Inspirational Visit, Festival of Lights Dublin.

Crocheted Lantern by HeliCreations

Hi there Anne-Marie of Handmade by Amo'r here with an invite to team members to another 'Cultural Visit'. A few team members are getting together on Oct 22nd to attend Diwali, Festival of Lights at Dublin's RDS. Tickets (€11.50 inc booking fee) are available via Ticket Master. Any team members who can make it are welcome to join us.

Details can be found on this private team thread, where you can post your interest/arrange where to meet.

Flourite, Coco Heishi and Indian Silver Necklace by Mouflon

The festival promises to be a lively and colourful event with Indian dance, music, food and floral art. The highlight will be a firework display. It's guaranteed to get our imaginations going while giving us an insight into a diverse and fascinating culture.

Party Bunting by Grace and Favour

Before the summer, a few of us got together to visit the National Museum of Decorative Arts. The collection of jewellery and fashions fired our imaginations, but the chat over coffee afterwards was equally inspiring. If you can't make it to Dublin for the festival, perhaps it will spur some of you around the country to organise similar 'go-tos' in your own locality...(ah sure, any excuse for a crafty natter.....)

Crafty News

 

A big hello from the Crafty News Desk - cant believe how quickly the time has flown.  This weeks photograph was taken just 2 weeks ago in Florida..... sunshine and sand mmmmmmm!!!!!!!
Enough of that.  

A big THANK YOU to Purls for holding the fort while I was away.


What a busy time we are having here in Etsy Ireland.  The big success story has to be the ETSY pop-up shop in Limerick  EtsyIrelandPopUpShop  I am in awe of what Ruth and her team of intrepid crafters have and are achieving in Limerick.  All I can say is WELL DONE ONE AND ALL .......
If you are in Limerick do call by and say hello!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Ireland's first online craft website FONDELIFAIR has been officially launched today.    fondelifair
I wish Alice and Michelle and all of the crafters (including mise) all the very best of luck with this endeavour.  God bless all who sail in her  (champagne bottle smashes against the side.....)

A new Irish supplies website has also been launched sunflowertouchsupply   Stop by and have a look

The Glucksman gallery in Cork is taking applications for their craft fair which takes place at the beginning of November. You can download applications from their website  glucksman

The Ulster Festival of Art and Design is happening from June 1st to 12th.  Information here ulsterfestival

Next weekend, 5-6 June, is when all things woolie happen at the Wool Festival in Kilkenny.  Details  =  Wool Festival

The Design Tower Summer School is coming up in June - located in Dublin's  Grand Canal Basin - a perfect location to learn some new skills including Leather work, Paper making, Jewellery, Sculpture etc. 
Details =  thedesigntower

And finally there is a Art and Craft Market taking place at Darcy McGee's at the Spawell in Dublin on 19th June.  There are a few of us taking part and there are still a few stalls available.  Details =  spawell  There will also be live music happening on the day.  If you know of any musicians who would like to take part there are also some slots available.  Get in touch with Lynn. 

So that's about it for this week.  Now I know there are a lot of events happening all over the country with many of our team taking part.  It would be great if we knew where ye are going to be so we could call by and say hello.  So send me on your details and I will let everyone know where you're at.  Are any of you involved with the Bloom Festival in the Phoenix Park next week????? tell me, tell me........ please.

Bye for now
Mo
huggleknits

Crafty News

Greetings from the Crafty News Desk + Updates
Another windy day here in Dublin.

For this weeks article I am bringing you links to websites which I have found interesting and some upcoming events that have come into the crafty news desk.  If you have other links that you would like to share add them to the comments below or contact me directly and I will add them to the article.

WEBSITES

Craft Council - Ireland
Craft Council - Northern Ireland
I Support Irish  New Website promoting Irish Crafts -closing date for entries on the site is 10 February
cultureireland  State Agency for the promotion of Irish Arts worldwide
creativecareers   jobs and opportunities website for the Arts/Creative Sector
textileblog   blog on textile history
create-ireland The National Development Agency for Collaborative Arts. News, events and InRes, a funding and employment listing for the arts.
ravelry  an amazing resource for anyone involved in knitting, crochet, spinning - anything to do with wool...
Vaireland  The Voluntary Arts Ireland site is  great for arts information, projects and jobs
craftinireland  Updates & news on the "year of craft 2011"   

EVENTS - EXHIBITIONS - FESTIVALS

Butler Gallery Talk   In Conversation on 'intertwining of the worlds of fine art and craft' in Butler Gallery
ards-arts-centre   exhibition of textiles in February
Sligo Festival  Food and Craft Festival coming up in March
jewellery-and-goldsmithing-skills-and-design-course  intersting course on  23 February

Short and sweet this week.
As always keep your news items coming in.

See you next week
Cheers
Mo

CRAFTY NEWS DESK.....

Greetings from the Crafty News Desk

(this weeks photo was taken last week in Dublin, the sky was spectacular)

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News in this week from Virginie at Vivibijoux http://www.etsy.com/shop/vivibijoux

• Wed 28 July next ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET at the Euro Festival, on Civic Square in Athlone; 10.30am -4.30pm ....... for info contact Sandy at the Euro Festival Fringe Committee by email to info@tonnta.com - Virginie looks forward to meeting up with other Crafty Ireland Team members there......

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There are a growning number of REGULAR MARKETS going on all over the country with many of our Crafty Ireland Team taking part.

Do you have a stall at any of these markets?

Do contact me so I can let all of our readers know where you are and we can make sure to stop by for a chat.

Crafty Market: Georges St. Dublin - 1st +3rd Sunday each month

• Meet Natalie from The Blue Sylph http://www.etsy.com/shop/thebluesylph and maybe catch some amazing belly dancing.....

Ferocious Mingle Market: Newmarket Sq., Dublin - 2nd Sunday monthly

Toejam Carbook Sale: Richmond St., Dublin - every 4-6 weeks

The Fashion Souk, Ulster Hall, Belfast - monthly

• Meet Brigitte from Purls of Colour http://www.etsy.com/shop/purlsofcolour

The Milk Market, Cornmarket Row, Limerick - Friday + Sunday weekly

• Meet Ruth from Nice Day Designs http://www.etsy.com/shop/nicedaydesigns

So, which is the best market???? What makes one better than another????

Are you a regular market goer - - - which one do you like best????

Do you have a market stall in more than one???

Contact me here and let me know - I know all our readers and the rest of the CraftyIrelandTeam would love to hear from you.

Next Week::::

Sunday 18th - Crafty Market, Sheeben Chic, Georges St, Dublin - 12noon to 5pm

Sunday 18th - The Milk Market, Cornmarket Row, Limerick - 11am to 4pm

Dont forget to send off the email if you are interested in the Athlone Market

Cheers until next week.

Mo

aka Huggleknits http://www.huggleknits.etsy.com