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newsletterR I / M 0
CRAFTS
C O U N C I L
I R E L A N D
Contemporary
Crafts of Ireland
at the Eurovision Song Contest,
25th - 30th April 1994
at the Point Depot Theatre, Dublin
The 39th Eurovision Song
Contest was remarkable not
only for a fine song but for
the team that put together a
truly amazing production of
set design, video "postcards'
and the dance and music
sequence, 'River Dance', all of
which was broadcast to
millions of viewers
throughout Europe.
What could have been more
appropriate than to have the
finest in Irish Craft and
Design as a focal point of the
Eurovillage for the week
leading up to the contest
itself? And it was with pride,
that Cynthia Ni Mhurchu and
Gerry Ryan led visiting
Ministers and delegates to
the Crafts Council stand.
Many of the photographs
shown in the press during the
week had been taken there
and show a varied sample of
the exhibits.
19000 guests of Gay Byrne
and almost as many from the
Larry Gogan show mingled
with thousands of delegates
and journalists from home and
abroad. The Crafts Council
stand was made a focal point
for European television stations
and for photography. Not only
were there items on display but
practical demonstrations took
place each day.
Entering into the spirit of
competition, the Crafts Council
held a competition from the
stand. The entrants had to fill
in a questionnaire about the
Council and with much fanfare
on the mobile drum kit made
by Paul Berg, Shay Healey drew
the winning entry for Peigi
O'Rhairc of Dundrum who won
a hand blown glass vase made
by Killian Schurrmann.
A lot of hard work went into
the making the week one to
remember. The Eurovillage
gave the Crafts Council an
opportunity to bring
contemporary Irish craft to a
new and wider audience.
The Crafts Council of Ireland is
committed to the promotion of
contemporary Irish crafts.
BasketMakers
Exhibition is open to the
public Thursday 5th May-25th
June, 1994.
An exhibition of the work of
Ireland's finest basket makers
exploring and illustrating the
various traditional techniques
of basket making.
Basket makers themselves,
could be described as contained
and self sufficient people. They
grow the 'saileach' or 'sally'
themselves (it is willow in
English), cut and strip it, and
then make the basket
following traditional methods.
Throughout Ireland there are
regional techniques which
make for a good deal of variety
within similar styles of basket.
Norbert Platz is a commercial
maker who specialises in heavy
industrial baskets, picnic
hampers, linen and bread
baskets and fishing creels.
Brian Haslett makes flower and
turf baskets and a longline
fishing basket (a type of basket
that varies from region to
region).
Patricia D'Arcy will show an egg
basket and a hen's nest made
of straw.
Pigeon baskets are the
speciality of Seamus
Mulholland.
Patricia O'Flaherty will show
Illustration - Ursula Mattenberger
beautiful oval shopping
baskets. Makers from both
North and South of Ireland
include: Alison Fitzgerald,
David Moore, Joe Hogan,
Barbara Kelly, James
Mulholland, Martyn Taylor,
Brian Haslett, Joan Freitas,
Norbert Platz,
Catherine Hayden,
Patricia D'Arcy,
Seamus Mulholland,
Patricia O'Flaherty,
Thomas Quinlan.
Crafts CouncilAnnouncements
Focus on Basketmaking
Following the Crafts Council's
exhibition in May/June, a
festival of basketmaking will
take place next October. A
week of masterclasses for
professional and semi-
professional makers will be
held Mon3rd - Fri 7th October,
a conference on Basketry &
Willow Growing on Sat 8th
October, and a week-of
workshops for beginners or
basketry enthusiasts from 10 -
14 Oct.
Speakers & Tutors include Joe
Hogan, Alison Fitzgerald, Irene
Stafford and Tom Quinlan
from Ireland, David Drew,
Colin Manthorpe and Mary
Butcher, Chair of the
Basketmakers Association, U.K.
Both Colin Manthorpe & David
Drew are highly regarded U.K.
Basketmakers whose work can
be found in major public and
private collections.
For all information contact-
Joe Hogan, Loch Na Fooey,
Finny, Clonbur, Co. Galway.
Tel. Evening 092-48241
Forthcoming Crafts Council
Exhibitions
7th July - 27th August
The Avant Garden
Remember "Interiors'? This is
the outdoor equivalent - an
exhibition on the theme of
craft in the garden. The
exhibition will be designed by
theatre & film set designer
Wendy Shea and her assistant
Tracy Stewart. Interested
makers should contact Mairead
McAnallen with up to date
photography of previous
relevant work.
Applications are now
available for the
Business/Design and Pottery
Skills Courses.
For information and
application forms and
information contact:-
Nuala McGrath, Kilkenny office.
GEMSTONES
WORKSHOP/LECTURES
The Jewellery Design and
Production Skills Course is
having a series of lectures by
Douglas Garrod of the
Gemmological Association of
Great Britain during the first
week of October, 1994. Mr.
Garrod is willing to stay longer
and give talks, slide
presentations and hands on
experience to those outside the
course who might express
interest.
Contact: Nuala McGrath,
Kilkenny office.
PHOTOGRAPHING CRAFTWORK
Good photography is vital - for
promoting craftwork and for
the record. The Crafts Council is
investigating the feasibility of
running seminars by a
Crafts Council
Announcements continued
photographer, giving practical
information on how to take
better photographs yourself,
using a 35mm SLR camera, with
an information sheet to take
away.
The Crafts Council has a slide
library at its Dublin office and is
always seeking good quality
slides. As part of the
photography seminar
programme, we are arranging
for the photographer to set up
a studio to photograph
craftwork brought in by
makers. Two sets of slides
would be taken - one each for
the Council and the maker.
We envisage these sessions
being held in major centres
(depending on the level of
interest) and the cost is around
£50 for the set of slides and the
seminar or £15 for the seminar
only.
To help our planning, would
people interested in taking part
please indicate their interest to
Catherine Jordan at the Dublin
office so that information can
be sent directly.
V.H.I. Group Scheme for
Registered Craftworkers
In 1993 a V.H.I. Group Scheme
was established for Crafts
Council Registered
Craftworkers, giving a 10%
reduction in premiums.
Craftworkers who have recently
joined the Council's Register
can avail of the benefits of this
group scheme. See enclosed
details. If you have any queries
on the scheme please contact
Margaret Jones in the Council's
Dublin office.
International Symposium
"The teaching of design in
European crafts"
9th - 11th September, 1994 in
Munich.
Interested parties should
contact:- Handwerkskammer
fur Munchen und Oberbayern
(Crafts Council)
Frau Dr. Barbara Banard,
Max Joseph StraBe 4,
80333 Munchen, Germany.
Tel. 089 5119-244
Fiberarts Guild IWC announces
Fiberart International '95
(9th June-2nd July, 1995) at the
Pittsburgh Centre for the Arts,
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Further information contact-
Patricia Kennedy-Zafred, Co-
Director,4302, Woodbine
Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15239.
Tel. (412) 7335986
Royal Dublin Society 1994 EBS
Crafts Competition
Competition and category
awards sponsored by EBS
Building Society.
For further information
contact:- The Arts Department,
Royal Dublin Society,
Ballsbridge,
Dublin 4. Tel. 01-6680866
Summer Workshop in
Silversmithing
Two and three week
residential workshops in
silversmithing and chasing.
Instruction is by Brian Clarke, a
practising silversmith and
teacher of international
reputation.
For further information
contact-Brian Clarke, The Old
Schoolhouse, Ballinaclash,
Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow.
Tel./Fax. (353) 1 404-46385
Workshop Space
Forbairt has a 600 sq ft unit
available at the Donegal Craft
Village, Donegal Town.
For further information
contact- Joe Mctiugh, Forbairt,
Portland House, Port Road,
Letterkenny.
Tel. 074-21155
Workshop/Art Gallery
at Spiddal Craft Centre
available for leasing.
The unit is 100m2 and the art
gallery 200 m2. Financial
support for qualifying new
business ventures will be
available from Udaras na
Gaeltachta.
For further information please
contact- Sorcha Ni Dhonndha,
Udaras na Gaeltachta.
Tel. 091-92011
Crawford Showcase
Stefanie Dinklebach (Ceramic
Artist) at the Crawford
Municipal Art Gallery
until 15th May
Her work is principally
concerned with the human
form - these figures are caught
" to capture moments of
unselfconsciousness".
"Art and Design Matters"
until 23rd May at the Ulster
Museum, Belfast.
This exhibition covers many
facets of design and both
lecturers and past and present
students of the Ulster
University Faculty of Design,
Belfast are represented.
Assembled chronologically it
covers many disciplines
including ceramics, embroidery,
woven and constructed textiles,
metalwork, jewellery and
graphic design.
Mayo Crafts Guide
Published by Foxford IRD
bringing together leading craft
producers in the area.
For further information please
contact-Peter Hynes, Foxford
IRD, Foxford, Co. Mayo.
For Sale
Electric Kiln and Regulator
External Size: 36cm wide x 52crh
high x 58cm deep
Muffle Size:
225x185x340 mm
Selling Price Includes
1. Approximately £400 worth of
Enamels (Opaque, Transparent,
Millefiore etc. Many colours)
2. Trivets and Tools.
(Sieves, Tongs etc.)
3. Copper. (Starter pieces for small
items and samplers)
4. Enamelling Instruction Books x
four
Total value of materials and
equipment above - £1,000+
Selling at £480 or nearest offer
Phone 026-48224
(Macroom, Co. Cork.)
Summer Course in Violin Making
at Crawford College of Art &
Design.
(Monday 4th July-Friday
22nd July)
For information and application
please contact-
William D. Patterson,
Crawford College of Art &
Design, Sharman Crawford
Street, Cork.
Tel. 021-966777
For Sale
Electric pottery kiln - Potclays
6.3 cubic ft. - 3 year old - excellent
condition - £950.
For further information contact:-
P. Jacques,
Clo Connemara West Centre,
Letterfrack, Co. Galway.
Tel. 095-43539 (Late evening)
Position Sought
A ceramics student seeks
apprenticeship with working
potter. Particularly interested in
throwing.
Please contact-
Louise Burke,
24, Bramble Ave,
Boston Spa West Yorkshire,
L523 6PE, England.
Position Sought
Furniture maker seeks
employment in Ireland
Contact-
Peter Schotfeldt
Glashuttenstr 101, 20357
Hamburg, Germany.
Studio Required
In Dublin area (preferably shared)
for ceramic sculptor.
Also requires small kiln
Contact:- James Parkson
01- 4977699
Studio Required
In Dublin area
Looking for studio 350-500 sq ft
with 3 phase available or
possibility to install it.
Contact:- Mark English
do: Crescent Workshop
The ManagementCommittee 1994
Chair Mr. Cyril ForbesVice Chair Ms. Hilary PrattMr. Michael FeeneyMs. Suzanne MayMr. Michael McCrory
Mr. Rudolf Heltzel
Dr. David Shaw-SmithMs. Breda HaughMs. Angela ForteMr. David HargadenMr. Brendan FloodMs. Maureen CairnduffMs. Kaethe Burt-O'DeaMs. Mary JacksonMs. Bernadette Madden
Crafts Council Staff
Dublin
Chief Executive
Craft Development Officer
Administrative Officer
Administrative Assistant
Gallery Administrator
Exhibitions Assistant
Shop Assistant
Christine RossSean O'Farrell
Margaret JonesCatherine Jordan
Mairead McAnallenGreg McAteer
Siobhan Me Donald
The Crescent Workshop
Training and Education Officer Leslie Reed
Supervisor/Information Officer Emer Ferran
Administrative Assistant Nuala McGrath
Thomastown Pottery Skills CourseTrainer Gus Mabelson
The Crafts Councilof Ireland
Dublin
Powerscourt Townhouse Centre
South William Street,
Dublin 2
Tel. 01679 7368Fax. 01679 9197
Kilkenny
The Crescent Workshop,
Castle Yard
Kilkenny
Tel. 056 61804 or 62734
Fax. 056 63754
Jewellery Design and Production
Skills CourseTrainer Jane Huston
All information is published in good faith but without research, so please check carefully before committing yourself to work or financial outlay
Please forward all further information to Emer Ferran
The copy date for the next issue is 7th June. The print date is 17th June.