What’s going on in the Irish Craft World

Gift Fair Ireland this Sunday December 15th, Royal Marine Hotel Dunlaoghaire

This Sunday the Royal Marine Hosts the very popular Gift Fair.

This is a family friendly FREE ENTRY  Bring everyone!!

Over 60 Stands on board with thousands of gifts available, you are sure to find something for everyone at this event. Whether you are looking for something unique, something personalised or something for yourself we have it all.

Wooden decorations and homewares, jewellery, candles, zero waste items, soaps and jams, cakes and clothes, journals and pens, art and cards, craft supplies and toys we have something for everyone, Kriskindle gifts sorted, teacher pressies, neighbour tokens and extravagant gestures we have got you covered.

Hope to see you all on Sunday. Indoor event with onsite cafe and restaurant so make a day of it. Raffle and charity collection on the day with so many prizes being given all day long.

Below is a list of stand holders on board so you can have a quick sneak peak…….

• Michael Keogh Woodturning
• Kilcrea Design
• Pearls by Olivia
• Séad
• Garrys Magic Craft
• Magical Moments
• Ceelab
• JLC Designs
• Airy Fairy Designs
• Bee Natural
• Forever Aloe with Ann
• Kaleidoscope Jewellery
• Keep it Christmas
• Miglio Jewellery
• Out of Hand
• Bebrave Textiles
• Malerda
• JP Crafts
• NK Creative
• Pat Walsh Woodturning
• Helen Mathews Art
• Nocturnal Lines
• Solitaire craft
• Silver Daisy
• Cool crafts for all
• Wicklow Handmade Pens
• Sarah McGuinness Fused Glass and dough
• Starosel Honey
• Celtic Fairy Collection
• Crafty Gifts by Jen / Fourkids Hampers
• Jamshack
• Patricias Candles
• Bags of Choice
• Wet Nose
• Love in a Box
• Tremendous Truffles/Grown by me
• Diggys Journals
• 29 Patches
• G&G Accessories
• Handcut Ballyknockan Granite
• The Happy Hut
• Be Alice
• Handmade Boutique
• Glass Dream
• Party Press Design
• Dipped And Script
• Karolina’s Treasures
• Common Scents
• Vintage Nua
• Silverbling
• AB Studio
• FlutterTree 
• Arnua
• House of Dapper
• Sokyz
• The Adventures of Johnny Magory
• Be Crafty
• Aoibhinn Hamill Millinery
• Little Bird Shoes
• Maggies Fare
• Kids Love Cotton–

www.giftfairireland.com

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Gift Fair Ireland this Sunday December 15th, Royal Marine Hotel Dunlaoghaire

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After over ten years in the jewellery manufacturing sector in 2005 Eoghan McGuinness 

established Arnua. Initially he made one off custom wedding and engagement rings. 

Over time Eoghan created a range of Celtic jewellery taking inspiration from The rugged

Irish landscape, Newgrange, the ancient Ogham writing, Celtic knots found in the

Book of Kells and of course the Claddagh plus many more to bring you a unique

collection of beautifully handcrafted Irish jewelry.

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In addition to his own designs Eoghan has been creating bespoke custom pieces

for customers for over ten years.

“I love to work with client in helping them create new jewelry designs, ensuring

each piece shows individual style and uniqueness that the client desires. I take

great pride in bringing your design from an idea to reality”.

These efforts are clearly reflective in the finished product.

Eoghan has worked closely with thousands of satisfied customers to bring

them their dream jewelry. If you would like to have something special created,

get in touch with Eoghan using the contact form in custom jewelry.

To see the full range of jewellery visit:

https://www.arnua.com 

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Registering with us gives you the opportunity to avail of the many

supports and development programmes that we have on offer. 

https://www.dccoi.ie/craftspeople/

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“Supporting markets and market traders throughout Ireland with expert advice,

assistance and access to exclusive and competitive insurance products!”

We are MAST. Between us we’ve spent more than 40 years working with markets, market traders and the market trading industry.

You’re a market trader, market operator, street entertainer, mobile caterer, artist/ craft worker, home baker or sugarcrafter and you want the best…………

You want access to exclusive and competitive prices for your Public, Products & Employers Liability Insurance arranged by our professional partners Glennon Insurance with Liberty Insurance dac. Glennon Insurance have the in-depth knowledge and experience to provide you with all your Liability Insurance needs at exclusively negotiated rates.

We’ve been there. We know what it’s like. We’re here to help you.

Call us now and find out how much you’ll save! Phone 01-2300788,

087 697 1751 or email info@mast.ie.

https://mast.ie 

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 If you are looking for a workshop with a difference, warm things up in your creative life, learn a fantastic new medium and create amazing artworks, then learning the ancient art of encaustics, an ancient painting process using molten beeswax, resins and natural pigments, might be the thing for you this Autumn, no experience necessary.

Introduction to encaustic painting 

5^th October 10-4pm

Cregal art, Galway

Learn the basic techniques of encaustic painting, sharing its spontaneous virtues of working with texture and colours and its versatility with building up layers. 

Art Classes for everyone: absolute beginners and developing artists alike.

For more info, or to reserve your place, please visit:

 https://isabellegaborit.com/product/introduction-to-encaustic-painting-5th-october-2019-galway-city/

Introduction to encaustic painting 

19th October 10-4pm

Over the lines studios,

Cork city.

Learn the basic techniques of encaustic painting, sharing its spontaneous virtues of working with texture and colours and its versatility with building up layers. 

Art Classes for everyone: absolute beginners and developing artists alike.

For more info, or to reserve your place, please visit:

https://isabellegaborit.com/product/introduction-to-encaustic-painting-19th-october-cork/

Introduction to encaustic painting 

16th November 10-4pm

Block T,

Dublin city.

Learn the basic techniques of encaustic painting, sharing its spontaneous virtues of working with texture and colours and its versatility with building up layers. 

Art Classes for everyone: absolute beginners and developing artists alike.

For more info, or to reserve your place, please visit:

https://isabellegaborit.com/product/introduction-to-encaustic-painting-16th-november-dublin-city-centre/

Read testimonials from former participants:

https://isabellegaborit.com/testimonials/

Find out more about encaustic painting and workshops here:

 https://isabellegaborit.com/category/workshop/

Phone: 00353-872793819
Facebook & Instagram

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Magical Mermaid Embroidery Class

17th August 2019, 10.30am-4.30pm

The LAB, Foley Street, Dublin 1

Using a variety of thread types. You will learn chain stitch, back stitch, stem stitch, trellis and french knots.  This class is suitable for beginners. For more info, or to book your place, please visit bealice.ie/classes

Beginners Embroidery Class

7th September 2019, 10.30am-4.30pm

The LAB, Foley Street, Dublin1

Learn the basics of embroidery through this beautiful wreath design - including woven wheels, back stitch, chain stitch, and fly stitch. This class is suitable for complete beginners, no previous experience necessary! For more info, or to book your place, please visit bealice.ie/classes

Spooky Skeleton Embroidery Class

12th October 2019, 10.30am-4.30pm

The LAB, Foley Street, Dublin 1

Think this Skeleton is spooky already? Wait til you see it Glow in the Dark! Using both regular and Glow in the Dark threads, learn back stitch, chain stitch, woven wheels, fly stitch and french knots. This class is best suited to students with a little experience of stitching. For more info, or to book your place, please visit bealice.ie/classes 

be aliceWebsite: www.bealice.ie 

Instagram: be_alice_

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeAliceTextiles/ 

Popularity: 19% [?]

Card Making Workshops South Dublin

June/July and August - One evening workshop per month on the topic of Introduction to Card Making for Beginners I. Workshop will last 2 hours,  cost 25 euro and will be in the DLR Samuel Beckett Centre Ballyogan Leopardstown - near the post office depot.

From September 2019 Monday or Wednesday Morning Card Making Workshops in Leopardstown covering Introduction, Tools, Materials, Occaisions, Making your own toppers and card blanks, and much more.

Dates and Days to be finalised based on demand. Please email Jan at janmosullivan@gmail.com if you are interested. 

Some details on my card making ideas and previous classes are on my blog -

https://cutecarddesigns.blogspot.com

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Summer Gift and Craft Festival
Sunday 19th May, 10am-5pm
FREE ADMISSION.
Royal Marine Hotel Dunlaoghaire. 

Summer Gift and Craft Festival, boasts over 60 stands of Irish design and small businesses.

We are giving you this opportunity to shop local and support small businesses.

This biggest event of the season is on Sunday May 19th.

As with all of our events it is FREE ADMISSION and is hosted in the stunning location of the Royal Marine Hotel Dunlaoghaire.

This is a family friendly event. You are sure to find something for every taste.

Art, photography, slate, cakes, jams, chutneys, pens, framed personalised gifts, CBD products, origami, aloe vera, clothing , jewellery, candles, home decor and much much more available on the day from amazing stands listed below. ….

Keep an eye on our FACEBOOK for updates and another chance to win vouchers to spend at this event

The Craft Festival Teamwww.irishcraftfestival.com

https://www.facebook.com/Craftfestival/

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5 Day Card Making Craft Break
at the beautiful 
Westport Coast Hotel 
http://www.westportcoasthotel.ie/
Sunday 31st of March to Friday 5th of April 2019
5 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast for €275 pps
Single supplement is €15 per night. 
The hotel can accommodate 3 in a room. 
but the price is still €275.00 pps

Everyone is very welcome
If you love Card Making
You will love this craft break,
Where you will learn lots of different techniques
Meet new friends and pick up loads of inspiration and top tips
where to buy from, the best products, and everyone’s favourite craft essentials.

Classes Mon/Tue/Wed.
at the Order of Malta Hall
St Johns Place Westport
Time 11.00 to 4.00
25.00 each day

Full Details on my blog https://cardartweekendaway.blogspot.com

if you have any questions please email me at, yvonnecardart63@live.co.uk
many thanks Yvonne Tune

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