IRISH CRAFT PORTFOLIO 2011

Irish Craft Portfolio was established to to ‘promote the work of individuals showing excellence in craftsmanship at an international level’. Since its establishment it has represented the work of an increasing number of craftspeople who aim to produce high quality limited edition and one off craftwork for the commissioning and gallery market. There are currently over forty craftspeople represented by the initiative.
Makers interested in applying for the 2011 selection should contact Des Doyle, Collector Programme Manager for an application form.Closing date for completed applications is October 1st 2010. Selection will take place in October and announcement of successful applicants will be made in November 2010.

Further details from Des Doyle, Collector Programme and Craft Tourism Manager

[email protected] or telephone 056 77 96137

Application form now available to download…

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Upcoming events – Ceramics Ireland

Ceramics Ireland One Day workshops

THROWING SKILLS
A chance to learn or upgrade you’re throwing skills with expert tuition
Date: SATURDAY 9th October
Time: 10AM – 5PM
Venue: Pottery Skills and Design School, Island Mill, Thomastown
Email: [email protected]
Phone no: 085 7190912
Contact: Tina Byrne
COST: €80 (includes: tuition, materials, lunch, tea /coffee)

NAKED RAKU
An opportunity to explore drawing with smoke
Date: SATURDAY 9th October
Time: 10AM – 5PM
Venue: Pottery Skills and Design School, Island Mill, Thomastown
Email: [email protected]
Phone no: 085 7190912
Contact: Tina Byrne
COST: €60 (includes: tuition, materials, lunch, tea /coffee)
Please note: bring 2/3 bisque pieces max size 25cm

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Festival Exhibition will open at 6.30 pm Fri. Sept.
All welcome.
Some tickets are still available for the Festival.
Lecture series will include

Elaine O’Henry (Ed. Ceramic Art & Perception)
Eleanor Flegg (writer)
John Parker (Ceramic Artist, New Zealand)
Cheryl Lucas (Ceramic Artist, New Zealand)
Adam Frew (Ceramic Artist, Northern Ireland)
Derek Wilson, (Ceramic Artist Northern Ireland)

See website here. Sorry for the late posting about the Festival – Still time to check it out if you’re nearby.