Local Cultural Organisations, County Arts Venues, Media List, National Arts Agencies. High Precision Water jet Cutting State-of-the-art H i g h Pressure Waterjet Cutting Machinery which can cut any material from 0.2 m m up to 100mm and thicker precisely and at speed w i t h the best quality edge on all materials.
I f you wish to be included on the database and directory you may register now free of charge. Contact Jessica Fuller at the Arts Office for inclusion and further information. Tel. 0404-20155, Fax 040420112. E - M a i l : wao@tinet.ie.
Even small holes, engraving and centre marking can be provided with ease. Waterjet cutting being a cold process, it produces no materials influencing heat.
EXHIBITIONS/COMPETITIONS
Contact Thorsten Schneider T e l . 066-81011 or Fax 066-81012. True-Lite Full Spectrum Natural L i g h t Fluorescent Tubes for improved visual perception with no colour distortion, reveals details and colours accurately with less eye strain and fatigue, available in all standard lengths, can be fitted into new or existing fixtures. Daylight Simulating Bulbs w i t h 'screw' or 'bayonet' caps. Available from L I T E C H L T D . Specialising in Special Lighting for Arts and Crafts. T e l . 01-6779199 or Fax 01-6779355. M o b i l e 087-573748.
New Ross Comoradh '98 & T o u r De France Festival 10th- 13th July 1998. Display of Arts and Crafts in various locations in town - w i l l continue all weekend. I f you would like to exhibit at the Festival, please contact Patsy Corcoran or Peter Goggin at 0 5 1 421368. Midleton E n Fete '98 - The French Connection Midleton En Fete invites you to be part of the Biggest single tourist event in '98. Craft, Food and Drink stalls w i l l be the order of the day i n Midleton on Saturday 11th July.
I T P A On-line Service I T P A On-line service offers instant access to a comprehensive database of credit information. Credit applications can be assessed instantly at a l o w cost. Identify strategic opportunities. Potential bad debts identified at an earlier stage. Access to International Databases. For further information, contact Jeanette, Barry or Dermot on 0 1 8385422.
First County Arts Database and Directory - Wicklow This database w i l l be relevant to the professional, amateur, commercial and voluntary sectors o f the arts community in Co. W i c k l o w and w i l l include comprehensive information on all aspects o f the arts including: Individual Artists, Arts Workers,
W h y not book one by telephoning Catherine at 021-631496. ' A ' is for A r t , The Gallery, 1 Challenge Court, Love L a n e , Bishop's Castle - S Y 9 5 R W . A dedicated Exhibition of Irish Artists to be held during the weeks in and around St. Patrick's Day 1999. A central Pick-up point for all works in Dun Laoghaire is proposed where it w i l l be transported to The Gallery and then returned after the Exhibition to the same pick-up point. Tel. 0044-1588 630202 or Fax 0044-1588 650112. A r t Workshops in Burgundy Glasses and Carafe A European exhibition organised w i t h the collaboration of The National A r t Workshops Federation and the Winegrowers
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Interprofessional Organisation o f Burgundy. It w i l l be an exhibition dedicated to the tasting glass and carafe, aimed at individual or affinity grouped creators. A l l elements and additional information, timetable and application form w i l l be sent on request against supplying a stamped envelope bearing the return address. Please write to: A T E L I E R S D ' A R T E N B O U R G O G N E - Alain G I R E L 71570 C H A S S E L A S France. The First Annual Kraftwerks Invitational 1998 -"The Craft of Manufacturing". 15th/16th August 1998. T w o days of masterful presentations on specific subjects of the C R A F T in jewellery manufacture - both production and custom. Hosted by the world's most famous craftsmen all together in a working factory setting. Location: Fine Gold's factory in Ontario, California. For information, contact P M West at +800-999-7528. 51st International Competition for Contemporary C e r a m i c A r t in Faenza from M a y to October 1999. The aim of the Competition is to stimulate research and the renewal of techniques, materials and expressive forms and methods. The International Competition for Contemporary Ceramic A r t is open to individual and associated artists.
For further information, contact the Secretary's Office, Museo Internazionale delle Ceramiche, V i a Campidori 2, Faenza (Ra) - Italy. Tel. +39-546-20125, 21240 or Fax. +39-546-20125, 2 7 1 4 1 . Living Crafts Brings Past Skills T o Life L i v i n g Crafts 1998 w i l l be held 7th to 10th M a y 1998 i n the spectacular grounds o f Hatfield House (Hatfield, Herts) - home of the Marquess o f Salisbury. The show features around 500 exhibitors demonstrating and selling a wide range o f crafts from rural to highly sophisticated and traditional to 'state o f the art' modern. Visitors to this year's show can also enjoy a range o f special commemorative events. To celebrate the 500th anniversary of The O l d Palace there w i l l be a special area o f L i v i n g Crafts this year dedicated to displays and demonstrations o f traditional Tudor crafts. Further information is available from L i v i n g Crafts, 1 The Chown, Harpenden, Hertfordshire A L 5 2BN. Tel:+1582 761235/+1706 4265523 or from Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire A L 9 5 N Q . Tel: +1707 262823.
COURSES
Crafts Council of Ireland - K i l n F i r i n g Workshop From Friday M a y 8th to Sunday May 10th at Island M i l l , Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. For details and application contact Nuala M c G r a t h @ 056-61804. Greenwood C h a i r s and Craft Courses Three day courses throughout summer in West Cork. Details from Dave on 028-22808 or A l i s o n 028-21890. Liberties College Enrolment for Craft Design Production Course is taking place for the year 1998-'99. The
Foundation Course in Jewellery, Ceramics, Woodcraft and Metalcraft - focusing on selfemployment and skill learning. A l l level o f students are welcome to apply. Contact Liberties College at 01-4540044. Tapestry Weaving Courses Taipeis Gael run week long tapestry weaving courses during the summer. Tutors instruct participants i n natural dyeing, carding, spinning and tapestry weaving. For further information or our brochure, please contact Annie McGinley, Taipeis Gael, Glencolmcille, Co. Donegal. Tel./Fax. 073-30325.
POSITIONS WANTED
Seeking W o r k Young, enthusiastic person seeks w o r k in a pottery studio in the Kerry area. Experience in ceramics and pottery production. Contact Clare at 064-33953, (evenings only). Seeking Apprenticeship 21 year old student in final year o f N C A D Metalwork/Jewellery degree course seeks position of jewellery apprentice for the summer period or longer i f desired. Available from 15th June onwards. Prepared to travel for interview. References and C V available. Contact Fionnuala O'Shea at 01-4932243. Seeking Experience People working i n textiles who might be interested i n taking students on for w o r k experience. Contact: Rosemary McCaron T e l . 0801-504 372844 Fax. 0801-504 260520.
right person. Contact Brendan Garry at 050921345.
FOR SALE Pottery Studio Equipment A selection o f pottery studio equipment e.g. pine display units, drying racks, trolleys etc. Contact M a r k at 01-6775933. Summerset Willow B u f f and Brown. A l l sizes. £ 4 2 . 0 0 per bundle. (Delivery not included i n price). Contact Samson at Kinsealy Basketry and Crafts. Tel/Fax 01-8460014 E-Mail - SAMSONIE@INDIGO.IE Potters Wheel (Boulton) Large industrial, w i t h Jigger and Jolly adaptation. Also, one 4.5 cu. ft. Tru-Fire gas k i l n . £ 9 5 0 o.n.o. for both together. Contact Norbert Kus at +247852264 (Co. D o w n ) . Stanton K i l n 15kw, 220 volts, date 1.4.89, 8 cu. ft. front loader. Contact Cora or Jim at The Anne Sullivan Centre. Tel. 01-2898339(W), or 0 1 2894425(H) Electric K i l n - 16 cu. ft. top loader w i t h digital controller - £ 1 , 0 0 0 . Also, Electric Wheel - £ 3 0 0 0 , plus entire contents of pottery workshop. Tel. 041-42472 (after 6 p.m.) Cash's Classic Satin Woven Available in lots o f 25, 50, 100, 250, 500 & 1000. From £8.50. Contact McCann Craft Supplies, O.B. House, 71 M a i n Street, Bray, Co. W i c k l o w . Tel. 01-2760394 or Fax 0 1 2760029.
WANTED STUDIOS A V A I L A B L E
Workshop/studio available beside B i r r Castle Demesne. Equipment available i f required. Partnership or employment considered. Unique opportunity. Short courses envisaged. Favourable terms to the
Source of River Rushes To harvest, or dried. Contact A n n at 098-41959. Carpenter/W oodworker To make stools. Contact A n n at 098-41959.