CRAFTS C O U N C I L
NOUEMBER '98
ANNOUNCEMENTS Letter To The Editor Re:
Crafts Council of Ireland Outreach
Bulletin No. 1
Op
I wish to forward a complaint with regards
^ess
to the above mentioned document. In this document, I was angered to read the inclu sion of the following: "Knitwear designer Edmund McNulty is enthusiastic
The advantage of oper
ating in a bustling craft environment as
to quote from published sources without
opposed to a lonely studio are obvious; "I
requesting permission from the "quotee"
don't think I would be as enthusiastic if I
where there was no change in context for
had a workshop on my own up the side of a
the quote. The article in the Dundalk Argos
mountain in Donegal," he says.
referred to activities in Louth arising out of
The Craft Movement Programme of
CCol regional projects, and as our Bulletin
Events - 1999
The above underlined statement is a mis quote and has been taken entirely out of context.
This text appeared in a local
Dundalk newspaper last April but was in fact a mis-interpretation of information given at the time. It has annoyed me greatly that this has been
dealt with CCol Outreach projects, Roisin
The Craft Movement is now accepting appli
obviously felt that there was no contextual
cations from designer/makers and artists for
difference.
exhibition space at Events in 1999. An inde
Also, CCol is not aware that
you challenged the newspaper for the origi
pendent
nal quotation, and so we acted in good faith
Regional Arts Boards, will undertake the
recommended
by
the
selection procedure at the end of October and
With best wishes,
all applicants will be notified with the results shortly afterwards. For further information
Leslie Reed.
ther sought nor granted to have this printed
and application pack, contact The Craft
EXHIBITIONS/
in the Crafts Council 'Outreach' document. This has caused considerable upset to me
panel,
by reproducing it.
used now by the Crafts Council of Ireland in their promotion. My permission was nei
Fax. 0044-171-8863101.
COMPETITIONS
Movement on 01373 813333.
Meath County Crafts - Designs from the
Maison & Objet (Paris), 15 - 19 January
Boyne Valley
1999.
Meath Tourism Ltd has set up a new craft
This is an exhibition of Tableware, Interior
shop in the Visitors' Centre in Trim, Co
Decoration, Home Textiles, Ailleurs et
Meath. The shop shows the work of craft
Furthermore, I require that my full consent
Authentique and Objects & Gifts. For infor
makers from the seven counties in the Boyne
be obtained prior to the printing of any
mation contact the Show Manager, Etienne
Valley:
future promotional literature, involving
Cochet, at Maison & Objet, 4 Passage
Westmeath, Louth, North Offaly and Kildare.
'Edmund McNulty Knitwear' whether writ
Roux, 75017 Paris, France.
Meath County Crafts is committed to giving
ten or photographic by the Crafts Council of
4429 0200, Fax. 0033-1-4429 0201.
and to my Donegal connections. I request a full retraction in the next 'Stoppress' issue and 'Outreach' bulletin.
Ireland or Contemporary Crafts on the Border. Sincerely,
Tel. 0033-1-
Meath,
Longford,
Cavan,
its customers both local and foreign, beauti fully crafted pieces of the highest quality.
Import Shop Berlin 99 26-31 March,
The shop is also very supportive of the local
1999, Berlin, Germany.
crafts industry and any one from the locality
Import Shop Berlin continues to go from
who may be interested in Meath County
Edmund McNulty.
strength to strength and provides the ideal
Crafts is welcome to contact the Manager at
Reply:
forum for small and medium sized retailers
Mill Street, Trim.
of a vast range of products. This annual
046-38053.
event allows both trade and public visitors
Sunday all year round.
Dear Edmund, I asked Anne Kennedy, the Bulletin Editor,
to see the latest trends and designs for jew
to look into your complaint that you believe
ellery, clothing and gifts from five conti
a statement you made was taken out of con
nents.
text when used in the CCol Bulletin. She discussed the situation with the' journalist who prepared the Bulletin article for us, who explained that it was common practice
Tel: 046-37227 or Fax:
The shop is open Tuesday to
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Loughcrew Creative Arts Centre - Art and Craft Courses 1999
Co Cavan after 6.00pm Tel/Fax 049-23343.
An exciting programme of fascinating short courses to celebrate our new Lecture and Demonstration area at Loughcrew includ ing: Gilding, Celtic Embroidery, Pottery, Landscape
Watercolours,
Botanical
Watercolours, Painted Finishes, Sculpture
POSITIONS S O U G H T
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German Goldsmith with BA Jewellery Design is looking for employment in/around
Please contact
Patrick Byrne, Teeboy, Corlough, Belturbet,
Glimakra Hand weaving loom (Swedish). Approx 140cm width x 160cm height includ ing bench, reed, 10 peddles, and 10 shafts, warping board and large bag of weaving yam and flax £1100.
Contact Nikki Wain-
Lang, 69 Carrigmore, Carrigaline, Co Cork Tel: 021-371498 (H), 021-272055 (w).
contact Loughcrew Creative Arts
Centre, Oldcastle, Co Meath Tel: 53+(049)
Casting Equipment, kiln, wax injector, vul-
8541356, Fax: (049) 8541722.
canizer, vacuum machine etc. plus all aces-
Dubln. Various skills and 9 years of experi
sories needed. Nearly new. Contact James
ence. Please contact Martina Cremer 088-
Basket Making Courses
2101356 or 6609276.
Weekends in February (dates to be con
Potter just finished Thomastown Pottery
firmed). Complete a basket over one week
Skills Course with 4 years previous experi
end.
Samson at Kinsealy Basketry and Crafts,
(could
ence in a Pottery seeks a Throwing position or nearest offer.
01-8460014.
Established national corporate client base,
Please contact Crispin,
£60.00.
Further details, contact
For Sale As Going Concern Cork based business - hand painted tiles be
transferred to
other
base).
combines corporate, domestic and craft mar
Abbey View, Jerpoint, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny.
01-6674509
FOR S A L E 1600 cones of 3 ply mercerised cotton over
kets. Business well established and respect ed. Contact Andrea Tel/Fax: 021-502373.
Experience wanted to become Stonemason
a range of colours, this is end of line stock
in order to gain apprenticeship. Please con
and is for sale @ £3.30 + VAT, a cone 28 dif
tact
ferent shades, 250 gms on each cone. For
TO LET
more details, contact Bernadette McCann on
Studio/Retail/Workshop property featuring
Niall
Sweeney,
3
Arch
Villas,
Greystones, Co Wicklow. Tel: 01-2872018
POSITIONS A V A I L A B L E Position available for trained Jeweller in Cork City Workshop - contact immediately Tel: 021-274911.
01-2760029.
large display windows on main Kilkenny -
Floor Loom (Kilkenny).
4 Harness 38"
Urlingford - Cork route in Freshford Village.
weaving width, all accessories plus warping
This property extends into a garage 14ft x
board, bend, about 15 cones yam, sack of
14ft and loft area 50ft long and backs onto a
Navan rug yam, and pattern hook. Must sell
large shed 75ft long. Would suit 1/2/3 people
as work space taken over. £450.00 ono for
sharing. Details 056-32396 or 087-2736664.
Fulltime Part-time production thrower
quick sale.
required for Limerick City Pottery. Contact
Sycamore Road, Mount Merrion, Dublin 4,
Mary Gleeson, Workspace, Michael Street,
Tel: 01-2886637.
Limerick.
Tel: 061-416800 or Fax: 061-
Contact M Harmann, 20
Craft Unit - Malahide Castle Craft Centre, 4.10 x 3.65 meters (161.10 sq ft) available for letting to suitably qualified craft persons.
Professional sewing machine specially
Rent £3.00 per sq ft per annum.
designed for rolling scarf edges similar to
on phase II Of Malahide Castle Craft Centre
Cillcuain Pottery have a position open for
handsewn edging (20 scarves per hour). As
will be completed shortly and units will be
part-time Potter/Thrower.
new - very reasonable price (cessation of
available for letting to suitable qualified craft
business).
persons. Further details from Development
414709.
Kilkenny City
Centre. Tel: 056-71133. Jeweller required to work in a silver-
Also 2 round scarf displays.
Please contact Sergi, Tel: 021-292527.
smithing and jewellery workshop in the
Four shaft weaving loom, width 30" £300.
Tower craft centre in Dublin. Preferably
Warping Mill £100. Wool for weaving,
Also, work
Department, Fingal County Council, 2 Parnell Square, Dublin 1. Tel: 01-8727777 ext 2929 Fax: 01-8727247.
Showcase Stopress November 1998
Showcase Enquiries As you probably know, Catherine Jordan, Showcase Co-ordinator for the Crafts Council of Ireland has been on Maternity Leave since September. She has now resumed work and is available on 01-294 2574 to answer any queries regarding Showcase. Bernadette Fagan of EuroFairs 01-295 8185, continues to look after any queries relating to bookings, stand allocation, subsidy allocation, stand layout, catalogue entries, etc. For information on PAYMENTS you have made or that are outstanding you should contact Ann Fergus, Accounts Department at EuroFairs on 01-295 8185.
Jurying at Showcase 1999 As has always been the procedure and in order to maintain the high quality standards of the Village, the jury will again be asked to patrol these areas at Showcase 1999. If it is felt that any exhibitor in the Village or New Faces areas has fallen below these high standards, they will be informed in writing, after the fair and will be offered help to improve. Any exhibitor who does not wish to avail of the Crafts Council's help and fails to improve the following year, will be asked to leave the Village.
Stand Availability All stands at Showcase 1999 are now fully booked out and the waiting list has been closed. Any stands that become available between now and January, 17th will be offered to those on our waiting list and applicants will be informed in writing, but it is unlikely that stands will become available at this late stage For craftworkers who do not have a stand at Showcase 1999 but who wish to apply to exhibit at Showcase 2000, all craftworkers who are registered with the Crafts Council of Ireland will be sent information on jurying, application procedure and stand availability for Showcase 2000 in March / April 1999.
Cluster Marketing in the Village As you know the Village is being segmented at Showcase 1999. There will be three areas in the Village in 1999, divided as follows: •
Interiors and Tabletop
•
Fashion and Fashion Accessories
•
Crafts & Gifts
The segmented areas will be clearly marked in the catalogue to facilitate buyers at the fair.
Subsidies 1999 As you are aware, the closing date for subsidy applications was the 19th June and all application forms have now been processed. Having processed the subsidy applications, there are approximately 6 subsidies left over and all Crafts Council registered stand holders who do not already have a subsidy will be included in a lottery for these stands after the fair. At Showcase 1999 a total of 120 stands will be subsidised by the Crafts Council. Any monies not dispensed in subsidy under the new 1999 scheme will be re-invested in intensive marketing of all craft companies at Showcase including a newly designed catalogue and more prominent directional markings at the fair. Clarification Subsidies will relate to the individual craftworker and not to the company name, when counting up the years of subsidy received. In other words, all subsidies received by an 'individual craftworker' will be counted and not just those of their most recent company.
Good News from Showcase 1998 Our survey conducted by Wilton Research shows that Showcase orders increased by a third, from £24m in 1997 to £32m in 1998. The main increases in orders were in Giftware and Tabletop and all craft areas showed strong increases, particularly the Village. Crafts C o u n c i l of Ireland, C a s t l e Yard, Kilkenny
Tel: 056-618 04 F a x : 056 637 54