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 DESK.....

Greetings from the Crafty News Desk.
(This weeks photo was taken this morning here in Dublin when I was out for a ramble to the shops.  Amazing Autumn sunshine but you can feel the chill in the air too.)

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How excited is everyone heading for the Etsy meet ups on Wednesday in Galway and Saturday in Dublin.  Say a big hello to Liz from all of us who cant make it.  We will look forward to a report later in the month.  If you don't know what I am talking about go here: http://etsyireland.blogspot.com/2010/09/etsy-galway-and-dublin-meet-ups.html

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News in of a number of Craft Market opportunities coming over the next few months:

Christmas Fair - Castleblaney, Co Monaghan - 19th Dec 2010

All expressions of interest for a Christmas Gift Fair in a Community Centre,Castleblayney Co Monaghan  -Sunday 19th December, 2010.

Looking for crafts; gifts, foods (we have Jams ; Chutneys ; Jewellery).  Admission to the Public will be free.  Cost to traders to be decided.

email incatrail10@yahoo.ie  

Westport Christmas Fair 2010  (no dates given but if similar to last year 10/11 Dec approx)

For the second year running, Westport will be holding a major Christmas market along the banks of the Carrowbeg river in Westport town, incorporating Santa’s grotto in the old BoI courtyard.If you would to trade at this market, pls ph. 098 273 75. or email: killiandunford@gmail.com

Crafters Ireland Christmas Fairs 2010 

Sunday 14 Nov: Ardboyne Hotel, Navan

Sunday 21 Nov: Royal Hotel, Bray

Sunday 28 Nov: Ardee Parish Hall, Ardee

Sat and Sunday 4&5 December: Boyne Valley Hotel Drogheda

Sunday 12 December:  Darnley Arms Athboy

All events run 11-5 pm Santa will be there along with free kids face painting and entertainment. Extensive advertising as usual with a Crafters Ireland fair. All Xmas fairs will be free entry in for the public.

All events are 75 euro per day and boyne valley will be a two day fair for 140 euro. Spaces being reserved now for just 25 euro deposit.

We are looking for crafts and foods, flowers and any other exciting exhibits. We are full for jewellery…

Please call Scott on 085 2828420 or email craftersireland@gmail.com  to request a space.

As always check our facebook page for news of giveaways.... 

If you have any news for me please get in touch.

Happy Crafting till next week

Mo

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