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A number of internationally recognised specialists in saltglaze were invited to attend a workshop in Ireland to research the potential of
International Saltglaze Workshop August '94 at the Crafts Council's Pottery Skills Course, Thomastown
new insulating materials and firing procedures in this
production potters attending -
centuries old technique.
Nicky Mosse, Michael Jackson,
When the week long
Geoff Healy and Michael
workshop was advertised to Irish potters it was completely subscribed within a matter of days. The Crafts Council's pottery
Kennedy - was to look at the possibility of using salt-glazing for exclusive batch production as an addition to their current work.
facilities in Thomastown proved ah excellent resource for the project, which has resolved a number of issues in the use of insulation materials (to reduce energy costs) and in the management of kilns during firings. This was innovative research of a kind not previously attempted in any other country. Among those attending from abroad were Mick Casson, Wally Keeler and Jane Hamlyn from Britain, Janet Mansfield from Australia and Martin Goerg and Emil Heger from Germany. The principal interest of the Irish
All the participants took the opportunity to make work for the firings and the course studios were a hive of activity.
Roisin Collins and Niamh Hynes packing a fast
Fourteen experimental firings
fire ceramic fibre salt kiln.
took place using different
Photo - Leslie Reed
firing cycles and insulating
shows and a review of the
materials. There was huge
experimental firings was also
interest in the group as each of
well attended by potters from
these kilns was unpacked. On
around the country. The
the final day of the event, early
importance of the research was
rising Irish and foreign potters
shown when three British
climbed over a nine foot
potters came over for this one
wrought iron gate in their
day seminar alone.
impatience to be first to see the results of the last firing this included the seventy year old Mick Casson! This was typical of the enthusiasm generated during the week. An open seminar day of slide
and a sneak preview of new
buyer what great value for
work from Ceadogain Rugs.
money is available from the
There will also be work from
crafts, that the money they
GARDENS
some previously unexhibited
spend on small keepsakes can
6th July- 17th Sept
makers such as throws by Belfast
get them a purpose designed
weaver Gloria Pitt.
and attractive gift. It is a
PLAN EXPO
chance to show that where
at the Point Depot,
CORPORATE GIFTS
there is a slightly bigger
20th - 22nd Sept
5th Oct - 5th Nov
budget the craftsperson can
The Council's stand at Plan Expo
"Corporate Gifts" is a chance to
really excel producing
as usual will feature a large
bring together craftspeople and
something of true beauty - and
range of innovatory work
the corporate sector. In the past
of course that we will still be
aimed at interior designers and
corporate buyers have seen
there when they need to make
architects, exhibiting new work
craftspeople as the people they
that big splash.
from a number of makers,
turn to when they need to make
including the launch of a new
a big splash - with this exhibition
CHRISTMAS SHOW
wood finish from Knut Klimmek
we hope to show the corporate
21st Nov-24th Dec
CRAFTS COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Photographing Craftwork
CRAFTS COUNCIL EXHIBITIONS
Seminar: A practical seminar on taking photographs of
Retail Manager Appointed to
craftwork. Full details on
Crafts Council of Ireland
enclosed sheet.
Hilary Morley has been
Date: Saturday 24th Sept
appointed to the new position
Cost: ÂŁ25 (15 places available)
of Retail Manager, based in
Contact: Catherine Jordan at
Dublin. She was formerly
the Dublin Office
Retail and Marketing Manager
If there is sufficient demand,
for Bandon Potteries, Co. Cork
we will run the seminar again.
and started with us in mid-
Leaflet: We are publishing an
August and has taken over full
illustrated information leaflet
responsibility for the Dublin
(which is the basis for the
shop.
seminar) with lots of tips about equipment, set-ups, basic
CAD/CAM Training for
technical details etc.
Knitwear
It is available from the Council's
Julie Griffiths has just been
Dublin Office for ÂŁ1.50 from
Nora O'Connor from Limerick with
appointed as training
20th September.
Adrian Taheny, Head of Marketing and
coordinator on the Council's
Assistant General Manager, EBS.
new course, "CAD/CAM
Attention ALL craftworkers!
Training for the Irish Knitwear
Hilary Morley, the new Retail
Industry". Julie is an
Manager at the Council's
experienced consultant who
Gallery Shop in Dublin, would
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
has worked as a designer for
like you to send her
Magee Weaving as well as
information, price lists or
1994 EBS Crafts Competition
doing free-lance consultancy
photos of your work. She is
The 1994 EBS Crafts, Taylor Art &
with many of Ireland's leading
planning a very exciting
Henry Higgins prize-giving
knitwear manufacturers. The
Christmas show and a new
reception saw a wide variety of
training course is to be based
layout for the shop. Please feel
craftworkers receiving prizes.
at Limerick RTC and will start in
free to phone, fax or contact
Honoured guests were Mr.
late October.
her by post.
Adrian Taheny, Marketing
Manager, EBS BuMding Society,
Cycle in Australia. The aim is to
Exhibitions in Faenza. Closing
who presented the prizes and Mr.
raise funds for the National
date for entries is 26th Nov, 1994.
Cyril Forbes, Chairman, Crafts
Council for the Blind in Ireland.
Applications are available from
Council of Ireland, who formally
The works were a glass platter by
the Competition Organisation
opened the exhibition and
Salah Kawala, ceramics by
Office, Via Risorgimento, 3,
presented the Special Craft
Raymond Kinghan and a turned
48018 Faenza (RA)
Awards, Taylor Art Award and
wood bowl by Peter Sweetman.
Tel. 0546 621111
Henry Higgins Scholarship. These
The gifts are to be used as
Fax. 0546 621554
special prizes included:-
presentations including one to
Contact:- Catherine Jordan at
California Gold Medal
the Australian Prime Minister
the Crafts Council of Ireland's
Kakuko Okamura,
Paul Keating. The Pacific 1,000
Dublin office or Nuala McGrath
Patchwork & Quilting
Charity Cycle is one of the
at the Kilkenny Office for copies
Crafts Council of Ireland
biggest fund raising events for
of applications.
Award
Irish Charity with Irish
David Comerford, Co. Meath,
participants to take place outside
Woodturning
the country.
Bookmakers /Artists Book Exhibition planned for May, 1995. The exhibition is aimed at
Country Markets Medal for a
emphasising the tactile nature of
Traditional Country Craft
Silversmithi ng Workshops
Martin Francis, Dublin,
Brian Clarke is holding a series of
books, the cover rather than the
Woodturning
weekend workshops on the first
content.
Lillias Mitchell Prize
weekend of each month until
All interested parties should
Val Cummins, Dublin,
June next. The workshops are
contact the Wexford Arts Centre,
Handweaving for fashion or
residential and are of 18 hours
Cornmarket, Wexford. Tel. 053-
furnishing
tuition time over Saturday and
23764/24544.
Special Glass Prize by the
Sunday. There will be places for
Glass Society of Ireland
up to 5 students and beginners
GAELPACATEO
Salah Kawala, Dublin,
are welcome. The cost all in is
Announce a range of individual
Printmaking Award by Donal
IRÂŁ90.00
boxes. Many customers require
Swift & Associates
Contact Brian at 0404-46385 or
quantities less than 400. To
Tammy Fullerton, Belfast
write to The Old Schoolhouse,
service this need a 4-6 week
Sharon Coey, Belfast
Ballinaclash, Rathdrum, Co.
forecast of production is prepared
Wicklow.
giving details of the internal size and style of the boxes. For further
"Hand Across The Border III" "A Fresh Look at the Quilt"
European Ceramics Work Centre
information contact Michael
A touring textile exhibition that
is accepting applications for
McCormack.
deconstructs the myth of
artists for a work period. Studios
Tel. 091-72442/72443
patchwork.
available from November, 1995.
Fax. 091-72450
Venues: 3rd-15th Oct
The deadline for applications is
Galway University Art Gallery
1st November, 1994. Contact
Craft Studios Available
18th-29th Oct
EKWC Zuid - Willemsvaart, 215
A new craft centre is scheduled to
Dundalk Museum, Jocelyn Street,
5211 SG's - Hertogenbosch, The
open at The Island Centre,
Dundalk.
Netherlands.
Castleisland, Co. Kerry (comprising
4th-3Oth Nov
Tel. 31 (0)73 124500
of 10-12 units). The studios will
Harbour Museum, Harbour
Fax. 31 (0)73 124568
have their own power supply, the size can be changed to suit needs
Square, Derry. 49th International Ceramic Art
and the rental will be approx.
Irish Craftworkers donate gifts
Competition to be held in
ÂŁ20.00 per week depending on
Three Craftworkers generously
Faenza, Italy from September to
the size.
donated gifts to be presented by
October, 1995.
Contact Joanne O'Leary, The
three Dublin firefighters taking
The event is part of the
Island Centre, Castleisland.
part in the Pacific 1,000 Charity
International Ceramics
Tel. 066-42588 or 064-53196
ARTISTS
WARNING - Two wood turned pieces by David Comerford were stolen from the Whitethorn Gallery, Co. Clare. One is a platter 30 inches in diameter, the other piece is a bowl 22 inches in diameter, both with broken edging. The works are ebonized underneath and on the top edge. If anyone comes across any information please contact David Tel: 046 32719
ARTIFACT
ANNOUNCES
ITS REGISTRATION
CALL
ARTHOUSE Ltd. the new multi-media centre for the visual arts is developing ARTIFACT, a Visual Arts Information Service. ARTIFACT is presenting Artists with a unique opportunity to raise the profile of their contemporary art practice through global computer networking. This state-of-the-art, multi-media database service will provide all participating Artists with increased professional visibility and greater promotional opportunities. For further details concerning the registration process and documentation, please contact ARTIFACT 12 East Essex Street Dublin 2 Telephone: (01) 671 28 19 Fax: (01) 677 84 82
ARTIFACT - The Crafts Council has been involved in the discussions on developing 'Artifact', alongside the Artists Association of Ireland and the Sculptors' Society. 'Artifact' provides the
ARTHOUSE have the funding in place to commence this first Registration Call at no cost to Artists. Registration will be on a first-come, first served basis and for priority consideration all completed forms must be returned to ARTIFACT by September 16th 1994. This call is open to Irish Artists and Artists practising in both Southern and Northern Ireland. The definition and trial of the service is being funded by the EU TEN-IBC programme. The registration and development of this information service is supported by the Arts Council and the Arts Council for Northern Ireland.
opportunity for images to be stored on CD with a comprehensive database of
ARTHOUSE has been made possible with the assistance of Temple Bar Properties and is funded by the European Regional Development Fund and by the Minister of the Environment.
other product and biographical information on the maker. We encourage all craftworkers to consider participation and to contact 'Artifact' for further information at the address on the right.
The Management Committee 1994 Chair Mr. Cyril Forbes Vice Chair Ms. Hilary Pratt Mr. Michael Feeney Ms. Suzanne May Mr. Michael McCrory Mr. Rudolf Heltzel Dr. David Shaw-Smith Ms. Breda Haugh Ms. Angela Forte Mr. David Hargaden Mr. Brendan Flood Ms. Maureen Cairnduff Ms. Kaethe Burt-O'Dea Ms. Mary Jackson Ms. Bernadette Madden
Crafts Council Staff
The Crafts Council of Ireland
Dublin
Dublin Powerscourt Townhouse Centre
Chief Executive Christine Ross Craft Development Officer Sean O'Farrell Administrative Officer Margaret Jones Administrative Assistant Catherine Jordan Gallery Administrator Mairead McAnallen Exhibitions Assistant Greg McAteer Retail Manager Hilary Morley Shop Assistant Vacant
South William Street, Dublin 2 Tel. 01 679 7368 Fax.
01679 9197
Kilkenny The Crescent Workshop Leslie Reed Training and Education Officer Emer Ferran Supervisor/Information Officer Administrative Assistant Nuala McGrath
The Crescent Workshop, Castle Yard Kilkenny Tel.
056 61804 or 62734
Fax.
056 63754
Thomastown Pottery Skills Course Trainer
Gus Mabelson
Jewellery Design and Production Skills Course Trainer
Jane Huston
CAD/CAM Training for the Irish Knitwear Industry Coordinator
Julie Griffith
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 10th October. The print date is 18th October.