craft month DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
AUGUST 2014
DERRY~LONDONDERRY~DOIRE www.derrycity.gov.uk/crafts
Welcome Welcome to LegenDerry August Craft Month! August Craft Month is an annual celebration of contemporary craft in Northern Ireland. Now in its eight year, the initiative is led by Craft NI and is delivered in partnership with a range of organisations across Northern Ireland. This listings guide has been compiled by Derry City Council as part of the Craft Development Programme to highlight craft-related activities taking place locally during August. Look out for unusual ‘re-purposed’ objects at the CultureCraft exhibition in Ebrington, discover the latest technology available to makers at the Nerve Centre FabLab or try your hand at one of the ‘Make My Monday’ workshops or other craft classes throughout August. There are plenty of opportunities to see, make or buy crafts.
CultureCraft 2014 REclaim / REpurpose CultureCraft is an ongoing series of projects showcasing the best of contemporary craft, making, and creative talent across the island of Ireland. REclaim / REpurpose is a contemporary craft project taking place during August Craft Month 2014 curated by Seliena Coyle. CultureCraft 2014 is supported through Derry City Council Legacy funding and the Craft Development Programme. The project includes the following three parts: RESIDENCY A three week residency ‘REclaim the Streets’ with internationally renowned American craft designer Boris Bally. Bally will work with a team of selected makers, students and locals to design and create a collection of street furniture at the 4rS Recycling Centre. To find out more and to view progress of the making of a large scale Metallic Quilt by community groups in the lead-up to the residency go to www.culturecraft.co.uk/residency
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EXHIBITION A contemporary craft and applied art exhibition featuring the work of 10 international artists at the Stables in Ebrington from 1st to 31st August 2014. Further information available at www.culturecraft.co.uk/ exhibition MASTERCLASSES & LECTURES A series of 4 day masterclasses with leading international artists Bettina Speckner, David Clarke, and Soojin Kang with a lecture delivered by each artist. See details in table. Apply for a place on one of the masterclasses at www.culturecraft.co.uk/news The lectures are open to the public. No booking required.
ARTIST
MASTERCLASS
LECTURE
Bettina Speckner (jeweller)
5th to 8th Aug 2014
Wed 6th Aug 2014
Objects Reloaded:
6pm to 7pm
David Clarke (silversmith)
12th to 15th Aug 2014
Wed 13th Aug 2014
Remake, rethink, reuse:
6pm to 7pm
Soojin Kang (textiles)
19th to 22nd Aug 2014
Wed 20th Aug 2014
Thread and Fabric:
6pm to 7pm
Masterclasses take place at the North West Regional College Lectures take place in the Thatched Cottage in the Craft Village For further information go to www.culturecraft.co.uk
#LovetoMAKE Are you passionate about crafts? Do you love to make things? A new campaign by Voluntary Arts Ireland is inviting anyone and everyone who loves to get creative to shout about it. Whether you love to knit, crochet, sculpt, embroider, carve or any of the other wonderful crafts out there, simply take a picture or video and tag it with #LovetoMAKE to join the campaign. Voluntary Arts Ireland is dedicated to encouraging and supporting creative cultural activity. Visit www.vaireland.org for further information and a range of free resources.
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Make My Monday Workshops Derry City Council is delighted to continue the popular ‘Make My Mondays’ workshops as part of August Craft Month. These workshops are delivered by experts in the fields of ceramics, jewellery, printing and felting and offer a great way for local people and visitors to try a new skill or perfect an existing one. Make your Monday a creative one!
MAKE MY MONDAY - POTTERY Mon 4th August 2014: 1pm to 4pm
MAKE MY MONDAY - MAKE YOUR OWN SILVER RING Mon 11th Aug 2014: 1pm to 4pm
Docpot Studio, 9-11 Pump Street (courtyard), Derry~Londonderry, BT48 6JG
Thomas School of Jewellery, Unit 1, 9 Pump Street (courtyard), Derry~Londonderry, BT48 6JG
Docpot is a small studio pottery based in Pump Street, most recently responsible for designing and creating unique ceramic trophies for the Clipper Race. Deirdre O’Callaghan of Docpot is opening up her pottery studio for a drop-in session to create some pottery and experience throwing a pot on the wheel. Suitable for 8 years+
Six places are available on this workshop to create your own silver ring. Due to anticipated high levels of demand, this will be run as a competition. Workshop suitable for age 18+. Successful applicants will also receive a 10% discount for any future workshops/courses at Thomas School of Jewellery.
FREE. Drop-in. No booking required. For any enquiries contact Deirdre on 07902 074505 info@docpot.com
FREE. Enter competition by emailing david@thomasgoldsmiths.com with your name, age, telephone number (home & mobile) and a short explanation as to why you want to design and make your own ring. 18+ only. Competition deadline: 4.00pm on Friday 1st August 2014.
MAKE MY MONDAY - PRINTING Monday 11th August 2014: 1pm to 4pm Derry Print Workshop, Unit 5B, 9-11 Pump Street (courtyard), Derry~Londonderry, BT48 6JG
The participant will produce an original hand printed artwork at the end of the workshop. 7 places available and suitable for age 16+ FREE. Booking required. Contact Andrew or Paul on derryprintstudios@hotmail. co.uk or telephone 028 71308152.
www.creativevillagearts.com
MAKE MY MONDAY - FELTING
Introduction to ‘Intaglio’ Printmaking:
Monday 18th August 2014: 1pm to 4pm
Derry Print Workshop is a fine art print workshop established to promote the appreciation and practice of printmaking and other related visual arts. The workshop is aimed at people who enjoy drawing and getting their hands dirty! ‘Intaglio’ is a traditional form of fine art printmaking practiced by artists such as Rembrandt and Picasso where the artist draws into a plate, inks it up and prints using a traditional etching press.
Thatched Cottage, Craft Village
Come and discover the fun of felting with textile artist Suzanne Woods. The workshop will cover wet-felting techniques and design basics. You will create your own wall-hanging or cushion cover using wool fibre, wool pre-felt and interesting threads and textures. 12 places available and suitable for age 16+
FREE. Booking required. Contact Suzanne on 07706 858244 or by email at info@ arroo.ie.
MAKE MY MONDAY CLAY SCULPTURE Monday 25th August 2014: 1pm to 4pm Thatched Cottage, Craft Village
Improvise and Impress: Ceramic artist Gail Mahon will facilitate this workshop to make experimental creations working with a range of found objects and actions to enjoy the potential of unfired clay. Some works will be fired and can be collected at a later date. 12 places available and suitable for age 11-16. FREE. Booking required. Contact Gail by email to info@gailmahon. com or telephone 07980 828380
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Selling Online Masterclass For Makers Derry City Council is also pleased to deliver this masterclass as part of the Craft Development Programme in response to demand from crafters/makers for support with selling online and e-commerce.
‘DO WHAT YOU DO BEST’ MASTERCLASS Thurs 14th August 2014: 3pm
Craft Bomb 1st to 31st August 2014 Location undisclosed!
The Sandwich Co ‘The Bunker Room’, 6 Bishop Street, Derry, BT48 6HP
This masterclass by Dan Goode of the London-based e-commerce site ‘Seek and Adore’ is geared towards the key things to get makers online so they can spend the necessary time making. It will cover how to make first impressions count, how to make informed choices about choosing a selling website that suits your purse and ambitions, and most importantly, how to tell your unique story online to the best effect. FREE. Booking required. Contact Rose McGrellis at Derry City Council by email to Rose.McGrellis@derrycity.gov.uk or telephone 02871 376506
An explosion of colour and creativity will hit the city for August Craft Month. Look out for crafty yarns and textiles in unexpected places from 1 August to 31 August 2014. A series of workshops will be held in the lead up to August Craft Month to involve people across the city, from all ages and areas, to prepare for the ‘Craft Bomb’.
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The Fashion & Textile Design Hub CRAFT FOR FASHION WORKSHOPS Are you a maker, designer or entrepreneur in the fashion and textile industry? The Fashion and Textile Design Hub is a new initiative driven by Inner City Trust and Derry City Council to support creative individuals, entrepreneurs and businesses in the fashion and textile design
sectors in Derry~Londonderry. The Hub is located in the city’s second oldest building at 31-33 Shipquay Street and will include four components – the Stitchery; a Design Room and Creative Lounge; self contained designer work studios; and creative meeting/event space. The Hub will open in late summer/autumn of 2014, however other initiatives will commence before then. These will include ‘craft for fashion’ workshops during August Craft Month covering sewing, knitting and fabric embellishment. Dates, venue and cost to be confirmed. Contact Deirdre Wild on 07723 964671 or email d.wild.designs@gmail.com for further details. Information on the hub available at www.fashionanddesignhub. com
Anne Marie O’Hara Crafts PAVERPOL SCULPTURE WORKSHOP Sat 9th August 2014: 10am to 3pm The Craft Box, Springtown Industrial Estate, Derry~Londonderry, BT48 0NA
This workshop by Anne Marie O’Hara will teach participants how to make a completed paverpol figure so they can learn the process and make these beautiful sculptures themselves. Paverpol is an air hardening resin and it is very easy to make a sculpture using cloth. Places are limited to six people and suitable for age 16+. Cost: £50 (£20 deposit). Contact Anne Marie to book a place on 07875403184
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Thomas School Of Jewellery This exciting new school for jewellery-making located in a brand new fully equipped workshop aims to open up opportunities for students, craft enthusiasts and potential jewellery professionals. Whether you’re an art lover looking for a new hobby, or a young design graduate looking to further your career in the industry we have a course suitable for you. You can also view our goldsmiths at work at the studio, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. The shop will be offering 15% discount on all our workshop products during August. The following workshops are available in August with others to follow from September offering evening classes for beginners, intermediate silver jewellery and advanced precious metals as well as workshops such as make your own wedding rings. Private tuition and rent-a-bench days also available. For further information contact Nicole on 02871 374549 or email david@ thomasgoldsmiths.com
INTRODUCTION TO JEWELLERY MAKING (WEEKEND WORKSHOP) Sat 9th and Sun 10th August 2014: 10am to 5pm Thomas School of Jewellery, Unit 1, 9 Pump Street (courtyard), Derry~Londonderry
In this fun and creative two day workshop you will learn how to make your own piece of jewellery, using traditional techniques such as piercing, soldering, rolling, texturing, shaping and polishing. Learning how to work with different metals in a series of professional demonstrations facilitated by Master Goldsmith, David Thomas MA(RCA). Open to all levels of ability, no previous experience necessary. Cost: £80 per person (includes materials) for 2 days. To book a place contact Nicole on 02871 374549 or email david@ thomasgoldsmiths.com
EXPERIMENTING WITH JEWELLERY MAKING (WEEKEND WORKSHOP) Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th August 2014: 10am to 5pm Thomas School of Jewellery, Unit 1, 9 Pump Street (courtyard), Derry~Londonderry
This class is the perfect follow on from the ‘Introduction to Jewellery Making’ and will allow you to work in more complex ways with silver. There are not usually any set projects as we encourage students to bring their own designs and our expert tutor will guide you through the making process. You will be encouraged to experiment, learning how to work with different metals in a series of professional demonstrations facilitated by Master Goldsmith, David Thomas MA(RCA). Open to all levels of ability, no previous experience necessary. Cost: £80 per person (includes materials) for 2 days. To book a place contact Nicole on 02871 374549 or email david@ thomasgoldsmiths.com
Gasyard Fashion Show Sun 10th August 2014: 6pm to 8pm Community Marquee, Gasyard Centre, 128 Lecky Road, Derry~Londonderry
An Evening of Textile Delight! As part of the Féile 2014 celebrations, Bluebell Arts Project will be celebrating the success of two of its projects which are funded by Arts Council NI. A textiles fashion show will showcase work produced by ‘Keep her Knit’ and glass button making workshops throughout the year. In addition a fabulous screen printed art quilt will be on exhibition as a fine example of the breadth of creative skills and techniques gained by local women as part of Bluebell Arts Projects’ Craft Circle. A lucky audience member will have the chance to win the quilt when it is raffled during the event. Cost: Tickets £2. Sold at Gasyard Centre. Contact Fiona on 71262812 or email bluebellartsproject@hotmail.com
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Nerve Centre FabLab Open Days A ‘FabLab’ is a digital fabrication workshop which allows anyone to make practically anything. Developed by MIT in Boston, almost any concept which can be designed on 2D or 3D software can be manufactured quickly and cost effectively within the labs. The FabLab is part of an international, interconnected network of labs. It is partnered with a FabLab based at the Ashton Centre in Belfast - the first FabLabs on the island of Ireland – which are supported by the European Union PEACE Programme administered by SEUPB. The FabLab are running open access Fridays in August as well as two introductory sessions which will be of interest to makers and others looking to find out more about cutting-edge technology.
FABLAB - INTRODUCTION TO INKSCAPE 2D DESIGN SOFTWARE Fri 15th August 2014: 2pm to 5pm FabLab Nerve Centre, 7-8 Magazine Street, Derry~Londonderry BT48 6HJ
Inkscape is a powerful, open source, vector graphics editor for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux, that is particularly suited to the needs of the maker/craft practitioner. Inkscape offers flexible drawing tools and the ability to interface with all of the machines contained within the Lab. Whether you are an illustrator, designer, maker or just someone who needs to create some vector imagery, Inkscape offers an impressive, free alternative for both professional and aspiring practitioners. Want to find out more about how Inkscape can help you? Come along to this introductory session in FabLab Nerve Centre. 10 places are available. FREE. Registration is essential. Contact Eamon Durey e.durey@ nervecentre.org
FABLAB - INTRODUCTION TO LASER CUTTING
FABLAB - OPEN ACCESS FRIDAYS
Fri 29th August 2014: 2pm to 5pm
Fri 15th, 22nd and 29th August 2014: Tours at 2.15pm
FabLab Nerve Centre, 7-8 Magazine Street, Derry~Londonderry BT48 6HJ
Laser cutting is a technology that uses a high power laser to cut and/or etch materials, and is typically used for manufacturing applications. It works by directing the output of a laser onto various materials where the surface will be etched or the material cut all the way through. The position of the laser is computer controlled, allowing for accurate cutting or etching of digital files. If you are curious, or would like to know how a lasercutter might fit in to your current workflow, come along to FabLab Nerve Centre for this introductory session. FREE. Registration is essential. Contact Eamon Durey e.durey@ nervecentre.org
FabLab Nerve Centre, 7-8 Magazine Street, Derry~Londonderry BT48 6HJ
Friday is open access day @ FabLab Nerve Centre. If you would like a tour of the Lab, or try your hand at making something using our array of digital fabrication machines or meet some similar minded makers, get in touch. FabLab staff will be on hand to help you achieve your goal. Access to the Lab is free and open to anyone. Tours take place at 2:15pm. The Lab is open from 10.00am to 1.00pm/2.00 to 5.00pm. FREE. No booking required but if you want to guarantee access to a particular machine at a particular time it is recommended to book in advance. For all enquiries, contact e.durey@nervecentre. org or telephone 02871 260562.
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Urney Creations
Hansel & Gretel Knits
URNEY CREATIONS SUMMER MASTERCLASS (2 DAY CLASS)
CROCHET CLOCK WORKSHOP
Thurs 14th and Fri 15th August 2014: 10am to 3pm each day The Alley Theatre, Strabane.
Due to popular demand Urney Creations is now running a summer two day masterclass by Gloria Perry, an artist who uses a unique textile hardener ‘Paverpol’ to create fabric sculptures/figurines. You can choose between ’A Fine Blue Heron’ or ‘The Ribbon Dancer’. For further information on Urney Creations or Paverpol go to www.urneycreations.co.uk Cost: £150 (£50 deposit secures your booking). To book a place contact Gloria on 02871 882303/ or 07845 346747 or email gloria@urneycreations.co.uk
Sat 16th August 2014: 1pm to 4.30pm Hansel & Gretel, Bedlam, 10-16 Pump Street, Derry~Londonderry BT48 6JG
Hansel & Gretel Knits produce beautiful children’s knitwear which are lovingly hand knit or hand crocheted. This crochet workshop is suitable for people with basic crochet skills - Aine Clarke will guide you step-by-step to produce a beautiful crochet clock. If you have a few hours to spare to crochet with like-minded people and enjoy the craic book your space now. Cost: £25 (includes all materials and light refreshments) To book a place contact Aine Clarke on 07794 758132
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Audrey Doherty Millinery BONNET MAKING WORKSHOP Sun 24th August: 10am to 4pm Creative Village Arts Studio, Unit 5a, 9-11 Pump Street, Derry~Londonderry, BT48 6JG
Roses From the Heart Bonnet Making Workshop Audrey Doherty will facilitate this workshop in remembrance of Ireland’s ‘convict’ women. You will be given the name of a ‘convict’ woman to embroider/ appliqué onto your bonnet which will then be included in the ‘Roses from the Heart’ Exhibition by Christina Henri. Some materials provided but you will need to bring white fabrics, decorative buttons, bows and trims. Basic hand sewing skills are required. Pattern and instructions will be provided. For further information on ‘Roses of the Heart’ see: www.christinahenri.com.au www.creativevillagearts.com. There is no charge for this workshop however a small contribution towards this project will be appreciated. Contact Audrey to book a place by email to audreysmillinery@gmail.com or Tel: 0044(0)7535 350702
MILLINERY BASIC BLOCKING COURSE (2 DAYS) Sat 30th and Sun 31st August: 10am to 4pm Creative Village Arts Studio, Unit 5a, 9-11 Pump Street, Derry~Londonderry, BT48 6JG
www.creativevillagearts.com Talented milliner Audrey Doherty will facilitate this two day course so that you will learn, step-bystep, the basic hand-blocking techniques of model millinery. Basic hand-sewing skills required. All millinery materials included. Maximum 5 students. Cost: £120.00 (£20.00 deposit is required in advance to secure your place on the course). Contact Audrey to book a place by email to audreysmillinery@ gmail.com or Tel: 0044(0)7535 350702
Funding Opportunities For Artists ARTS COUNCIL NI INFORMATION SESSION Wed 6th August 2014: 10am to 5pm Arts Factory, Gasyard Centre, 128 Lecky Road, Derry~Londonderry
LegenDerry Ladies Pop Up Craft Shop Sat 23th August 2014: 10am to 6pm Whitehouse Retail, 65 Buncrana Road, Derry~Londonderry, BT48 8LB
LegenDerry Ladies are running a pop-up craft shop at Whitehouse Retail as part of their 40th anniversary fun day celebrations. There will be eight local crafters showcasing their crochet, sewing, woodcraft, pet gifts, candle-making, glass craft, decoupage and much more. All welcome.
Calling all artists of all artistic disciplines. Bluebell Arts Project is hosting an Arts Council NI (ACNI) information session on 4th August 2014. The session will include information on the Support for Individual Artists Programme (SIAP); Artist Career Enhancement Programme; Major Individual Awards; and Travel Awards. There will be ACNI arts officers present covering community arts, visual arts, music, drama, dance, youth arts and carnival/circus arts. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. FREE. To register contact Fiona McGonagle on 71262812 or email bluebellartsproject@hotmail.com
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Crafty Shopping There are now two craft collectives located in the Craft Village where you can buy and commission locally made crafts. CRAFT VILLAGE COLLECTIVE Mon to Sat: 10.30am to 6pm Sun/Bank holidays: 12.30pm to 6pm Craft Village, Shipquay Street, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 6AR.
The Craft Village Collective is a retail facility featuring the work of 20 professional craft makers in the North West. The shop showcases a wonderful array of products including ceramics, textiles, fashion, jewellery, glass, prints and photography. As well as the work on display for sale, many of the craft makers will undertake commissions. The Collective has recently taken on new members including Alpha Stained Glass, Karen O’Kane and Leona Devine Ceramics.
WALLED CITY CRAFTERS Mon to Sat: 10am to 5.30pm Sunday: 1pm to 5pm Craft Village, Shipquay Street, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 6AR.
The Walled City Crafters Collective has recently been established in the Craft Village and sells local handcrafted arts and crafts from over 30 producers. A beautiful collection of handcrafted items to suit every taste and occasion with a wide range of prices to suit everyone’s pocket. Most of the makers also take on commissions to personalise your gift. The official launch of Walled City Crafters will take place at 2.30pm on Saturday 23rd August at the shop where you will be able to meet the producers and enjoy some light refreshments. Everyone welcome. 32 Craft Village, Shipquay Street, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 6AR T: 07742 081728 walledcitycrafters@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/WalledCityCrafters
T: 02871 368276 or www.facebook.com/CraftVillageCollective
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About the Craft Development Programme The Craft Development Programme aims to encourage and facilitate the development and growth of the craft sector in the Derry City Council area. It is part-funded by Invest Northern Ireland and the European Regional Development Fund under the Sustainable Competitiveness Programme for Northern Ireland until 30 June 2015. The programme includes a range of initiatives covering, for example, events, marketing, exhibitions, craft trail, craft network and business support programmes. For further information contact Deirdre Harte, Craft Development Officer at Derry City Council, 98 Strand Road, Derry~Londonderry, BT48 7NN. Email deirdre.harte@derrycity.gov.uk or telephone 02871 365151 x 6948.
www.derrycitycouncil.gov.uk/crafts
This project is part funded by Invest Northern Ireland and the European Regional Development Fund under the Sustainable Competitiveness Programme for Northern Ireland. You can find the Craft NI listings guide for events taking place across all of Northern Ireland here www.craftni.org/augustcraftmonth
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