Gold
09
December
2010
- 29 January 2011
Gold - an exhibition marking the 50th anniversary of Graphic Studio Dublin at the Hamilton Gallery
Jewellery Workshops
01
January
2011
- 31 January 2012
Silversmithing and Jewellery Workshops for students of all capabilities, beginners, intermediary and advanced.
“A Taste of Crafts” - Carrick Craft Classes
01
January
- 31 March 2011
Great opportunity to get Crafty in the New Year! Subsidised craft classes starting all over Tipperary from January to April
DONEGAL CRAFT VILLAGE
01
January
- 31 December 2011
A showcase for contemporary arts and crafts in Donegal
“A Taste of Crafts” - Clonmel Craft Classes
01
January
- 04 April 2011
Great opportunity to get Crafty in the New Year! Subsidised craft classes starting all over Tipperary from January to April
“A Taste of Crafts” - Cahir Craft Classes
01
January
- 04 April 2011
Great opportunity to get Crafty in the New Year! Subsidised craft classes starting all over Tipperary from January to April
“A Taste of Crafts” - Fethard Craft Classes
01
January
- 09 April 2011
Great opportunity to get Crafty in the New Year! Subsidised craft classes starting all over Tipperary from January to April
“A Taste of Crafts” - Cashel Craft Classes
01
January
- 31 March 2011
Great opportunity to get Crafty in the New Year! Subsidised craft classes starting all over Tipperary from January to April
Public Programme at the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life
01
January
- 31 December 2011
Public programme of craft and other workshops, demonstrations and events for adults, families and schools. Admission to all events is free but booking is required.
“A Taste of Crafts” - Tipperary Town Craft Classes
01
January
- 28 February 2011
Great opportunity to get Crafty in the New Year! Subsidised craft classes starting all over Tipperary from January to April
Saba Jewellery & Metals Workshop
06
January 2011
Basic Metal Working Techniques and Drawing and Designing for Metal Jewellery
Suzannah Vaughan: Tracing Form
07
January
- 12 February 2011
Suzannah Vaughan solo exhibition 'Tracing Form' at Solas Nua in Washington DC.
The Knitting Class
10
January
- 16 April 2011
The Knitting Class is delivering a series of knitting classes and workshops at Winnie’s Craft Café, a new wool shop and café in Booterstown, Co. Dublin.
Jerwood Contemporary Makers
21
January
- 08 March 2011
Jerwood Contemporary Makers showcases work by the new generation of UK makers in a fresh and unexpected way. The exhibition investigates the notion of making by bringing together a broad range of work from across craft and the visual arts.
National Craft Gallery Curation Masterclass
22
January 2011
First National Craft Gallery Curation Masterclass - co-facilitated by experimental knitter and Jerwood selector Freddie Robins and independent curator, David Littler.
Frances Lambe & Lut Laleman Ceramic Exhibition TBC
25
January
- 26 February 2011
A two person exhibition by Irish ceramist Frances Lambe and Belgian ceramist Lut Laleman at Galerie Helene Poree.
Narrative Line
February 2011 TBC
Please see www.craftni.org for details of this event
“Make it New”
02
- 25 February 2011
"Make It New” is an exhibition of work by a group of four textile artists and Art Quilters from Northern Ireland and The Republic of Ireland.
Glenn Adamson: Affective Objects - The Re-Invention Of Craft
02
February 2011
The National College of Art & Design with The Crafts Council of Ireland, and Irish Ceramics in Education present a Keynote Lecture by
Glenn Adamson
Tread Softly
02
- 26 February 2011
An exhibition of textiles by members of the Crafts Council of Ireland.
Love is
03
- 21 February 2011
Leitrim Design House invites you to view 'Love is' a dynamic exhibition featuring new contemporary craft from Leitrim
Children’s Art and Craft Workshops
07
February
- 30 June 2011
Childrens' Art and Craft Workshops taking place on Wednesdays during the academic year.
Stone Sculpting Workshop and Classes
09
February
- 30 July 2011
This workshop covers: How to choose a stone; The use of imagination (learn to see through the stone); Handling and control of chisels and hammers...
Vessels of Memory
10
February
- 06 March 2011
Vessels of Memory is a touring exhibition of ceramics and glass by emerging designer- makers Rachel Dickson and Alison Lowry.
Ballinahown Spring Craft Exhibition
14
February
- 25 March 2011
Celtic Roots Studio and Core Crafted Design will develop in collaboration a series of talks and exhibitions to showcase crafts relevant to the local area of Counties Offaly and Westmeath.
Master Class with Peter Ting
15
- 16 February 2011
Peter Ting will visit the CCAD Cork on Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 Feb 2011 to give a series of talks on his work.
A Sparkling Party: Contemporary Irish Silver
15
February 2011
An Illustrated Talk by Kevin O’Dwyer Master Silversmith
Crafted Creatures at The Ark
15
February
- 01 April 2011
The Ark, A Cultural Centre for Children, is preparing for an invasion of Crafted Creatures this spring, when each floor of its award-winning building will come to life with an animal-themed exhibition of Irish craft
Artist Lecture with Korean Jeweller and Silversmith Hyun-seok Sim
16
February 2011
Lecture and presentation in Butler House, Kilkenny on Wednesday 16th February at 6.30pm
The Irish Patchwork Society: Limerick Quilt Retreat 2011
18
- 20 February 2011
For the 1st time ever the Irish Patchwork Society has decided to run a Quilt Retreat Weekend in 2011
Lina Stein Millinery Workshops - February
18
- 27 February 2011
Selection of millinery workshops with Lina Stein
Spring Jewellery Classes
19
February
- 17 April 2011
We are happy to announce our Spring schedule of weekend jewellery making classes commencing this February
Coffee Lecture - Tuttle: Physicality, Materiality and Symbolism
23
February 2011
Lecture with Craft Curator Emma Betts
The Meath Food & Craft Affair
24
February 2011
The county’s leading chefs and craftworkers are lined up for the most eagerly awaited culinary & craft events of the year!
Dearc Art Exhibition
25
February
- 20 March 2011
Dearc Art Exhibition: A Celebration of Great Irish Art and 150 years of the RDS Taylor Art Award
The sketch and the chair: Hans Thyge Raunkjaer
25
February
- 16 April 2011
An exhibition by Danish Furniture designer Hans Thyge Raunkjaer in NCAD Gallery.
Pipemakers Showcase – At the Leo Rowsome Commemorative Event
26
February 2011
Open exhibition: Pipemakers’ showcase of Uilleann Pipes at Na Píobairí Uilleann’s Headquarters
Paisean Faisean!
28
February 2011
A showcase of some of the top names in Irish design with a fashion show featuring a performance by musical genius and fashion icon; Julie Feeney, followed by a Champagne reception
Joe Bova residency and presentation in NCAD
01
March 2011
Joe Bova US Ceramist and Fulbright Scholar in residence in NCAD will present ‘Smack Dab Right’ — An Illustrated presentation of an American career in Making, Teaching and Administration of Ceramic Art.
Shafts of Light
01
- 31 March 2011
An exhibition of new work by Derek Mc Gowan. This work will encompass a new range of jewellery in gold and silver, also including sculptural pieces.
Donegal Designer Makers Community Craft Workshops
01
- 31 March 2011
A programme of free workshops facilitated by members of the Craft Guild who will visit your project, group or school during the month of March.
A Case for Craft
01
March
- 21 December 2011
A display of wonderful Mayo craft work in Linenhall Arts Centre
‘West Cork Inspires’ London Book Launch and Exhibition
01
- 05 March 2011
London launch of new book “West Cork Inspires” and accompanying exhibition of profiled craftspeople
Letting go with Lines
03
- 24 March 2011
An exhibition of drawings and recycled jewellery.
Year of Craft - Crafting Conversations Series
03
March 2011
To celebrate the Year of Craft 2011, the Butler Gallery in partnership with the Crafts Council of Ireland hosts an ‘in conversation’ event with exhibiting artist Alan Counihan and ceramicist Cormac Boydell.
The Irish Artist Blacksmiths Association: Exhibition of Ironwork
04
- 16 March 2011
Exhibition of Ironwork exploring the use of traditional blacksmithing techniques to hand forge contemporary ironwork
Pop-Up Shop at the RHA
04
March
- 30 July 2011
The Irish Design Shop will be the first shop to launch the POP-UP shop at the Royal Hibernian Academy on March 4th - coinciding with the I LOVE RHA fundraiser.
Tread Softly
04
March
- 30 April 2011
An exhibition of textiles by members of the Crafts Council of Ireland
The Traditional lacemakers of Ireland - Lace Day
05
March 2011
Lace Day Classes on Saturday 5th March from 10.30 - 4.00
Spring Woodwork Courses at Hill Picket Studio
05
March
- 24 April 2011
A unique venue for the pursuit of expertise in fine woodwork and design related courses.
Function and Form in Textiles
05
- 06 March 2011
A two day festival of textiles from Britain and Ireland’s leading contemporary textile artists.
Seamless; Off the Body, On the Wall’
05
March
- 13 April 2011
An exhibition showcasing student and textile artists work in response to clothing and its visual, cultural and social significance.
Silversmithing and Jewellery Workshops
07
March
- 23 December 2011
Silversmithing and Jewellery Workshops for students of all capabilities, beginners, intermediary and advanced.
Groundworks Studios - Workshops in Textiles
March 2011 TBC
WORKSHOPS/CLASSES IN TEXTILES
Etsy Ireland St Patrick’s Day Treasury Hunt
08
- 16 March 2011
An online treasure hunt through Irish shops on Etsy.com with a prize of 16 handmade goodies seen in our St Patrick's Day Treasury (collection showcase)
Bare Branches Blue Black Sky
08
March
- 07 May 2011
An exhibition of non functional baskets by Joe Hogan, in conjunction with the launch of his book 'Bare Branches Blue Black Sky'.
Possibilities
08
March
- 07 May 2011
An exhibition of emerging craft designers featuring a special glass exhibition, and showcasing the achievements both in their work and careers to date.
‘Settlement’ by Shem Caulfield & ‘I Blow Molten glass’ by Lucinda Robertson
10
March
- 08 May 2011
Charcoal and acrylic drawings, video installation, and photographs of old forged wrought iron gate by Shem Caulfield. Blown hot glass buckets, and emcalmo bowls by Lucinda Robertson.
Exciting Craft Workshops in an Idyllic Rural Setting
10
March
- 28 December 2011
Derryaun Crafts offers innovatite craft classes in an idyllic rural setting only nine miles south of Westport
The Market
11
March
- 31 December 2011
The Market is a new indoor/outdoor community marketspace in the heart of Waterford city, open to both professional and amateur food producers, artist, craftspeople and entrepreneurs. Flexible scheduling and insurance options, and an active call for new stall-holders.
Vessels of Memory
11
March
- 29 April 2011
Vessels of Memory is a touring exhibition of ceramics and glass by emerging designer- makers Rachel Dickson and Alison Lowry.
Stained Glass Course: Three Day Bargain
11
- 13 March 2011
Three day beginners course - teaching the basic skills in making stained glass panels using both the leading and copper foil techniques
Designer Mart at Cow’s Lane
12
March 2011
Designer Mart at Cow’s Lane, one of Temple Bar Cultural Trust’s three outdoor markets, re-opens on Saturday 12th March
Durrow Arts and Irish Festival 2011
12
- 20 March 2011
To promote Arts and Crafts with in our local community and to make arts and crafts accessible to young and old alike
Craft in the Cottage
12
March
- 31 December 2011
Open studio and cream teas every second Sunday of the month
Cormac Cuffe’s Craft Jewellery School
14
March 2011
Glass Blowing Workshop
15
- 19 March 2011
Free glassblowing workshop where the public will get a chance to blow glass and to see the skills involved.
‘Cracked’
15
- 21 March 2011
An exhibition of work by 3rd and 4th year students of Ceramics in Limerick School of Art and Design
Déanta in Éirinn Craft Fair
17
- 18 March 2011
‘Déanta in Éirinn’ – all arts & crafts at this fair will be products that are made in Ireland, or have an Irish / Gaeilge aspect.
Irish Craft Portfolio
18
March
- 11 May 2011
An exhibition of contemporary craftwork by Irish makers at the National Craft Gallery.
Big Day Out - Craft workshops at Kids Craft Village
20
March 2011
The Crafts Council of Ireland will be hosting a children's craft village at the Big Day Out as part of the St. Patrick's Day festival line up this year.
Emily Jean – School Workshop - Jewellery & Hat Design
21
March 2011
A one day workshop for transition year students from Salerno Secondary School, Galway to introduce them to the art of hat design
The Quilters Guild of Ireland Annual Conference, Workshops and Travelling Exhibition
25
- 29 March 2011
The Quilters Guild of Ireland Annual Conference and Workshops and the launch of a National Travelling Quilt Exhibition.
Batik Techniques Workshop
26
March 2011
This full day workshop introduces basic traditional and contemporary techniques used in Batik processes.
The Story of Lace: A talk by lacemaker Veronica Stuart
28
March 2011
Internationally renowned lacemaker Veronica Stuart to come to Galway to celebrate the Year of Craft 2011
‘Emerging Fashion Designers’ Initiative - The Value & Cost of Design Workshop
29
March 2011
The Value & Cost of Design- a half day workshop with Donal Bolger of BLG Chartered Accountants.
Coffee Lecture - Dorothy Cross in The Hugh Lane Collection
30
March 2011
Lecture with ceramist Frances Lambe.
Springtime Knitting Project
31
March
- 28 April 2011
Knitting workshops with Eva Kavanagh
Workshops @ Workhouse
31
March
- 30 April 2011
Within the vibrant studio environment Workhouse Studios will host a series of Workshops throughout 2011 in jewellery, glass, ceramics and textiles.
Launch of the Arthouse @ Stradbally
March 2011 TBC
The official launch of the Arthouse @ Stradbally
WAEC Fashion Show & Exhibition
31
March 2011
Second Year students will be staging their annual Fashion Show and Exhibition of their work.
Contemporary Reflection
01
April
- 02 May 2011
Contemporary Reflection's is a new textiles exhibition by eight cutting edge Irish textile artists at the Leitrim Design House.
The Essence of Craft
01
April
- 30 June 2011
This series of exhibitions explores how craft can be expressed in different material and forms, Each month will focus on a different media.
Portraits of Space
01
- 28 April 2011
Exhibition of ceramic work by Orlaith Ross
The Heart between the Mountains and the Sea
01
April
- 22 May 2011
DLR Jewellery Designers bring their work to the Dun Laoghaire main street for the month of April.
Jewellery Making with Victoria Foutz
April 2011 TBC
Intensive one-day workshop covering the three key area of jewellery making and design – earrings, bracelets and necklaces.
Kooyong Design POP UP Shop in the RHA
02
- 15 April 2011
Kooyong Design POP UP Shop in the RHA
A Journey: Layers and Readings
02
- 26 April 2011
An exhibition of Experimental Paper Art and Print by Tunde Toth
Mother’s Day VIP Pottery Experience
03
April 2011
Gift or share a pottery experience with your mum for Mother's day.
Nature and the Sea - Craft Exhibition
04
- 08 April 2011
St Philomena's National School, Ravenswell, Bray, have made craft pieces for a school exhibition in mixed media and fabric to mark the Year of Craft 2011.
Capital Craft
05
- 26 April 2011
The Art of Uilleann Pipe-making in Dublin City plus inter-active lecture and musical performance
Fingal County Library - Craft Talks
06
- 14 April 2011
The Fingal county libraries are hosting a series of craft talks entitled 'National Identity & European Craft'.
Joe Hogan Exhibition Scotland
06
- 30 April 2011
Joe Hogan will be exhibiting a selection of his contemporary baskets at The Scottish Gallery in Edinburgh.
Ray Key Masterclass in Woodturning
06
- 08 April 2011
Woodturning Masterclass and Demonstrations with Ray Key in Glenn Lucas Woodturning Study Centre
Life in the Craft Lane with Alison Kay & Seamus Gill
07
April 2011
Ceramist, Alison Kay and Silversmith, Seamus Gill will give a lunchtime talk about their work.
Adult Pottery Evening
07
April 2011
You and your friends are invited to a pottery evening!
South Midlands Branch “Branching Out” Exhibition
08
- 17 April 2011
The South Midlands Branch of the Irish Patchwork Society opened their first exhibition in Kilkenny on Friday 8th April
The Craft of Furniture: The Sketch and the Chair
09
April 2011
Danish designer Hans Thyge Raunkjae in conversation with Dr. Gearóid Ó Conchubhair, lecturer in Industrial Design at the NCAD.
Card Making Demonstration & Workshop
09
April 2011
Learn how to make cards for your family & friends and for those special occaisions!
Jewellery from the Environment
09
- 10 April 2011
Jewellery making workshop aimed at increasing people's awareness of nature and resources for creativity in our environment
Glass Workshop Spring Series
11
April
- 29 June 2011
Glass workshops - all techniques, lead, glass painting, copper foil for all levels
‘CRAFTITECTURE - A Pavilion for Electric Picnic’
11
April
- 12 May 2011
The Crafts Council of Ireland and the Irish Architecture Foundation in association with the Electric Picnic, Greencrafts and Cultivate announce a new competition: ‘CRAFTITECTURE - A Pavilion for Electric Picnic’
Open Workshops and open studios in Camden Palace Hotel
11
- 17 April 2011
Blessing Sanyanga opens his studio and gives open workshops in stone sculpting... while Karina Abdulbaneeva gives ceramics hand building and Raku open workshops.
Jewellery Making with Metal Clay
12
April 2011
This workshop provides a hands-on introduction to making jewellery with Silver Art Clay.
Exploring Perceptions of Contemporary Craft – Selected by Nuala O’ Donovan
12
- 30 April 2011
An exhibition exploring perceptions of Contemporary Craft – selected by the Cork based ceramicist Nuala O’ Donovan.
Waterford Adult Education Centre Annual Craft Exhibition
12
- 14 April 2011
The exhibition showcases the collected talents of the second year Art, Craft and Design students from the Waterford Adult Education Centre.
Art and Craft Workshops and Camps
13
April
- 22 December 2011
On going Art and Craft Workshops and Camps in beautiful woodland setting near Trim, Co. Meath
Irish Ceramics in Education talk by Barnaby Barford
13
April 2011
Limerick School of Art & Design presents the Irish Ceramics in Education talk by Barnaby Barford
Waterford Homecrafts Food Festival Craft Fair
16
- 17 April 2011
Waterford Homecrafts Craft Fair Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th April in the Causeway Tennis Club, Abbeyside, Dungarvan.
Tuition in Stained Glass
16
April
- 15 June 2011
One Day Stained Glass Workshops with Gerlinde Kugler
Origami & Papercraft Workshops
16
- 17 April 2011
Origami & Papercraft Workshops with Naomi Fleury. Choose from Cardmaking, Hanging Decoration, Japanese Box or Pen Holder.
Art & Craft Bazaar
17
April 2011
ART & CRAFT BAZAAR - In aid of Holy Trinity Parish Killiney and Cystic Fibrosis Association Ireland
Ceramic Surface Workshop & Seminar with Peter Beard
18
- 22 April 2011
Create exciting solutions to ceramic surface in texture and colour.
Pick and Mix
19
April
- 31 May 2011
An exhibition of silk paintings
Workshops at Workhouse studios
19
- 23 April 2011
A week of Workshops with members of Workhouse Studios
Millinery Marathon- 5 Days Hat Making Workshops
20
- 24 April 2011
Intensive 5 Day Hat Making Workshop, covering the 3 key areas of Millinery.- SINAMAY, STRAW, AND BUCKRAM
The Malthouse Design Centre Launch
20
April
- 20 May 2011
An exhibition showcasing Dublin’s next generation of design talent, with several locally designed and made products available to be purchased for under €200.
Wool Spinning and Natural Dyeing
21
April 2011
Spinning your own yarn and creating beautiful natural dyes with native plant material with Terry the Weaver. Delicious lunch with homebaking.
Announcement of Future Makers Awards & Student Design Award 2011
21
April 2011
Join us for the announcement of The Crafts Council of Ireland's Future Makers Awards and Grants 2011 and The House and Home and Crafts Council of Ireland's Student Design Award 2011
Ramelton Country Market Celebration of Craft
23
April
- 29 October 2011
Children workshops, competitions and craft demonstrations
Burren Crafts Fair
24
April
- 30 October 2011
Hosts some 12 to 16 stalls with a wide range of crafts in the Village Hall, Ballyvaughan, County Clare.
“Un esprit sauvage” Cormac Boydell Solo Exhibition
24
April
- 27 May 2011
Solo exhibition of Ceramics in Galerie du Don - premier European contemporary ceramics gallery
One-on-one Blacksmithing/Forge work lessons
24
April
- 01 December 2011
Lessons from experienced Blacksmith and sculptor Michael Budd from his forge in Co. Sligo.
Craft Classes at An Grianan
26
- 28 April 2011
Craft workshops for families
Féile na Ceardlainne
26
April
- 01 May 2011
A Festival of Art, Craft & Music. Our aim is to have a week of open day workshops and give the public an opportunity to partake in the crafts available to them.
Kildare Town Library - Easter Crafts for Children
27
April 2011
Craft Workshop for children. Booking essential.
Felting Workshop
27
April 2011
Learn the easy and transformative process of felting - one of the oldest textiles in the world.
The Story of Irish Lace
27
- 30 April 2011
‘The Story of Irish Lace’
A Celebration of the History and Beauty of Irish Lace
‘Adornment’ Photography Exhibition
28
April
- 12 May 2011
'Adornment' Photography Exhibition by Agata Stionska, concept and art direction by Eddie Shanahan and more...
Craft in Kerry Craft Fair
29
April 2011
'Craft in Kerry' a new trade guild for Co Kerry, will be hosting their first Craft Fair.
Roscommon Craft Village
29
April
- 01 May 2011
To coincide with the Roscommon Lamb Festival Roscommon CEB is coordinating a dedicated marquee showcasing & selling the work of local designer makers.
Na Píobairí Uilleann presents DAMIEN DEMPSEY
29
April 2011
Fundraising Concert for PipeCraft - Uilleann pipe-makers training initiative
Pangur Glass - workshops by International Glass Artist
29
April
- 01 May 2011
International Glass Artist Jayne Persico is back in Ireland in April 2011 teaching kiln formed glass workshops
Meet the Maker - Louth Craftmark
30
April 2011
Louth Craftmark offers you the opportunity to meet four of the top designers and producers of handmade fashion, interiors and textile art in county Louth.
THE ROS TAPESTRY EXHIBITION
30
April
- 31 October 2011
The Ros Tapestry is now housed in an exhibition space on the Quay in New Ross where demonstrations of Tapestry embroidery can also be viewed.
Knitting World Record
30
April
- 01 May 2011
The attempt to break a knitting world record is taking part over the weekend of our annual Roscommon Lamb Festival.
Hands on weekend workshop
30
April
- 01 May 2011
Hands on weekend workshop on Surface decoration with Wendy Kershaw MA
Participants will experience Wendy’s vast techniques of incising, painting, printing and stamping on clay.
Goleen Craft & Food Fair
01
May 2011
All West Cork Crafts People - including Jewellery, Home Baking, Arts & Crafts, Seaweed Products and lots more
Temple Bar Cultural Trust’s ‘Get Active’
01
- 31 May 2011
A cultural programme for the active retired and over 55s.
A Slice of Quilt Art
01
- 27 May 2011
A Slice of Quilt Art Exhibition and Workshop
Jewellery workshop for beginners
01
May
- 31 August 2011
One day workshops from 10am to 3pm from established goldsmith / Jeweller Tiffany Budd.
Artisans Craft Fair - Part of Riverfest 2011
01
- 02 May 2011
Celebrate the May bank holiday weekend with Riverfest – Fun filled activities for all the family.
Crafternoon Tea @ the National Craft Gallery
03
May 2011
Celebrating creativity in older age with Bealtaine - Tuesday 3 May 2pm – 4pm
Transformations - Dublin
04
May
- 12 June 2011
A travelling exhibition between the Botanic Gardens in Dublin and The Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh, celebrating Year of Craft 2011.
Indian Summer
04
- 25 May 2011
An exhibition of contemporary quilting and embroidery inspired by Indian textiles and Irish landscape
Lino I know
05
- 26 May 2011
‘Lino I Know’ is the first solo exhibition by The Printing Rooms and artist Fán Regan to highlight the accessibility of lino printing.
Life in the Craft Lane with Roger Bennett and Sabrina Meyns
05
May 2011
Woodturner Roger Bennett and jeweller Sabrina Meyns will give a lunchtime talk about their work.
‘Emerging Fashion Designers’ Initiative - Photographic Workshop
05
May 2011
A day long interactive, hands-on photographic workshop specifically targeted at the fashion and craft sector.
Forget me knot
05
May
- 20 August 2011
An exhibition of rings by Debbie Paul
Waterford Festival of Architecture, free craft workshops on Sunday
05
- 08 May 2011
In 2011 the Waterford Festival of Architecture will celebrate the important contributions of craft in the built environment, with the theme of “Architecture and Craftsmanship”
Liam O’Neill woodsculpture - The Borris Collection
May 2011 TBC
An exhibition of exterior and interior works in wood
Inishbofin Community Arts Festival 2011
06
- 08 May 2011
The Inishbofin Community Arts Festival will be an active and fun-filled weekend of live music, artistic exhibitions, family activities, work-shops and craft events.
Gone to the Dogs - Nigel Graham Cheney
06
- 28 May 2011
The National College of Art and Design Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of new work by textile designer and lecturer in Textiles at NCAD, Nigel Graham Cheney.
Contemporary Chinese Glass
06
- 27 May 2011
Exhibition of contemporary Chinese Glass from Prof. Xiao Wei Zhuang of the Fine Arts College, Shanghai University.
Card Making Workshop
07
May 2011
Card Making Workshop with Betty Cumiskey.
Kildare Town Library - Silk Painting Workshop
09
May 2011
Silk Painting Workshop
Pushing the Boundaries - Glass Masterclass
09
- 13 May 2011
Workshop with David Reekie where he will explore his unique technique of lost wax casting.
Glamour at the g
11
May 2011
A showcase of fashion at the g Hotel with the Joanne Hynes & Joe Hogan collaboration of headpieces
Design Island, the Cream of Irish Design at the Interior Design Fair, RDS
12
- 15 May 2011
This exhibition will showcase work from Ireland’s leading designer-makers as well as a further hand-picked selection from an exciting mix of young emerging designers.
Glass Like Metals
12
- 21 May 2011
Exhibition of work from NCAD third year Glass and Metals students
Roger Bennett: Fine Wood Vessels
13
- 31 May 2011
Exhibition of wood vessels and jewellery
May Craft Workshops at the County Library Tallaght
13
- 27 May 2011
'A Taste of Crafts' is a year long programme of craft classes and exhibitions to mark Year of Craft 2011 by The County Library, Tallaght
‘Re-Cycled & New’
14
- 15 May 2011
Visual artists associated with 'The Studio', Bennettsbridge open up their studios to the public for an OPEN WEEKEND entitled 'Re-Cycled & New'
Mosaics - Re-Cycle
14
- 15 May 2011
An open weekend of Mosaic Artwork
Felting Demonstration
14
May 2011
A demonstration of felting techniques and end products.
Ebb & Flow by Kathleen Standen
14
May
- 11 June 2011
Ebb & Flow is an exhibition of ceramics by Kathleen Standen that explores and challenges our relationship with the coastal environment.
A Constant Thread
14
- 29 May 2011
An exhibition celebrating older Irish craftspeople as part of the Bealtaine Festival
The Craft of the Saddler: Saddles through the Ages
15
May
- 01 December 2011
An exhibition depicting the different types of riding saddles from around the world and throughout history as seen through rare photographs and the Museum’s saddle collection.
Kildare Town Library - Metal Art Workshop
16
May 2011
Metal Art Workshop
Rachel Swan Exhibition
16
May
- 18 June 2011
In celebration of the Year of Craft 2011 RUA RED is delighted to be exhibiting some of Rachel's pieces in our foyer.
Ornament
16
May
- 18 June 2011
Ornament is a stunning exhibition of brooches, designed and made by some of the finest contemporary studio jewellers based in Ireland and the UK.
Children’s Wearable Art Workshop
19
May 2011
These after school sessions are perfect for the young craft enthusiast!
Latitudes, a new exhibition by Filament Fibre Artists
19
May
- 19 June 2011
Exhibition with associated programme of workshops for the public, featuring new site-specific Fibre Art by the eight members Filament using Airfield’s indoor and outdoor spaces.
Craft Network Support Group
19
May 2011
Crafters and Artists Support Group First meeting
Fish & Chips
20
- 26 May 2011
Woodcarving and wood sculpture exhibition .
transFORM
20
May
- 22 July 2011
transFORM is a celebration of the highest quality craftsmanship. A unique show representing the best of contemporary ceramic practice from makers at home and abroad.
Bruce Metcalf Exhibition
20
May
- 06 July 2011
An exhibition by Bruce Metcalf, iconic US jeweller, curator and critic of contemporary craft at the National Craft Gallery.
Woodturning Workshop
21
- 22 May 2011
Traditional woodturning workshop by David Spence
Metal Fabrication Workshop
21
- 22 May 2011
An intensive two day tuition in metalwork with a particular focus on welding, cutting and metal fabrication (Arc, gas & TIG).
Irish Crochet/Clones Lace workshop
21
- 22 May 2011
Irish Crochet
Workshop by Maire Treanor
Mixed Media Wearable Art for Adults
21
- 22 May 2011
A two day masterclass looking at mixed media manipulation and embellishment where makers will have a chance to develop a piece of wearable art.
Celebrating Craft
21
May 2011
Celebrating Craft will comprise of a series of craft demonstrations and children’s art /craft workshops.
Féile na Tuaithe – Turlough Park
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- 22 May 2011
Féile na Tuaithe - Turlough Park: free family festival at the National Museum of Ireland - Country Life. Craft and food stands, craft demonstrations, music, and lots more for the family to enjoy
‘Keep Sketch’ at the National Craft Gallery
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- 27 May 2011
Textile artist and illustrator Mick Minogue is in residence at the National Craft Gallery.
Pop-up shop
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- 29 May 2011
The Budda Bag shop are proud to present a collection of work from Irelands freshest design talent to be sold from their city centre retail space for one weekend only.
Then and Now - A collaboration with the Hunt Museum
26
May
- 01 September 2011
New work by Limerick Ceramic Artists, inspired by objects in the Museum Collection.
Wicklow Arts Festival
26
- 29 May 2011
Wicklow Town is coming alive with music, art, dance, crafts and family entertainment with over 40 events taking place over four main days 26th -29th
Stained Glass Workshop
27
- 29 May 2011
A three day hands-on course in Stained Glass in Westport, for beginners and improvers.
Silk Paper Making Workshop
28
May 2011
Silk Paper Making Workshop
Traditional Countryside Skills Courses 2011 - Stick furniture
28
May 2011
Stick furniture course where participants will make their own rustic stick chair or stool to take home.
Sliding Rock Ceramics Group Show 2011
29
May
- 19 June 2011
An exhibition of Contemporary Ceramics by 10 Irish artists working in the medium of clay - Curated by Rob D'Eath
Irish Craft Portfolio
29
May
- 08 July 2011
An exhibition of contemporary craftwork by Irish makers at Farmleigh Gallery.
‘West Cork Inspires’ Book Launch and Exhibition
29
May
- 24 July 2011
Launch of new book “West Cork Inspires” and accompanying exhibition of profiled craftspeople
Bring a Baby Craft Morning
30
May 2011
The Bring a Baby Craft morning is a daytime exhibition tour and workshop specifically for parents/carers with babies under 12 months.
National Ceramics Month - Exhibition at Kilkenny Shop Dublin
30
May
- 30 June 2011
IRELAND’S €100 million ceramics industry is to be celebrated in June with the launch by the Crafts Council of Ireland of National Ceramics Month
Happy Valley Festival
30
May
- 06 June 2011
A week long music and arts festival – incorporating exhibitions, markets, live gigs, art & craft workshops and other areas of interest.
Exhibition of Leda May’s Hand-painted Porcelain Plates
01
- 30 June 2011
Leda May lives in Ballydehob, West Cork, where she was drawn to the landscape and pace of life, the artistic environment filled her with inspiration.
The Pottery Experience
01
- 30 June 2011
One or 2 hour pottery workshops for beginners with a choice of 3 lessons.
Designer Dublin
01
- 30 June 2011
Celebrating the amazing abundance and variety of contemporary artisans in Dublin.
Designer Dublin Showcase & ADORNMENT & Screening of ‘Dais’
01
- 14 June 2011
Celebrating the amazing abundance and variety of contemporary artisans in Dublin.
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