Greetings from the Crafty News Desk - I am back in harness and rearing to go again...... Say hello to some of the crazy woolies I met over the weekend!!!!!!
Firstly can I say a very big THANK YOU to Ruth from nicedaydesigns who, along with other crafty people in the Limerick area, has successfully managed the Etsy Ireland Pop-Up shop in Limerick over the last month. Check out the facebook page Limerick Well done one and all.
Congratulations to Suzie from littlewhitedog who had some her amazing letters in one of the award winning gardens at the Bloom Festival over the weekend. A lovely addition to the Alice in Wonderland garden. Well done Suzie!! And she is also going to have a slot in the Pop Up Shop at the Royal Hibernian Academy in Ely Place from 18 to 24 June so why not drop by and say hello if you are in the area. Details are on her facebook page facebook.
Craft Market - Iveagh Grounds, Crumlin 12
Places available New Craft market opening in Guinness Athletic Union, Iveagh grounds in Crumlin Dublin 12 on 3 July next from 12 to 6pm. They are looking for stall holders (full for Jewelry and cards) for information contact buttonsandbowscraftmarket@hotmail.com with details of what you would like to sell.
CraftWest is currently in the process of organising craft and food fairs in the west. We are interested in you, whether you are a large or small trader, established or just a beginner.-We look forward to hearing from all who are interested in participating. CraftWest has a strict policy of Irish made, hand made, or home made products only.
Contact CraftWest@gmail.com
Designer Dublin was launched on 1st June in the Kilkenny Shop, Nassau Street. As part of Year of Craft 2011, Designer Dublin will showcase the very best of design and craft made in Dublin. Some of our ETSY crafters are involved - meet Angela from artysmarty and Judith from ABoxForMyTreasure at the Open Craft Trail next Friday from 5 - 9 (nice snacks are promised) more info here on facebook Good luck to all involved.
Exchange's Art+Craft Market is coming up this Saturday & as they still have a few tables left they're offering them for a special rate of €15 for 2 tables. That's 2 square metres to fill with your lovely wares [normally €10 for 1 table slot]. Get in touch with markets@exchangedublin.ie quoting the word "connections" to make use of this offer. This 2 stalls worth of space can be shared between friends as well.
That's about it for this week. I know I have missed some items - sorry if I did - please add the details to the comments on this blog post. For any events coming up please contact me through my Etsy site www.huggleknits.etsy.com
Cheers
Mo
Greetings from the Crafty News Desk and Happy Easter from me and these cutsie chicks......
Some snippets of news for you ....
New market starting up in Wexford next Sunday 24th April. Enya has been in touch with loads of tempting details - takes place in the Sky and Ground pub, a very popular spot in Wexford, starts at 12.30 with stalls inside and outside in the Beer Garden followed by music. Details and info re stalls contact Enya @ 0876403323 or enya.barron@gmail.com - Facebook info MARKET
Annual Easter Craft and Book Fair in the Boyne Valley Hotel in Drogheda on 24th and 25th April. Tables €35. Contact Scott on 085 2828 420 or email him at craftersireland@gmail.com
Weekly market in Claremorris on Friday mornings, 10 till 1. Email christinemlynn@gmail.com for more details
‘Community/Family Day’ in Delgany on Easter Monday (25th April) - market will take place in a vacant shop/retail unit on the main street in Delgany - market will be open from 10am till 3pm - €15 Contact: becky.loftus@gmail.com
Artwork with the theme of Music is sought for the Bloom Festival in June - details BLOOM
And dont forget to keep your eye on the Calendar of events posted on the YeaR of Craft website - details CALENDAR
Thats about it for this week.
Crafty News will be off enjoying the Easter celebrations next week so see you all on Monday 2nd of May for a roundup of any interesting events coming up in May. Then I am off on my hols for a few weeks so I am looking for some guest writers for the Crafty News for Monday 9th 16th and 23rd. Please get in touch if you would like to try your hand at writing for the News Desk.
Bye for now.
Mo
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