too many silversmiths left, there is more concern with keeping

any other living artist and his work has probably been seen by more

or craftspeople.

not really Art but merely “decorative Art” so the debate continues....

a relevant future for silversmithing than wondering if we are artists

people than any other artist........but then, some would say his work is

But a quick look at history can tell us some of the origins of the debate.

For this issue of Stopress Sonja Landweer sent in an article which

applied a strict set of rules to check high standards of quality which

She is amazed that this is still an issue today.

return the French Art Academies refused to accept any members linked

Sonja arrived in Ireland in 1965 invited to join the Kilkenny Design

The French Academies and Salon exhibitions feature strongly in the

represented by the David Hendricks Gallery since the early sixties. Sonja

In 18th century France the Parisian crafts established corporations that

included jury visits and markings. Painters were excluded from this. In

with Craft or commerce. Over time, the minor sector of painting grew. history of Art. The craft corporation do not. The victors write the history.

More recently in the USA when museums were bequeathed collections

there were well established processes of accepting the bequeaths. It was

straightforward to send the painting and sculpture the relevant era and

curators. But by the latter part of the 20th century what of the new collections of modern craft that were arriving to museums? No one

expounds on her thoughts with regard to the Art verses Craft debate.

Workshops that had just been started. Her ceramics had already been is known for her work across the disciplines of ceramics, jewellery,

textiles, drawing, printmaking and more recently bronze sculpture. She

has been a member of Aosdána since its inception. Her contribution has

been particularly recognised in the area of ceramics and also in her

jewellery where she has worked in non precious and unusual materials.

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Craft Community Forum

Title A New Dialogue ‘Opinion/Analysis/Criticism Response by: Sonya Landweer, Jeweller/Ceramicist The Craft versus Art debate

It is a source of constant amazement to me that the Craft versus Art debate keeps reappearing without coming much closer to a definition of what unites and separates both.

and the pushing of boundaries - in the sciences and the arts as well as the crafts. In so doing we can come closer to the materialisation of ideas and ideals that add quality to life.

In so far as I understand it, craft is a skill; an acquired skill in which manual processes, or at least the mastering of techniques, figures prominently. This applies to art as well, but perhaps it can be said that in art the skill is transcended to more than the sum of its parts? Today, however, this can equally be applied to craft!

Perhaps it can be said that the final result in art is singular and unpredictable, whereas in various areas of craft and design, the end result is repeatable, multiplied and dependent on function and form. Art can become craft when it starts to repeat what it knows already. Craft can become art in individual pieces, when it carries skill and ideas beyond mere good design.

Maybe then, the terms ‘Applied Art’ and ‘Fine Art’ can bring the two closer together. When skills are transcended to a quality where debating and defining both terms becomes irrelevant.

Whatever discipline one has chosen to work in, the work can remain ‘mere craft’, as the term is taken to mean at present, or it can come to a point where it can be considered to be ‘art’ as it is understood today.

To be an accomplished craftsman/woman suggests that one has mastered the skill involved in realising the craft of one’s choice. This equally applies to the arts: One can be expected to have mastered the ‘craft of one’s art’.

The collective term ‘Arts and Crafts’ has become confused and lost its original content. From the point of view of the arts establishment, when one was speaking of ‘craft’ it was mostly in the pejorative. In some circles there is still a considerable distinction between the two. To my knowledge, in particular in ceramics, glass and photography, this distinction has become obsolete. Certainly in Holland, from where I originate, this has been the case since the early 60s. Whereas in Ireland, only photography seems to have been elevated to the level of art.

In the so-called ‘crafts’, there is in recent years a particular concern with excellence of workmanship. This does not necessarily transform work into ‘art’ yet it can do so. In the same way art can become ‘mere craft’ where it is no more than a clever accumulation of components. In the arts, the most basic skills often seem to go by the wayside. Clever constructions, using all sorts of things not particular to the chosen discipline, appear as much in the area of craft as in art. Anything goes! Has this contributed to a loss, or fear, of the individual’s own judgement on the part of teachers, tutors, critics and the public when confronted with the results? Perhaps at present ‘process’ and ‘originality’ of concept often surpass the need for mastery of a skill for artists as well as craftsmen?

Craftsmen as well as artists look for innovative ideas to be expressed, borrowing from each other not only where materials are concerned, but also processes. Does this add to the argument as to what art and craft are?

Does quality enter into this?

Precisely this seems to have become irrelevant in many of the things surrounding us. In fact, industry tries to make products in such a way today that they do not last, and constantly need renewing, for fear our economic structure might break down!

Is that perhaps why craft and quality of workmanship is experiencing such an upsurge in many countries today? Once, one of the prerequisites of quality was that something was made to last - the opposite is now often the case.

Loss of quality of life is talked about. What is meant by ‘quality of life’? Do we still have it? It can be there in experimentation, constant questioning

When checking with the Oxford Dictionary I found, to my surprise, that the terms ‘art’ and ‘craft; have for centuries been virtually synonomous, meaning ‘human skill or workmanship’. Only since the 20th century these meanings appear to have changed.

I do not wish to add argument for arguments sake, I merely wanted to show how closely related both are and how - even today - craft and art are the same thing at peak performance.

Perhaps this unites both?

Sonya Landweer

To join the ‘Craft and Criticism’ debate/forum simply send in your thoughts and opinions to stopress@ccoi.ie and put ‘dialogue in the subject bar.

If you know of any resources that may be of interest to this forum please e-mail them to the address above.

The Craftsman by Richard Sennett and published by Penguin 2008

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Craft Community News GOING GREEN The Craftmark exhibition ‘Going Green’ was officially opened by Úna Parsons in the County Museum Dundalk in late March with Joe Kelly Director of Craft NI in attendance to testify to the true cross border reach of this network and economic initiative for artist/designer/makers in the East Border Region.

Showcasing the work of thirteen designer/makers from the area, Craftmark were able to capitalise on the fact that the Green Party were holding their first annual conference in government in Dundalk during the exhibition run in the County Museum. Minister Trevor Sergant and Mary White the Deputy Leader of the Green Party who is also the party spokesperson on Arts and Culture visited the exhibition.

The Going Green exhibition in Drogheda will also coincide with Craftmark’s Open Studio event, Craft Map. Now in its fifth year Craft Map 2008 will feature 32 designer/makers across Counties Armagh, Down, Louth and Monaghan, and is a popular event in the area. Earlier this year Craftmark ran a seminar entitled ‘Put Yourself on the Map’ which focused on the Open Studio experience. Craft Map will run on May 24th and 25th and full details of participating studios will be available on www.craftmark.ie.

Craftmark is a partnership between Craft Design Collective (formerly County Down Crafts) and Louth Craftmark funded by the European Union through the East Border Region Interreg IIIA Partnership.

Top: Megan Johnson, Manager Millennium Court Arts Centre Portadown and selector for exhibition, Joe Kelly, Director Craft NI, Úna Parsons, CEO Crafts Council of Ireland, Sarah Mallon, Craftmark Project Manager South, Michelle Steery, Craftmark administrator, Sile O’Sullivan, Arts Officer Dundalk and selector for exhibition, Sarah Daly, Craft Development Officer Louth Craftmark, Councillor Jackie Crowe, Chair of the Interreg IIIA Partnership.

Bottom: Mary White TD, Deputy Party Leader, Green Party, Sarah Mallon, Craftmark Co-ordinator South,Trevor Sargent TD, Green Party

CRAFTMAP 2008 Craft Map not only provides a focal point in the calendar for you to visit venues in the East Border Region (the Craft Map Open Studios Weekend), but supplies you with information that outlives the event itself which enables you to access locally produced Craft, Applied Art and Design all year round.

Now in its fifth year, CRAFT MAP is an initiative of Craftmark, the cross border partnership between the Craft & Design Collective (formerly County Down Crafts) and Louth Craftmark. The aim of CRAFT MAP is to make Artist/Designer/Makers more visible to the public, helping people to access, learn about, buy and commission Craft, Applied Art and Design more easily.

You can pick up a copy of the CRAFT MAP 2008 Guidebook at your local Tourist Information Centre or Arts Centre in Counties Armagh, Down, Louth and Monaghan and Belfast. CRAFT MAP 2008 can also be viewed online at www.craf tmark.ie Furthe r I nf ormatio n: Nor thern I reland T: 028 9032 9342

R ep u b l i c o f I r el a n d T : 0 4 2 9 3 9 6 9 4 4

Belmont Mill Studios Locate your craft business at Belmont Mill in the centre of Ireland.

Belmont Mill and Artist Studios are set in a water mill complex, which dates back to the 18th Century. This is a great opportunity to locate a cluster of creative businesses and offer your work for sale direct to the public The site offers all services including three phase electricity, wheelchair accessible toilets and parking over three and a half acres. Later in 2008 two apartments will be available to rent and there are good schools and shops nearby. Athlone, Tullamore, Birr, Ballinasloe are only short drives away and the new M6 motorway at Athlone/Moate is opening in June 2008 (15/20 minutes from here).

For further information contact Tom Dolan T: 09064 57598 M: 086 607 8925 or visit our website www.belmontmill.com

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Craft Community News New Craft/Retail Websites

Michael Hanley, CEO West Cork Enterprise Board, Gerry Wycherley, Chairman of Crafts Council of Ireland and Cllr. Donal Counihan, Lord Mayor of Cork

Lord Mayor of Cork launches

Enterprise Boards Gift Business Development Programme 2008/09 As part of their on-going initiative to encourage, support and

A special selection of some of our most popular gifts is available to purchase securely on line at www.kilkennydesign.com

www.kilkennydesign.com

develop the wealth of creative talent throughout the county, the West, South and Cork City Enterprise Boards announced details

of the Gift Business Development Programme 2008/2009 at a

launch, exhibition and awards ceremony at Actons Hotel, Kinsale on Friday 28th March.

This innovative business development programme is aimed at commercially focussed owner/managers of gift businesses who are already involved in manufacturing and who wish to develop sales, enhance managerial skills and achieve business objectives such as improved business efficiency, turnover and profitability.

www.enibas.com

Do you have News?

Calling all members, guilds, associations and networks Do you have any announcements, news or opportunities for the Community News section of Stopress?

If so please email details to: stopress@ccoi.ie If sending images for Stopress - please send high quality digital images, 300dpi See page 24 for Stopress submission dates.

www.ingareed.com

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Opportunities

It could be you! ”Winning the Bursary has been very positive. It’s great to get the acknowledgement as well as the freedom to work on personal projects”.

Kevin O’Dwyer winner Bursary ‘07

The Crafts Council of Ireland Bursary 2008 Now open for applications

Closing Date: Friday 29th August 2008 The a pplication form, further informa tion and the manditory CV layout is available to download from the Crafts Council website a t www.ccoi.ie or by post fr om Hilary Morley T: 091 528524 E: hmorley@esatclear.ie

What is the Crafts Council of Ireland Bursary?

The Crafts Council Bursary will be awarded to support and recognise the achievements of professional craftspeople in the creative development of their craft, which will lead to new opportunities in their practice.

How much is it worth?

In 2008 the Bursary Scheme has a fund of €20,000. The full €20,000 will be given as a single bursary to an individual.

What is the purpose of the Bursary Scheme?

This is an award that is focused on recognition of past performance and future creative development. Its essential purpose is to release the craftsperson from their usual commitments so that they can invest in creative development of their professional practice.

Who can apply?

Full-time craftspeople

• • • •

who who who who

have operated a business based on their craft for a minimum of 5 years are Tax Compliant are not in receipt of funding for this proposal from any other source are registered with CCoI

Rules pertaining to use of Bursary monies

Monies can be used to benefit and develop creativity of the craftsperson e.g:

1. Acquiring additional skills, training and further learning (funding appropriate recognised third level courses, masterclasses, mentors, field experts etc.)

Please note: you must be in receipt of the course place in order to be eligible for an award.

2. Travel and associated costs for travelling abroad to pursue additional skills, education or research 3. Research (materials, technology, practices) Monies cannot be used for 1.

2.

3.

4.

Capital expenditure on equipment or property Rent of premises Funding of solo exhibitions Funding of samples to launch new product lines

“The bursary has been a wonderful opportunity to take time to develop, try out and bring to fruition ideas that might not otherwise have been realised. It has been a great experience to get fully into the joy of making without constraints. I believe that the bursary idea will be seen as one the best initiatives that the Crafts Council has developed and I would encourage anyone interested in deepening their work to apply for it.”

Joe Hogan, joint winner Bursary ‘06 Images: Liam Flynn (2005) Woodturner, Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan, Joe Hogan (2006) Basketmaker Photo: Brendan Landy Denis Brown (2006), Calligrapher Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

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Opportunities

Education Crafts Council of Ireland’s

Closing date - 5.00 pm on Friday 6th June 2008

This award scheme is designed to encourage and support our most talented third level students.

We hope that, with our help, they will progress towards a professional career in the industry.

There are two awards, each worth €2,500 - one for final-year undergraduates, the second 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).

Applicants must be nominated by a craft tutor. Application forms will be sent out on request and must be returned to Crafts Council of Ireland, Castle Yard, Kilkenny, by 5.00 pm on Friday 6th June 2008. All nominees will be interviewed on 26/27th June 2008.

For further information contact Amanda Walsh on 353 (0)56 7796134, email amanda@ccoi.ie or vist www.ccoi.ie

3rd Level Award Winners 2007

“Derek knew exactly what he wanted to propose to CCoI - a six week residency next Spring at the International Ceramic Research Centre, Guldagergaard, Denmark - and spent a considerable amount of time over the application. A hub for professional and emerging ceramicists seeking to advance their artistic development, the centre is an ideal place to begin building an international network. Derek can look forward to workshops, thematic symposiums, lectures and preparing for an exhibition in Denmark at the end of his stay. “As well as giving me a period away from my comfort zone, I’m looking forward to the inspiring people I’ll meet there and to interacting with the artists in residence. The idea is to broaden my horizons to reach a more European perspective.”

Derek Wilson University of Ulster

(L-R): Derek Wilson, University of Ulster and Gearoid Muldowney, NCAD

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Opportunities

Summer Craft Ball 2008 Crafts Council of Ireland’s inaugural annual party in the grandeur of Kilkenny Castle.

It holds promise of magic, fantasy, decadence and timeless romance.

Saturday 30th August 2008, Kilkenny Castle Gardens, 8.00pm until late Prizes for most original crafted creations: Gorgeous Gowns; Venetian Masquerade; Burlesque Meet and greet by Rhythm Riot, Brazilian Carnival band, Drinks reception on arrival Delicious outdoor buffet (weather permitting), Cabaret Raffle for charity - The Irish Hospice Foundation €65 single / €120 pair Limited places, book early!

Tickets from www.ccoi.ie or Tickets Ireland 1890 305305 For accommodation please see www.discoverireland.ie/ southeast

You will go to the Ball Magic, mystery, romance and craic in the grounds of Kilkenny castle - THE perfect way to celebrate the last days of summer and gear up for the busy Autumn period.

The Crafts Council of Ireland is holding their inaugural summer ball in the castle and its grounds. Meet the people that you only see at Showcase in the splendid grounds of Kilkenny’s jewel, the castle and its grounds. Eat, drink and be merry!

Creating is what you do everyday … so … create your own costume or accessory - a gown, a tunic, a tie, a mask - anything goes! Feathers, sequins, papier maché or your own unique blend of materials … Go on…blow a glass slipper! On arrival you will experience the Brazilian Carnival Band Rhythm Riot who will meet and greet you with whistle, drums and carnival costumes. You will then enter the castle’s Great Hall for a drinks reception. Dining is al fresco in the courtyard of the castle - suckling pig and a gorgeous salad bar. In addition a pay bar serving wine, beer and juices will be open til midnight.

Under a marquee listen to fantastic cabaret of the Ultra Loungers. The piece de resistance of the evening will be the prize-giving for the most creative costume.

So ‘get out the glad rags’ and create a gorgeous crafty outfit.

Congratulations to Aishling McLoughlin, Textiles, who won 2 tickets to the Craft Ball at a recent draw held at Ecology, Mythology, Technology Seminar in Farmleigh, Dublin See you there

Showcase 2009 To exhibit at Showcase 2009 please contact: Mary Whelan, Crafts Council of Ireland T: 056 7761804 E: maryw@ccoi.ie

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Opportunities

Call for Exhibitors

Breaking Out @ National Craft Gallery, Kilkenny | October 2008 - January 2009 We are seeking submissions from emerging makers who would like to exhibit their work at the National Craft Gallery. This exhibition is designed to showcase the talents of the future. This is a great opportunity to ‘break out’ and emerge into the craft profession.

Submissions Deadline: 20th June 2008 For further information go to www.ccoi.ie

Crafts Council of Ireland’s

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

CCoI Monthly E-zine Bringing you all the latest news, opportunities and listings.

The Council’s 31st Annual General Meeting will be held on:

Thursday 12th June, 2008 at 2.30 - 4.30 p.m, National Museum of Ireland, The AV Theatre, Collins Barracks, Dublin 7.

Paid up members will have nomination and voting rights at the AGM through their representative. Nominations for Board members must be received by 30th May All are welcome to attend.

For enquiries or further information contact: Nuala at T: 056 7761804 or E: nuala@ccoi.ie

If you have a news item for the E-zine - let us know!

The E-zine automatically goes to all registered members, but if you are not receiving a copy please contact email maryo@ccoi.ie.

Piece by CCoI Ceramic & Design Skills Course 2008

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Opportunities

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

Dates for your Diary *Please note: The July/August issue of Stopress will be published on 16th July 2008. Please forward all submissions by 15th June 2008.

OPPORTUNITY DIARY DATES

BY/ON/CURRENTLY/TBC*

CCoI Board Members Nominations - AGM

by

30th May 2008

CCoI Ceramic & Design skills course

by

30th May 2008

CCoI 3rd Level Awards

by

6th June 2008

CCoI Annual General Meeting, Collins Barracks, Dublin

on

12th June 2008

NCG - Breaking OUT call for submissions

by

30th June 2008

CCoI’s Summer Craft Ball

on

30th August 2008

CCoI’s Bursary Award

by

29th August 2008

GANS meetings (Guilds Associations, Networks Societies)

on

11th September 2008

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Opportunities

NATIONAL CRAFT GALLERY (NCG) EXHIBITIONS 2008 For 2008 Programme contact ncg@ccoi.ie or log onto www.ccoi.ie

NCG, Castle Yard, Kilkenny European Basket making

3rd May - 13th July 2008

CCoI’s Ceramic & Design Skills Course Training Course Graduate Exhibition

18th July 2008 - 4th August 2008

Image of Longing

9th August - 5th October 2008

RDS National Crafts Competition Prizewinners

4th - 27th October 2008

Breaking Out

18th October - 31st January 2009

For NCG Touring Exhibitions visit www.ccoi.ie or see Exhibitions Programme

INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR DATES 2008 Pulse,

London 1st - 3rd June 2008 www.pulse-london.com

Home & Gift

Harrogate 13th - 16th July 2008 www.homeandgift.co.uk

International Jewellery,

London 31st August - 3rd September 2008 www.jewellerylondon.com

Maison & Objet

5th - 9th September www.maison-objet.com

Top Drawer Autumn,

14th - 16th September 2008 www.topdrawerautumn.com

100% Design,

London 18th - 21st September 2008 www.100percentdesign.co.uk

Premiere Vision,

Paris 23rd - 26th September 2008 www.premierevision.fr

Origin: The London Craft Fair

7th - 12th & 14th - 19th October 2008 www.craftscouncil.org.uk

SOFA,

Chicago 7th - 9th November 2008 www.sofaexpo.com

Pieces by CCoI’s Ceramic & Design Skills Course 2008

SHOWS IN IRELAND Sculpture in the Parklands

25th May - 15th June 2008

Bloom

29th May - 2nd June 2008

Fáilte Ireland Dublin Horse Show

6th - 10th August 2008

including RDS crafts competition exhibition

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

Moved House or New Address?

Notify www.newaddress.ie and any changes will be passed on to us directly.

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Alsager Pottery Wheel.

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BLUNGER in good condition. new model on stand £450. PUG MILL vertical single phase £500. OLD POTTERY WHEEL £50. For further information contact Geoff T: +44(0) 28 44841901 M: +44(0) 7850829876 E: geoffbocking@bigfoot.com Glass (Clear & Colour) suitable for casting or slumping available from Jerpoint Glass Studio, Stoneyford, Co. Kilkenny. For further information T: 056 7724350 E: enquiries@jerpointglass.com Glass Fusing Equipment and Accessories Glastar Grinder, Router Bit, 2 x Bracelet Shaper (Steel Mould) + Tongs, Selection of Moulds, Taurus 11 (2) Saw with Accessories + Transformer. 2 x Glass Cutters (Pencil), Glass Mat, Design Stick + 2 Heads, Circle Cutter + Turntable, Wax Carving Tools. For further information contact Carole T: 087 6335575 E: ceemoorecreation@hotmail.com Jewellery Cases & Office equipment. Following the relocation of DESIGNYARD to Nassau Street, we have a selection of Jewellery Cases Shelving Units, Plinths, Filing Cabinets and Pricing Machines for sale. Suitable for retail start up business or artist studio.

For further information contact: Gerry Crosbie T: 086 8297276 E: gerry@designyard.ie An Alsager type electric pottery wheel and assorted glaze materials for sale. For further information contact Mary M: 0876872411 T: 064 44776

Moulds for slipcasting also Blocks and Cases and Models (master moulds) representing about 20 years of work. For further details please contact Eddie T: 0669768596 M: 0879364868 E: villagepottery@hotmail.com Professional German sampling loom ( Thumm ) 10 shafts, € 100. For further information contact Anke McKernan T: 061 921527 E: anke@McKernanScarves.com INDUSTRIAL OVERLOCKER A Juki industrial 4 thread over locker for sale, ideal for heavy woven and knitted fabrics. For further information contact Amanda T:086 0634634 E: adaunt@eircom.net

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THE BACK LOFT - Dublin

A multipurpose space for the

arts. Formerly a clothing factory in a Victorian warehouse, is the

multidisciplinary space at the Back of La Catedral art Studios. It is available for hire long term/short term.

The back loft retains an old time

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wireless broadband and great natural light from rooflight (ideal for fashion photoshoots). Size is approx 1800 sq.ft. For further information c

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Gallery shop looking for Irish Hand Crafted

pieces/Art. Space to rent at

Electric kiln. Phase 1. Firing to temp 1300degrees Celcius. Internal dimensions approx 3cubic feet.

Please contact Roisin T: 087 9124817

STUDIO SPACE

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Bridge St. Studios, 97 Bridge Street, Dundalk invite submissions for a studio space that will be coming available over the next few months.

Reasonable rent. Includes access to

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Belmount Mill workshops/studios (various sizes) available for occupation.

The site has 3 phase electricity, wheelchair accessibility, parking, and loads of character on the bank of the Brosna. Being located at Belmont Mill is a very good opportunity for crafts people to make their work and sell direct to the public. For further information see our website www.belmontmill.com or contact Tom T: 090 64 57598 Studio Space South Dublin.

Do you need studio space in south Dublin? We have a range of studio spaces for lease on very flexible lease terms. Month by month.

Studios available from 150 - 3000 sq ft. Includes light, heat, sockets, Broadband connection, phone line, WC and parking. For further information contact Paul or Declan for more details T: 01 4299972 M: 087 2265935 E: info@spacestorage.ie W: www.spacestorage.ie

Superb studio for sale in the Design Tower Trinity Enterprise

Centre, Pearse Street Dublin 2.

Hot Glass Studio Space & Facilities for rent at Jerpoint Glass Studio, Stoneyford, Co. Kilkenny.

For further information T: 056 7724350 E: enquiries@jerpointglass.com

option of having the exhibition curated. Individual rates are from

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OPPORTUNITIES

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Exhibition Space - Level 3

Dunlaoire Shopping Centre.

The Irish Craft Association is delighted

Greencrafts at The Electric

Picnic is a new area being

developed at this years Electric

Picnic: Ireland’s acclaimed arts and

music festival, held at Stradbally Hall, County Laois, 29th - 31st August.

This sell-out event attracts 35,000 people annually. Greencrafts is an

to announce that there is exhibition

environmental art & craft group

individuals. Costs: Group rates are

craft activities by staging open-air,

space available to groups and

from € 400 per week and with the

dedicated to promoting vibrant

inter-active craft areas for events.

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19 There is an open- submission call to all craftspeople interested in being part of this new, exciting initiative.

For further information see the Electric Picnic website at: www.electricpicnic.ie CALL FOR SUBMISSION: Jerpoint's Animal Kingdom - Exhibition of mixed media craft celebrating the animal kingdom at the Glass Attic Gallery at Jerpoint Glass Studio, Stoneyford, Co. Kilkenny.

For further information please contact Sally T: 056 7724350 E: sallyleadbetter@gmail.com Outside:Insight Sculpture in the Gardens 2008 Brigit’s Garden, Roscahill, Co. Galway call for submissions, of specific works that respond to the natural and architectural landscape of the garden as well as its inherent themes. There are 2 awards of €500. The exhibition runs from 5th July to 31st August 2008, parallel with the Galway Arts Festival (14th to 27th July). For further information contact Ceara Conway T: 087 6934038. www.brigitsgarden.ie Chair Making in an Irish context - Expressions of Interest are sought for inclusion in a book to be published in 2009. The book is being written by Green Wood Chair maker, Alison Ospina and covers areas such as history of chair making, design Influences, use of native materials, environmentally friendly practices, contemporary design etc.

The final chapter will be a "Gallery" section and will include at least six other chair makers working in Ireland. Your submission should include a paragraph (250 words max) about your work and a high quality, professional image of one of your chairs. Please e-mail your interest to E: alison@greenwoodchairs.com before end of May 2008

Advertisements Castleconnell Craft Fair, Castle Oaks House Hotel, Castleconnell Co. Limerick. 26th & 27th October 2008. One of Ireland’s largest and most successful craft events now invites applications for stands at Craft Fair 2008. The two-day fair attracts craft workers from all four provinces.

Closing date: 30th June 2008.

For further details and an application form contact Mary O’Connor, Coolbawn, Castleconnell, Co. Limerick, T: 061 377810 E: craftfair@ castleconnell.ie The Hallward-Mill Cove - CERAMIC SCULPTURE AWARD. It is the aim of the Hallward-Mill Cove ceramic sculpture award to exhibit to the public the best of contemporary Irish ceramics.

This adjudicated exhibition will present their significant ceramic achievements and through this art form to develop a deeper understanding of our own cultural values and traditions. Entry forms must be submitted by 17th July 2008. The exhibition will open on 11th September at the Hallward with works selected by the Judges. The Hallward-Mill Cove Award will be presented at the exhibition opening.

The winner will be afforded the opportunity of a solo exhibition at the Hallward in 2009/10.

For full information see W: www.hallwardgallery.com or T: 01 662 1482. The Hallward, 65 Merrion Square, Dublin 2 The Craft Fair 2008.

Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar, County Mayo. The first of two Makers Fairs will be held on Saturday 5th July. The Fair can accommodate 28 makers. The cost is € 50 euro and applications will be available early April. For further information contact Alex Nicholson T: 087 6320705 E: alecman@eircom.net or Brendan Murphy T: 087 6987340 E: murphyshalfacre@eircom.net

Kingdom of Mourne Embroidery Guild (KMEG) and Jim’s Drop in Centre, Kilkeel have organised a craft fair on Saturday 24th May 2008 from 10am until 4pm at Jim’s, Edgewater House, Greencastle Street ,Kilkeel, Co Down. There are twenty tables for crafters at £25.00 each between two rooms. Tables will be approximately 5ft by 3ft. There will be no entry charge to encourage more visitors.

For further information contact Anne Orr Secretary, KMEG 35 Main Road, Ballymartin, Kilkeel, BT34 4NZ T: 0044 7736645591 American Gallery looking for teapots We are planning on opening an Irish Tea Room next to the gallery. We are searching for a manufacturer to make durable teapots with our logo on them for restaurant use and to sell in the retail shop. Please forward images of your teapots a.s.a.p. to Forty Shades of Green, Purveyor of Fine Irish Art, 111 Church Street Charleston, SC 29401 E: mmmlc63@yahoo.com START Magazine - available on-line. The Winter issue of START Magazine - arts and culture of the South-East - is now available for download from W: www.startmagazine.ie

JOB OPPORTUNITIES Careers at DESIGNYARD Public Relations/Marketing Executive Are you the Public Relations/Marketing Executive we are looking? If so you’ll be……

Enthusiastic, creative, inspired, passionate, self motivated and organised. You’ll be a team player with good writing, communication, computer and analytical skills who loves a challenge. You’ll be excited

about working on varied projects.

Accounts Assistant The ideal candidate will have at least one year’s accounts experience, to include maintenance of Sales, Purchases and Nominal Ledgers and knowledge of at least one Payroll system. Other duties will include assisting with budget preparation and analysis, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliation’s and stock control. Good computer and organisation skills and ability to work to deadlines essential. Training will be provided. Sales Advisor - Jewellery We are seeking candidates with a background in jewellery who have, at least, one year’s experience working in a retail environment. Applicants should be enthusiastic, committed, and self-motivated, with lots of initiative and enjoy working as part of a sales team. Good communications and organisational skills are essential. Please write or e-mail with full CV to: Ann Sevastopulo, Asst. General Manager, DESIGNYARD, 48-49 Nassau St, Dublin 2 E: ann@designyard.ie

WORK WANTED

I am looking for work/apprenticeship in the area of crafts and handmade goods in Cork City or Kilkenny City.I will be graduating from the 2 year Jewellery Design Course in St John's Central College, Cork in May. I wish to gain some experience of how an actual craft business works. For further information contact Jessica on T: 085 7179618 or E: jellybean.no1@gmail.com.

Lady seeks work doing Knitting & Crochet. 25 years experience making designer garments. Fast worker. Contact Liz T: 086 3535119

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Advertisements Craftspeople of the West - do you need an extra pair of hands? Irish woman with extensive craft experience at home and abroad is available to work part-time in the Galway area. Fast learner, honest and reliable, looking for a new challenge.

References available on request.

Contact 087 6165080 Professional product designer/maker available to work with craftspeople to create a new product range or develop existing craft. Reasonable rates.

For more information please contact Eva T: 086 1936670 E: evamcsweeney@gmail.com Professional mould and model maker (MA graduates in Design - Ceramics) offers help in your own working space with casting unique pieces or mass production of the forms. The plasterwork involves using lathe, carving model, mould making (case mould, rubber mould, press mould). Suitable for the technique of slip casting, press moulding and casting the polyester.

For more information contact Boba T: 0868772068 E: bobachandogova@yahoo.ie

EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS The Craft & Design Collective (formerly County Down Crafts) presents ‘WATER COURSE & LAND LINES’ an Exhibition by Alice Clark and Jane McCulla, at Space CRAFT the group’s Shop/Gallery/Exhibition Area, up the escalator at The Fountain Centre, College Street, Belfast, 2nd - 31st May 2008. Further Information: T: 028 9032 9342 M: 0779 327 9161 E: info@countydowncrafts.com

Marlay Craft Fair, Dundrum

Friday 28th - 30th November 2008.

Application forms are now available.

For further information contact Sonja T: 087 675 33 58

E: marlaycraftfair@hotmail.com

‘netWORKS 2008’ - Ulster Community Investment Trust

(UCIT) will be hosting the first

all-Ireland trade event which takes

place 10th June 2008 at St George’s Market in Belfast from 09:30-16:30.

It will include exhibitions, Meet

the buyer sessions and seminars.

One of the UK’s leading

entrepreneurs Stephen Sears

will be attending the trade event.

For further information see

W: www.networkstradeshow.com

Féile na Tuaithe - Turlough Park 2008 A Celebration of Irish Country Life Today - Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th May 2008.

For further information contact National Museum of Ireland

- Country Life, Turlough Park, Castlebar, Co. Mayo T: 094 90 31773 or

E: tpark@museum.ie

Graduate Show, Order and

Opulence, will open 20th May at Civic Offices, Woodquay, Dublin 8.

This exhibition showcases the work of graduates of Higher National

Diploma in Fibre Art and Graphic Design at Ballyfermot College of

Further Education. This exhibition continues until 22nd May. For

further information contact Orla Daly T: 01 6261920 All are welcome

WORKSHOPS/ COURSES Derryaun Crafts Workshop, Near Westport, Co Mayo.

2008 spring/summer calendar. Bead Weaving, felt making workshops, Jewellery making, Willow basket weaving, Batik and lots more. For more information contact Suzie Sullivan T: 098 21888 E: suzie@derryauncrafts.com W: www.derryauncrafts.com STONEMAD WORKSHOPS Weekend and 5 day workshops in Stone Carving, Building in Stone (Building a Beehive Hut) and Basket Making. For futher information contact Philip or Liz T: 0504 43497 M: 086 2532474 E: stonemad2@eircom.net W: www.stonemad.ie Glass Beadmaking for Beginners - Working with the elements of temperature, timing, gravity and perseverance, learn the basics of glass beadmaking to form several shapes such as round, bi cone, tabular and cylinder. All materials, safety equipment & tools are provided for the course.

Dates - 14th & 15th June or 27th & 28th September. Cost € 190 includes supplies and lunch.

Transport from Westport train station & B&B available. For further information contact Cheryl La Nua Studio, Muranny, Co Mayo. T: 098 36192 E: Cheryl@beadventures.com MAGGIES CERAMICS, Knockaderaghy, Mayo Abbey, Claremorris, Co. Mayo. Saturday and Sunday two-day course from April September. Learn how to decorate, apply glazes to ceramics, slip casting and china painting. 10.00 am - 4.00 pm each day. Refreshments and lunch included in the price € 150. € 50 deposit to book a place. B + B € 25 per night. Lovely views where my studio is situated of Connemara, Croagh Patrick and the ancient village of Mayo Abbey. For further information contact Margaret T: 00353 (0)94 9366853 E: margaretelkins@eircom.net

Cadenza Glass Beads ……The Beautiful Simplicity of Hand-Crafted Glass Beads ! Glass Bead Making Workshops from beginners to intermediate to advanced. All courses held in Cadenza Glass Bead Studio, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin. For further information contact Ruzica Ruane T:(01) 2352156 E: studio@cadenzaglassbeads.com W: www.cadenzaglassbeads.com Cork Textiles Network presents MAGICALTHREADS. Tapestry weaving workshop with Fiona Hutchison. For beginners and advanced students 14th /15th June 2008 at Fota House, Fota Island, Carrigtwohill, Cork Cost: € 195 (includes tea/coffee, lunch, and materials) / € 175 for CTN members. For further information T: 021 4317200 M: 0872987271 Card Making classes, In Lee's Pub, Main Street, Kilcoole, Co Wicklow. Saturday 31st May - Theme Boys Toys Saturday 5th July - Theme Summer Fun. Time 10.00 am to 6.00 pm cost € 40. For further information contact Yvonne Tune T: 01 201011.

Full details available on www.cardartoriginals.com

TRAINING & COURSES

Dublin City Enterprise Board offers courses and training modules that are run by professional trainers and supported by FAS, the state training agency. As a result we can offer high quality business training at surprisingly low cost. In today’s information driven economy, training to acquire the necessary business

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21 knowledge can make the vital difference between success and failure. Our training venues are the National College of Ireland, I.F.S.C., Dublin 1 and Guinness Enterprise Centre, Dublin 8. Book today at www.dceb.ie/onlinebooking Tourism Learning Networks - a unique and flexible learning networking initiative. You choose from a wide range of programme topics and we provide support through mentoring and providing access to information and web based e-Learning. For further information contact T: 01 884 7771 E: tourismtraining@failteireland.ie Potter Marcus O'Mahony offers a range of courses at Glencairn Pottery, Lismore, Co. Waterford, from beginners weekends to one week workshops suitable for intermediate and advanced students.

Summer Courses - Salt Glaze Courses; 22/28th June...20/26th July...Wood Fire Course 10/16th August. For further information visit W: www.marcusomahony.com or contact Marcus on T: 058 56694 M: 086 2028756 Kozo studio workshops - Hand Papermaking beginners & advanced, Textile Art Workshop, Printmaking, Silk Papermaking, Batik, Creative Willow Course - Basket making. Bookings are confirmed with € 50 deposit sent in advance. All fees include all art materials and refreshments available at the studio.

KOZO Studio Certificate - with reference from tutors/artists - is provided on completion of workshops. For further information and bookings please contact Tunde at Kozo Studio and Gallery: T: 056 7793265 E: tundetune@gmail.com W: www.kozogallery.com EXCITING WORKSHOPS IN HAT MAKING AND MILLINERY. Have fun creating

Advertisements your very own hat, bonnet or chapeau and learn about the classic art of Millinery design and technique with renowned Westport based Milliner Lina Stein. For further information contact Lina T: 098 28449 E: linasteinhats@eircom.net W: www.linasteinmillinery.com The West Cork Craft & Design Guild is launching a series of exhibitions and a new improved professional website, to celebrate its first decade of successful networking and promotion. Celebrations begin with a 10th Anniversary Show curated by Sarah Foster (Lecturer at Crawford Art College) Dec. '07, at The West Cork Arts Centre, Skibbereen, West Cork. A film is also being commissioned (Rob Bradstock) of the Guilds members at work. The Guild is best known for it's high standard of craftsmanship and innovative design, inspired by the creative energy of the West Cork landscape. For further information visit website W: www.westcorkcraft.org.

One-day Digital Photography workshops in West Cork A one-day workshop on how to get the best from your camera, in and around Bantry House or Gougane Barra hotel. Basic courses and Level 2 courses for experienced photographers new to digital. In association with Olympus. € 75 - refreshments provided, lovely lunches available at each venue. For further information contact Ben T: 027 66133 E: benr@esatclear.ie 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

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Exhibition Snapshots - NCG

Yo u ' l l N eve r Wa l k A lo n e

Jane Jermyn, ceramics with her work

Maureen Bamptom, Director, Bluecoat Display Centre and guests

Elizabeth Manning and Kilkenny Councillor Betty Manning

Guest Amy Corrado

Sara Flynn, ceramics with her work

Bernie Leahy, textiles and Ăšna Parsons CEO Crafts Council of Ireland

Berina Kelly, jeweller and guest

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National Craft Gallery prepares for SOFA 2008 Preparations are once more underway for Ireland’s participation in one of the world’s most exciting art fairs. For the third year running, the Crafts Council of Ireland’s (CCoI) National Craft Gallery will be taking taking some of the finest examples of contemporary Irish craft over to SOFA Chicago.

Chicago’s Annual Exposition of Sculptural Objects & Functional Art (7th - 9th November, 2008) is a key international event for contemporary craft and applied art. Last year a record 35,000 people visited Navy Pier to see work by some of the world’s most important dealers and galleries.

23 leading artists have recently been selected to showcase their work. Ceramicists, jewellers, glass artists, woodturners, furniture designers, fiber artists and silversmiths - the participating artists were chosen for their mastery of skills and innovative design. For some it will be their first time to participate in such a important event, for others it’s a return trip but for all of them, it’s the opportunity of a lifetime.

The past two years have been very successful ones for the Irish participants at SOFA. Many of our craftspeople gained international representation and found homes in major American collections. In 2007, the National Craft Gallery made a significant impact: Critically acclaimed furniture designer Joseph Walsh was selected to exhibit in the Raw Space and Audrey Whitty, Curator of Applied Arts at the National Museum of Ireland, gave a key lecture on the Museum’s important collection of contemporary applied arts.

With the quality of craftsmanship the CCoI are bringing to Chicago this November, SOFA 2008 is certain to be another successful outing for contemporary Irish craft.

List of CCoI participants at SOFA Chicago 2008 are:

Frances Lambe

National Craft Gallery Touring Exhibition

Ecology, Mythology and Technology @ Farmleigh House, Phoenix Park, Castleknock, Dublin 15

15th May 2008 - 29th June 2008 Irish designer makers collaborate with leading architects to

address how we will live in the future with innovative work

for the interior. The exhibition Ecology, Mythology and

Technology marries these concepts with the pioneers of Irish

design and presents us with the possibilities and challenges that face us over the next decade.

Ceramics: Frances Lambe, Peter Fulop, Michael Moore, Sara Flynn, Jane Jermyn Mandy Parslow

Glass Michael Ray

Metal Alan Ardiff, Seamus Gill

Wood Roger Bennett, Liam Flynn, Mark Hanvey, Emmet Kane Fiber Joe Hogan , Bernie Leahy, Brigitta Varadi, Anita Elliott Jewellery Inga Reed, Sharon Ferguson, Rachel McKnight

Tom O’Rahilly

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European Baskets National Craft Gallery, Castle Yard, Kilkenny

Brent Vinkler

3rd May - 13th July 2008 European Baskets, curated by Joe Hogan (Ireland) and Mary Butcher (UK), features functional and sculptural work by some of Europe’s most important basketmakers.

The exhibition, which runs from 3rd May to 13th July, will feature work by almost 80 basketmakers from all over Europe - including England, Scotland, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Spain and, of course, Ireland. Spread across both galleries, European Baskets will showcase traditional baskets, functional work by professional basketmakers and a selection of contemporary pieces.

It is a wonderful achievement to gather together this traditional, indigenous work into one major showcase. Both curators are passionate about exposing people to this range of baskets before the tradition dies out. “Today there is much more emphasis on contemporary work,” says Hogan, “but we must be mindful that when the old basket makers die, so too will the traditional baskets.”

‘These traditional makers all over Europe were making wonderful work from indigenous materials, just because it was beside them.

That just doesn’t happen anymore. Today, 95% of the baskets in Europe come from China. That figure is even higher in Ireland. We hope this show will open debate and perhaps even encourage a demand for local work made with indigenous materials.”

European Baskets also includes a catalogue, which is a comprehensive historical record of the work on show. Hogan says the plan is that this catalogue will be very much part of the exhibition; putting all of the work in context and recording the history of basketmaking throughout Europe.

“But as well as looking back at traditional baskets, we will also cover cutting edge contemporary work and that space in between, this is the space that most basketmakers inhabit, creating professional, functional baskets.”

For further information on the National Craft Gallery:

T: 056 7761804 E: ncgpress@ccoi.ie W: www.ccoi.ie The National Craft Gallery 2008 opening times are: April - December: Monday - Saturday 10am - 6pm, Sunday 11am - 6pm

A Beautifully illustrated catalogue to accompany the exhibition is available to purchase from the NCG - at €115

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