Crafts Council of Ireland

STOPRESS

Crafts Council of Ireland AGMThe Crafts Council of Ireland heldits Annual General Meeting onThursday I5™1 of June in Kilkenny.

At the AGM two new Directors ofthe Board were nominated andappointed: Gerry Mackenrepresenting the Association ofCEOs of City and CountyEnterprise Boards and VincentHughes representing the IrishKnitwear Exporters Guild.

The Board of Directors of theCrafts Council now consists of:

Ministerial appointments:Dr Frances Ruane ChairpersonLiam Kearney. Enterprise IrelandKevin Neligan Enterprise IrelandCathy Byrne KPMG AccountantsMartin Walsh EBS Building Society

Elected appointments:David Shaw-Smith Film makerPat McBride Paper ConservatorGillian Carey. WeaverJ.P. Donnelly. Ogilvy & Mather

Gerry Macken Association ofCEO's of City and CountyEnterprise BoardsVincent Hughes IKEG

Newly elected CCol Board Member

Gerry Macken

Mike McCrory. SilversmithEmmet Kane WoodturnerMary O'Reilly. Irish PatchworkSociety

Newly elected CCol Board Member

Vincent Hughes

At each AGM the member guildsand associations present reports ontheir activities.The following areexcerpts from the Irish PatchworkSociety Report and the SculptorsSociety of Ireland Report:

Irish Patchwork SocietyReportSince the last Crafts Council ofIreland A.G.M in October 99 wehad a really busy year. Our NationalBiennial exhibition 'Memories of theCentury' travelled to Galway,Ballina, Ballyjanersduff, Dundalk,Cork and Dublin.

Some of our members sent quiltsfor exhibition to England, Europeand the USA and individualbranches had their own exhibitions.We invited Vivien Prideau fromCornwall, England and anothertextile artist to speak to us afterour A.G.M. and to give a workshop.

We had a stand at the Knitting andStitching show. A great weekendwas had up in An Grianan with

eleven workshops to choose from -something worthwhile for everylevel of ability.

About twenty members travelled toShastours to Expo 5 where theI.P.S. were invited to present a focuslecture.This was presented by ourchair, Emer Fahy, and was attendedby several thousand quilters fromaround the world.

We have been invited to exhibitquilts in Val'darqeit, Alsace duringSeptember next and in the Heysel,Brussels during March 2001.

Another exhibition,'Hands acrossthe Border', is being organisedwith the Northern Irish Patchworkgroup during October.

All in all, a busy year behind us andeven busier still ahead.The I.P.S.would like to thank the CraftsCouncil of Ireland for grant aidingthis year. .„ ~,D ...

1 Mary OReilly

Sculptors Society of IrelandReport

The Sculptors' Society of Ireland isthe main forum and point ofreference in Ireland for sculptorsand those interested in sculpture,nationally and internationally. It is athirty-two county organisation andits aims are to support sculptorsand promote sculpture in its widestpossible forms.

As part of the continual upgradingof the magazine the following isbeing undertaken:• a new strategy on formatting

information.• a new marketing and distribution

strategy to increase readership

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• improving quality of visualpresentation

• forming alliances withcomplementary organisations

• fostering critical debate andstrategy (including Public ArtPractice)

• facilitating reader participation

Also in response to theproliferation of opportunities forsculptors we currently publish anopportunities supplement in-between Newsletters.

A new format membership card iscurrently in development withdiscount scheme.

Ongoing website development-current news, reviews,opportunities, links to key sites andmembers sites. Web based artexhibition to take place as part of'Place in Time' - a major exhibitionin 2001.

We continue to develop andmaintain our slide and CV archiveof members work while developinga CD-ROM for greater ease ofaccess and availability.

We continue to:• manage sculpture commissions

for public art or private purchase• advise on the percent-for-art

scheme• source specific sculptural skills• organise visual arts events

involving local communities /artist groups

We will be running workshops onDocumentation and ProfessionalPractice targeted at final yearstudents, recent graduates andother developing artists.

In light of the outstanding successof last years SSI SchoolsProgramme the Schools Art Project2000 will run in five inner-cityschools during September/October 2000.

The Sculptors Society of Irelandhas hosted two highly successful

multimedia art, performance andsocial events - 'Radar' and 'tonic',held in the Cobalt Cafe, NorthGreat Georges Street on 28 t'1

January 1999 and 10 th March 2000.'tonic' has been made part of theSculptors Society annual plan ofevents and will run quarterly.'tonic2' is scheduled for July I s t in theCity Arts Centre.

Our ongoing programme ofseminars and lectures featuringprofessionals involved in all areas ofart practice is being developed toinclude daytime lectures at 'tonic'events (first such combined eventscheduled for Sept / Oct 2000).

Jewellery Designand ProductionSkills Course -New FundingLeslie Reed (CEO) and Jane Huston(Trainer) would like to thank allwho were kind enough to writeletters of support for the full timeJewellery Skills course.

For a period the Council was veryuncertain where ongoing fundingwould be found for the course butwe are now delighted to announcethat we have received new statefunding via Enterprise Ireland tosupport the training.

Your letters of support wereimportant as a way of showing thatwhat we are doing is appreciatedand valued by the trade. We tryvery hard to make the course aswell matched as possible to theactual needs of the futureemployers of the trainees.

Once again we are delighted thatall the trainees from the last groupof graduates are in full timeemployment in the trade.

CCol SubsidisedPhotographySchemeCCol have introduced thisscheme in order to assistcraftspeople in attainingprofessional photography oftheir work. This is studio typephotography shot against aneutral background suitable forpress, promotion, brochures andarchive use. The scheme isavailable to all CCol registeredmakers.

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Marianne Klopp CeramicsCeramic Shoot May 2000

Next Dates:July 18th 19th & 20thFashion & Accessories(Delivery July 17th) DUBLIN

There are no selection criteria.You may send whatever piecesyou wish to have photographed.A minimum of 2 and a maximumof 6 shots/images may be taken.You will receive 4 copies of eachimage. The Crafts Council will

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retain 2 copies for non-exclusivepromotional/archive use.

Craftspeople will be charged £35per image on 2'/4 transparency or35mm Slides (mounted). Shotsusing a model or large piecesrequiring location or travel incur anextra charge of £ 15 per image.These prices INCLUDE VAT.

Ceramics by Daniel Cullen

Ceramic Shoot May 2000

If you are interested, please contactthe CCol offices for a submissionform at 056 61804.

The CCol stronglyencourages all craftspeopleto take advantage of thisopportuniy.

Showcase NewsGeneral Waiting ListsAs waiting lists for Showcase 2001are now very lengthy we havedecided to close them for themoment.

Anyone who has written toCatherine Jordan with a view toplacing their name on the waitinglists will be contacted if a standbecomes available.

We apologise for anydisappointment to craftspeoplewho were hoping to exhibit atnext years fair.

Village Waiting ListsVillage bookings and confirmationsare almost complete so Bernadette

Fagan will be offering availablestands to those on the waiting listsshortly.

Due to the demand for Villagestands if you are on the Villagewaiting list and are offered astand it is extremelyimportant that you contactBernadette Fagan by return asstands will not be held.

There are currently 26craftspeople on the Village waitinglist, including New Faces 2000, andwe will try to accommodate asmany people as possible.

New Faces

You will probably be awarethat the New Faces area, located inthe Concert Hall, is a group of nine'new to Showcase' exhibitorswho hold the Crafts CouncilQuality Mark.

The assessment for New Facestook place in April of this year andthere were 7 craftspeople whowere awarded the Quality Markand offered a New Faces stand as aresult.This leaves two places stillavailable for Showcase 2001.

If you wish to have your workassessed for the Quality Mark witha view to exhibiting in New Faces2001, you can have your workassessed at the next Quality Markselection.

For further information on thenext Quality Mark selection datesmake sure you keep an eye out inStopress.

Please note that if more than twocraftspeople are selected for NewFaces we will be balloting for thetwo places.

Subsidies

There are still a number of CraftsCouncil subsidies available tocraftspeople who have booked astand at Showcase. If you have notfilled in a subsidy application form

and feel that you are entitled toapply, please contact CatherineJordan as soon as possible.

Craftspeople who have filled in theforms and returned them toCatherine will be given details oftheir subsidy in early autumn.

Showcase Co-ordinator

As you probably know CatherineJordan is the Crafts Council ofIreland's Showcase Co-ordinatoravailable to answer any of yourShowcase queries.You can contacther on 01 2947574. If you do notmanage to contact her immediately,please leave a message and she willreturn your call.

CallingCraftspeopleWho could machine comtwo sheep fleece for me?Please!Heidi Feucht, Camphill DunsfBrannockstown, Nr Naas, CoKildare, tel: 045 483628.

Commissioning <DESIGNyard

The CommissioningDESIGNyard is cumcontemporary new work forexhibition and retail purposes. Ifinterested in submitting workplease contact Elaine Fallon oiRuth Maguire at 01 6778453email projects@designyar<

Jewellers WantedJewellery store in Naas, Co Kildareare interested in sourcingjewellery designers to showca;work. Both local and nationaldesigners are welcome to getin toud

We want toone or several designers,showcasing a constantly changingdisplay of jewellery. Contact PaulMurphy, tel: 045 878991

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Art in Action Festival,Townley Hall, Slane, Co. MeathThe 9th annual Art In Action tookplace the weekend of the 3rd, 4thand 5th of June 2000 and proved tobe another hugely successful eventfor the artists, visitors, andorganisers.

The event is organised by theSchool of Philosophy, who startedthis event with just one marqueenine years ago.The event has grownto incorporate over ten marqueesas well as events and lectures whichare hosted in the Georgianmansion itself.

For the working Artists, thesupport given by the School ofPhilosophy was incredible with finefood and beverages available all day,every day.

All kinds of demonstrations andclasses took place each day, fromthrowing, clay modeling, glassblowing, painting and aromatherapyto lectures on philosophy and theeconomic sciences.

There was truly something foreveryone and huge participation.

Marian Aston and Joe Byrne learn throwing skills from Liz Walsh.

Frank Fitzpatrick demonstrates his woodturning skills.

Expo 2000 Hannover, GermanyExpo 2000 is the first world fairof the new millennium andopened on the 1st June.

The Department of Enterprise,Trade and Employment puttogether the Irish Pavilion inconjunction with MurrayO'Laoire Architects and ShaneHolland Design Workshops.

Shane Holland, Antony Clearyand George Butler designed andinstalled unique furniture for thedirector's office and executivelounge.The furniture included aselection of tables in glass, Irishlaurel, cast bronze and steel andconference seating and loungingchairs in copper, birch, steel andleather.

Special NoticeA special edition of the renownedseries 'Hands' will be aired onRTE Wednesday 12th July at 7pm.The programme focuses on thewoodturner Uam O'Neill.

Liam was commissioned by thePhoenix Park to make a piece incelebration of the opening of thenew Visitors Centre in Ashtown.

The programme chronicles themaking of the piece fromchoosing and felling the tree tothe very special opening.

Remember:'Hands' RTE 7pm Wednesday

Crafts Council of Ireland Information Seminars 2000In its effort to actively consultcraftspeople and guage thedevelopmental needs and businessrequirements of their enterprisesthe staff of the Crafts Council aretravelling to 6 venues around the

Bridgette Brew spoke on 'SuccessfulMarketing on a Budget'. Bridgettehas recently been appointedGeneral Manager of KylemoreAbbey in Connemara. She sharedher knowledge on branding and

Galway - Hilary Morley, project manager

Kelly, woodturner and Flannan Egan, Irish

country (Galway, Killarney,Letterkenny, Armagh, Cahir andDublin) under the bannerINFORMation 2000.

The Crafts Council seeINFORMation 2000 as a means ofinforming craftspeople aboutcurrent changes within thestructure and policies of theorganisation.The seminars givecraftspeople the opportunity tomeet with Crafts Council staff andguest speakers, and consult onissues of importance to them.

The agenda remains constant foreach seminar bar the guestspeakers:1 the current re-structuring of

the Crafts Council of Irelandand theconsequences of theStrategic Plan 2000 - 2003.

2 future developments thatsupport the craft industry

3 Showcase Trade Fair, R.D.S. 20014 guest speakers

Galways guest speakers wereBridgette Brew, Kylemore Abbeyand Ann Torres, NUI Galway.

INFORMation 2000, talking with John

Currachs.

marketing with reference toKylemore Abbey.

Ann Torres has won several awardsfor her case study on Galway-basedpotter, Judy Greene. Ann highlightedher findings on the craft industry inIreland and discussed the success ofa joint marketing group of IrishPotters called 'Homethrown'.

Guest speakers at the KillarneySeminar were Tommy Barker, Editorof the Irish Examiner Weekend

supplement and Jackie Dawson,Kennedy PR (an exciting newcompany whose clients includeLouise Kennedy, Brown Thomas andthe Bewley group).

Both speakers demonstrated howbest craftspeople can preparethemselves for the media.Theyemphasised that the time is ripe formakers to gain from free mediacoverage with such a large numberof Irish glossy publications andnewspaper features hungry forgood quality photography andinteresting storylines.

Dawn Edge O'Neill - the Facilitator

at CCol Information Seminars

Tommy Barker explained themeaning of the phrase 'bad news isgood news', he commented: "Ifyou're a potter and you buy a kiln,that isn't news...if your new kilnburns down the house, it is seriousnews and if the dog puts out thefire, it's an exclusive!"

Ben Russell, Claire Greene and Shelley Toner-Whelan at the Killarney Seminar

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Seminars, Exhibitions, CompetitionsCraft Granary ExhibitionProgrammeCall for submissions for nextexhibition titled "intertwiningfibres - wool-weft-weave'running from 18l" August toOctober.The exhibition will be runin conjunction with the IrishBasketmakers Association.

The theme of the exhibition is theintertwining of fibres. Craft makersin any medium are invited tosubmit photograph(s) and profiledetails, before July 25 t n , to theCraft Granary, Church Street,Cahir, Co.Tipperary, tel: 052 41473,fax: 052 41415,email: craftgranary I @eircom.netweb: www.craftgranary.com

The profile submitted withphotograph(s) should give details ofthe following:name, address, contact details,inspiration of craft maker,experience and/or qualifications inchosen medium, relevance totheme of 'intertwining fibres'.

Closing date for photographs andprofile is 25 t h July, 2000. A jurymeet to decide on exhibitors onJuly 2 7 . Submission of actual workto the Craft Granary takes placeAugust 8 t h .

Exhibitors have the option of sellingor just exhibiting. It isrecommended that exhibitorssubmit a representative sample oftheir work including smaller pieces,which might be easier to sell.Tocover the cost of running theexhibition the Craft Granarycharges 35% commission. 21% VATis also added.

Jewellery SymposiumA Jewellery Symposium organisedby Contemporary Crafts on theBorder will take place at the HolyTrinity Heritage Centre,Carlingford, Monday July 24 t n , I pm.

Agenda:1.00 lunch and networking2.00 welcome from CorneliaMcCarthy, Contemporary Crafts onthe Border2.15 Irish Jewellery Network CaseStudies:• Contemporary Crafts Jewellery

Network - Frances Taylor, Jewellery

Marketing Representative

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2.45 The Benefits of Networking -Harford Robb, London JewelleryChairman3.30 The Buyers Viewpoint - DianeChapell, International Buying Agent,Senior Marketing Representative4.15 coffee and Questions andAnswers

Cost for the day is IR£I 5 andincludes lunch.To book contactHelen at Contemporary Crafts onthe Border, Carlingford, tel: 0429373005

'focus on jewellery'Exhibition organised byContemporary Crafts on theBorder, D'Arcy McGee Grainstore,Carlingford, July 10 th - August 13 th

Opening hours Mon to Fri 9.30 -1.00 and 2.00 - 5.30. Sat, Sun andBank Holidays 12.00 - 6.00

The InternationalFeltmakers AssociationFibre Festival

Calling all Dyers, Feltmakers,Knitters, Patchworkers, Spinners,Weavers and Textile Artists - youare invited to attend the first everFibre Festival in Dublin at OurLady's Parish Cantre, BeechparkLawn, Castleknock, Dublin 15 onSaturday 23 r d and Sunday 24 t h

September 2000. 10am to 5pmeach day.

There will be I and 2 dayworkshops in Feltmaking,Embroidery and Spinning. SampleSpinning lessons on Sunday, bringyour spinning wheel to sample spinthe wonderful fibres of WinghamWool Work. Spinning Wheel expertwill check and service your spinningwheel.

Full details and booking formavailable from E.Bonnar, Co-ordinator I.F.A., tel: 01 8213854,email: jbonnar@indigo.ie

Co Louth Exhibition' r oom service' is the first craftexhibition to ambitiously show thework of talented Co. Louth craftmakers in the theme of anindulgent, stylish, serene feeling of abeautifully relaxed home'.

Emma Davis, Craft Granary Exhibition Manager and David Lambert,

Blackstone Studios at the recent official opening of the Craft Granary

the new Regional Craft Centre for the South East.

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'room service' will be an exclusivecollection of lighting, textiles,silverware, ceramics, flooring,furniture and wood productsincluding the work of Mel Bradley,Glenn Lucas, Edmund McNulty andPatricia Murphy.

The show is available to hire. Anyorganisation or venue interestedshould contact Karen Ferguson,Craft Development Officer, LouthCounty Enterprise Board,email: info@lceb.org

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Situations VacantA vacancy exists for aninnovative thrower - must have atleast 5 years experience. Top wagespaid to successful applicant. Pleasecontact Colm de Ris Pottery, tel 018558404.

Courses AvailableCraft Granary Workshops

Day Workshop ProgrammeCost £40 per participant per dayincluding materials. 8-12 people perworkshop so individual attentionguaranteed

'Go home with a basket' - makeyour own basket with basketmakerPatsy Cahil, 15th July and 29 t h July.Hand-building pottery for beginnerswith Sarah McCormack, 28 t h July.Creative Textile Work - hand-madepaper making and moulding withAnja Sammon, I4 tn july.Creative Textile Work - hand-madefeltmaking and embroidery withAnja Sammon, 15tn July.Candlemaking for beginners withPaula O'Donoghue, 28 t h July.Creative Embroidery/Stitching withMarie Casey, 26 t h and 27 t h July.

Week Workshop Programme(for adults and children)Creative embroidery/stitching withMarie Casey. £ 175 for one weekworkshop. 17 th July - 2 1 s t July. 5days, from IOam-5pm.

Craft Camp - for ages 10-12 withthMarie Casey. 3 I s t July - 4 t n August,

from 10am-12.30am. Cost £50.

Craft Camp - for ages 7-10 withMarie Casey. £50 for week camp.14 th - 18 th August, from 10am-12.30am.

To book please contact The CraftGranary, Church Street, Cahir, Co.Tipperary, tel: 052 41473, fax: 05241415,email: craftgranary I @eircom.netweb: www.craftgranary.com

£20 non-refundable depositrequired for booking. Balance dueon day of workshop.

Tapestry Weaving Courses - theTapeis Gael Weaving School isoffering week long courses in Julyand August. The programmeincludes introductory slide showand lecture, natural dyeing, spinningon Donegal Wheels, designing fortapestry and tapestry weaving.Courses take place July 3rd to 7th,July I Oth to 14th, July 17th to 21st,July 24th to 28th, July 31 st toAugust 4th, 7th to I I th, August 14thto 18th and August 21 st to 25th.Course fee is £100

Please contact Taipeis Gael Teo,Malainn Bhig, Gleann Cholm Cille,Co Dhun na nGall, tel: 073 30325 /073 30372, fax: 073 30325, emailtaipeisgael@eircom.net

Internet Sellingworkshops-direct.co.uk is a newwebsite dedicated to promoting thevery best of designer-makers.

The site exists to increase theinterface between the discerningbuyer and designers, craftspeopleand workshops who achieve astandard of excellence. Potentialbuyers are invited to find the rightskills and people by area anddiscipline, then by viewingillustrations of work or linking tomembers' own websites.

workshops-direct.co.uk will bewidely promoted across a range offirst quality nationwide publications.

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Launched in June this yearworkshops-direct.co.uk is offeringfree text entry and e-mail link forone year to the first 100craftspeople who register. 60 placescurrently remain.For moreinformation contactenquiries@workshops-direct.co.ukor telephone Celia Adams and NickTurner on 01747 855044

New staff at theCCol

Jolly Ronan was recently appointed

as elnformation Officer. Jolly has

been with the Council on a

temporary basis since July 99.

Newly appointed Clerical Officer

Amanda Fenelon who has been

working at CCol as a temp since

December 99.

Mary O'Shea who started this

month with the CCol as Clerical

Assistant.

Crafts Council of Ireland StaffCastle Yard, Kilkenny, telephone: 056 61804, fax: 056 63754email: ccoi@craftscouncil-of-ireland.ieweb: www.craftscouncil-of-ireland.ie

Chief Executive Leslie ReedBusiness Development Manager...... ...Emer FerranFinance Officer. Mary BlanchfieldAdministration Officer. Nuala McGrathInformation Officer. .Joanna Quinnelnformation Officer. Jolly RonanInformation Section Breda KennedyImage Librarian Fintan Blake KellyTelephonist/Receptionist Mary WhelanClerical Officer. Amanda FenelonClerical Assistant Mary O'Shea

TrainingCastle Yard, KilkennyJewellery Design & Production Skills Course Jane HustonPottery Skills Course Gus Mabelson

ShowcaseTelephone and fax: 01 2942574, email: showcase@indigo.ieShowcase Co-Ordinator. Catherine Jordan(Showcase Ireland Events Ltd.)

Contemporary Crafts on the BorderD'Arcy McGee Grainstore, Carlingford, Co. Louth, telephone: 042

9373005, fax: 042 9373022, email: craftcf@tinet.ie

Project Manager. Cornelia McCarthyOffice Manager. .Helen Lynch

Product Development ProjectsArt of Gold Anne KennedyTelephone: 042 9373032, email: akennedy@tinet.ie

Art of Lighting Kaethe Burt-O'DeaTelephone: 087 2444185, email: kaethe@connect.ie

Please note that the copy date for August Stopress is July 25th.

Please have any suggestions or advertisements in on or before that date.Stopress is published between the 5th and I Oth of each month. It ispossible for non-registered people to subscribe to Stopress - for furtherinformation, please contact the Council's offices at 056 61804

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