stopress, ccoi nov/dec 2006

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Crafts Council of Ireland Newsletter

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News and Reviews

P 2 PORTFOLIO Selection 2006

P 5 Doing Business at Showcase

P6 Féile Clay Ceramics Ireland International Festival

P8 European Ceramic Context 2006

P10 Education:

Craft in the Classroom

CCoI Jewellery Skills...Research Trip

P11 100% Design

50% Scheme x 2 = 100% Design

Craft Community News

P 12 Caedogán Rugs Collaborates...

Craftmark Opens New Retail Outlet

P 13 West Cork Network Leads Way

Bridge Pottery Moves...

Opportunities

P14 Golden Fleece Awards

Are You Protected by Insurance?

Index 2007

Network Support

P 15 Research Missions

Making it in the USA

Dates for your Diary

P 16 Listings

Advertisements

P 18 Advertisements

Exhibitions - Events

P22 Snapshots - Silver Connections

& Ceramics Ireland

P23 NCG - News

P 24 NCG - Upcoming Exhibitions

P.6 CERAMICS IRELAND INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL

COLLECTORS EVENT P.24

Accessing the collectors market can be difficult - yet research shows us that

the collectors market in Ireland and the US shows strong potential for Irish

designer-makers. For this reason CCoI has taken a separate strategic approach

to the mainstream market and the collectors market - as different activities will

influence each of them.

One of the key initiatives developed to target the collectors market, both at home and in the US, is PORTFOLIO

- the digital catalogue of Irish designer makers selected by a panel of International gallery owners and experts (see

article p. 2). This year 48 designer makers have been included in the CD and they will be marketed strongly to

collectors, commissioners, gallery owners and anyone with a passion for purchasing high-end craft.

After the launch of the new Strategic plan in early 2007, a range of new initiatives will be unveiled (both

mainstream and collector-driven) enabling craftspeople to get more specific in terms of the market they are

targeting.The main objective is to address one of the key issues raised in the consumer research findings - to get

more craft on shelves! In other words to drive sales and thus profits up for the craft sector as a whole.

PORTFOLIO A catalogue of Ireland’s leading designer makers selected by an International panel of experts

Jeweller Nuala Jamison, one of the 48 designer-makers on PORTFOLIO - 2006


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PORTFOLIO2006 Selection

As work from PORTFOLIO members goes on show to 35,000

international visitors at SOFA Chicago, we celebrate the

addition of 11 new names in the 2006 selection.

The launch last year of PORTFOLIO, CCoI’s digital catalogue of

Ireland’s leading designer-makers of international standard, marked a

significant step in raising the profile of Irish craft among collectors

and galleries globally.

Just 12 months on, CCoI is presenting work by members of PORTFOLIO at the premier annual event, the13th annual Sculpture Objects Functional Art (SOFA)exposition in Chicago (November 10 - 12). PORTFOLIO is founded on the highest of standards and it is crucial that it remains fresh, vital and relevant to its’target market, so each year it is updated with new work from current membersand additional designer-makers are selected.

For the 2006 selection CCoI was delighted to welcome back the panel of distinguished international experts who chose the first members of PORTFOLIO.Chairman Mark McSwiney, Director of Architectural Services at the Departmentof Foreign Affairs, was once again joined by Maureen Bampton of the BluecoatDisplay Centre, Liverpool; Marta Donaghey of Contemporary Ceramics,London; Lina Falkesgaard of Galerie Tactus, Copenhagen; and Rick Snyderman ofthe Snyderman-Works Gallery, Philadelphia.

The panel met in September to select new members and to add new work fromthose currently in the directory. The new members are: Cara Murphy, MichaelMcCrory (Silversmithing/Metal); Deirdre McCrory (Enamelling/Print); Cheryl

Brown (Metal); Stevan Hartung (Furniture); Kathleen Moroney (Ceramics);Nuala Jamison, Rachel McKnight (Jewellery); Brigitta Varadi, Nicola Henley(Textiles); and Sharon Ferguson (Textiles/Jewellery), winner of the CCoI 3rdLevel Post Graduate Award 2006.

They now join 37 members selected for PORTFOLIO in 2005, (one of the 38selected last year, Margarita Pule, has withdrawn as she has moved abroad and isno longer pursuing her career in glass) bringing the total number to 48.

In 2005 selection for PORTFOLIO was made exclusively from digital photographs.All members of the panel felt they would prefer to have the opportunity toexamine work, so for the 2006 round candidates were asked to submit threepieces of work along with two digital images; or four pieces with one image; orfive pieces of work.

“Being able to personally examine work was enormously helpful,” says RickSnyderman. “Instead of having to read something into, or anguish over the information conveyed by a slide, we had the immediacy of the object before usand could make a much more informed and intelligent decision about it.”Maureen Bampton explains: “It is important to get a feel for volume and scale ofthe pieces and some of the subtle nuances of glazes and the texture of textilescan be lost no matter how good the photography. Contemporary craft is quitetactile after all.”

The quality of images submitted for 2006 was considered better in general,although Mark McSwiney comments that there were still some photographs thatdid not do the work justice. He was happy that the panel were able to providefeedback on why an image presented difficulties.

Decisions were clear cut according to Marta Donaghey. She feels it is worthreminding applicants that the selectors are looking for a strong individual voice.“One person was quite diverse in their submission, wanting to show they coulddo several different things, but we are looking for a consistent signature.” MarkMcSwiney says: “Craft is rooted in history. What we are looking for is someonewho has taken the excellence of their craft to a new dimension and brought afreshness of delivery.”

“PORTFOLIO is founded on the highest of standards

and it is crucial that it remains fresh, vital and

relevant to its’ target market”

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Generally those already selected in 2005 came up with a good follow up says LinaFalkesgaard. However some 2005 selected members did not submit new images/work to update PORTFOLIO while others submitted images/work the panel did not consider ofa high enough standard to add to PORTFOLIO.As a result, this group will need to have twopieces of work accepted in 2007 to maintain their place in the directory.The selection panelemphasises the importance of updating PORTFOLIO while maintaining the standard thathas been set, “People are interested in the vitality of PORTFOLIO, in the business of evolvingand changing,” says Mark McSwiney. “It must be about the pursuit of excellence.”

The selectors were interested to see some young, new applicants of PORTFOLIO standard.Lina Falkesgaard, whose Galerie Tactus specialises in jewellery and silver, says that with theaddition of Cara Murphy and Michael McCrory to PORTFOLIO, Ireland is now very strongindeed in the area of silver. Wood turning also continues to be impressive. “It is very interesting to follow through several selection rounds to see how members of PORTFOLIOare developing,” she says. Maureen Bampton comments that The Bluecoat Display Centrewill be using PORTFOLIO as a resource for exhibition planning, showing just one of theways in which PORTFOLIO works for its members.

Designer-makers selected for PORTFOLIO in 2005 are already immensely positive aboutits impact on their profiles and businesses. Jeweller Berina Kelly says “PORTFOLIO is a fantastic springboard. There are so many opportunities to use the CD in marketing. It hasraised my profile and I’ve had a lot more interest generally in my work. It really is the firstport of call for people looking for high end craft in Ireland.” As a direct result of being inPORTFOLIO she was invited, along with other designer-makers from Ireland, to take partin the summer exhibition at The Stour Gallery, Warwickshire, which proved highly successful.She now has the opportunity of a solo exhibition there in the coming year. “PORTFOLIOhas been excellent for my business,” says Berina.

There are also rewards in the instant validation bestowed by being part of PORTFOLIO.Jeweller Debbie Paul has seen the benefit in terms of commissions. “Clients can be a littlenervous when they first commission a piece and giving them the PORTFOLIO brochure orCD seems to give them an extra sense of confidence.” She views the obligation to updatePORTFOLIO as something of a bonus. “It is great to have something to make you continuallyproduce new work.” Being part of PORTFOLIO has encouraged her to undertake research missions to SOFA in November and to COLLECT in February.

While showing at Origin, the London Craft Fair in October, wood turner Roger Bennettwas pleased to be able to present PORTFOLIO to those showing an interest in Irish craft.“They were generally surprised to see work at this level coming out of Ireland.” He says itwill be particularly useful for him to present to members of the Collectors of Wood Artwho are holding their annual forum at SOFA, Chicago. “The whole process of building aprofile is a cumulative one and for me Portfolio is a terrific promotional tool towards reachinga broader audience. PORTFOLIO helps give you credibility.”

It is at SOFA Chicago this month that CCoI will present the first selection of membersof PORTFOLIO to an international audience for the first time. It is difficult to overstate the importance of this annual event for craft at a gallery level. With 100 international galleries, drawing 35,000 visitors and professional collectors from around the world, SOFAChicago is billed as “the world’s foremost exposition of masterworks bridging the fine anddecorative arts” and is regarded as such.

“PORTFOLIO is a terrific promotional tool towards

reaching a broader audience”

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The National Craft Gallery has taken a 200 sq ft “double booth” stand at SOFA to present thework of 15 members of PORTFOLIO selected by curator Brian Kennedy with the advice of thePORTFOLIO Advisory Panel. They are: Seamus Gill, Richard Kirk, Kevin O’Dwyer (Metal); AlanArdiff, Sonja Landweer, Angela O’Kelly, Inga Reed (Jewellery); Roger Bennett, Glenn Lucas, LiamFlynn (Wood); Cormac Boydell (Ceramics); Laura Mays, Joseph Walsh (Furniture); Denis Brown(Calligraphy); Joe Hogan (Baskets).

“All of the work has been specially produced for SOFA, to represent the best possible practice ofthose showing,” says Brian Kennedy. “For this international market they have stretched themselvesand created really exciting, large scale, challenging work.” He chose those he felt could rise to thisnew challenge to set a bench mark for international exhibitions. “As well as raising the profile ofcontemporary craft from Ireland, the National Craft Gallery aims to encourage US galleries to represent members of PORTFOLIO.” Five thousand copies of the new PORTFOLIO CD, includingthe work of those recently selected, will be available for distribution on the stand, maximising themarketing opportunity.

“We are arriving with a bang,” declares Brian Kennedy.The SOFA catalogue includes not only twopages on PORTFOLIO, featuring two images, but 12 pages towards the front including the essayMarianne Mays wrote for the Forty Shades of Green catalogue and full page images from the exhibition. This accompanies an edited version of the Forty Shades of Green show, featuring onepiece of work by each of the participating crafts people, in the Special Exhibition Area at SOFA.As part of the SOFA lecture series, Brian Kennedy will give a talk entitled Forty Shades of Green,reflecting on his role as curator of this and other CCoI exhibitions and giving an introductory guide to contemporary crafts in Ireland and the work from PORTFOLIO at SOFA.

Rick Snyderman comments on the importance of all of this: “The exposure at an expo such asSOFA is not just about individual recognition. It is also about creating new awareness that Irelandand its artists in the craft field are producing work of international consequence.”

Collectors in Ireland will have the opportunity to

see this for themselves in a curated exhibition at

the National Craft Gallery, Kilkenny to take place in

March/April 2007 with work drawn exclusively from

members of PORTFOLIO. Meanwhile copies of the

new CD featuring all 48 members of PORTFOLIO

will be distributed to collectors and galleries over

the coming weeks.

“National Craft Gallery aims to encourage US

galleries to represent members of PORTFOLIO”

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Michael McCrory

Sharon Ferguson Stevan Har tung Brigitta Varadi Cheryl Brown

Nuala Jamison Deirdre McCrory Rachel McKnight Cara Murphy Kathleen Moroney Nicola Henley

ABOUT PORTFOLIO 2007• PORTFOLIO selection 2007 will take place in September 2007.• Application forms will be available from February 2007.• The Advisory panel will remain the same for 2007, but in 2008, there will be

three new members, two of the current advisory panel members will remain.

A copy of the PORTFOLIO brief, which the advisory panel use as their guide during the selection process is available to read at www.ccoi.ie in the PORTFOLIO section of the website.

A seminar focused on improving the business skills key to performing well at Showcase ran in 2 venues, Cork andDublin, during October.

Topics covered included:• Consumer research - examining the issues facing craftspeople in the current marketplace, and the views

and attitudes of the retailers• Sales techniques - a practical approach to negotiating a sale, closing a sale and procuring that order• Merchandising and display - a practical session on the issues to consider when planning the design and

overall presentation of your stand• Public relations - how to maximise the potential of the show by developing positive press coverage• Showcase - information on applying for the Source aisle and the INDEX Top 50 Best New Product Awards

The purpose of these sessions was to provide a very hands-on, practical workshop tailored specifically to the needsof Showcase exhibitors. However, the issues covered can be applied to other areas of your craft business.

If you unable to make it to the seminars but are interested in the issues covered you can access the notes from a selection of the presentations on www.ccoi.ie or by contacting Mary Whelan at 056 7761804.

Doing Better Business at Showcase


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Organised by Ceramics Ireland, this was the biggest and most extravagantevent they have ever staged. Happily, it was a huge success. Work startedon the Festival over a year ago when Tina Byrne, Grainne Watts andLaura O’Hagan got together to draw up a list of ar tists to invite. “Weselected the ar tists through a combination of research and suggestionsfrom members,” said Tina Byrne. “We were looking for as diverse agroup as possible because we wanted to attract big numbers to theFestival. Because of this we included throwers and ar tists who madesculptural forms.”

The seven artists finally selected were; Eric Astoul (France), DaphneCorregan (France), Greg Crowe (Australia), John Ffrench (Ireland/USA), Geoffrey Healy (Ireland) Ting-Ju Shao (Taiwan) and Sasha Wardell (Wales).

The Ceramics Ireland International Festival is supported by Féile Clai,an exciting new par tnership between Ireland and Wales. In fact the success of the Festival hinged on the close relations between bothcountries. “There was wonderful co-operation between Ireland andWales” said Tina. “For us to succeed it was vital that we learn from theorganisers of the Aberystwyth International Festival in Wales”.

In the summer of 2005 over 10 assistants travelled over to Aberystwythto see how that Festival was organised. Each assistant shadowed theirWelsh counterpar t, observing how things ran and came back fully prepared for this huge undertaking. It proved to be an invaluable experience and helped ensure things ran smoothly in Thomastown, Co.Kilkenny. Everyone had a specific role and a job they were responsiblefor. This took pressure off the three organisers, leaving them free toliaise with the international demonstrators.

Each of the seven international artists gave two 40-minute demonstrationsand a slide presentation over the course of the three-day Festival.Geoffrey Healy also did a wood-firing which was opened on Sunday forpeople to see the results. 100 par ticipants attended the demonstrationsand the MC was Moira Vincentelli, Senior Lecturer in Art History andCurator of Ceramics a the University of Wales in Aberystwyth.

Moira played a big role in the success of the Festival. She spoke to thedemonstrators as they worked, teasing information from them.Throughher, par ticipants learned about the ar tists, their personalities and theirphilosophies of working with clay. The three-day programme of the

Féile ClayCeramics IrelandInternational Festival

John Ffrench

Daphne Corregan

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Kilkenny became the world capital of ceramics in September when leading

international artists paid a visit for a unique Festival of Clay. The reasons

for their visit were two major exhibitions at the National Craft Gallery and

a three-day International Festival at the Crafts Council of Ireland’s Pottery

School in Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny.

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Festival was quite intense, so to give people the chance to unwindorganisers also erected a marquee which ran a live feed of proceedings.This gave both ar tists and par ticipants the chance to catch up ondemonstrations while relaxing over a cup of coffee. In fact, people whocouldn’t make it to the Festival may also have the chance to see whatwent on. “All of the demonstrations were recorded,” says Tina, “and theplan is to archive them.This would be a wonderful resource to tap intofor members, colleges and all interested par ties.”

Another popular feature of the Festival was the trade stand run byDavid Mabyin from Scarva Pottery Supplies. He brought with himtools, glazes, books, wheels and any other equipment you could imagine.This was a great one-stop shop for makers, who queued up for thechance to shop and chat.

It wasn’t all work during the Festival, there was also plenty of opportunityto party. On the Friday night, two buses brought everyone into Kilkennycity for a private viewing of both exhibitions in the National Craft Gallery.

There was an atmosphere of celebration on the night with many ofthose showing in ‘Emerging Ceramics’ being given the opportunity torub shoulders with the world’s top ceramic artists. It was a particularlymemorable night for Justine Allison from Wales who received the“Award of Excellence” for her beautiful, delicately crafted work.

Tina Byrne points out that it was also a boost that both exhibitions had proven to be hugely popular - with fellow ar tists, the general public and, crucially, collectors: “Everyone sold something - both theestablished names and the emerging ar tists. It was so encouraging tosee money being spent on ceramics.”

On the Saturday night, the par ty took place in Thomastown. With a buffet on site and live enter tainment, the dancefloor was packed for thenight. Everyone who had spent the last two days working together tookfull advantage of the chance to par ty together.

In fact, the close-knit, celebratory atmosphere of the Festival was something many of the par ticipants commented on. In a questionnaire,the majority said how impressed they were with the intimacy of thevenue and of the weekend. Even though there were 100 par ticipants,people could quite easily find themselves sitting beside one of thear tists. For Tina, this was of crucial importance: “It was the perfect wayto debunk the myth of the ar tist, something as simple has having a light-hear ted chat with them over a cup of coffee.”

For many who attended the Ceramics Ireland International Festival,the star of the show was the venue. Compliments flooded in about the Pottery School in Thomastown and the facilities they provided.

There were also plenty of past students on hand to help out. But thebiggest compliment was reserved for the setting itself, a spectacularbackdrop for a hugely successful event.

It’s just two months since the cur tain came down on this inaugural festival and already people are looking forward to the next one.Unfor tunately they will have to wait until 2008. In the meantime,Aberystwyth International Festival takes place next summer in Wales. Infact, it is now hoped the Festivals will become ”rolling events” withIreland and Wales hosting an International Festival every second year.

2008 may seem a long way off but work is already underway on thenext Ceramics Ireland International Festival. Selection will take placeearly next year - so for the organisers it’s business as usual.

“both exhibitions had proven to be hugely popular - with fellow artists,

the general public and, crucially, collectors”

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European Ceramic Context 2006Bornholm, DenmarkA Review by Audrey Whitty - Curator of Ceramics, Glass & Asian collections, National Museum of Ireland

“The initiative was an extremely thorough and worthwhile experience, which leaves us in

Ireland with many possibilities for a similar event in the applied arts to be held here”

European Ceramic Context 2006 is a major ceramics eventestablished in the autumn of 2005, which saw three EuropeanUnion-wide exhibitions held on the Danish island of Bornholmthis year. All twenty-eight EU states along with Iceland, Norwayand Switzerland nominated six artists to represent each nationacross three exhibition categories; established artists, artistsunder thirty years of age and industrial products.

National commissioners were appointed for each country, which includes the present writer.Their commission was sole responsibility for the national selection. In order to make the Irishnomination process as fair as possible, three educators in the field of ceramics were asked toassist: Gus Mabelson, Head of the Crafts Council of Ireland’s (CCoI’s) Pottery & Design Skillscourse at Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny; Henry Pim, Lecturer in Ceramics at NCAD andSecretary of Irish Contemporary Ceramics (ICC); Neil Read, Head of Ceramics, Glass &Metals, NCAD and Chair of ICC.Through much deliberation the six selected for Ireland wereCormac Boydell and Deirdre McLoughlin (established), Isobel Egan and Robert Lee(under thirty years of age) and Ulrika Holmquist and Michael Lacy (industrial products).Theexhibitions opened in Bornholm on 8 September and ran until 22 October.Workshops wereheld for two ceramic students from each of the EU states in the week prior to the officialopening in September. Due to the selection process initiated it was felt appropriate that onestudent from NCAD and one student from the CCoI Pottery and Design Skills course participate in these workshops. In addition a major European ceramics conference was heldduring the week after the official opening.

The initiative was an extremely thorough and worthwhile experience, which leaves us inIreland with many possibilities for a similar event in the applied arts to be held here. Fundingin Denmark came from a wide variety of sponsors that included the Danish Ministry ofCulture and the European Regional Development Foundation.Yet it was the organisationalaspects to the event at local level, which ensured success, as Bornholm is an island with a pedigree of ceramic production stretching back to the eighteenth century. Organisers included the Glass and Ceramic School, Hjorths Factory, Gronbechs Gard (the crafts centre),the Bornholm Business Centre and the Art Museum of Bornholm. By aligning themselves withthe national commissioners across Europe and their institutions (which were in the main likethe National Museum of Ireland, major state repositories of material culture), a certain air ofstatus and national approval was the result.The one major problem from the point of viewof publicity was the somewhat geographical isolation of Bornholm itself. Yet when one considers the success of the event despite this fact the idea of an international ceramics

“The recent Féile Clai Festival can be seen as

an excellent foundation on which to build”

Ulrika Holmquist

Cormac Boydell

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“The organisers of European Ceramic Context

2006 are to be congratulated on the realisation

of an ambitious project. They have set an

important premise for other countries to follow

on this continental scale”

exhibition and conference (or indeed in the areas of either glass, metalwork ortextile production) being held in Ireland is a strong possibility.The recent Féile ClaiFestival (see page 6) can be seen as an excellent foundation on which to build.

As to the exhibitions themselves, there were three overall winners, one for eachcategory. All three winners received €10,000 each in prize money after theirannouncement at the opening ceremony on 8 September. They were in the established category, Theodora Chorafas of Greece; in the ‘young’ category,Mattia Vernocchi of Italy; and in the industrial products category, Piet Stockmansof Belgium. On reflection one can understand why Chorafas and Vernocchi werechosen, as both pushed the medium into large scale sculptural (Chorafas usingsmoked clay and wire, Vernocchi using maiolica), but the award to Stockmans in industrial design should have been further explained, as there was nothing particularly unique or boundary-pushing in his Asian-esque porcelain dinner service and beaker designs. In this respect a jury statement would have been helpful and expected from one of the largest competitive ceramic expos everheld. The members of the jury included the ceramicist Nino Caruso (Italy),ceramicist Peteris Martinsons (Latvia), Senior Tutor in Critical and HistoricalStudies at the Royal College of Art in London, Martina Margetts (UK), ceramicistand magazine editor Janet Mansfield (Australia) and the Director of the ArtMuseum of Bornholm, Lars Kaerulf Moller (Denmark).

On arriving in Bornholm I was familiar with the Irish entrants but also, throughimagery, all participants in the 'young' category. Interestingly, the national trendsapparent in the ‘under thirty years of age’ category were also applicable in theestablished entrants’ work. For instance, several Eastern nations recently amalgamated within the EU will, in this writer’s humble opinion, have to somewhatcatch up in standard with their Western and Central European colleagues. Anotable exception to this view, however, is the Czech Republic in the guise ofMaxim Velcovsky (‘young’ category) and Pavel Knapek (established category).Apart from the winner of the established artists, Theodora Chorafas, who exhibited both large scale (2m x 3m) sculptural installation and a small scale vessel (40cm x 40cm), other artists of high quality in this category includedIreland’s Cormac Boydell, Frank Steyaert of Belgium, Pekka Paikkari of Finland,Barbara Nanning of The Netherlands and Marit Tingleff of Norway.

In the ‘young’ section some nations were stronger than others in that bothentrants’ works were of an equally high standard, such as Belgium (Bovesse andVercoutter), France (Devillers and Gobat-Bouchet), Ireland (Egan and Lee), Italy(Salvatori and Vernocchi) and The Netherlands (Bergmans and Somers). Theindustrial products category was by far the best exhibited at the Hjorths Factorymuseum, the others at the Art Museum of Bornholm and Gronbechs Gard having been overcrowded and confused in layout. Wooden display cases on theupper level of the building were used to great effect in presenting ceramic designin a ‘cabinet of curiosities’ setting. Many exhibitors’ works were prototypes. As aresult one was in some instances being given the opportunity to view futuredesign classics not already in production, as is hopefully likely to occur regardingIreland’s Michael Lacy and Ulrika Holmquist. Perhaps the most significant fact toemerge was that the use of decoration seems to have made a welcome re-appearance after the last fifteen years’ bare colour minimalism. Noted

designers in this exhibition included 5.5 Designers (France), Tonfisk (Finland) - co-owned by Brian Keaney (graduate of NCAD), FOS Ceramiche (Italy), JohanVerde (Norway) and Platt & Young (UK).

The organisers of European Ceramic Context 2006 are to be congratulated onthe realisation of an ambitious project. They have set an important premise forother countries to follow on this continental scale, which by rights of historicalprecedent began in Scandinavia. One presumes that a similar series of events withcentral government funding would attract more visitors if held in Ireland. Such aEuropean event on a joint all-Ireland basis would have significant potential.

Audrey Whitty,Curator of Ceramics, Glass & Asian collections,

National Museum of Ireland, Decorative Arts & History, Collins Barracks.

Mattia Vernocchi

Piet Stockmans

Theodora Chorafas


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Craft in the Classroom - 2006 Selection

Giddy with anticipation we arrived at Goldsmiths' Hall, home to the London assay officeand host of the annual Goldsmiths' Fair. The Fair is in its 24th year, with ninety leadingdesigner makers exhibiting. Between them they display specialist skills ranging from finejewellery, enamelling, mokume gane and CAD to large-scale silversmithing. It was mostencouraging to see five recent graduates whose work was as impressive as any of thelonger standing exhibitors. We left Goldsmith Hall overwhelmed by the quality and originality of the work being produced.

Next stop Somerset House.The first of three exhibitions was "Bejewelled by Tiffany",chronicling the rise of Tiffany from a fancy goods store in the 1830s to the unparalleleddesign house we all know.Tiffany is synonymous with diamonds and precious gems, withthe majority of the pieces displayed coming from archive and private collections.We sawbrooches and rings, tiaras and cane handles all showing the distinctive Tiffany aesthetic. A solitary showcase was dedicated to the Tiffany diamond "bird on a rock"brooch, a 128 carat yellow diamond. Meanwhile the stunning orchids range of colourfulenamels was exhibited alongside more contemporary offerings by Paloma Picasso andFrank Gehry. The level of skill displayed was astounding, sharply reinforcing the extremeprecision and intricacy that traditional hand skills can achieve. A real eye opener.

Rocks of the Raj represented the work of a family of Indian court jewellers from Jaipur,the Kasliwal's. This incredible collection recalls the opulence of a bygone era. The awesome display of all things shiny and sparkly left us reeling at the sheer scale of the

baubles. While the stones themselves displayed little of the crisp clean cutting of Tiffany, they were impressive in their grandeur and number. The style was lavish and ostentatious, befitting the royalty of India.

Finally Origin contained work similar to that in our Source aisle at Showcase, with a widerange of craft workers invited to exhibit. This is an exclusive craft show which promotes new and established designers. Over a two-week period, the Origin tent ishome to more than 300 designer makers and enables them to present and sell their workdirectly to the public. It is central to the continuing growth and development of the craftindustry in the UK.

Overall the experience was unique and memorable. Seeing such rare and previously inaccessible collections was a privilege.The work at Goldsmiths' Fair was impressive in theextreme and has given us an insight into the goldsmithing world we wish to become apart of and the standard we can aspire to.

Maire NicInnreachtaigh, CCoI Jewellery Skills Student, 2006

Piloted in 2005 in County Cork, Craft in the Classroom trains craftspeople in designing and delivering creative crafts projects for children, as well as raising the profile of craft in primary schools.

Phase 2 Pilot, Selection 2006 AnnouncedThe selection process for phase 2 of this pilot, (which will take place in schools in counties Waterford,Tipperary and Kilkenny) has just been completed. CCoI would like to congratulate the following craftspeople who were successful in their application:

Margaret Walsh (Ceramics) Henri Hedou (Ceramics) Caroline O'Reilly (Knitted textiles)Ann McInerney (Ceramics) Mandy Parslow (Ceramics) Anne Harrington-Rees (Contemporary basketry/fibre ar t)Mary Cuthber t (Woven textiles) Polly Minett (Paper making) Joan Brennan (Textiles)Karen Harmon (Printed textiles) Mary O'Gorman (Ceramics) Rebekah Patterson (Millinery)Susan Enticknap (Textiles) Amanda Baker (Basketry)

CCoI Jewellery Skills & Design Course A Review of a Recent Research Trip

Education

Unaccustomed as we are to roaming the streets of Kilkenny at 3am we braved darkness and sleep deprivationto gather at Crafts Council HQ where Jane Huston (Course Trainer) herded us on board the 3.15 to DublinAirport. In the blink of a seven hour wink we were there!

“A real eye opener”

Craft in the classroom provides:

Craftspeople with:

• Training in devising projects that complement the Primary School Visual Ar tsCurriculum • Links with schools seeking to develop projects with craftspeople• Suppor t in under taking creative par tnerships with schools• Funding suppor t to work in schools• The oppor tunity to inspire the makers and consumers of the future

Teachers with:

• Access to highly skilled craftspeople • Training and suppor t in maximising creative par tnerships with craftspeople• Creative ideas on interpreting the Visual Ar ts Curriculum• Funding towards materials costs.

Further information from: Sharon Rollston, Education Development Officer T: 056 7761804 E: [email protected]

Anne Harrington-Rees

100% Design is a four day trade event, with the forth day open to the public. It takes

place during The London Design Festival, which means a trip will have lots of add on

activities and fringe events to visit.

100% Design is seen as one of the most important contemporary design exhibitions, withover 450 exhibitors, presenting the latest furniture, lighting, accessories, wall and floorcoverings, textiles, kitchens and bathrooms. The show attracts over 35,000 visitors fromsome of the leading practices across the globe with interior designers making up thehighest percentage of visitors.

A seminar programme (attracting all the big names like Tom Dixon) ran for the 4 days, with a different theme each day; Architecture,Interior Design, Product design and day four (Sunday) was fun day.

Within 100% Design, was 100% detail, now in its forth year, which attracts mostly architects and specifiers looking to source innovative building design solutions and see new product launches.

Housed in a separate space, 100% Light, created a forum for architectural and contemporary lighting. It showed a mix of manufacturersand designers. Seminars included LED lighting and a day dedicated to how light can affect space and perception and an examinationof new technologies.

100% East, showcasing up and coming designers was held at the Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London. The focus was multi-disciplinary, featuring product design, furniture, photography, graphics, jewellery, ceramics and textiles. There were two main areas,the Main Hall and the Talent Zone. The Main Hall showcased work by emerging designers and companies with two to four years experience while the Talent Zone featured 150 top UK design graduates, chosen for commercial potential. There was also a display ofcutting edge design from Austria.

There are still plenty of small independent design companies doing interesting and innovative products but the main bulk of the exhibitorsare big international companies showing their new collections. Patricia Murphy (textiles) visited 100% Design, September 06.

If you are interested in visiting 100% Design next September or any other trade shows - go to the opportunities section (page 15) to apply for a Research Mission.

21st - 24th September 2006

Earls Court 2, London


News and Reviews11

Nest Furniture Niamh Barry

50% Scheme x 2 = 100% Design2 recent graduates of the 50% Scheme launched their new productsat 100% Design, Earls Court, London

Niamh Barry of Niamh Barry Design, launched her new LED lighting range which she

made with assistance from the 50% Scheme. Niamh got a very favourable response

to the new work and is following up many promising leads from specifiers at the show.

Neil and Annabel McCarthy of Nest designs exhibited their beautiful new 10-seater

white dining table ‘Miss Clavel’. Made from solid maple, birch plywood and carbon

fibre, the table has the look of folded paper with an entirely

seamless connection between legs and top. "Miss Clavel"

made her debut at 100% Design in London in September

and had a fantastic reaction from architects, interior

designers and the international press. The 50% scheme

allowed us to stretch ourselves in the making process

to produce a new 'nest' product which has already

established itself with orders from Ireland and the UK".

Annabel McCarthy, Nest Designs


Craft Community News 12

Ceadogán RugsCollaborate with Ireland’s top designers

Denis Kennys’ Wexford based company, Ceadogán Rugs, launched a new collection on Wednesday 4th October at Number 10, LowerOrmond Quay, Dublin.

Denis Kenny and his wife Fiona have been working in collaboration withthree Irish based designers, the result, a stunning and diverse collection ofcontemporary gun-tufted rugs.

Designers Liz Nilsson, Patricia Murphy and Orla Kelly, were given the briefto each design a collection of six rugs which would be commercial, flexibleand contemporary, yet aesthetically distinctive.The ensuing process provokedan energetic dynamic and an enthusiasm that pushed the boundaries.The three designers varied backgrounds brought a very different design aesthetic to the project.

Liz Nilsson’s ultra modern rugs have an understated purity and will serve toinject a confident serenity into any interior space. For Ceadogán, Patricia’saim was to create art for the floor, the result, an extrovert and optimisticcollection of colour. Orla Kelly shows Irish design at its most confident and audacious which reflects a growing awareness and appetite among theIrish public.

For further information contact:Denis Kenny Ceadogán Rugs, Barrystown, Wellingtonbridge, Wexford T: 353 (51)561349 E: [email protected] W: www.ceadogan.ie

LOUTH CRAFTMARKopens New Retail Outlet

The designer-makers and applied artists of CountyLouth are, quite literally, taking their wares to marketwith the opening of their own retail outlet inDrogheda early next month.

“Prepare to be intrigued” says Sarah Daly, Craft Development Officer,Louth Craftmark “as this new store promises to become one ofIreland’s leading outlets for unique designer pieces, giftware, andinterior fashion accessories”.The store will showcase the collectivework of talented Louth designers and makers, and is sure to intrigueall adventurous shoppers who are looking to add a unique and creative element to their home.

Reflecting the creative process of the designer-makers, the storeinterior promises to deliver a diverse and delightful shopping experience where buyers and collectors can select from the widearray of products on offer, or commission a unique piece to meettheir own specific requirements. Irish consumers are much morefashion conscious with respect to the design and décor of theirhomes.“Adding originality and authenticity to the home is central toour designers’ extensive range of home interior products” saysCiara McFeely, Retail Manager Louth Craftmark. “Many other retailoutlets mass produce their merchandise making the purchase ofsomething unique virtually impossible”.

Louth Craftmark officially opening on 9th November and will beopen 7 days a week. The hours of operation are Monday, Tuesday,Wednesday and Saturday 10am-6pm,Thursday and Friday 10am-8pmand Sunday 11am-6pm. The store is located in the prestigiousHighlanes Gallery, a former church, on Laurence Street in Drogheda,just minutes from the main entrance to the new Marks & Spencerstore at St Laurence Centre.

For further information contact:Sarah Daly, Craft Development Officer, Louth Craftmark T: 042 939 6943 / 086 173 1356 or Ciara McFeely, Retail Manager, Louth Craftmark at Highlanes Gallery T: 041 980 3283

Patricia Murphy

Liz Nilsson Orla Kelly


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West Cork network leads the wayAs the market for activity-based holidays and short training breaks continues to grow, some of West Cork’s top craft

practitioners and teachers have joined forces to promote their teaching activities and range of craft courses on offer.

Formed earlier this year the Hands-On network offers a widerange of arts and craft training, from one-day workshops to ongoingclasses. With the help of funding from the Crafts Council (via the CCoI Network Support Scheme) and support from WestCork LEADER Co-operative, the group has produced a goodlooking full-colour brochure, which introduces the trainers and therange of courses offered, and the now essential website(www.handsonwestcork.com) to give up-to-date information. Apublic relations consultant was engaged to manage promotion,and the group have set up packaged Arts and Craft weeks, in conjunction with Bernard Hayes Travel’s ‘Essence of Ireland’ holidays.

Some of the network’s members are ceramicist Adrian Wistreich,of Kinsale Pottery and Art School, woodcarver Ben Russell, chairmaker Alison Ospina, and Rosita Kingston and Ken Parker ofWest Cork Art School, Bandon,were already delivering courses in their own premises. Others, including celebrated ceramicists JimTurner and Robert Lee, and Danish sculptor Helle Helsner wereteaching in third level colleges - the Crawford College of Art inCork, and Rossa College in Skibbereen - in addition to producingtheir own work. All now deliver courses from their own, oftenbeautifully located premises, and the Hands-On network is able topromote the rich experience of a visit to West Cork alongsidearts and craft training.

The Hands-On network can be contacted by:E: [email protected] or T: 027 66133 and 021 477 7758W: www.handsonwestcork.com

The website www.handsonwestcork.com is well worth a visit. It is very attractive, easy to use, and isa one stop shop for anyone looking for an alternative weekend break, craft courses / training or simplya unique gift. No doubt we will be hearing more about this venture over the coming months.

The Bridge Pottery have moved to Burnchurch, Co. KilkennyMary O'Gorman and Mark Campden from the Bridge Pottery (formerly of Bennettsbridge,Kilkenny) have moved to set up a new gallery and studio in picturesque Burnchurch, only a 6 mile drive from Kilkenny city.

They specialise in unique hand-made and hand-painted ceramic pieces ranging from tableware, decorative tilepanels and lamps primarily aimed at the wedding and christening gift market as well as bespoke tile and homeware designs. Congratulations also to Mary who recently won first Prize in the RDS Crafts Competition underthe category ‘Ceramics-Functional’.

The Bridge Pottery welcomes visitors to their studio at: Coalsfarm, Burnchurch, Co. Kilkenny,T: 056 7729156 W: www.bridgepottery.com

Mary O’Gorman 1st Prize Class 1.1: Ceramics - Functional,

Anne Behan 2nd Prize Class 13: Knitting & Crochet

Mary O’ Neill 2nd Prize Class 18: Lace

Jacquie Brachi The Library Prize Calligraphy & Lettering

Gail Mahon CCoI Purchase Award Ceramics - Arch & Decorative

The full list of all winners of the 2006 RDS Crafts Competition is available to download from the news section of the CCoI website www.ccoi.ie

Congragulations also to:

Ommission:In the last issue of Stopress (No.11. 2006) we published the names of winners from the 2006 RDS Crafts Competition who are registered members with us. Due to a clerical

error, the following CCoI members were omited. CCoI wish to apologise for this omission.

Mary O’Gorman, Bridge Pottery

“the Hands-On network is able to promote the rich experience of a visit to West Cork alongside arts & craft training”


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ARE YOU PROTECTED BY INSURANCE ?If the answer is NO then ask yourself what would you do if you were the subject of a liability claim or if your premises were badly damaged ordestroyed by fire or flood.

For many businesses and individuals in the crafts industry this would spell ‘The End’as they could be financially destroyed.

Of course you can easily avoid this by taking out adequate insurance coverannually from as little as €140.

What Registered CCoI member are entitled to:

Exclusive access to the Public & Products Liability Insurance scheme, which canprovide you with protection in the event of an accident/incident where you areat fault or liable.

The standard Public Liability Insurance, covers participation in organised craftfairs/markets, exhibitions, trade shows and injury/damage to public or property. Thestandard Products Liability Insurance covers you against injury/damage caused bydefective goods made and supplied by you. There’s also optional and additional benefits, which provide a broad insurance cover for other accidents or incidents,which may affect your business.

As scheme administrators, Padraic Smith & Co. Ltd. have been working hard over thelast 2 years negotiating the best value for money insurance and have now includedmore cover and optional extensions than ever before.

Some of the Cover Extensions available are:-

• Liability cover for classes, workshops or work-away from premises• Cover for overseas events such as exhibitions in UK or EU countries• Cover for participation in organised farmers markets• Employers Liability• Increased Limit of Public Liability to €6.5m

We are also pleased to offer the following fantastic benefits exclusively available to CCoI Members:-

• Exclusive Discounted rates for other Business Insurance covers e.g.property, buildings, contents, tools, machinery, stock, materials and business interruption with Premiums starting from only €341 (ROI Only)

• Exclusive discounted rates on Household Insurance - You must advise yourhome insurers if your business is being run from your home,failure to do so may invalidate your household cover (ROI Only)

• Excellent rates for Personal Accident Insurance - Providing financial protection to the business or individual in the event of permanent or temporary disabling injury from business and non-business activities

To apply: Download the Proposal form from the CCoI website (www.ccoi.ie), completeand post it to us with your cheque to start cover immediately.

For further information on this exclusive CCoI members scheme contact:Richard McGarry and Ronan Smith T: 01 833 2281 E: [email protected]

For all other enquiries please contact 01 833 2281 or E: [email protected]

Padraic Smith & Co. Ltd., Newcourt House, Strandville Avenue, Clontarf, Dublin 3Regulated by The Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority as an Authorised Advisor

Registered in Ireland 179364 Member of IBA

Index 2007Don’t Forget to Enter Your New Product!

Since it’s introduction three years ago, Index has provided an important

and very popular display platform for innovative new products at

Showcase. It creates a striking display for Buyers as they enter the Fair

and, given the time restraints of viewing a busy Fair the Top 50 exhibition

makes their job much easier in the location of new product.

If you have new product that you are planning tolaunch at Showcase 2007, don’t forget to enter it forthe Index Award.

A new benefit and added incentive to winning the Top 50 Products

Award is the chance to be included in a ‘Winners’ display in KilkennyShop, Nassau Street during the week of Showcase.

Forms will be sent to all confirmed exhibitors in the next couple of

weeks and all we ask of you at this stage is to send the intention to

submit slip back to Catherine Jordan immediately.

PRODUCT IS NOT REQUIRED UNTIL JANUARY!

For further information please contact:Catherine Jordan on 087 2215287 or [email protected]

INDEX 2006 OVERALL WINNERMel Bradley - Mel Bradley Silks

SPECIAL MENTIONKathleen Fitzgerald - Basket Barn Baskets

Hilton Pottery Ceramics

Amanda Daunt Knitwear

Tipperary Crystal Glass Candlestick

Hand ‘n’ Earth Ceramics Ceramics

Network Support Scheme [ Closing date 10th January 2007 ]

Financial support is available to organisations undertaking a specific project

where the group is willing to match fund the cost of the project. This support

is offered on an annual basis. To access CCoI Network Support Scheme you

should submit an application form on behalf of your network or association

- note that the minimum number of craftspeople required to form a network

or association is six.

To Apply:Download an application form from the CCoI website: www.ccoi.ie

For further information:Contact Mary Whelan T: 056 776 1804.

The Golden Fleece AwardAnnual award of approximately €20,000

Closing date: 30th November 2006

The Golden Fleece Award aims to support and promote a wide range of artistic creativity, recognising excellence in painting, textiles and sculpture, glasswork, and traditional crafts.

For further information go to: www.goldenfleeceaward.com

Making It in the USA


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Friday 30th & Saturday 31st March 2007

In conjunction with the Wild Geese exhibition in

the National Craft Gallery, the CCoI are holding

a series of events, which will give information to

CCoI registered craftspeople and students in

applied arts.

These events will give an insight into ways to do businessin the luxury gift US market (not the ethnic/Celtic market). Established American artists in the collectorsmarket, will speak at a seminar on Friday 30thMarch 2007 and will also give master-classes at a number of workshops in the Kilkenny area in the followingweek. Gallery owners will also give information and areavailable to meet craftspeople at clinic-style meetings (on both Friday and Saturday).

See www.ccoi.ie and Stopress

for further developments

and booking form,

and put this date

in your diary!

Go and see! It’s the best research for trends and for market research

If you want to research an event/show in 2007 and want to avail of assistance with costs…..then download an application form from www.ccoi.ie

Here’s what some people say….The trip was really educational as well as enjoyable, as a jeweller in theinfancy of her professional career opportunities to visit craft fairs such as these are invaluable. I would cer tainly recommend a trip to Origin toany craft maker or lover of the craft industry. My suggestion would be totime it so you can see both weeks of the exhibition and that is cer tainlywhat I will do for Origin 2007

Carrie-Ann Black visited Origin, London, October 06

Read more reviews at www.ccoi.ie

Last chance to apply!

Research MissionsSpring 2007financial assistance towards

visiting shows

Closing date - 30th November 2006

If your application is successful, CCoI will subsidise a maximum of 50% of the cost of:

• economy return airfare• public transport to and from the event• passes/tickets to the event• accommodation - one night in UK, 2 overnights in Europe

and 3 overnights in USA.

maximum subsidy for UK €150, Europe €250 and USA €500

*Please note the following

• Due to the structure of our funding - subsidies are not available to craftspeople in Northern Ireland.

• The purpose of the mission is research; therefore applications from craftspeople who already exhibit at the show or who have been to the show more than twice will not be accepted.

• Maximum number of three research missions, per craftsperson per year.• In order to process the refund applicants are requested to produce

appropriate receipts and a short report on their event.

Application forms available from the CCoI website www.ccoi.ie

For further information contact:

Helen LynchT: 048 30833605 E: [email protected] W: www.ccoi.ie


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Stopress deadline for January/February issue is 15th December 2006

OPPORTUNITY DIARY DATES BY/ON/CURRENTLY/TBC*Research Missions on 30th November 2006

Network Support application by 10th January 2007

Showcase on 21st - 24th January 2007

Making it in America on 30th & 31st March 2007

Portfolio 07 by 28th August 2007

Bursary by 31st August 2007

SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPSENTERPRISE IRELAND TREND FORECAST EVENTS

Womenswear Trend Forecast Spring 08 on 29th November 2006

NATIONAL CRAFT GALLERY (NCG) EXHIBITIONS 2006Programme for 2006 is available. Contact NCG or visit website www.ccoi.ie T: 056 7761804

Current: Silver Connections on 13th October - 26th November 2006

Forthcoming: Collectors Event - NCG, Kilkenny on 24th November - 6th January 2007

Touring: Collectors Event - Hunt Museum on 16th November - 6th December 2006

Limerick

Dates for your Diary *Please note: Stopress is published by the 15th day of the first month of

issue. The January/February issue of Stopress will be published on 15th

January 2007


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Roger Bennett

TRADE FAIR DATES 2007

Top Drawer, London 14th - 16th January 2007

Scotland’s International Trade Fair, 21st - 24th January 2007

Maison et Objet 26th - 30th January 2007

Collect, V&A London 8th - 12th February 2007

Spring Fair, Birmingham 4th - 8th February 2007

Premiere Vision, Paris 20th - 23rd February 2007

Ceramic Art London 2nd - 4th March 2007

Pulse, London 3rd - 5th June 2007

Home & Gift, Harrogate 15th - 18th July 2007

SHOWS IN IRELAND

Showcase 21st - 24th January 2007

The Spring House and Garden Show 16th - 19th March 2007

Art Ireland 28th March - 1st April 2007

For more information on the above events: T: 056 7761804 or e-mail [email protected]

Registered craftspeople from Northern Ireland are eligible to participate in 50% Scheme, Portfolio, Photoscheme,

Highlightimportant

dates on your calendar

STICKERSlocated on

back of CCoI Calendar

* For the latest opportunities (CCoI, regional and International) visit the CCoI website www.ccoi.ie

Advertisements 18

Harris Table loom, 24 inch,

8 shaft with warping frame. Excellent

condition. For further information

contact T: 087 9533327

Yarn stock clearance,

- various quantities and fibre mixes of

mohair, wool, merino wool, metallics

and fancy yarns. For further

information contact Amanda

on T: 086 0634634,

E: [email protected]

Bog Oak well seasoned for

sale, also Scotts pine for wood

turning. Shoemaker's anvil ideal for

jewellery making €30. Scroll saw

professional quality machine €180.

For further information contact

Thomas T: 028 37323

Two display cabinets, one

horizontal, one vertical. Made of

quarter inch plate glass, with shelving

and spotlights and supporting stands.

€900 for the pair o.n.o.


Bernie 087 695 1811

Swedish Handloom with

adjustable bench, Warping pegs,

frame and all other accessories

- 145cm x 130cm, height: 165cm,

€500 only. For further information

contact Linda T: 028 33334

Passap Electronic 6000

knitting machine, immaculate

condition €800 o.n.o. For further

information contact Paula T: 086

8257589 E: [email protected]

“Glimakra” Standard

loom. 135 cms, countermarch

tie-up with raddle, double warp

beam and fly shuttle. Warping Mill.

Vertical floor model 1.88 meters

high and 4 metre circumference.

Some tools and yarn. Price €3,500

ono. For further information

contact T: 065 7087153


Beautiful presentation

boxes, black shoebox type. 3 sizes,

1302 x 55h mm, 2402 x 65h mm,

2802 x 65h mm. For further

information contact Eileen

T: 087 9017148

Contents of pottery

workshop. Includes wheels, kilns,

pugmills, trolleys, raw materials

etc. Everything needed for

complete workshop.



Weavers Toika Hand

Loom Countermarch

152 x 125 cms complete with 2

reeds, raddle, beam cloth, stool and

instruction book. Excellent condition.

Easy to set-up €1,500. For further

information T: 01 2819443

Woodworking machines

(3-phase) and native hardwood

(c.150cu.ft., Walnut, Sycamore,

Cherry, etc.) for sale due to business

closure. For further information

contact T: 087 22 49 625


Passap 6000 electronic

knitting machine for sale. 5

gauge includes motor and full design

software package (compatible with

windows 98 and floppy disc reading

computer) €1000 o.n.o. For

further information contact T: 087


Pad Sander - 8ft Bed Single

Phase / Good Condition, €1,000.


Joseph at: T: 021 4771759 E:

[email protected]

40 x 12.5 kg bags 1117M

Buff Stoneware at €6.20 per

bag. Fireclay based, stoneware body

for domestic ware.Throws well,

turns easily. Plastic, strong and

reliable. For further information

contact Andrea T: 085 7317501

or 059 9724789

Are you interested in taking over

some, or all, of a small Silk-

painting business with several

areas of potential growth, and with

the possible option of renting a

studio in south Dublin.The present

business includes: direct sales, craft

supplies and adult classes. For

further information contact Valerie

at T: 01 4930575 M: 085 7340000

Electric kiln 16 cubic ft

toploader. Cromartie workhorse,

including shelves, controller etc.

Excellent condition. Might exchange

for similar but smaller plus balance.


T: 085 1622721.

Ratcliffe belt wheel

excellent condition, For further

information contact John at

T: 071 9183838 or


Ceramic Designer wanting to

share ceramic studio in the

Wexford/Waterford/Kilkenny area

(within 15 mile radius of New Ross).

Contact Sandra Cullen T: 087


Bridge Gallery presents an

exhibition of work by Aileen

Johnston, stitchings, drawings and

paintings and Brigit Beemster,

Sculpture & Paintings, 2nd - 30th

November. For further information

contact T: 01 872 9702

W: www.bridgegallery.com

FOR SALE

WANTED


EXHIBITIONS


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Double Garage available to

rent near Roundwood, Wicklow.

Electricity, water and phone line.

In very tranquil and scenic area.

Would make a great studio or storage

area. Lots of parking, will consider

offers. 30 mins from Sandyford

industrial estate and 10 mins from

Mll/M50 link. For further

information contact T: 087 2451275


Bright studio space for rent in

Rhode, Co Offaly. Available

immediately. Cost €350 per month,

includes rent, light and heat..


Michelle T: 087 2747504,


Large workshop space to

share with potter. Rent negotiable.

Lanesborough, Co.Longford.


Mary Clarke T: 087 6306348

ST PATRICK’S N.S.,

DISWELLSTOWN,

DUBLIN 15. Artist in

Reidence under Per Cent

for Art Scheme Deadline:

Friday 15th December 2006

Submissions are invited for an

Artist(s) in Residences under the Per

Cent for Art Scheme.The value of

this commission is €50,000. Selection

will be by way of a two-stage open

submission competition. We envisage

that the chosen commission would

have lasting significance and would

reflect the ethos and activities of the

school community. A full artists’ brief

is available from the school.

For further information

contact: T: 01 8249930


The Contemporary Craft

Fair - Mill Marsh Park,

Bovey Tracey, Devon

In association with the British Crafts

Council 8th - 10th June 2007

Selected by an independent panel of

judges,The Contemporary Craft Fair

is open to makers of the highest

standards living in Britain and Ireland

working in ceramics, glass, textiles,

jewellery, metal, leather, wood, plastics,

furniture, recycled materials, paper &

mixed media. Please, no photography,

painting or musical instruments.

Deadline to receive applications is

30th November, 2006. For further

information contact

T: +44 (0) 1626 830612

E:[email protected]

W: www.craftsatboveytracey.co.uk

Tús Craft Design offers you

the opportunity to exhibit your latest

work in their exhibition area adjoining

their retail Craft Design Gallery in

the magnificent Bridge Mills in

Galway City. For further

information contact T: 091 532500


W: www.tus-craftshop.com

Well established

craft/Interiors business

with 10 years goodwill for sale or to

lease. Based in Enniskerrry Village,

Co Wicklow. For further

information contact Alison

T: 01 2866820 M: 087 2849438

Part-time Sales Agent

required for busy team to prepare

sale for Christmas season (CLAY

ANGELS). Percentage wage, various

hours, For further information log

on to www.tibroteam.com

Sales Agent required

for small knitwear company may

compliment agents existing ranges.


Patsy T: 087 2406199

Agent required to expose high

quality range of slate giftware to the

market place. Experience in sales a

distinct advantage. Immediate start

for suitable candidate.


contact Paul T: 086 8257008

Production Potter

required. For growing pottery in

West Kerry. Experience essential.

Contact Zac T: 066 9157848.


Transition year student

looking for work experience

for 1 week, early in the New Year.

Interested in fabric/design/fashion

and colour. For further information

contact T: 087 6933063

Would you like some expert advise

on how to style your stand

for your next craft fair or

trade show? Style Council can

give it the WOW factor from

designing your printed material to

planning your display and how to cut

cost and effort in the setup and

breakdown of the stand. With 25 yrs

experience in the fashion and

giftwear industry we can save you

effort and cost when it comes to

showing your product or service.


Barbara Connolly T: 087 2451275


Jeweller seeks work in

goldsmithing. I have studied

secondary school of applied art in

goldsmith section in the Czech

Republic. I have design skills and can

do filigree, embossing, and can work

with bohemian garnet and fix other

precious stones. I have worked

mainly in silver but I also have

experience working with gold. I live

in Portadown and I'd like to apply

for a job in goldsmithing.

Contact Lenka Sauerova


PLACEMENTS/JOBOPPORTUNITIES

WORK WANTED

OPPORTUNITIES

STUDIOSPACE


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Sales Representative

Young energetic lady is seeking an

opportunity in Sales Representation

for an Irish Company in the States.


Marisa T: 087 2160457

Christmas in Killarney is

inviting crafts people to participate

in our open air Christmas Markets

which will run on the 8th, 9th 10th

and 16th, 17th December 2006.

The markets will be positioned on

Main Street and cover will be

provided. For further information

Killarney Chamber of Tourism &

Commerce at T: 064 36622

Christmas Arts & Crafts

fair in Celbridge, County

Kildare 26th November - cost of 6’

table €60. For further information

contact Elisabetta Ravarino-Healy

T: 0868215794

Dublin Docklands "12 Days of

Christmas" Market event is

now in its 3rd Year. 11th - 22nd

December with 2 preview days on

9th & 10th December. Opening

times are 12 noon to 8pm.The

Market is an outdoor event held on

a floating platform on Georges Dock

in the IFSC.The theme is modelled

on the traditional Bavarian Christmas

Market with Mulled wine and Carol

Singing. Stalls are 3m x 3m units

starting at €85 per day.


E: [email protected] or

by post to VSC Events Ltd,

80 Merrion Village, Dublin 4.

Christmas Fair 2nd - 9th

December St. Herblain, a

suburb of Nantes, the 4th

largest city in France.

Participating in this trade fair will be

exhibitors from Kazalac, Bulgaria;

Villedecans, Spain and the Waterford

South East Region. We have secured

anchor tenants for the stands, i.e,

Failte Ireland; Molloy's Pork and

Bacon Food exporters; Flanagan's

Fish Merchants and gastronomy

stands.The shopping mall in which

the exhibition will take place has a

weekly footfall of 330,000 persons.

Anchoring this shopping mall is the

world famous IKEA store.The price

of the stands which can be shared,

are €1250 approx.


contact Irina Guerra, The

Chamber of Commerce, Nantes


Cllr. Davy Walsh, Monica Leech,

Waterford Chamber Commerce,

Bill Rafter, Waterford City

Enterprise Board.

Christmas Craft & Food

Fair, Sunday, 3rd December 2006

at the Great Southern Hotel,

Killarney from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The craft fair will feature up to 100

stalls with a variety of handmade

Irish Crafts.There will also be a huge

selection of real home produced

food and cooking including

Christmas cakes.This is an annual

event and is linked to Christmas In

Killarney which is a festival that the

Killarney Chamber of Tourism &

Commerce has planned for the

month of December. Cost of Table

€60. For further information

contact Paul on T: 087 6997872


Marlay House Christmas

Craft Fair 24th - 26th

November 2006. Applications from

potential exhibitors are now

welcome. To receive an

application form contact Sonya

Ewen Marlay Park Craft Courtyard

Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin

16 T: 087 675 33 58


Éigse Carlow Art Craft

& Food Fair. 2nd - 17th

December. A limited number of

stands still available. For further

information call T: 059 9140491

or E: [email protected]

To Make Glass Beads

….2 day course on the basic

techniques of forming, shaping and

decorating with hot glass using a

oxygen/propane torch. For beginners

and those who wish to advance

their basic bead making skills. Cost

€180 includes lunch, materials and

use of tools. For further information

contact Suzie Sullivan T: 098 21888


W. www.derryauncrafts.com

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.


W: www.handsonwestcork.com

Autumn/winter workshop

program at Derryaun

Crafts, to include, Right angle bead

weaving, wire work, dyeing, 3D needle

felting (Christmas decorations),

jewellery making, felted jewellery,

dyeing and silk paper making. For

WORKSHOPS/COURSES

STANDSAVAILABLE

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further information please contact

Suzie Sullivan T: 098 21888,


W: www.derryauncrafts.com

Wood carving lessons

for individuals, in Cork. For further

information contact Thomas

T: 028 37323

Packaging - Wooden

Presentation/Giftware

Boxes Present your exquisitely

handmade quality jewellery in our

top of the range handcrafted wooden

boxes created from native and exotic

woods. Commissions also available.

Discount on batch purchases.

For more information please

contact Ian or Kate on

+44 (0) 28 90843532 or


[email protected]

W: www.hawthornecrafts.com

Designed 4U presentation

boxes for a range of gifts and

crafts. All boxes are made to

customer requirements.Your company

logo can be included on the box and

it can be lined using a range of

materials. No minimum order. No

set-up fee. For further

information contact: Declan

McKenna, Designed 4U

T: +44 (0)28 30850122

F: +44 (0)28 30851011


Jem textiles are agents for

Bennetts Silks in Ireland, offering a

comprehensive range of silks,

e.g. dupions, satins, georgette, chiffon,

crepes & velvets in an extensive

range of colours, suitable for bridal,

fashion & interiors, and at competitive

wholesale prices. For further

information please contact Jacinta

T: 059 9152270 M: 087 9952489

or E: [email protected]

Craft Supplies Website

www.craftsupplies .ie cardmaking,

scrap booking and other craft

supplies. Includes crafter’s forum.

Ships all over Ireland.


contact [email protected]

Fibres for spinning and felt making.

Top quality silk and wool tops.

Gaywool dyes perfect for dyeing

wool and silk. Ashford weaving and

spinning equipment. For

further information contact

Suzie Sullivan T: 098 21888

or [email protected]

www.derryauncrafts.com

Adorn.ie. Cardmaking,

Scrapbooking and Jewellery making

supplies for all your crafting needs.

Create your own Wedding Invites

or choose from our range of

Wedding Stationary.


Marcella T: 061 327857

W: www.adorn.gencodesigns.com

Do you have Tourist’s asking for the

VAT back when purchasing

goods in your shop? Moneyback VAT

refunds offer the tourists the best

refunds and you can also generate a

rebate for administration. No cost

involved. For more information

contact Anthony T: 087 7716888

or W: www.moneyback.ie

The Command Group

offers a unique service to the self-

employed individual. We act as a

one-stop shop for sole traders and

small limited companies. Our services

include the following:Vat returns, tax

returns, bookkeeping and on going

tax advice. We can deal with all gen-

eral insurance enquiries: mortgages,

pensions, investments, vivas health

care and life assurance. Whey not

visit our website www.command.ie

or T: 01 2763630

Accounting & Technology:

Our services include accountancy

for both sole traders and companies

and in particular start up business.

We also provide IT support,

software development and web site

development. We specialise in

developing customised software

to aid business access real time

information at the touch of a button.

For more information contact

Brendan or Kevin T: 1850 930390

W: www.accountingandtechnology.ie

Metalworker /Craftsperson

required Shane Holland Design

Workshops invite applications for

the full time position of Metalworker

at their new studio in Duleek Co.

Meath. Preferably experienced in the

use of hand and machine tools. Basic

aptitude and experience essential,

motivation and high quality finishing

ability /drawing and design skills

beneficial. Renumeration based upon

experience, less experienced

candidates can expect to start at

euro 8.50 p/h. Please send CV to

[email protected]

For further informationcontact

T: 041 9882220 F: 041 9882221

W: www.shanehollanddesign.com

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Exhibition Snapshots - NCG 22

Cara Murphy, Christopher Murphy, Deirdre McCrory, Danae Kindness(curator) and Michael McCrory, Silver Connections Isabel Lucas at Silver Connections

Eric Astoul with his work from Ceramics Ireland International Festival

Shoa Ting Ju pictured with her work from Ceramics IrelandInternational Festival

Piece by Michael McCrory, Silver Connections

Cara Murphy, Deirdre McCrory, and Michael McCrory,Silver Connections

Geoffrey Healy with his work from Ceramic IrelandInternational Festival

John Ffench with his work from Ceramic Ireland International Festival

CERAMICS IRELAND INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL& SILVER CONNECTIONS


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SILVER CONNECTIONSThe National Craft Gallery opened its doors to an

extraordinary family this Autumn. Silver Connections

showcases the spectacular work of the McCrory family

and many admirers turned up to show their support

at a private viewing in Kilkenny.

Acclaimed silversmiths and applied artists Michael McCrory, DeirdreMcCrory and their daughter Cara Murphy have filled the flagship gallerywith beautifully crafted work in silver and Cara’s husband ChristopherMurphy, designed the beautiful catalogue that accompanies the show.

Curated by Danae Kindness, Silver Connections combines cutting edgedesign, craftsmanship and mastery of materials to make this exhibition avisual tour de force.

The exhibition runs until 26th November at the National Craft Gallery.

Michael McCrory

Shao Ting Ju

As Kilkenny celebrated another Arts Festival this summer, the

National Craft Gallery had a celebration of its own. Ceramic

artists from all over the world converged on the Marble City in

August for a unique Festival of Clay.

Central to this ‘festival’ were two wonderful exhibitions showcasing the beautyand diversity of ceramic art. Ceramics Ireland International Festival featuredthe work of some of the world’s most influential artists, while EmergingCeramics was a wonderful showcase for new talents from Ireland and Wales.

The first exhibition featured the work of some of today’s most important ceramicartists: Names like John Ffrench, Daphne Corregan and Greg Crowe whosework has inspired artists and collectors worldwide. From Taiwan, USA, France,Ireland,Wales, Egypt and Australia; the seven artists also participated in a special three-day Festival in the Crafts Council of Ireland’s Pottery Skills School in Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny (see article on Page 6).

In the second gallery, Emerging Ceramics had an energetic and experimental feelas the younger artists explored all the possibilities of working with clay.

This major celebration of ceramics was the biggest event ever staged byCeramics Ireland. Both exhibitions and the Festival in Thomastown were all partof Féile Clai (Festival of Clay) an exciting new partnership between Ireland and Wales.

Ceramics Ireland International Festival & Emerging Ceramics


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An exclusive selection of contemporary craft in two of Ireland’s most prestigious

venues. This is a wonderful opportunity to pick up an original, hand-crafted and

beautifully designed work of art.

The Crafts Council of Ireland is delighted to present two exhibitions for the discerning collector. These specially selected showcases feature the work of some ofIreland's most distinguished craftspeople.Visitors to our flagship gallery in Kilkenny andthe internationally-renowned Hunt Museum in Limerick will see: Daring, innovative andbeautifully crafted, contemporary objects, all one one-of-a-kind masterworks.

Collecting international craft is fast becoming a highly regarded activity. As valid as collecting contemporary art, top quality pieces feature in the world’s most prestigious public collections.The Crafts Council of Ireland is dedicated to introducinghighly desirable contemporary craft to high-end buyers. This November, collectorsboth at home and abroad will have the opportunity to invest in the best we have to offer.

Alongside these two exciting Collectors Events, the Crafts Council of Ireland alsomakes its debut at the 13th annual SOFA Chicago.The Annual Exposition of SculpturalObjects & Functional Art is one of the world’s most important art fairs. Establishingan international profile for Irish craft and achieving international representation for ourmakers will add to Ireland’s already blossoming collectors market.

Whether it’s Chicago, Kilkenny or Limerick and whether the collector is seasoned orjust starting out, the Crafts Council of Ireland is pleased to present the opportunity ofa lifetime.

COLLECTORS EVENTSNational Craft Gallery

24th November - 6th January 2007

Hunt Museum, Rutland Street, Limerick

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For further information on the National Craft Gallery:

T: 056 7761804 E: [email protected] W: www.ccoi.ie

The National Craft Gallery is open Monday to Saturday

from 10am to 6pm and Sundays 11am to 6pm. Admission is free

Joe Hogan

stopress, ccoi nov/dec 2006

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