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About this Guide This guide is supported by Derry City Council, with financial assistance from Invest N I and the European Regional Development Fund under the Sustainable Competitiveness Programme for Northern Ireland. The guide supports the growth and development of the local craft producers based within the North West. We have produced this guide to assist you in finding something truly unique within the city by exploring our local Craft Trail and meeting the local craft producers.
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Commissioning Craft When you commission someone to make a piece of craft,
Please use this guide as
you are part of the creative journey that brings forward the
starting point to support
opportunity for a special relationship between maker and client. Commissioning craft, can range from large to small, from
and sustain creative talents within our city.
site-specific works to uniquely handmade gift. Clear communication is key to achieving the aspirations of both maker and client ensuring that the piece will be uniquely bespoke to your needs and tastes. All the artists and craftspeople featured in this guide are experienced and competent in carrying out commissions
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Alan Kane Chief Executive Officer
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Craft N I Over the past year there has been a resurgence of interest in craft
Craft N I in their role as
in the area with huge improvements in the craft infrastructure and
sector lead body for the
standards of professional practice. Ambitious plans have been laid down with the help of various local organisations including Derry
craft industry in Northern
City Council and Inner City Trust to promote the profile and growth
Ireland are delighted to be
of the industry over the next few years.
associated with the current
Makers themselves have joined forces to engender a spirit of co-operation and self help. The individual craftspeople, artists
developments in craft in the North West.
and retailers featured in this directory are an inspiration to others. Please support them by going to see, and hopefully purchase, their wonderful products and unique artworks.
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The Makers
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Alpha Stained Glass Alpha Stained Glass is a family run business, established in 1986. We provide a range of products, from crafts such as suspended light-catchers, bespoke stained glass gifts to beautiful windows for customer’s homes. We design and hand craft all of our products from our workshop in Derry, where we work with clients to create pieces unique for them. We also specialise in conservation and restoration of church windows throughout Ireland. Our restoration work can be seen in St. Columbs Cathedral, Derry, where every piece of glass was removed and restored to its former glory by our experienced team of craftspeople. Contact 12c Springtown Rd, Springtown Industrial Estate, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 8PH. Telephone: 028 7126 6371 Mobile: 079 0620 3581 Email: contact@alphastainedglass.com Web: Alphastainedglass.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/alphastainedglass.geraldinecoyle
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Arroo Designs Suzanne works with luxury textiles to create a range of personal and home accessories. Her inspirations are varied and include architectural ornamentation, vintage textiles and botanical illustrations. She uses traditional techniques such as nuno-felting to make scarves and use fabrics such as Irish Tweed, oilcloth and kimono fabrics to make bags, phone and gadget cases. The large-scale felt and mixed media wall-hangings she creates explores botanical illustrations and are available by commission. Suzanne has BA and MA degrees in Art and History and worked as a curator and lecturer prior to starting her own textile practice in 2005. Her textile ranges are available from the Craft Village Collective. Contact Telephone: 028 7136 8276 Email: info@arroo.ie Web: www.arroo.ie
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Cherry and Cinnamon Bridgeen is an illustrator with a passion for creating textile and embroidery art. Bridgeen will be creating a collection of fabrics for the 2013 UK City of Culture celebrations based on architectural details from in and around the walled city. These fabrics shall then be assembled into a quilt by local patchwork experts. Bridgeen’s fine art embroidery prints can be seen in featured exhibitions throughout the city. Contact Email: me@cherryanccinnamon.com Web: www.cherryandcinnamon.com Spoonflower: www.spoonflower.com/profiles/cherryandcinnamon Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/Bridgeen
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Derry Print Workshop Derry Print Workshop is an open access workshop for artists working in the medium of Fine Art Printmaking (Facilities for producing intaglio, relief and giclee fine art prints will be available for members). Various members work will be on display in the workshop via the studios ‘Print Rack’. Derry Print Workshop is currently moving location and will re-open to public in early May 2013. Contact Craft Unit 5b, 9-11 Pump Street, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 8EZ. Email: derryprintstudios@hotmail.co.uk
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Docpot Docpot was established in 2001 by Deirdre O` Callaghan. After completing her degree and an intensive apprenticeship with the Crafts Council of Ireland, Deirdre set up her own small studio pottery. Docpot is based in Pump Street, right in the heart of Derry City’s Cathedral Quarter. Each piece of the Docpot range is individually thrown on the potter’s wheel before it is hand decorated and glazed. Visitors are always welcome to the studio where they can get a chance to see work being produced first hand. Contact Studio 4, 9-11 Pump Street, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 8EZ. Telephone: 028 7136 8175 Mobile: 079 0207 4505 Email: info@docpot.com Web: www.docpot.com
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Faller the Jeweller Faller the Jeweller design and make their own ranges of Faller engagement and bridal rings in platinum and yellow 18ct gold. They also create a range of silver collections including ‘A drop of Derry’, ‘High Crosses of Inishowen’, ‘Oakleaf’ and ‘Kryptos’. Contact 12 Strand Road, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 7AB. Email: shop@faller.com Web: www.faller.com
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Gail Mahon Ceramics Gail Mahon makes sculptural, handbulit ceramic objects and installations that are inspired by our relationships to nature, science and natural cycles. She enjoys working broadly from small hand held ceramic objects to large scale site-specific work and collaborating with clients on particular projects and commissions. You can see one of her large scale installations on permanent view at the Waterside Theatre and in exhibitions and events throughout the City of Culture. Small handmade pieces are also available at the Legenderry Warehouse. Contact Mobile: 079 8082 8380 Email: info@gailmahon.com Web: www.gailmahon.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/gailfm
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Hansel & Gretel Aine Clarke has been a crafter in Knitting/Crocheting for the last 10 years and is the owner of Hansel & Gretel a beautiful shop that produces and sells unique hand-knitwear. Aine also runs many Crochet/Knitting workshops throughout the year. Their main products are childrens knitwear which are lovingly and caringly ‘Hand knit’ by Aine and include Cardigans, Hats, Berets, Scarfs, Dresses etc. They are very funky, modern and knitted in bright colours using a mixture of yarns, colourful buttons & bows. Aine also produces many accessories, such as brooches, bags, ladies hats etc. Contact 9 Pump St, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 6JG Telephone: 028 7126 1360 Email: hanselandgretel@hotmail.co.uk Web: www.hanselandgretelknits.com
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Leona Devine Ceramics Leona is inspired by landscape, with an architectural theme, she aims to capture and recreate the surrounding atmosphere through the use of colour and texture. A wide range of Leona’s work is stocked in Shipquay Gallery, 6 Shipquay Street, Derry. Contact Altaghoney Road, Claudy, Derry/Londonderry Telephone: 028 7139 8360 Mobile: 077 3144 3332 Email: leonadevineartist@hotmail.co.uk Web: leonadevine.webs.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/leonadevineartist Twitter: www.twitter.com/leonadevineart
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Lou Loves This… Louise is a knitter and stitcher, focusing mainly on doll making; working mainly with quality materials such as felt and cotton. All her dolls and softies are entirely hand stitched, each one totally unique. You can purchase ‘Lou loves this...’ range of dolls and other textiles at her online store. Contact Mobile: 079 2789 8815 Email: louise.c.kelly1@gmail.com Web: loulovesthis.blogspot.co.uk Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/loulovesthis Twitter: twitter.com/loulovesthis
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MadeinCity MadeinCity is a brand of contemporary jewellery created by award-winning designer, Seliena Coyle. The collection includes earrings, necklaces and brooches in sterling silver with an option for 24ct gold-plated versions. Designs include the shamrock, offering a contemporary interpretation of the historic motif. This range is available exclusively in the recently opened craft space, Legenderry Warehouse No. 1. Contact 1-3 Guildhall Street, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 6BB. Telephone: 028 7137 4377
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Mill Pottery After more than forty years working with clay, Tom has never enjoyed the process more than he does currently. He has been fortunate in recent years to have completed a number of large-scale wall based works in public spaces around Derry and Belfast. These projects throw up demands to learn new skills and that is what produces the creative excitement. If you would like to visit the studio you should ring between 11am and 5pm. Alternatively visit the Craft Village Collective, Craft Village, Derry where Tom’s work is represented. Contact 59 Brook Road, Donemana, Co Tyrone, BT82 0RX. Telephone: 028 7139 8377 Email: info@tomagnew.net Web: www.tomagnew.net
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Natasha Duddy Glass Designs Natasha Duddy is one of Ireland’s well established glass designers. After completing her Degree at the National College of Art and Design, Natasha returned home to the city of Derry and formed “Natasha Duddy Glass Designs”. This saw the beginning of a range of handcrafted, quality, contemporary glass giftware, jewellery, corporate gifts and interior or exterior sculptures. Natasha’s fused glass captures the dynamic of the material in its molten state, freezing it in time. She uses form, texture and colour to create striking and wonderful glass pieces. All designs are individually produced and are one-off pieces. A range of her work is available at the Craft Village Collective retail outlet. Contact Mobile: 079 6719 8247 Email: natashaduddy@gmail.com Web: www.natashaduddyglassdesigns.com
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St. Luke’s Richard paints Icons and teaches icon painting in the Greek/Byzantine manner. He has studied Icon paining with Guillem Ramos Poqui, Solrunn Ness and with Eva Vlavianos, the distinguished Greek iconographer and restorer for the past 15 years. Icon painting is a slow meditative and disciplined procedure and generally an icon will need to be commissioned at least one year in advance. Public may visit his studio but may prefer to make an appointment. Contact Unit 2, 9-11 Pump Street, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 8EZ. Mobile: 077 3688 9412 Email: dicksinclair@gmail.com
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Thomas Goldsmiths Located in the City’s traditional Cathedral quarter, beneath the historic Walls, David Thomas and his team of jewellers offer a delightful range of exquisite modern pieces. Master Goldsmith, David Thomas, established the business in 1996. He is joined by Lynn Hutchinson, Nicole Donaghy and Rosie Moloney, each of whom brings their own craft and personality to the studio. Whether its his own unique signature range or individual private or personal commissions, Thomas the Goldsmith is synonymous with intricate and stylishly beautiful contemporary jewellery. Contact 7 Pump Street, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 6JG. Email: david@thomasgoldsmiths.com Web: www.thomasgoldsmiths.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/thomasthegoldsmith
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The Craft Village Collective The Craft Village Collective is a retail facility featuring the work of 20 professional craft makers based in Derry-Londonderry and the Northwest. The shop features a wonderful array of products ranging from ceramics, textiles, jewellery, candles, fashion, prints and photography. It’s fun to browse and a great place to find that special gift. As well as the works on display, many of the craft makers will undertake commissions. Contact The Craft Village, Shipquay Street, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 6AR. Facebook: www.facebook.com/CraftVillageCollective
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Legenderry Warehouse No. 1 Warehouse No. 1 is a unique and intriguing retail/exhibition space located at 1 Guildhall Street Londonderry. The Warehouse invites local artists, trades and craftsmen to showcase and sell their products within an intimate and industrial decorated space. They offer a platform for crafters to promote and show off their talents and think of themselves as a cultural hub harnessing local talent and craft from all over Northern Ireland and Ireland. They also design the official City of Culture merchandise which is designed by artistically talented Karen Duncan, owner of well known company ‘Bang on the Door’. These products are exclusively sold at Warehouse No. 1. Contact 1-3 Guildhall Street, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 6BB. Telephone: 028 7137 4377 Mobile: 075 4012 1763 Email: kiki_12_34@hotmail.com Web: www.legenderrywarehouseno1.com
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