http://www.craftinireland.com/news/ Latest news from Craft in Ireland en info@craftinireland.com Copyright 2013 2013-05-09T13:32:21+00:00 http://www.craftinireland.com/news/article/icon-in-brown-thomas/ http://www.craftinireland.com/news/article/icon-in-brown-thomas/ ICON, Irish Craft Original Names, launched in Brown Thomas on Thursday, 16th May 2013. 2013-05-09T13:32:21+00:00 http://www.craftinireland.com/news/article/craft-in-ireland-newsletter/ http://www.craftinireland.com/news/article/craft-in-ireland-newsletter/ CraftinIreland.com Newsletter is a bi-monthly ezine, which promotes craft events and activities throughout the island of Ireland. 2013-05-03T12:01:36+00:00 http://www.craftinireland.com/news/article/irish-craft-showcase-at-bloom-2013-a-feast-for-the-senses/ http://www.craftinireland.com/news/article/irish-craft-showcase-at-bloom-2013-a-feast-for-the-senses/ The Crafts Council of Ireland once again presents an exciting range of craft experiences at Bloom including free craft workshops, demonstrations, installations and over 20 craft retail stands with stunning handmade products from all over Ireland. 2013-05-03T09:35:48+00:00 http://www.craftinireland.com/news/article/summer-plans-take-shape-at-the-national-craft-gallery-with-a-mini-festival-/ http://www.craftinireland.com/news/article/summer-plans-take-shape-at-the-national-craft-gallery-with-a-mini-festival-/ A multi-disciplinary mini-festival exploring and celebrating craft, design and creativity through experimentation and collaboration. 2013-05-02T16:11:40+00:00 http://www.craftinireland.com/news/article/kilkenny-design-workshops-21c/ http://www.craftinireland.com/news/article/kilkenny-design-workshops-21c/ 2013 marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Kilkenny Design Workshops (KDW), a visionary state-sponsored design agency set up in response to the 1961 Scandinavian Report on Irish design. In exploring the legacy of the iconic KDW, the National Craft Gallery in Kilkenny is pleased to present two contemporary Nordic exhibitions from 27 March – 17 May 2013: Also the National Craft Gallery will present a seminar ‘The Nordic Effect: Crafting Success’ on 5th April. This seminar investigates our fascination with Scandinavian and Nordic design, discussing the principles and attributes that determine its continued success. Reflecting on this Nordic influence; designers, makers and consultants will discuss strategies, supports and models for success, in both Nordic and Irish contexts. 2013-03-07T17:31:59+00:00 http://www.craftinireland.com/news/article/tg4-gradam-ceoil-2013-award-for-na-piobairi-uilleann/ http://www.craftinireland.com/news/article/tg4-gradam-ceoil-2013-award-for-na-piobairi-uilleann/ Na Píobairí Uilleann (NPU/The Society of Uilleann Pipers) is pleased to announce that TG4 have awarded the 2013 Gradam Ceoil - Gradam Aitheantais (Musicians Award) to the organisation. 2013-02-12T15:57:52+00:00 http://www.craftinireland.com/news/article/irish-boat-builders-nominated-for-award-in-the-uk/ http://www.craftinireland.com/news/article/irish-boat-builders-nominated-for-award-in-the-uk/ Jim and Conall Horgan, who built the Craftitecture pavilion at Electric Picnic, have been nominated for an Award in the UK 2013-01-30T10:34:00+00:00 http://www.craftinireland.com/news/article/culture-connects-justus-lipsius-building-installations/ http://www.craftinireland.com/news/article/culture-connects-justus-lipsius-building-installations/ Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union January - June 2013 Foyer space & Floor 50 - Presidential Suite Irish Craft & Design The Crafts Council of Ireland, supported by Culture Ireland presents a showcase of the best of Ireland’s craft and design in the lobby and Floor 50 of Justus Lipsius building. 2013-01-16T10:27:48+00:00 http://www.craftinireland.com/news/article/innocrafts-newsletter-2-december-2012/ http://www.craftinireland.com/news/article/innocrafts-newsletter-2-december-2012/ The INNOCRAFTS (INNOvating entrepreneurship policies in the CRAFTS sector) Project has been approved and co-financed in the framework of the Interregional Cooperation Programme INTERREG IVC, financed by the European Union’s Regional Development Fund. 2012-12-01T12:02:44+00:00 http://www.craftinireland.com/news/article/irish-lacemakers-took-to-the-high-seas-to-promote-a-gathering-of-lacemakers/ http://www.craftinireland.com/news/article/irish-lacemakers-took-to-the-high-seas-to-promote-a-gathering-of-lacemakers/ For some time the Irish lacemakers have been saving for this holiday. Organised by Veronica Stuart of Carrigaline booked with Sarah Brady of Barters. ‘Thanks Sarah the shows, the food and the sun all fab’. 2012-11-30T10:17:38+00:00