Crafts Council of Ireland
STOPRESS Crafts Council of Ireland AGM The Crafts Council of Ireland held its Annual General Meeting on Thursday I5™1 of June in Kilkenny.
Gerry Macken Association of CEO's of City and County Enterprise Boards Vincent Hughes IKEG
At the AGM two new Directors of the Board were nominated and appointed: Gerry Macken representing the Association of CEOs of City and County Enterprise Boards and Vincent Hughes representing the Irish Knitwear Exporters Guild.
Elected appointments: David Shaw-Smith Film maker Pat McBride Paper Conservator Gillian Carey. Weaver J.P. Donnelly. Ogilvy & Mather
Newly elected CCol Board Member Gerry Macken
Mike McCrory. Emmet Kane Mary O'Reilly. Society
Silversmith Woodturner Irish Patchwork
About twenty members travelled to Shastours to Expo 5 where the I.P.S. were invited to present a focus lecture.This was presented by our chair, Emer Fahy, and was attended by several thousand quilters from around the world. We have been invited to exhibit quilts in Val'darqeit, Alsace during September next and in the Heysel, Brussels during March 2001.
The Board of Directors of the Crafts Council now consists of: Ministerial appointments: Dr Frances Ruane Chairperson Liam Kearney. Enterprise Ireland Kevin Neligan Enterprise Ireland Cathy Byrne KPMG Accountants Martin Walsh EBS Building Society
eleven workshops to choose from something worthwhile for every level of ability.
Newly elected CCol Board Member Vincent Hughes
At each AGM the member guilds and associations present reports on their activities.The following are excerpts from the Irish Patchwork Society Report and the Sculptors Society of Ireland Report:
Irish Patchwork Society Report Since the last Crafts Council of Ireland A.G.M in October 99 we had a really busy year. Our National Biennial exhibition 'Memories of the Century' travelled to Galway, Ballina, Ballyjanersduff, Dundalk, Cork and Dublin. Some of our members sent quilts for exhibition to England, Europe and the USA and individual branches had their own exhibitions. We invited Vivien Prideau from Cornwall, England and another textile artist to speak to us after our A.G.M. and to give a workshop. We had a stand at the Knitting and Stitching show. A great weekend was had up in An Grianan with
Another exhibition,'Hands across the Border', is being organised with the Northern Irish Patchwork group during October. All in all, a busy year behind us and even busier still ahead.The I.P.S. would like to thank the Crafts Council of Ireland for grant aiding this year. .„ ~,D ... 1 Mary OReilly
Sculptors Society of Ireland Report The Sculptors' Society of Ireland is the main forum and point of reference in Ireland for sculptors and those interested in sculpture, nationally and internationally. It is a thirty-two county organisation and its aims are to support sculptors and promote sculpture in its widest possible forms. As part of the continual upgrading of the magazine the following is being undertaken: • a new strategy on formatting information. • a new marketing and distribution strategy to increase readership
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• improving quality of visual presentation • forming alliances with complementary organisations • fostering critical debate and strategy (including Public Art Practice) • facilitating reader participation Also in response to the proliferation of opportunities for sculptors we currently publish an opportunities supplement inbetween Newsletters. A new format membership card is currently in development with discount scheme. Ongoing website developmentcurrent news, reviews, opportunities, links to key sites and members sites. Web based art exhibition to take place as part of 'Place in Time' - a major exhibition in 2001. We continue to develop and maintain our slide and CV archive of members work while developing a CD-ROM for greater ease of access and availability. We continue to: • manage sculpture commissions for public art or private purchase • advise on the percent-for-art scheme • source specific sculptural skills • organise visual arts events involving local communities / artist groups We will be running workshops on Documentation and Professional Practice targeted at final year students, recent graduates and other developing artists. In light of the outstanding success of last years SSI Schools Programme the Schools Art Project 2000 will run in five inner-city schools during September/ October 2000. The Sculptors Society of Ireland has hosted two highly successful
multimedia art, performance and social events - 'Radar' and 'tonic', held in the Cobalt Cafe, North Great Georges Street on 28 t ' 1 January 1999 and 10 th March 2000. 'tonic' has been made part of the Sculptors Society annual plan of events and will run quarterly.'tonic 2' is scheduled for July I s t in the City Arts Centre. Our ongoing programme of seminars and lectures featuring professionals involved in all areas of art practice is being developed to include daytime lectures at 'tonic' events (first such combined event scheduled for Sept / Oct 2000).
CCol Subsidised Photography Scheme CCol have introduced this scheme in order to assist craftspeople in attaining professional photography of their work. This is studio type photography shot against a neutral background suitable for press, promotion, brochures and archive use. The scheme is available to all CCol registered makers.
Jewellery Design and Production Skills Course New Funding Leslie Reed (CEO) and Jane Huston (Trainer) would like to thank all who were kind enough to write letters of support for the full time Jewellery Skills course. For a period the Council was very uncertain where ongoing funding would be found for the course but we are now delighted to announce that we have received new state funding via Enterprise Ireland to support the training. Your letters of support were important as a way of showing that what we are doing is appreciated and valued by the trade. We try very hard to make the course as well matched as possible to the actual needs of the future employers of the trainees. Once again we are delighted that all the trainees from the last group of graduates are in full time employment in the trade.
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Marianne Klopp Ceramics Ceramic Shoot May 2000
Next Dates: July 18th 19th & 20th Fashion & Accessories (Delivery July 17th) DUBLIN There are no selection criteria. You may send whatever pieces you wish to have photographed. A minimum of 2 and a maximum of 6 shots/images may be taken. You will receive 4 copies of each image. The Crafts Council will
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retain 2 copies for non-exclusive promotional/archive use. Craftspeople will be charged ÂŁ35 per image on 2'/ 4 transparency or 35mm Slides (mounted). Shots using a model or large pieces requiring location or travel incur an extra charge of ÂŁ 15 per image. These prices INCLUDE VAT.
Fagan will be offering available stands to those on the waiting lists shortly.
and feel that you are entitled to apply, please contact Catherine Jordan as soon as possible.
Due to the demand for Village stands if you are on the Village waiting list and are offered a stand it is extremely important that you contact Bernadette Fagan by return as stands will not be held.
Craftspeople who have filled in the forms and returned them to Catherine will be given details of their subsidy in early autumn.
There are currently 26 craftspeople on the Village waiting list, including New Faces 2000, and we will try to accommodate as many people as possible.
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Ceramics by Daniel Cullen Ceramic Shoot May 2000
If you are interested, please contact the CCol offices for a submission form at 056 61804.
The CCol strongly encourages all craftspeople to take advantage of this opportuniy.
Showcase News General Waiting Lists As waiting lists for Showcase 2001 are now very lengthy we have decided to close them for the moment. Anyone who has written to Catherine Jordan with a view to placing their name on the waiting lists will be contacted if a stand becomes available. We apologise for any disappointment to craftspeople who were hoping to exhibit at next years fair.
Village Waiting Lists Village bookings and confirmations are almost complete so Bernadette
You will probably be aware that the New Faces area, located in the Concert Hall, is a group of nine 'new to Showcase' exhibitors who hold the Crafts Council Quality Mark. The assessment for New Faces took place in April of this year and there were 7 craftspeople who were awarded the Quality Mark and offered a New Faces stand as a result.This leaves two places still available for Showcase 2001. If you wish to have your work assessed for the Quality Mark with a view to exhibiting in New Faces 2001, you can have your work assessed at the next Quality Mark selection. For further information on the next Quality Mark selection dates make sure you keep an eye out in Stopress. Please note that if more than two craftspeople are selected for New Faces we will be balloting for the two places.
Showcase Co-ordinator As you probably know Catherine Jordan is the Crafts Council of Ireland's Showcase Co-ordinator available to answer any of your Showcase queries.You can contact her on 01 2947574. If you do not manage to contact her immediately, please leave a message and she will return your call.
Calling Craftspeople Who could machine com two sheep fleece for me? Please! Heidi Feucht, Camphill Dunsf Brannockstown, Nr Naas, Co Kildare, tel: 045 483628.
Commissioning < DESIGNyard The Commissioning DESIGNyard is cum contemporary new work for exhibition and retail purposes. If interested in submitting work please contact Elaine Fallon oi Ruth Maguire at 01 6778453 email projects@designyar<
Jewellers Wanted Jewellery store in Naas, Co Kildare are interested in sourcing jewellery designers to showca; work. Both local and national designers are welcome to get in toud
Subsidies There are still a number of Crafts Council subsidies available to craftspeople who have booked a stand at Showcase. If you have not filled in a subsidy application form
We want to one or several designers, showcasing a constantly changing display of jewellery. Contact Paul Murphy, tel: 045 878991
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Art in Action Festival,Townley Hall, Slane, Co. Meath The 9th annual Art In Action took place the weekend of the 3rd, 4th and 5th of June 2000 and proved to be another hugely successful event for the artists, visitors, and organisers. The event is organised by the School of Philosophy, who started this event with just one marquee nine years ago.The event has grown to incorporate over ten marquees as well as events and lectures which are hosted in the Georgian mansion itself.
Marian Aston and Joe Byrne learn throwing skills from Liz Walsh.
For the working Artists, the support given by the School of Philosophy was incredible with fine food and beverages available all day, every day. All kinds of demonstrations and classes took place each day, from throwing, clay modeling, glass blowing, painting and aromatherapy to lectures on philosophy and the economic sciences. There was truly something for everyone and huge participation. Frank Fitzpatrick demonstrates his woodturning skills.
Expo 2000 Hannover, Germany Expo 2000 is the first world fair of the new millennium and opened on the 1st June. The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment put together the Irish Pavilion in conjunction with Murray O'Laoire Architects and Shane Holland Design Workshops. Shane Holland, Antony Cleary and George Butler designed and installed unique furniture for the director's office and executive lounge.The furniture included a selection of tables in glass, Irish laurel, cast bronze and steel and conference seating and lounging chairs in copper, birch, steel and leather.
Special Notice A special edition of the renowned series 'Hands' will be aired on RTE Wednesday 12th July at 7pm. The programme focuses on the woodturner Uam O'Neill. Liam was commissioned by the Phoenix Park to make a piece in celebration of the opening of the new Visitors Centre in Ashtown. The programme chronicles the making of the piece from choosing and felling the tree to the very special opening. Remember:
'Hands' RTE 7pm Wednesday
Crafts Council of Ireland Information Seminars 2000 In its effort to actively consult craftspeople and guage the developmental needs and business requirements of their enterprises the staff of the Crafts Council are travelling to 6 venues around the
Bridgette Brew spoke on 'Successful Marketing on a Budget'. Bridgette has recently been appointed General Manager of Kylemore Abbey in Connemara. She shared her knowledge on branding and
supplement and Jackie Dawson, Kennedy PR (an exciting new company whose clients include Louise Kennedy, Brown Thomas and the Bewley group). Both speakers demonstrated how best craftspeople can prepare themselves for the media.They emphasised that the time is ripe for makers to gain from free media coverage with such a large number of Irish glossy publications and newspaper features hungry for good quality photography and interesting storylines.
Galway - Hilary Morley, project manager INFORMation 2000, talking with John Kelly, woodturner and Flannan Egan, Irish Currachs.
country (Galway, Killarney, Letterkenny, Armagh, Cahir and Dublin) under the banner INFORMation 2000. The Crafts Council see INFORMation 2000 as a means of informing craftspeople about current changes within the structure and policies of the organisation.The seminars give craftspeople the opportunity to meet with Crafts Council staff and guest speakers, and consult on issues of importance to them.
marketing with reference to Kylemore Abbey. Ann Torres has won several awards for her case study on Galway-based potter, Judy Greene. Ann highlighted her findings on the craft industry in Ireland and discussed the success of a joint marketing group of Irish Potters called 'Homethrown'. Guest speakers at the Killarney Seminar were Tommy Barker, Editor of the Irish Examiner Weekend
Dawn Edge O'Neill - the Facilitator at CCol Information Seminars
Tommy Barker explained the meaning of the phrase 'bad news is good news', he commented: "If you're a potter and you buy a kiln, that isn't news...if your new kiln burns down the house, it is serious news and if the dog puts out the fire, it's an exclusive!"
The agenda remains constant for each seminar bar the guest speakers: 1 the current re-structuring of the Crafts Council of Ireland and theconsequences of the Strategic Plan 2000 - 2003. 2 future developments that support the craft industry 3 Showcase Trade Fair, R.D.S. 2001 4 guest speakers Galways guest speakers were Bridgette Brew, Kylemore Abbey and Ann Torres, NUI Galway.
Ben Russell, Claire Greene and Shelley Toner-Whelan at the Killarney Seminar
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Seminars, Exhibitions, Competitions Craft Granary Exhibition Programme Call for submissions for next exhibition titled "intertwining fibres - wool-weft-weave' running from 18l" August to October.The exhibition will be run in conjunction with the Irish Basketmakers Association. The theme of the exhibition is the intertwining of fibres. Craft makers in any medium are invited to submit photograph(s) and profile details, before July 25 t n , to the Craft Granary, Church Street, Cahir, Co.Tipperary, tel: 052 41473, fax: 052 41415, email: craftgranary I @eircom.net web: www.craftgranary.com The profile submitted with photograph(s) should give details of the following: name, address, contact details, inspiration of craft maker, experience and/or qualifications in chosen medium, relevance to theme of 'intertwining fibres'. Closing date for photographs and profile is 25 t h July, 2000. A jury meet to decide on exhibitors on July 2 7 . Submission of actual work to the Craft Granary takes place August 8 t h .
Agenda: 1.00 lunch and networking 2.00 welcome from Cornelia McCarthy, Contemporary Crafts on the Border 2.15 Irish Jewellery Network Case Studies: â&#x20AC;˘ Contemporary Crafts Jewellery Network - Frances Taylor, Jewellery Marketing Representative mArt of Gold Presentation
2.45 The Benefits of Networking Harford Robb, London Jewellery Chairman 3.30 The Buyers Viewpoint - Diane Chapell, International Buying Agent, Senior Marketing Representative 4.15 coffee and Questions and Answers Cost for the day is IRÂŁI 5 and includes lunch.To book contact Helen at Contemporary Crafts on the Border, Carlingford, tel: 042
9373005 'focus on jewellery' Exhibition organised by Contemporary Crafts on the Border, D'Arcy McGee Grainstore, Carlingford, July 10 th - August 13 th Opening hours Mon to Fri 9.30 1.00 and 2.00 - 5.30. Sat, Sun and Bank Holidays 12.00 - 6.00
The International Feltmakers Association Fibre Festival Calling all Dyers, Feltmakers, Knitters, Patchworkers, Spinners, Weavers and Textile Artists - you are invited to attend the first ever Fibre Festival in Dublin at Our Lady's Parish Cantre, Beechpark Lawn, Castleknock, Dublin 15 on Saturday 2 3 r d and Sunday 24 t h September 2000. 10am to 5pm each day. There will be I and 2 day workshops in Feltmaking, Embroidery and Spinning. Sample Spinning lessons on Sunday, bring your spinning wheel to sample spin the wonderful fibres of Wingham Wool Work. Spinning Wheel expert will check and service your spinning wheel. Full details and booking form available from E.Bonnar, Coordinator I.F.A., tel: 01 8213854, email: jbonnar@indigo.ie
Co Louth Exhibition ' r o o m service' is the first craft exhibition to ambitiously show the work of talented Co. Louth craft makers in the theme of an indulgent, stylish, serene feeling of a beautifully relaxed home'.
Exhibitors have the option of selling or just exhibiting. It is recommended that exhibitors submit a representative sample of their work including smaller pieces, which might be easier to sell.To cover the cost of running the exhibition the Craft Granary charges 35% commission. 21% VAT is also added.
Jewellery Symposium A Jewellery Symposium organised by Contemporary Crafts on the Border will take place at the Holy Trinity Heritage Centre, Carlingford, Monday July 24 t n , I pm.
Emma Davis, Craft Granary Exhibition Manager and David Lambert, Blackstone Studios at the recent official opening of the Craft Granary the new Regional Craft Centre for the South East.
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'room service' will be an exclusive collection of lighting, textiles, silverware, ceramics, flooring, furniture and wood products including the work of Mel Bradley, Glenn Lucas, Edmund McNulty and Patricia Murphy. The show is available to hire. Any organisation or venue interested should contact Karen Ferguson, Craft Development Officer, Louth County Enterprise Board, email: info@lceb.org
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Situations Vacant A vacancy exists for an innovative thrower - must have at least 5 years experience. Top wages paid to successful applicant. Please contact Colm de Ris Pottery, tel 01 8558404.
Courses Available Craft Granary Workshops Day Workshop Programme Cost £40 per participant per day including materials. 8-12 people per workshop so individual attention guaranteed 'Go home with a basket' - make your own basket with basketmaker Patsy Cahil, 15 th July and 29 t h July. Hand-building pottery for beginners with Sarah McCormack, 28 t h July. Creative Textile Work - hand-made paper making and moulding with Anja Sammon, I4 t n july. Creative Textile Work - hand-made feltmaking and embroidery with Anja Sammon, 15 tn July. Candlemaking for beginners with Paula O'Donoghue, 28 t h July. Creative Embroidery/Stitching with Marie Casey, 26 t h and 27 t h July.
Craft Camp - for ages 7-10 with Marie Casey. £50 for week camp. 14 th - 18 th August, from 10am12.30am. To book please contact The Craft Granary, Church Street, Cahir, Co. Tipperary, tel: 052 41473, fax: 052 41415, email: craftgranary I @eircom.net web: www.craftgranary.com £20 non-refundable deposit required for booking. Balance due on day of workshop. Tapestry Weaving Courses - the Tapeis Gael Weaving School is offering week long courses in July and August. The programme includes introductory slide show and lecture, natural dyeing, spinning on Donegal Wheels, designing for tapestry and tapestry weaving. Courses take place July 3rd to 7th, July I Oth to 14th, July 17th to 21st, July 24th to 28th, July 31 st to August 4th, 7th to I I th, August 14th to 18th and August 21 st to 25th. Course fee is £100 Please contact Taipeis Gael Teo, Malainn Bhig, Gleann Cholm Cille, Co Dhun na nGall, tel: 073 30325 / 073 30372, fax: 073 30325, email taipeisgael@eircom.net
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Week Workshop Programme (for adults and children) Creative embroidery/stitching with Marie Casey. £ 175 for one week workshop. 17 th July - 2 1 s t July. 5 days, from IOam-5pm.
The site exists to increase the interface between the discerning buyer and designers, craftspeople and workshops who achieve a standard of excellence. Potential buyers are invited to find the right skills and people by area and discipline, then by viewing illustrations of work or linking to members' own websites.
Craft Camp - for ages 10-12 with tn Marie Casey. 3 I s t July - 4th August, from 10am-12.30am. Cost £50.
workshops-direct.co.uk will be widely promoted across a range of first quality nationwide publications.
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Launched in June this year workshops-direct.co.uk is offering free text entry and e-mail link for one year to the first 100 craftspeople who register. 60 places currently remain.For more information contact enquiries@workshops-direct.co.uk or telephone Celia Adams and Nick Turner on 01747 855044
New staff at the CCol
Crafts Council of Ireland Staff Castle Yard, Kilkenny, telephone: 056 61804, fax: 056 63754 email: ccoi@craftscouncil-of-ireland.ie web: www.craftscouncil-of-ireland.ie Chief Executive Business Development Manager...... Finance Officer. Administration Officer. Information Officer. elnformation Officer. Information Section Image Librarian Telephonist/Receptionist Clerical Officer. Clerical Assistant
Leslie Reed ...Emer Ferran Mary Blanchfield Nuala McGrath .Joanna Quinn Jolly Ronan Breda Kennedy Fintan Blake Kelly Mary Whelan Amanda Fenelon Mary O'Shea
Training Castle Yard, Kilkenny Jewellery Design & Production Skills Course Pottery Skills Course
Jane Huston Gus Mabelson
Showcase Jolly Ronan was recently appointed as elnformation Officer. Jolly has been with the Council on a temporary basis since July 99.
Telephone and fax: 01 2942574, email: showcase@indigo.ie Showcase Co-Ordinator. Catherine Jordan (Showcase Ireland Events Ltd.)
Contemporary Crafts on the Border D'Arcy McGee Grainstore, Carlingford, Co. Louth, telephone: 042 9373005, fax: 042 9373022, email: craftcf@tinet.ie Project Manager. Office Manager.
Cornelia McCarthy .Helen Lynch
Product Development Projects Art of Gold Telephone: 042 9373032, email: akennedy@tinet.ie
Newly appointed Clerical Officer Amanda Fenelon who has been working at CCol as a temp since December 99.
A r t of Lighting Telephone: 087 2444185, email: kaethe@connect.ie
Anne Kennedy
Kaethe Burt-O'Dea
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