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The Crafts Council of Ireland has initiated and is presenting an exciting exhibition of gifts of excellence, designed and made for discerning corporate buyers. The exhibition includes previously commissioned unique works on loan, in addition to specially created pieces. We believe that craftworkers
represent the cutting edge of
welcome the opportunity to
contemporary design.
create work for special clients;
The second is THE CORPORATE
and also that people who need to
AWARD, pieces tailored exactly
buy gifts or commission trophies
for the occasion. The third is
welcome work which is Irish-
THE CORPORATE HANDSHAKE,
made and distinctive.
for special occasions such as a retirement or career move.
Handmade sterling silver bowl: Rudolf Heltzel Photo: Tony Hurst
V H I SCHEME FOR REGISTERED CRAFTWORKERS
These corporate gifts fall into four
The final category is
categories. The first, The 25-
CORPORATE KEEPSAKES ,
CARAT PRESENTATION are gifts
these say "thank-you", "this is
given at the highest level and are
who we are" or "we'd like to do
museum-quality objects which
business with you".
The Crafts Council is keen to
question slip and return it to
develop services for makers. We
Margaret Jones in Dublin, by 31
are currently discussing the
March. The response slips will
formation of a group medical
then be passed to the V.H.I, and
insurance scheme for registered
they will contact you directly
craftworkers with the V.H.I. The
regarding payment and other
V.H.I, will offer a 10% discount on
arrangements. The Council will
premiums, provided there is a
not be involved in the administra-
sufficient level of interest.
tion, other than gauging initial interest. The criterion for member-
The enclosed circular outlines the
ship of the scheme is that the
benefits of membership. If you
applicant is a craftworker
are interested please complete the
registered with the Crafts Council.
ANNOUNCEMENT
JEWELLERY TRAINING
ANNOUNCEMENT
POTTERY TRAINING
Jane Huston has been appointed
De Beers Diamond International
trainer on the new "Jewellery
Award, a graduate of the
Design and Production Skills
Gemmological Institute of
Course" . Jane was trained at the
America, and has over 25 years
Belfast College of Art & the
of experience at various levels of
Central School of Art and Design,
jewellery design & production in
London. She is a winner of the
Britain and Canada.
Every year the decision to repeat
teries. A further five are setting
the Pottery Skills Course in
up their own potteries or taking
Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny has
extra ceramic training with that
been dependant on two factors -
purpose in mind. We are
funding and demand. The
currently consulting with potteries
demand for training has
to find out whether there is a
dramatically increased on every
continued strong demand
occasion the course has been
for workers from potential
advertised, and already the
employers and this will influence
Crafts Council of Ireland has
the decision to continue the
received many queries seeking
course. As well, the Council is
application forms for a 1993/94
reviewing its 1993 budget, and is
course.
awaiting notification of the level of funding available for training
CALENDAR OF EVENTS CRAFTS COUNCIL GALLERY
The demand for trainees from the
in 1994. A decision on whether
first two courses has also been
to repeat the Pottery Skills
strong. Seventeen of the twenty
Training Course for a fourth
three young people who have
time will be made in April when
completed their training are in
the funding position and the
full-time employment in Irish pot-
response from potteries is known.
"1992 and all that -
the active involvement of the
a retrospective look"
local community an artistic
Bank of Ireland,
feature located within the
Foster Place, Dublin 2.
estate.The total funding of
"With Corporate Intent"
the project will not exceed
All-media gifts for business people
DUBLIN CORPORATION
ÂŁ9,000.
3rd-27th March
ARTIST IN THE COMMUNITY
Further information/application
'Images of light"
- DARNDALE PROJECT
forms from The Registrar,
The glass art of Livio Seguso
In Conjunction with Phase 1
Artist in the Community Project,
2nd April-29th May 1993
of the refurbishment of the
City Manager's Department,
Darndale Housing Estate,
Dublin Corporation,
IRISH PATCHWORK SOCIETY
Dublin Corporation invites
City Hall, Dublin 2.
EXHIBITION
applications from professional
Closing date for submissions
(6th - 22nd March).
artists to design and produce with
Friday 19th March, 1993.
EXHIBITION
THE ULTIMATE DYEING
SALT AND SODA
Lucy Erridge Fashion Gallery,
WORKSHOP
17th and 18th April.
Birdhill, Co. Tipperary.
Surface techniques for textile
A weekend event for potters.
February/March
artists: April 12th-17th 1993
With Mick Casson, Ruthanne
"Up the Garden Path"
at Knockadoon, Co. Cork. This
Tudball, Jack Doherty
Gardens as a design source.
exciting 6 day workshop will cover
special guests Walter Keeler
April
all aspects of dyeing. Taught by
and Peter Starkey.
"Something for the Wedding"
Debra Millard, Lunn, Denver,
For further information contact:
Gift pieces suitable as
Colorado, U.S.A. Debra will be
Mrs. W. Glazebrook
wedding presents.
teaching some of the techniques
Tel. 0594-833416/836953
For further information contact:
explored in her recent quilts pic-
Fax. 0594-837497
Lucy Erridge (061-379366)
tured below. The course will also
Royal Forest of Dean College,
include Session 1: Gradation
Five Acres Campus,Coleford,
TEXTILE AND FASHION
Dyeing, Session 2: Tied-to-be
Gloucestershire,
DESIGN COMPETITION.
Dyed, Session 3: Airbrush,
GL16 7JT,
Entry deadline 31 st May 1993.
Textures and Patterns.
England.
Run by the Lea and Napoleon
For information contact Rita
Bullukian Foundation. For young
Scannell, Killeagh, Co. Cork.
LECTURES
Europeans between 20-30 years
(024-95308).
Lectures held by Irish Professional
old. Prizes (10-50,000 FF). For further information contact:
"In any event Mr. Lotus and ihe Mad Bird will come to sing" 1992 73"x69"
Lea and Napoleon Bullukian
Hand dyed cottons.
Foundation, C/o Michele Deidier,
Machine appliqued Hand and machine quilted
18 rue Louis Tourte, F-69410,
by Debra Millard lunn
Conservators and Restorers Association.
'Two Textile Conservation Projects" Monday 15th March by Cliodna
Champagne au Mt d'Or.
Devitt, Textile Conservator. To be
France
held at 8.00 p.m. Marsh's Library, St. Patrick's Close, Dublin 8.
INTERNATIONAL FELT SYMPOSIUM
Admission ÂŁ 1 .
AND EXHIBITION 1994
For further information on the
These are planned to celebrate
lecture programme and meetings
the 1 Oth Anniversary of the
contact Anne Hyland,
Institute of Feltworkers Association.
Beechmount,
Further information from
Roscrea,
Ewa Kuniczak, 23, Glebe Road,
Co. Tipperary.
Kincardine-on-Forth Alloa,
Tel. 0505-22310.
Clackmannanshire, FK10 4QB, Scotland.
CRAFT POTTERS SOCIETY OF IRELAND.
SSI O N THE MOVE
16th - 30th March, 1993.
The Sculpture Society of Ireland
Exhibition to be held at the Irish
has moved office and is now
College, Paris,
situated on the top floor,
For information telephone
119 Capel Street, Dublin 1.
Joan Doran at 01 -685370.
Tel. 01-722364.
WCC EUROPE CONFERENCE
Closing date 1 st May 1993.
TO LET
WITH WORKSHOPS
For further information contact
Studio Spaces - Location:-
June 15-22 1993
European Ceramics Work Centre,
Middle Abbey Street, Dublin.
In the Norden Fieldske
Zuid Willemsvaart, 215 5211
Would suit Jewellers/Glass
Kunstindustrimuseum on the theme
SG's-Hertogenbosch,
Designers/Craft persons.
of Nature and History. For further
The Netherlands.
Rent £18 weekly paid quarterly.
information contact Jan-Launtis
Phone:-31 - (0) - 73 - 124500
For further information contact
opstad, Nordenfieldske,
Fax:- +31 •(())-73-
Barry at 01-723285.
124568
Kunstindustrimuseum, Mumkegatan 5, N-7000,
POSITION WANTED
WANTED
Trondheim.
Danish Ceramist/Potter - with 20
Pugmill in good working order for
years experience of working in
small pottery.
EUROPEAN CERAMICS
own pottery and teaching at the
For further information
WORK CENTRE (EKWC)
School of Art and Design in
contact Sabina at 021 -501695.
Invites artists to apply for a work
Copenhagen, seeks position with
period. Admission is for three
Irish Potter.
WANTED
months with a facility for an
For further information contact:
Young innovative craftworkers for
extension. Studios are available
Ester Gedde Hojland,
craft village - Ballyferriter,
from October, 1993 onwards.
Karrebaekvej '995,
Dingle, Co. Kerry.
Accepted artists are granted a
4736 Karrebaeksminde,
June - October Rental - £25 pw
D.F.L. 500 a month working
Denmark.
per 100 ft sq units.
budget towards the cost of
Contact: Caolan O'Conchuir.
materials etc.
Tel 066-56388
The Management Committee 1993 Chair
Dr. John McGuire
Crafts Counci Staff
The Crafts Council of Ireland
Dublin
Dublin
Vice Chair Ms. Mel Bradley Mr. Michael Feeney
Chief Executive
Ms. Suzanne May Mr Mirhnpl MrCrnrv
Administrative Officer
Margaret Jones
Dublin 2
Administrative Assistant
Clare Brennan
Tel. 01 679 7383 Fax. 01 679 9197
Mr. Rudolf Heltzel Dr. David Shaw-Smith Ms. Breda Haugh Ms. Angela Forte
Christine Ross
Craft Development Officer
Gallery Administrator Exhibitions Assistant Gallery Assistant
Sean O'Farrell
Margaret McAnallen
Powerscourt Townhouse Centre South William Street,
Greg McAteer Siobhan Me Donald
Kilkenny The Crescent Workshop,
The Crescent Workshop
Ms. Eveline Greif Mr. Brendan Flood
Training and Education Officer Leslie Reed
Ms. Hilary Pratt Ms. Maureen Cairnduff
Administrative Assistant
Ms. Kaethe Burt-O'Dea Mr. Kevin O'Dwyer
Thomastown Pottery Skills Course
Supervisor/Information Officer
Trainer
Emer Ferran
Nuala McGrath
Castle Yard Kilkenny
Tel. 056 61 804 or 62734 Fax. 056 63754
Gus Mabelson Designed in the Crescent Workshop
Jewellery Design and Production Skills course Trainer
by Laura Walsh
Jane Huston
All information is published in good faith but without research, so please check carefully before committing yourself to work or financial outlay Please forward all further information to Emer Ferran The copy date for the next issue is 1 2 April and the print date is 19 April 1993