Studio Available A workshop space is available for rem at the D Arcy McGee Craft Centre recently set up in Carlingford under the INTERREG pro gramme. This second floor space is approx. 300 sq. ft. Application is open to registered members of CC of I only. Allocation will be made on basis of competitive selection, slides of current work and a recent Business Plan. For further information please contact Anne Kennedy, Crafts Council of Ireland, DArcy McGee Grainstore, Dundalk St., Carlingford, Co. Louth after September 15th. Tel. 04273005 or Fax. 042-73022. ( K i n d l y telephone before c a l l i n g to the b u i l d i n g , to arrange a suitable a p p o i n t m e n t ) .
Craft Fairs Although the Crafts Council has a list of some of the latger craft fairs, we are aware that there are many craft fairs taking place around the country that we do not have information for. Could anyone with details of craft fairs in their area, please contact Catherine Jordan at the Dublin office as soon as possible. Tel. 016797383/4.
T.W.I. International Co. T W I International are suppliers to the textile and clothing manufacturing industry. Whether you are a large textile producer, a small rural clothing firm or a domestic work shop they can meet your requirements. They supply machinery, trimmings and accessories. No order too big or too small. Contact T.W.I. International Co. at 018553777 or Fax. 01-8550049.
Tapestries from Harrania
Second World Deer Farming Congress
There are a small number of tapestries left over from the Harrania Exhibition. Anyone inter ested in obtaining one should contact Catherine Jordan at the Dublin office for details. Tel. 01-6797383/4.
This Congress will be held in June, 1998 in Limerick University. The Irish Deer Farmers Association are looking for five or six stands to demonstrate and sell traditional Irish crafts.
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Studio Available
Following 10 years of successful trading at The Irish Life Mall, Talbot Street, Dublin, the Christmas Gift Fair is on the move.
Space available in purpose built studio in Rathmines, Dublin 6 area for serious Ceramist or Sculptor interested in clay work. Would suit graduate or experienced person.
Dates are: 12th December to 21st December inclusive and will take in two weekends. Further details from: Brid Wade, Organiser. Tel. 01-8317368/8368634. Fax. 018368545.
General Announcements Support for the Craft Sector Rural Dublin LEADER Company, who have overall responsibility for administering the EU LEADER I I Programme in rural Dublin, have recently initiated a programme to facilitate and support greater co-operation among craft workers in the area. The main emphasis of this programme will be on group marketing activities, initially looking at the development of craft trails in rural Dublin. Craftworkers interested in this initiative are invited to con tact Eamon O'Hara at 01-8780564.
Employment Sought A 32 year old German carpenter/joiner is seeking employment in the Dublin area from October/November '97. Experienced in fur niture making/design and general restoration work. Has his own tools/power tools. Contact Martin Zimmer, C/o Claudia Fiedler at 01-8787384. Employment Sought
For further information contact Fiona Crowe, Haystown, Navan, Co. Meath. Tel. 04624954.
The Annual Craft Gift Fair, December
The new venue is: The Red Cow Exhibition Centre on the Naas Road, Dublin.
Wanted
Ceramics diploma graduate looking for work in a pottery studio as a non-thrower, full or part-time, in Kerry or surrounding area. Contact Clare at 064-33953.
Tel. 01-2893602 or 088-623471 Situation Vacant The Brothers of Charity services mid-western region have a vacancy for a part-time potter in their Ennis workshop.
Employment Sought Employment wanted for hard working, responsible 33 year old male, qualified and experienced in countryside crafts e.g. fencing, hedgelaying, coppicing, drystone walling etc. Forestry/estate/conservation projects etc, any thing considered in any area. Contact A. Thompson, 10 Richmond road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1EW, England. Telephone (0044) 1823-324163.
Application forms are available from Ms. Gene Brown, Brothers of Charity, Bawnmore, Co. Limerick. Tel. 061-412288.
Apprenticeship Sought
Informal enquiries to Eoin Mellett or Eamon Finn at 065-23123.
Reliable, hardworking, enthusiastic person seeks an apprenticeship with a jeweller any where in Ireland.
Closing date for receipt of completed applica tions is Friday 26th September, 1997.
For Sale For Sale Horizontal pugmill for sale, as new. 240 volt age, horsepower 5, phase 1, barrell 2" clay out put. Contact Mike Shaughnessy at 091-561892.
Contact Fiona Kerr, 121 Blackstock Road, Finsbury Park, London, N4 2JW. Telephone (0044) 171-5037474. Apprenticeship Sought Anyone who is interested in taking on a 26 year old as as apprectice in ceramics/stained glass/etchings/prints/photography or any other craft work, please phone Fiona at 0478187