call for applications for the Lewis Glucksman Gallery’s Craft Fair ‘13. We will host this annual Craft Fair from Friday 8 November - Sunday 10 November 2013. Craft artists interested in participating are invited to submit an application by post marked for the attention of Catherine McEntee, Lewis Glucksman Gallery, UCC, Cork or by email to c.mcentee@ucc.ie no later than Sunday 7 July 2013.

Craft Fair 13 applications should consist of:

Download an application form here <http://www.glucksman.org/PDFs/CRAFTFAIR13_ApplicationForm.pdf>

Selected participants will be notified in early August 2013.

http://www.glucksman.org/craftfair.html

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Bonnie McGough Makes Her Only Irish Appearance in June

Polymer clay artist, author and tutor Bonnie McGough will be in Ireland this June demonstrating the wonders of the versatile craft material, Fimo ™  

One of the most recognised artists in her field, Bonnie is based in the UK and her visit is widely anticipated by the Irish craft community. Her demonstration at Inspiring Ideas in the Blanchardstown Centre, will be her only Irish visit.

Bonnie will be appearing in Inspiring Ideas from 11am on Saturday, June 15^th

Visit Bonnie’s website at www.bonniemcgough.com

Inspiring Ideas

The Gift & Craft Store

The Blanchardstown Centre

Dublin 15

 Tel: 01 8219277            Fax: 01 8219298

www.inspiringideas.com

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Simone Walsh Arty Sale

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Leos’s Tavern in association with Earagail Arts Festival presents

Traditional Irish Market Fair

Enjoy this 150 year old Irish traditional fair where old customs are displayed from 1850 onwards. Countless stalls will line the village, exhibiting local handcrafts such as pottery, jewellery, basket weaving, handmade tweeds and organic local produce along with home baking. On display, skills in cradle making, weaving and secrets of traditional fabrics and many other traditional Irish customs revived on the day. With plenty of music and a selection of farm animals for children including pigs and donkeys. Come and enjoy this wonderful fair and immerse yourself in the old Irish ways.

Check out the site below for the huge amount of attractions on offer:

http://www.eaf.ie/

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To find out about the next workshop please email:  katragaddamanju@gmail.com

Healing with Art’s workshop is designed with passion to explore the creative side of your personality. We are all so busy with our life and sometimes our inner passions and small cheerful hobbies disappear in the hussle bussle. The motivation behind this workshop is to get you connected back with those inner passions.

Not only that have you ever wanted to paint but never picked up a Brush, now this is an opportunity to get that ticked off as well. Offering all of you out there to discover new skills learn techniques, master the Mindfulness and relaxing whilst further developing their own personal style.

Doing all those while healing yourself and relaxing into the new beginning and new year resolutions.

Creativity isn’t just about art. It’s about the journey. And a journey into your innerself.

Following is the format for the day

Basically the Day will start with Guided mediation to relax yourselves and I will do Reiki(Healing Energy) on everyone and then Art Materials will be provided to start painting - it doesn’t matter what we do as each painting and Art does have a meaning that the person will get and makes them happy. Healing with Art brings along Colour therapy where in a person is drawn to Red means its balancing the Root chakra so we will cover more details on this and similarly for other colours. And you will also have an opportunity to experience mediation in between complimented by Angel card reading.

So it’s all about letting the inner child talk to us through the colors and brushes for the day and make yourselves happy kicking of the new year with a new beginning full of positive energy.

I would be more than happy to share further info or answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to email or ring me.

 Testimonial from February Workshop :

Moira: I took part in Manjulas healing throught art workshop back in february. I wasnt really sure what to expect as i hadnt painted in over 12years & was anxious not to be able 2 draw & paint anymore. Well, i have been talking about this worshop to all my friends . I find brilliant the combo of the different meditations done during d day, d personal mini reiki session given to each person & the angel cards touch.it really worked for me- d people i spent d day with, different ages & backgrounds, d laughters & athmosphere… I got somehow unblocked - & have been paiting ever since. I keep on referring Manjula to my friends cause i really know they will benefit from her workshop - just as much as i did. She was brilliant & really helped me a lot. 

• Where: Sandyford Wellness Centre, Sandyford Office Park, Sandyford Industrial Estate, Dublin 18

• Booking: Call Sri Manju on 0868502689 or email info@experiencehealing.ie

• All the Materials provided including Canvas and Acrylic paints and Brushes

• Visit www.experiencehealing.ie

 No Prerequisites for this course. All are welcome.

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As part of Derry City of Culture 2013 the Donegal Designer Makers presents, HOME, an exhibition of craft, applied art and design at the Craft Village (off Shipquay Street) Derry, from Fri  3rd – 30th May 2013.

The official opening will take place Friday 3rd May, 6.30pm – 8.30pm. Refreshments will be served and everyone is welcome.

HOME reflects the work of 18 Artist/Designer/Makers from Donegal and their connection with their home place (Donegal). For some it is their birth place, while others have made it their home. The exhibition explores the different elements of what home is to each maker.

Hannah McGuinness, Creative Director, Donegal Designer Makers says, “Our main connection to each other is our home place Donegal. Whether born here or settled here we have the great fortune of being owned by it and thus feeling part of what is Donegal. Our county has great dramatic beauty, is subject to erratic weather patterns, has a language of its own, is steeped in culture and tradition. All these aspects of our life in Donegal are carried through our lifetime, influencing and inspiring our work and us as people.”

For more information: www.donegaldesignermakers.com

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ART WORKSHOP

HOW TO PAINT A POPPY

Saturday June 8^th - 10.30 to 16.30

Complete a beautiful poppy painting in one day.   All materials, including canvas and paint included.

Tea / coffee and light lunch will be provided.

Spaces are limited so please book early.

€60

To book a place contact

Karen on 086 8581476

http://www.karenwilson.net/

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Exhibition of Sculpture: Carraige na Farraige

Signal Arts Centre, Bray, Co.Wicklow

Wicklow based stone sculptor Helen O’Connell exhibits a body of work inspired by the sea. Using stone such as Iranian and Italian travertine, Portuguese marble and Killkenny limestone she celebrates the various ways in which powerful aquatic forces create a beautiful underwater world and ‘sculpt’ the stone they interact with. The sculptures range from recognizably maritime subjects such as corals, to more abstract studies of marine life.

‘The sculptural formations found in coastlines eroded by the sea and the panoply of organic life forms to be found underwater from radiolara to corals and seaweeds all inform these sculptures. While acknowledging mother nature as the finest sculptor, my work aims to celebrate the materiality of the stones themselves and pay homage to the ever present consolation of the sea - a repository for so many of our dreams and longings…’

This is Helen O’Connell’s second solo show. She has exhibited in numerous group exhibitions in Ireland and abroad. Her work has been collected by Bono, Anne Madden and the HSE among many private collectors. She has received Arts Council and Crafts Council awards and in 2006 was listed in Whyte’s ‘Buyers guide to Irish Art’ as ‘one to look out for’.  She works from her Wicklow studio at home and D15 studios. 

Carraige na Farraige       Helen O’Connell          www.oconnellsculpture.com 

Tuesday April 23rd – Sunday May 5^th 2013 

Signal Arts Centre, 1 Albert Ave, Bray, Co. Wicklow,   01-276 2039      www.signalartscentre.ie 

Gallery opening times: 
Tue to Fri: 10-1pm & 2-5pm
Sat to Sun: 12-5pm
Closed for lunch: 1-2pm

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Irish Artist & Celtic Designer John Victory has just launched a new online store www.johnvictory.com where you can purchase John’s complete range of exquisite artworks.

“I’ve been working hard to put together a collection of artworks which can be easily accessed by my loyal customers as well as potential shoppers that favour the convenience of online shopping”.  

The site features original artworks, reproductions and signed prints with worldwide shipping and online order tracking available on all items. There are also a number of new and exciting artwork collections being created at the moment by John which he is hoping to offer by the end of the year.

To help celebrate the launch of this new store, John is offering free shipping worldwide on a range of artworks while stocks last.

John is also available for commission work and you can contact him on 087 9101 835 or info@johnvictory.com

www.Johnvictory.com

Get in Touch…

John Victory Art & Design Studio
Killeenhugh,
Kinvara,
Co. Galway
Ireland

Tel: +353 91 442776
Email: info@johnvictory.com

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Dallamullóg is a show involving the Irish art community and features some of Irelands best known artists such as Cliodna Cussen and Peadar Lamb as they take an apprentice under their wing and set about creating a piece of art. I felt that it might be of interest to you as the series will appeal to art practitioners and enthusiasts as well as the general public. I would be grateful if you could help  spread the word by any means possible as we are eager to get members of the art community watching the series.

TG4 entertainment series ‘Dallamullóg’ started Sunday 13th December at 8:30pm. It is running for six weeks and is repeated at 11:30pm on the following Tuesday night.
Each episode will follow the fate of an ordinary tradesperson as they transfer their skills to the art studio in order to create a piece of art which will be assessed by a critic. The tradespeople will be mentored by a renowned Irish artists including the likes of Cliodna Cussen, Peadar Lamb and Turner nominated painter Liam De Frinse.

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