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Crafts Council of Ireland Newsletter

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News and ReviewsP 2 Changes at the CCoI

Showcase 2007 - The Highlights

P 4 The 50% Scheme - A Review

P 6 The Irish Store Market in the USA

P 8 Standard Setter - Michael McCrory

Portfolio

Irish Arts Review Subscription

P 10 Craft-IT

Craft Community NewsP 9 Irish America Names Kevin O’Dwyer...

National Award for Sculpture...

Ireland’s Craft Centres Promoted

Minister opens New Silver Bear...

OpportunitiesP 12 Exciting Resource on CCoI website

50% Scheme

Call out for Source 2008

3rd Level Awards 07

P 13 RDS National Crafts Competition

Making it in USA

P 14 Nancy Moore Bess Workshop

The Designer Brief

Research Missions

Portfolio

P 15 CCoI Bursary 07

Making IT 07 - Craft NI

17 Prime Makers - Feile Clai

Craft Insurance

Dates for Diary P 16 Dates for Diary

AdvertisementsP 18 Advertisements

Exhibitions & EventsP 22 Exhibition Snapshots

P 23 Exhibitions - NCG

P 24 NCG - Upcoming Exhibitions

Leslie Reed an AppreciationLeslie Reed retired from the Crafts Council of Ireland on the 31st January2007 stepping down from the position of Chief Executive Officer, a post he held for over ten and a half years. Les has made an outstanding contribution to the development of the craft industry in Ireland and theCrafts Council; his wise and reassuring presence will be missed by all whoknow him.

Les who comes from Kent in England attended the Goldsmiths College of Art & Design, London from 1969 to 1970, and from

1972 to 1973 worked as a librarian before continuing his studies at the Loughborough College of Art & Design in Leicestershire,

from 1973 to 1976 where he was awarded a B.A. Honours in Ceramic Product Design. While at Loughborough he met his

future wife Inga, the jeweller, who was also studying at the college.They came to Ireland in 1976 to live in Bandon, Co. Cork.

Les took up a post as lecturer in the Ceramics Department of Crawford College of Art & Design in Cork City (1976 to 1989)

and worked in Bandon as a potter, taking part in a number of exhibitions; his work was also widely published.

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

Justin Keating, and later William Finlay, stepping down in 1988. On the 1st September 1989 Les became the Educational Officer

for the Crafts Council, moving with his family to live in Kilkenny.Theresa (Terry) Kelly, was the current CEO of the Crafts Council,

Leslie Reed

WILD GEESE P.24

CONTEMPORARY KOREAN CERAMICS P.24

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and from then on Les was actively involved in what was one of the most

significant, successful, and lasting projects the Council has undertaken: that of

setting up and running crafts training skills courses covering Ceramics, Business,

Design and Production, and later he oversaw the addition of Knitwear, Jewellery

& Pottery courses.

In 1995 Leslie Reed became acting Chief Executive Officer for the Crafts

Council and was confirmed in the post one year later on the 1st May 1996. He

was involved with twenty-three Showcase events at RDS, Royal Dublin Society

(6 as a Board Member, 17 as a staff member), forming with Gerry Murphy

Showcase Ireland Events Ltd., while developing a great personal working

partnership. He oversaw three strategic plans, the creation of the National Craft

Gallery One, and Gallery Two, instigated visionary initiatives such as Portfolio,

Standard Setters, the Embassies Collection and the National Craft Collection at

the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Dublin. Last but not

least, Les sought and secured increased government funding for the Crafts

Council, and indirectly for the Irish Craft Industry.

On a personal note, as a Board member of the Crafts Council, I have known and

admired Les for a very long time. His achievements on behalf of the Crafts

Council have been considerable, and his understanding of the industry and its

needs farsighted. Les was always impeccably prepared for meetings and briefed

our Board meetings in a clear and concise manner. As an artist he had an

unexpected and unusual flair for figures, and an excellent grasp of the financial

affairs of the Council, coupled with the imagination to embrace new technology

for the industry (the staff tell me Les is responsible for all of them falling in love

with the Apple MAC). As a craftsman, he had the ability to appreciate the

difficulties and needs of his fellow craft-workers, with the foresight to recognise

issues and trends within the industry together with the necessity to encourage

the development of new products, and explore international markets.

With the inside knowledge that Les is no mean stonewall builder it will be

interesting to see what he will tackle next! On behalf of our new Chairman

Gerry Wycherley, and my fellow Board members we would wish Les, his wife

Inga, and their boys the very best for the future.

David Shaw-Smith, CCoI Board member

Showcase 2007 took place from Sunday 21st January to Wednesday 24th January and this year there were 208 craftspeople

exhibiting. Buyer numbers were slightly down this year - although anecdotally order numbers were up. And there was a

definite air of optimism amongst buyers about the trading year ahead.

CHANGES AT THE CRAFTS COUNCIL OF IRELANDAn interim Chief Executive Officer, Sarah Daly, was appointed on 1st February 2007 until a permanent CEO is appointed. Sarah is on secondment from Louth

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

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

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Showcase 2007 - The Highlights

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

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

work of the 12 companies that took part in the Irish version of the Avantcraft project,

an initiative which brought craft companies and designers together.

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

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

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

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

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

toured the show and met with a broad range of craft exhibitors on the SOURCE aisle,

the balcony, in IKEG and in the Enterprise Hall.

This year the Best Group Stand Award, sponsored by CCoI, went to the West

Cork group Fuscia who brought together a craft group of 7 individuals.

The main objective of the group is to link the unique image and identity of their region

to craft and so promote craft buying and courses as part of a holiday experience for

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

in 2005 has undertaken a significant number of joint promotion activities at trade level

and also in terms of direct selling.

Eco Chic Display, CCoI Lifestyle Area West Cork Fuschia Craft Shop receiving Best Stand Award Deirdre Lagan-Eastwood, The Potting Shed receiving overall Index award with Gerry Wycherley, CCoI Chairperson


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AVANTCRAFT at Showcase 2007The Avantcraft project has been a collaboration between Craft companies and Designers which has resulted in thedevelopment of new and innovative products targeting new and existing markets.

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

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

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

2007

The Source aisle expanded to include 49 craftspeoplethis year - a record number since the Source areawas launched 3 years ago.This included 2 New Faces- exhibitors selected for SOURCE who are showingat Showcase for the first time ever - Zac Phelan andDebbie Paul.

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

Source Aisle gives a comfortable area for buyers to order at their ease.The

majority of buyers I encountered were Irish, followed closely by the Americans,

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

Index 50 and the Lifestyle area brought a lot of Interest from buyers and

resulted in sales which may not have happened otherwise,” explained Debbie

Paul. “From speaking to other exhibitors it may be up six months after the

show until you know what the full impact of your show has had as many

shops/galleries come back to you later in the year. I was very happy with the

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

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

show prior to applying for Source, establish if this is the market for you and if

so go for it!”

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

Source Aisle. “Being a judge for Source gave me the opportunity to see the

wealth of creative talent in Ireland that is there to be nurtured.The Source

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

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

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

the buyer with a capsule corridor of excellence in Irish craft and design. It

would be wonderful to see even more exhibitors joining the ranks in the

Source aisle in the future.”

If you would like to apply to SOURCE at Showcase 2008

- see Opportunities Section page 12

INDEX Winners at Showcase Deirdre Lagan-Eastwood scoops overall INDEX prize

This year’s INDEX winner Deirdre Lagan-Eastwood from ThePotting Shed won the Overall Award for her stunning wall piece.

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

And the highly commended winners included: Kieran Higgins Wood Turning,AnnaNielsen,ANP, Breeogue Pottery, Charlie Mahon Design, Emer O’Sullivan and Hope &Benson. Congratulations to all involved.

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

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

each exhibitor having a fair share of the available space and no one maker dominating,

and was still obviously a group stand. It was inviting for buyers,” explained Ann Dack,

one of the three independent selectors.

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

for exhibitors hosted by CCoI in the Merrion Room in RDS on the Sunday evening of

the show. He commented not only on the standard and quality achieved by the

winning group but also praised the effect that the competition has had on the

Enterprise Hall - where there has been a marked improvement in overall display and

merchandising standards since the inception of the competition in 2001.

CCoI Lifestyle Area - a centrepiece depicting key international trends using

Irish craft available at the show proved very popular with makers, buyers and members of

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

- developed by International trend forecaster and journalist Michelle Lamb. Michelle also

gave a series of talks to exhibitors and buyers on 2007 /2008 trends - which was very well

received and we hope to work with Michelle again later in the year. More information on

the Lifestyle Area will be available on the CCoI web site in the coming weeks.


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The scheme also enables craftspeople to explore potential new

markets and commercial opportunities and to use new materials. It

does this by awarding grants, which allow craftspeople to take time

away from the day to day running of their businesses and gives them

the resources to learn new skills and experiment with new work.

The application process is relatively simple and jurors agree that

the quality of applications has grown with each year of the award.

Sitting on the jury is both an interesting and inspiring experience, the vision ofmany of the makers is extraordinary and it is impossible not to admire thechallenges the applicants want to undertake in order to grow their businessesand develop their skills. Since the first panel the standard of applications andparticularly the information and images supplied has risen dramatically. Thisimprovement has proved very useful for me as being the ‘overseas’ juror I havelimited knowledge of any of the applicants and am therefore totally dependenton the application form and images supplied to evaluate both their currentwork and their future vision. For applicants it is worth remembering that whenyou apply for any award or exhibition there will probably be people on thepanel who don’t know your work and the extra effort put into the entry formis always worthwhile.

Earlier this year I visited Showcase to see some of the results of the schemeand look at some of the finished products and to meet some of the crafts people who had received an award and to learn of their experiences.

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

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

“receiving the award has enabled her

to move into a different market”

The 50% Scheme - A Reviewby Elizabeth White - 50% Scheme Panel Member

The 50% scheme run by the Crafts Council of Ireland is an extremely successful method

of encouraging craftspeople to move their work on to another level. It offers craftspeople

the opportunity to take time out to learn new skills and develop new work.

Noreen Foley, Hanora K Designs

Edward Cooke, Waylands Forge

Rosemarie Durr, Rosemarie Durr Pottery


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

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

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

Her advice for people applying to the scheme is that you must have a clearidea in your own head of what you want to do and then the process is easy.Rachel said “It’s a wonderful scheme for people who know what they want toproduce but just don’t have the time to create new work while running theirbusiness, if you know what you want to do then you should just go for it.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The application gives you the chance to explain your research and

understanding of the target market for the product.

We request an end date for product/range launch and encourage

you to explain its lifespan beyond.

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

“you must have a clear idea in your own head of what you want to do

and then the process is easy.”

“the award gave her time to think and

develop her ideas, which isn’t possible

when running a busy business”


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The Irish Store Market in the USA Given the relevance and interest of this retail channel to Irish craft-makers a more in-depth article which includes Interviews with Irish craftspeople is available online

Craft businesses interviewed include:

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

A Brief OverviewWith an estimated 34 million Irish-Americans in the United States, which represents just over 11% of the total population, Irish stores have longbeen a fixture of many American cities and towns. According to Enterprise Ireland (EI), there are now over 500 such stores across the country selling Irish and

Celtic merchandise ranging from gift and tabletop products to clothing and jewellery. In 2006 EI, together with the North American Celtic Buyers Association (NACBA)

- the national association that represents the stores - carried out a detailed survey to understand the overall size of this niche industry, the key drivers behind it and the

current dynamics operating within the sector.The complete findings of the survey were published in a report entitled ‘New Horizons - Irish Retailing in North America and

Strategies for Success’. Below is a summary of the key points and learning.

Irish Stores in the USEI, together with the help of NACBA, conducted a nationwide survey of Irish stores in the US in 2006 to quantify and qualify the size of the opportunity that these stores

represent to Irish producers.The research addressed a wide variety of topics including store revenues, merchandise mix, store and customer demographics, technology adoption,

promotional activity as well as key challenges and competition facing these stores today. See tables below:

Key Challenges and Competition facing Irish Stores in the USIrish-store owners were asked to list what they see as the key challenges they face, they had the following to say:

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

• Changing Customer Demographics: Issues of concern here include the ‘ageing’ of the core Irish-American customer base,as well as the shrinking number of Irish immigrants and first generation Irish in the US.

• Attracting a More Mainstream Customer: Retailers are challenged with expanding their reach and appeal to a more mainstream - i.e. non-Irish - audience.

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

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

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

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

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

To download the full article with interviews go to the research

section of the CCoI website (www.ccoi.ie) or for a hard copy

contact the CCoI offices directly. T: 056 7761804

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Irish Craft - Makers First Hand ExperienceWe asked a number of Irish craft-makers to share with us their experience of the US

market - in particular with the Irish stores. We spoke to five different makers across

jewellery, ceramics, wood sculpture and tableware categories. (Interviews can be

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

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

further developing their US sales, others have had mixed success and continue to

fine-tune their marketing and segment entry strategies.

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

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

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

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

on an individual basis.

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

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

traditional cultural icons and symbols of Irish heritage. Many (although not all) of the

Irish craft-makers interviewed feel that only a small percentage of the stores are a

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

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

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

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

further exacerbated by the fact that the pricing of hand-crafted Irish product is often

too expensive for all but a few of the Irish stores.

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

consider altering the way they present themselves and the merchandise they stock in

order to attract a broader audience - for example toning down stereotypical Irish

imagery, prioritizing the craftsmanship, uniqueness and quality of product over its

ethnic Irish origin and emphasising more contemporary product that may appeal to

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

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

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

to find the right channel of distribution. Exchange rate pressures and fierce

competition from cheaply produced, reasonable quality imports make successful entry

into this market a challenge for Irish craft-makers. It is a huge market that has to be

correctly segmented to identify the right distribution channel and outlet for the

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

in a small number of Irish stores; however the same product may have strong

potential in other boutique gift and gallery-style stores targeted at a broader, more

ethnically diverse audience.

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

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

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

relatively price-insensitive customers in the US who are attracted by and interested in

well-made hand-crafted products that have a heritage and a ‘story to tell’. As always,

the key is to find the right fit and pursue distribution channels and outlets that are

a good match for your work. In the words of Martina Gillan of The Cat & the Moon,

the “US market is tough [to enter] but worth pursuing, though it requires a long-term

approach and lots of hard work”.

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

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

CCoI website (www.cco.ie).

“the US market is tough [to enter] but worth

pursuing, though it requires a long-term

approach and lots of hard work”.

Martina Gillan of The Cat & the Moon

Map illustrating the distribution of Irish Stores in the USA


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PORTFOLIO - The Crafts Council of Ireland’s catalogue of leading Designer Makers, as selected by an international panel.With an additional 11 new craftspeople to PORTFOLIO, the second edition of the Portfolio CD directory is currentlybeing distributed with the Spring edition of Irish Arts Review. (See advert below).The CD now contains a total of 48 Designer-Makers.

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

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

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

The Spring issue of Irish Arts review celebrates the launch of the newly updated PORTFOLIO CD,now holding 48 leading Designer-Makers. Irish Arts Review are nowoffering a special subscription offerto all registered craftspeople.

For further information see advert opposite.

Silversmith, Michael McCrory the latest ‘Standard Setter’

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

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

For further information see www.irisharts.com

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New makers to PORTFOLIO 2007- Edition 2 include:

Cara Murphy SilversmithingDeirdre McCrory Enamelling/PrintMichael McCrory Silversmithing/MetalCheryl Brown MetalBrigitta Varadi TextilesNicola Henley TextilesKathleen Moroney CeramicsRachel mcknight JewelleryNuala Jamison JewellerySharon Ferguson Textiles/JewelleryStevan Hartung Furniture


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

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

The Centre is located beside the long established craft business and showroom of Bear Essentials.The SilverBear Centre will also be used to facilitate Anke's Teddy Bear Heritage Tour as well as other customised workshops. The new centre was grant aided by Cavan Monaghan Rural Development through the NationalRural Development Programme. Anke can be contacted at: T: 049 9523461, M: 0877610537 E. [email protected]:W. www.irishbears.com

‘Irish America’ names Kevin O'Dwyer as one of The Top 100 Irish Americans

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

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

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

Ireland’s Craft Centres Promoted to Domestic and Overseas VisitorsNine of Ireland’s best known craft centres will be promoted through Ireland’s ‘Cultural Explorer,’ a new brochureand website produced by Heritage Island. It includes centres such as Nicholas Mosse Pottery, Donegal Craft Villageand the National Craft Gallery.

Ireland’s Cultural Explorer features 130 craft centres, visitor attractions, theatres, festivals, and lifestyle venues including Trinity CollegeDublin, Guinness Jazz Festival and the Abbey Theatre. An on-line version is available at www.IrelandVisitorDiscounts.com.Both brochure and website offer visitors a potential saving of up to €400 in discounts.

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

Top Image: Silver Bear Centre. Bottom Image: Anke Morgenroth and Minister for State at the Depar tment of Agriculture and Food, Mr. Brendan Smith T.D being presented with a one-off edition bear original by Tessa Morgenroth.

National Award for Sculpture in the Parklands at Lough BooraSculpture in the Parklands was recently presented with the prestigious Best Art/Sculpture Award 2007 at the Local Government, City andCouncil Awards (LAMA) ceremony held in Dublin.

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

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


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For the first time since the late 1990’s the internet is now arealistic way of getting to buyers and potential buyers ofyour products and it is now easier to use than ever.

eBay - a very successful online auction website, where people from all around

the world buy and sell goods and services - is just one example of the many free

online sales and marketing tools out there today.

Below is a case study showing how one Irish Jeweller is currently using ebay to

sell and promote his product on-line.

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

An early user of the internet Darren has had his own internet site for nearly 7 years.More recently he also set up a store within eBay to take advantage of the visitors to thatsite. Both of these have successfully enabled him to extend his business beyond his hometown of Cahir by selling directly to consumers.

Web address: www.irishjeweller.comeBay Address: stores.ebay.com/Irish-Jeweller

Tipperary-based Darren Ward is the perfect example of what can be achieved online by jumping inand learning as you go. A watchmaker by training, in 1999 Darren decided to supplement his watchrepair business by selling heraldic watches on the Internet. Knowing nothing about how to create awebsite he purchased the book HTML for Dummies, got himself a copy of Microsoft's web designpackage, FrontPage and hasn't looked back.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Although 99% of his customers are in the US, he has found that through his presence on eBay he has been attracting more UK, European and Australian shoppers.“Irish customers are still nervous about buying online,” says Darren. “But in America and England they do everything online so they are very comfortable with it.”

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

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

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

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

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

Key Lessons:

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

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

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

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

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50% SchemeGet 50% of the total cost towards developing a new product

Closing date: 30th April 2007

“the award gave her time to think and develop her ideas...” Read the review on page 4.

For further information and applications forms go to:

www.ccoi.ie or contact: Helen Loughran

T: 048 30833605 E: [email protected]

Why not visit: Design Museums & Libraries / Craft Fairs & ExhibitionsRetail Outlets & Galleries. In Ireland, UK and across Europe

All at the click of a button! www.ccoi.ie

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

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

For further information, or suggested additions please contact:Helen Loughran Tel. 048-30833605, e-mail: [email protected] Morley Tel. 091-528524, e-mail: [email protected]

An Exciting Resource on the Crafts Council Website

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

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

The awards must be used to develop a student’s craft based practice (e.g. further study/training, travel-based research). All craft disciplines are eligible (visit www.ccoi.ie for full list) and applicants must be registered as associate members of CCoI.

One student per discipline per college may apply, at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Only those currently studying in Ireland are eligible to apply.

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

For further information contact: Sharon Rollston, CCoI Education Officer T: +353 (0)56 7761804, E: [email protected] or go to www.ccoi.ie

* or final-year undergraduates from accredited design and production courses recognised by CCoI as the highest available qualification in Ireland in a specific craft discipline.

Call Out forSOURCE 2008

The selection process for SOURCEat Showcase 2008 will take place inApril/May - if you are interested inapplying to exhibit in this areaplease contact: Catherine Jordan at [email protected] or call Mary Whelan at 056 7761804.

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

The exhibition of category winners will be showcased as part of the annual Fáilte Ireland Dublin Horse Show, which this year takesplace from August 8 - 12, to allow tens of thousands of national andinternational visitors to view some of the best examples of work bycraft designers as selected through this major national competition.The Exhibition will continue for a few days in the RDS Concert Hallafter the Horse Show concludes before travelling to three other venues around the island of Ireland.

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

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

For media enquires, please contact:Katie Finnegan, RDS, Marketing,Tel: 01 240 7269 Email: [email protected]


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Call for entries…

RDS National Crafts Competition 2007- Prize Fund in Excess of €27,000 -

Open to professional and amateur craft designers, resident in Ireland or Irish craft workers based abroad, with 20 different categories.

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

Closing date for first round photo submissions: May 21, 2007

Entries must be accompanied by an entry form. For further information contact:

Johanna SuhrRDS Arts Department Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

Tel: 01 240 7255 Fax: 01 660 4014 Email: [email protected] www.rds.ie/arts

MAKING it in the

A Symposium looking at the Fine Craft Market in the USA and the opportunities it presents to Irish Designer Makers

Friday 30th March 2007, Kilkenny Castle.The keynote speaker is Sean O'Meallie. Gallery owner Jim Cotter and Bruce Pepich, Director Racine Art Museumwill make presentations, followed by a panel discussion chaired by Dr Frances Ruane. The afternoon will compriseof a number of workshops and the evening will round off with the opening of the ‘Wild Geese: the Irish in Americaexhibition’.

Saturday 31st March US Artists in conversation with Symposium Chair, Dr. Frances Ruane

For further information go to: www.ccoi.ie or to book contact: Mary Whelan E: [email protected]


14Opportunities

Research MissionsFinancial assistance towards visiting shows!

If you want to research an event/show in 2007 and want

to avail of assistance with costs, apply now!

Closing date: 30th April 2007

For further information and applications forms go to:www.ccoi.ie or contact Helen Loughran T: 048 30833605 E: [email protected]

Get inspired, read the reviews on www.ccoi.ieAlso visit the Resource area of the CCoI website for listings of design

Museums/Craft Fairs & Exhibitions in Europe.

The Designer Brief21st April 2007, Kilkenny

Would your company benefit from the skills of a designer?

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

There will also be an opportunity to see the work from the Avantcraft project in the National Craft Gallery.Remember you can also apply to have a designer work with your company under the 50% Scheme - see 50% Scheme on page 12.

For further information contact: Helen Loughran T: 048 30833605 E: [email protected]

Nancy Moore Bess Workshop2nd April, Collins Barracks, Dublin (9.30am - 5.00pm)

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

She has written a book on bamboo basket making. Her workshop is entitled ‘JapanesePackaging as a Vessel’.We will be making two Japanese style containers as well as two ‘quick’ Japanese baskets.The materials used during the day include raffia, cane, sea grass,and paper.A theme running through the day is the question of what constitutes a basket? Cost of workshop is €40 (ex materials).

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

PORTFOLIOApply now to be part of the Crafts Council of Ireland’s digital directory of leading designer makers

The Closing date: 28th August 2007

PORTFOLIO is selected by an international advisory panel

and is promoted both nationally and internationally to

buyers, collectors, commissioners and gallery owners.

For an application form contact:Crafts Council Offices T (056) 7761804 E: [email protected] W: www.ccoi.ie

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


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

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

www.craftinsurance.ie (website coming soon)

17 PRIME MAKERSFéile Clai presents this major exhibition of contemporary

Irish and Welsh Ceramics at Farmeleigh. Celebrating the

wealth of diverse talent from both sides of the Irish Sea,

this exhibition highlights the versatility of the medium

of clay.

The artists are continuously perfecting the skills of their craft creating

works of exceptional quality that incorporate new influences and

innovative methods. The featured works illustrate how the artists

pursue their individuality whilst meeting the challenges of expressing

their ideas in a contemporary manner. This show offers a unique

opportunity to acquire what is rapidly becoming a very collectable art

form.The exhibition is at Farmeleigh from 26th April to 17th June then

travelling to Wales for the International Ceramic Festival in July at the

Aberystwyth Arts Centre.

For further information contact:

Tina T: 01 2870963

E: [email protected]

Bursary 2007to come...brandingfrom Caroline...

CCoI Bursary 07A high profile award of up to €20,000 which may be given asa single bursary to an individual, or divided between two orthree awardees.

Closing date: 31st August 2007

For further information and applications forms go to www.ccoi.ie or contact Hilary Morley T: 091 528524 E: [email protected]


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Making it in America on 29th - 31st March 2007

How to work with a Designer Workshop on 21st April 2007

50% Scheme by 30th April 2007

Research Missions by 30th April 2007

Source 2008 now

3rd Level Awards by 8th June 2007

Portfolio 07 by 28th August 2007

Bursary 07 by 31st August 2007

Dates for your Diary *Please note: The May/June issue of Stopress will be

published on 15th May 2007. Please forward all submissions

by April 16th 2007.


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NATIONAL CRAFT GALLERY (NCG) EXHIBITIONS 2007Programme 2007 out now, contact [email protected] or log onto www.ccoi.ie

NCG, Castle Yard, Kilkenny

Tradition Transformed:

Contemporary Korean Ceramics on 12th March - 15th April

Wild Geese: The Irish in America on 31st March - 10h June

Avantcraft on 21st April - 20th May

INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR DATES 2007

Pulse London 3rd - 5th June 2007

Home & Gift Harrogate 15th - 18th July 2007

Maison et Objet 7th - 11th September 2007

Premiere Vision 18th - 21st September 2007

Top Drawer 9th - 11th September 2007

Origin The London Craft Fair at Somerset House (formerly Chelsea Craft Fair)

2nd - 7th October and 9th - 14th October 2007 www.craftsonline.org.uk

SOFA Chicago 2nd - 4th November 2007

100% Design 20th - 23rd September 2007 www.100percentdesign.co.uk

IJL www.jewellerylondon.com 2nd - 5th September 2007

(Finiancial assistance available to visit any of the above shows - see Research Missions on pg 14)

SHOWS IN IRELAND

Art Ireland 28th March - 1st April 2007

Interior Design Show 17th - 20th May 2007

Futura Fair 29th - 31st July 2007

Fáilte Ireland Dublin Horse Show 8th - 12th August 2007

Autumn Gift Fair 26th - 28th August 2007

Plan Expo 8th - 11th November 2007

Art Ireland 16th - 18th November 2007

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

Top Image: Christy KeeneyBottom Image: Sean O’Meallie


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Glass Workshops inTuscany 2007. VETRATEARTISTICHE TOSCANEwill hold intensive summer work-shops in Glass Fusing: 4th - 8th June,3rd - 7th Sept. Painting on glass; 11th- 22nd June, 10th - 21st SeptThe workshops will take place in our studio in the very centre ofSiena (Tuscany) and will be conducted in English. For furtherinformation visit our websitewww.glassisland.com/education or E: [email protected]

Felting/needle felting/feltsculpture, evening classes andweekend workshops with artistEmma Allott, Rooska, Cahir, CoTipperary. Images of my work can be seen on www.ccoi.ie andartvitae.com. For further information contact Emma

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Mosaic workshops inWestport, Co MayoFor further information contact

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Woodcarving Ireland - James McLoughlin DiplomaHistorical woodcarving offers week-end courses. Purpose understanding3 dimensional form woodcarvingtechniques for beginners toadvanced. For further informationcontact James T: 0876368884 E: [email protected]

Kinsale Pottery and ArtSchool weekend work-shops spring 2007. We have aseries of new weekend workshopsfor this year, all priced at €195 forthe two days, including lunches. Wealso have 5-day summer schools inceramics and in drawing. Full detailsof all courses are available atwww.kinsaleceramics.com For further information contact E: [email protected] T: 021 4777758 M: 0879696901Kinsale Pottery & Art School,Olcote, Ballinacurra, Kinsale,Co Cork

Yellow Brick Road is delighted toannounce our new daytime beadweaving workshops,run from our dedicated Craft Studioin Liffey Street, D1. Drawing fromover 30 years experience StaceyNeilson has designed this newcourse for all those who enjoy finebeadwork.These workshops explorethe most popular beadweaving techniques resulting in beautifullyhandcrafted heirloom jewellery.Suitable for all abilities. Samples ofthe projects are on view at theaddress given. For further information on this course or anyof our other jewellery makingcourses please contact T: + 353 1 8730177 Yellow BrickRoad, 8 Bachelors Walk, Dublin

Surface design and textileprinting. A six-week introductioncourse at LONGBORD printing studio, 54 Kenilworth SquareRathgar, Dublin 6. Feeling an urge todo something different? Why not trytextile printing? This is a course thatwill introduce you to the fabulouslyexciting skill of textile printing,covering the basics skills and thinkingbehind surface design as well as different printing techniques. Comeand have fun in a relaxed and socialatmosphere Tutor : Liz Nilsson,Textileartist and designer. For further infor-mation contact Liz T: 0868307294or E: [email protected]

Weekend WorkshopsSaturdays 2-6pm - Sundays 10am - 4pm. Lunch included.We will explore the following areasof the Potter's Craft.Wheelwork; Hand building; ClaySculpting. An introduction to Glazes and Kiln Firing. All materialsare included: refreshments, tea/coffee, and delicious home baking.Cost €175 inclusive.'What you make is yours to take'.Midweek Workshops over one day- Cost €120 March: MidweekWorkshops; 7th/21st/28th WeekendWorkshops 3/4th,10th/11th,24th/25th. April: MidweekWorkshops 11th/18th/25th.Weekend Workshops 14th/15th,21st/22nd, 28th/29th. To book and for further information contact Patricia T: 051 563377 E: [email protected] W: www.thepottersyard.com

Glass bead making (2 daycourse) 28th & 29th July 2007.Working on an oxygen/propanetorch using colourful glass rods fromItaly and make a number of beadsafter learning the basic techniques offorming, shaping and decorating withhot glass.This class is open for beginners and those who wish toadvance their basic beadmaking skills.Cost €180 includes lunch, materialsand use of tools. For further information contact Suzie Sullivan T: 098 21888 E: [email protected] W: www.derryauncrafts.com

Derryaun crafts workshop- Spring calendar 200722nd & 23rd March wet felting.30th March, bead weaving - R.A.W.Tubular. 12th & 13thApril, wire, feltand beads. 27th April, basic jewellerymaking. 3rd May, bead weaving finishingoff techniques. For further

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Basic and advancedstained glass workshopwith professional trainers Jacquelineand Bruno Tosi. All materials andequipment provided.The 5 daycourse runs between April andSeptember in J & B Art Glass Studio,Knocktopher, Co Kilkenny. For

further information contact

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County Cork, Ireland, will host a residential summer schoolfor lacemakers in 2007 withVeronica Stuart - a renowned lace-maker and international gold medalistin lacemaking.The classes will covervarious types of lacemaking, includingCarrickmacross Lace, Limerick Lace(both needle run and tambour),Youghal Needlepoint, Bandon Lace(a princess lace), Sprigging andMountmellick work. Beginners packcost €10 each for all types of lace.Spouses are also welcome to comeand stay at the Gougane Barra Hotelwww.gouganebarrahotel.com. - theycan enjoy the countryside and thevarious activities on offer, includinggolf, fishing and walking.T: + 353 2647069. Rates have been agreed at 4B&B + 4 evening meals, with 20hours of tuition, €400. For further

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

Mr Lim Jae Hoon (Counsellor Korean Embassy), Mr Cho JaiChel (First Secretary Korean Embassy) at opening of Tradition

Transformed: Contemporary Korean Ceramics

Kim Dae Hoon (Ceramicist) at opening of TraditionTransformed: Contemporary Korean Ceramics

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

Peter Scroope discussing his piece at Seomra withAmbassador Anne Anderson

Kim Dae Hoon (Ceramicist) and Korean Ambassador KwonJong Rak at the opening of Tradition Transformed:

Contemporary Korean Ceramics

Sara Flynn (Ceramicist) at Seomra Joe Hogan weaving a basket during the Seomra opening Gus Mapelson (CCoI Tutor), Vincent O'Shea (NCG), KoreanAmbassador Kwon Jong Rak and Nam Yeon Hee at the opening

of Tradition Transformed: Contemporary Korean Ceramics

Seomra @ SEMA/Contemporary Korean Ceramics @ NCG


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

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

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

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

The Crafts Council of Ireland puts its stamp on one of Europe’smost prestigious exhibition centres. Irish and innovative workfor interiors takes centre stage in the world’s most stylish city.

SEMA, the French society for the promotion of contemporary craft, holds six

exhibitions a year in their wonderful flagship space. For the first time ever they

have set their sights on Ireland.

So impressed were SEMA with the quality of Irish work that they have opened

their doors to us for one month.The gallery will play host to the work of some

of Ireland’s top craftspeople. Chosen for their pioneering work of quality and

style, these artists will be ambassadors of modern Irish design.

From beautifully crafted furniture to stunning pieces in glass, ceramics, textiles

and baskets, this work demonstrates perfectly the desirability of contemporary

Irish craft. Showcasing the very best Ireland has to offer, it’s fitting that this event

runs during the St Patrick’s holiday, when the world celebrates all things Irish.


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

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

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

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

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

Wild Geese: The Irish in America runs from 31st March to 10th June in the NCG.A beautiful catalogue accompanies the exhibition. On Friday 30th and Saturday 31stMarch, most of the artists will be taking part in ‘Making it in the USA’ Symposiumin Kilkenny Castle.To book a place see details on page 13. On the Saturday therewill be a series of 'in conversation' sessions with Dr Frances Ruane and some ofthe visiting speakers.

TRADITION TRANSFORMED:

Contemporary Korean Ceramics

SEOMRA @ SEMAa celebration of Irish Craft in ParisSema 23 av. Dausmesnil 75012, Paris

8th March - 6th April 2007

WILD GEESE:

The Irish In America

A fantastic fusion of Craft and design - the Crafts Council ofIreland brings together craft companies and designers withgroundbreaking results.

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

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

Avant CraftNational Craft Gallery

21st April – 20th May


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The National Craft Gallery opens its doors to theunique elegance and originality of Korean ceramics.Traditional techniques, new influences and innovativemethods combine for this stunning exhibition ofsculptural works.

WILD GEESE:

The Irish In AmericaNational Craft Gallery

31st March - 10th June 2007

The exiles of Celtic Ireland helped build nations.Introducing the pioneers of contemporary craft. Oneof the National Craft Gallery’s major exhibitions of 2007 celebrates the Irish roots of major American artists.

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