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July 15th – 24th 2011

by Designer Dublin|on July 4, 2011 |in Events |Comments Off

Made in Temple Bar
July 15th – 24th 2011
www.templebar.ie

From July 15th – 24th, Temple Bar Cultural Trust is teaming up with more than 20 of its cultural neighbours, over 100 artists and performers and some of the most exciting creative companies in Ireland to celebrate 20 years of unique culture and regeneration in Dublin’s Cultural Quarter.

The Made in Temple Bar festival will feature over 70 events including premieres of site specific theatre, outdoor movies, specially commissioned art installations, Grammy award winning artists and even a world famous high wire walker! People can also get creative with opportunities to make your own works of art and share opinions on culture that will form part of an exciting outdoor exhibition. The festival will showcase the culture that makes Temple Bar so special to both Irish people and visitors to the area.

Some of the highlights of the festival, created by Temple Bar Cultural Trust, include Conversations about Culture, a unique outdoor photographic exhibition which will change every day featuring images of people as they pass through Temple Bar during the festival and their opinions on culture. Movies on the Street, two movies also celebrating anniversaries this year will be screened on Cow’s Lane, Breakfast at Tiffany’s which is 50 and Alice in Wonderland which is 60. Didier Pasquette, the world famous high wire walker, will brave the heights of Temple Bar in a stunning display. End of the Road, a new site specific theatre performance in Fishamble St by the Fishamble Theatre Company will dramatize the real life of a Dublin man who currently lives in St Francis Hospice.

 De La Soul and Hypnotic Brass Ensemble will bring the funk with a musical performance at the Button Factory. Master of the Universe will pay tribute to Aidan Walsh, one of the first visionaries of what Temple Bar was to become, with an inflatable monument looking down on the area from the roof of Temple Bar Gallery & Studios. At Fort Building Workshops in Exchange Dublin, kids can create their own fort representing the medieval history of the area and dramatising contemporary issues in relation to architecture and planning.

 Cultural organisations who are at the heart of culture in Temple Bar including the IFI, The Ark, Fishamble: The New Play Company and Temple Bar Gallery + Studios will all be devising, creating and hosting new and exciting events to celebrate all that is Made in Temple Bar!Young, old and in between will be spoilt for choice with events from Culture Club for Kids, Get Active and SceneNotHerd, the audience development programmes run by TBCT.

 Many events are free but some have an admission charge and a full programme of events is now  available across the city, at TBCT offices and throughout Temple Bar or online at www.templebar.ie.

People can join the conversation and get involved with the Twitter tag #MITB, by following on www.twitter.com/TBCT  or on www.facebook.com/TempleBarCulturalTrust .

 Made in Temple Bar is the highlight of many events by Temple Bar Cultural Trust throughout 2011 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Temple Bar’s regeneration as Dublin’s Cultural Quarter. In addition Meeting House Square is undergoing the construction of a new retractable canopy so that from September visitors will be able to enjoy an amazing array of outdoor entertainment, all year round, while still remaining nice and dry!

The full festival programme is available on our website at this link; http://templebar.ie/Event/MadeInTempleBar

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Irish Patchwork Society 30th Anniversary National Exhibition

by Designer Dublin|on July 4, 2011 |in Events |tagged , , |Comments Off

The IPS was founded in 1981, following a meeting in the National Gallery in Dublin of 100 likeminded people interested in patchwork.  The idea came from the combined enthusiasm of three people, drawn together by their interest in textiles and patchwork. This year the Society is 30 years old and to celebrate this achievement has organised a National Exhibition. The title of the exhibition is Branching Out and quilts of all sizes have been gathered from all eight branches of the society which are spread throughout the country. The Society will be giving workshop/demonstrations, for adults on Tuesdays 11am-1pm and for children on Thursdays 11am-1pm.

www.irishpatchwork.ie

International Fabric Postcard Exhibition

To celebrate our 30th Anniversary the Irish Patchwork Society had organised and International Fabric Postcard Exhibition which will be on view in the Botanic Gardens Exhibitions Centre for the month of July. Come and see the variety of ideas and techniques used in over two hundred cards from twenty two countries. If you would like to join in this exhibition and send us a card which will be sold in aid of a charity later in the year please do www.irishpatchwork.ie

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Denim Workshop with Shelley Voom

by Designer Dublin|on July 2, 2011 |in Events |tagged , , |Comments Off
Date: 2nd July
Time: 11.30-3.30
Fee €45 incudes lots of materials
tea/coffee, cup-cakes
and a chilled glass of prosecco
Venue: Om Diva and Sip and Stitch Academy  
27 Drury St, Dublin 2
Tel: 01 6791211 to book
Email: omdiva1@gmail.com

Participents should bring along their old jeans and will learn how to transform them into a summer ready mini/midi skirt. You will learn how to customise and distress your denim skirt and you will leave with a fab piece guaranteed to turn heads at any festival this summer! Groups of 2 or more will receive a 10% discount. Please call on 01 6791211 to book any of the above workshops. Kind regards and wishing you all a summer of fun!

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“Craft Means Business” a Major Craft Conference

by Designer Dublin|on June 30, 2011 |in Events |tagged , , |Comments Off

Focussed talks and networking to inspire Craft/ Design companies to take a leap forward in the “Year of Craft 2011″

Date: Thursday 30th June, 1.30pm-7.30pm
Venue: Farmleigh House, Phoenix Park, Dublin
Special guest speakers: Greg O ‘Gorman – Group Marketing Director, Kilkenny shop and Melissa O’Gorman- Manager, Kilkenny shop

Craft / Design companies who will share their experiences:
Philip Gaffney, O’Gowna- Giftware www.ogowna.com
Susannagh Grogan-Textile Designer, www.susannaghgrogan.com
Vivien Walsh - Jeweller, www.vivienwalsh.com

Fingal County Enterprise Board will mark the Crafts Council of Ireland “Year of Craft” with a special conference that will focus on inspirational talks from recognized leaders in the craft industry. The event will be an afternoon session finishing with a networking reception.

So if you are interested in the following items this event is a must!

  • Ever wondered how Kilkenny shop has evolved over the years to become leading retailers of Irish Craft & Design products?
  • Would you like an insight into what a key buyer is looking for?
  • Interested in selling into the U.S.?
  • Are you looking for information and inspiration from other Craft workers, to develop your business and make it grow?
  • Would you be interested to hear how other successful craft companies have responded to changes in the market?
  • Interested in setting up a shop?
  • Would you like an opportunity to network with other Craft workers and Designers?
  • Would you like top tips on selling to the Public?

This is just a small insight into some of the topics that will be covered at the “Craft Means Business” Conference.
Places are limited this is a free event, so book early.
Book Now

For further enquires please contact Suzanne May  Tel: 087-2676650

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Sip & Stitch Academy – July Workshops

by Designer Dublin|on June 30, 2011 |in Events |tagged , , , |Comments Off

Denim workshop with Shelley Voom

Date: 2nd July
Time: 11.30-3.30
Fee €45 incudes lots of materials to work with,tea/coffee, cup-cakes and a chilled glass of prosecco to celebrate your fab creation!
Participents should bring along their old jeans and will learn how to transform them into a summer ready mini/midi skirt. You will learn how to customise and distress your denim skirt and you will leave with a fab piece guaranteed to turn heads at any festival this summer!
Venue: Om Diva and Sip and Stitch Academy
Atelier 27 Young Designer Studios
27 Drury St, Dublin 2
Tel: 01 6791211 to book
Email: omdiva1@gmail.com

High Street to High End with Umit Kutluk

Date: 9th July
Time:11.30-3.30
Fee: €45 includes lots of materials to work with, tea/coffee, cup-cakes and a chilled glass of prosecco to celebrate your inner design diva!
You will learn the insider secrets of Ireland’s Young Designer of the moment! Bring an old high street tee and transform it in day or evening wear using special dying and hand beading techniques.
Venue: Om Diva and Sip and Stitch Academy
Atelier 27 Young Designer Studios
27 Drury St, Dublin 2
Tel: 01 6791211 to book
Email: omdiva1@gmail.com

During the month of August we will be running Sat workshops on Learning to Love your machine, a great full day workshop with designer Jane Gerraghty where you finally learn how to use the machine thats been collecting dust for too long!

We will also be running a great Fascinator workshop with founder of Irish Fashion lable Tokiki, Carolyn Moore. We will keep you up-to-date with all date and times once they have been confirmed.

About The Sip and Stitch Sewing Academy
The principal behind the Sip and Stitch Academy is to provide relevant, up to date, fun and highly skilled courses in DIY Fashion to the general public. You can be an absolute beginner or a seasoned stitcher. We run everything from handstitching revamp courses to specialised pattern drafting courses aswell as workshops in Millinery, Accessories, Learning to Love your Machine, Cool Crochet, Fascinating Fascinators, Felting etc. The emphasis is always on fun and learning as we have discovered that the more you enjoy something the better you become! Most of our courses are Fashion Focused so we discuss pesonal taste, mood boards and current trends. All our courses are very sociable and tea/coffee, red/white wine, prosecco etc is served accordingly!

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Starting Your Own Craft Business

by Designer Dublin|on June 28, 2011 |in Events |tagged , |5 Comments
Info:
Date:  Tuesday 28th June
Time: 2.30-4pm 
Venue: Dublin City Public Libraries
Cabra Bibliographic Centre
Navan Road, Dublin 7
Tel: 01 6744842/3
Fee: Free of charge

Book Now

Public Talk: ‘Starting Your Own Craft or  Design  Business’ Learn about some handy tools!
A presentation on how to start your own craft, fashion or design business. We discuss market research, finance and sales. There will also be information on the supports available to small businesses from Dublin City Enterprise Board.

Speakers: Suzanne Maye & Eibhlin Curley, Assistant CEO, Dublin City Enterprise Board

Suzanne May ran a successful pottery business for many years in Dublin. She now works as a Mentor and Project Manager on several craft initiatives including Summer Fair taking place in Marlay Park 17-19 June.
Poster display of crafts: Cabra Library from 15-30 June.

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Irish Design Shop – Jewllery Workshop Programme

by Designer Dublin|on June 25, 2011 |in Events |tagged , , |Comments Off

Open to students of all levels from beginners to advanced, our aim is to teach a variety of skills involved in producing metal jewellery. Clare Grennan and Laura Caffrey mainly work in copper and silver, but encourage the use of a variety of materials such as wood, plastics and found objects.
Each weekend workshop is structured around the students designs and what they wish to get out of the two days. Beginners are introduced to metalwork on the Saturday morning with a brooch project (using basic skills such as the jewellers saw and soldering), then they work around individual designs to produce at least one finished piece of jewellery by the end of the workshop. All materials and tools are provided (they do charge for the use of silver however, which generally amounts to €30 per student, depending on what you make). They advise each student to bring along a notebook and an apron, or else wear your least fancy clothes!

Each weekend workshop takes place Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm.
The cost per student is €95.

To book a place on any of the following dates, drop us an email or give us a call.
admin@irishdesignshop.com / 01 4752222
They take a €50 deposit from each student to secure a place on each workshop.

Dates of Workshops:
June:          25th & 26th
July:           9th & 10th
August:      13th & 14th
August:      27th & 28th

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Clayday Playday – Ceramics Workshop

by Designer Dublin|on June 25, 2011 |in Events |tagged , , |Comments Off

Dates: 25th June
Time: 12:00 – 17:30 (return to glaze work at a later date)
Venue: 15 Heytesbury Street, Dublin 8
Contact: Adrinene Crowe E-Mail: info@seraph.ie Tel: 01 4539971
Cost: €75 includes light lunch and materials

Ceramics Workshop
Maximum of 6 grown-ups exploring clay & creative empowerment; returning to the studio at a later date to glaze the work made (after the first firing in the kiln and before the second). Clay is a wonderful medium whether hand building or making pots on the wheel! In these sessions participants explore their own unique relationship to clay. Adrienne has an extraordinary capacity to assist each person to pursue a personal response to the tools and materials available. No previous experience of clay or art is needed. Hands on acitivity – wear old clothes and leave jewelry behind – long fingernails can be a disadvantage.
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Felting Workshop with Andrea Cleary

by Designer Dublin|on June 25, 2011 |in Events |Comments Off
Date:  25 June
Time: 14:00- 16:30
Fee:    €45

Felting workshop with Andrea Cleary in Om Diva. Participents will learn how to create beautiful individual felt necklaces, rings and headpieces. Its a wonderful introduction into the art of felting and again people will leave with a piece which has been handcrafted by them under the guidence of a great teacher.  The  €45 fee will include all materials needed for the various creations as well as tea/coffee, cakes and a chilled glass of prosecco to finish.

Bookings:
Om Diva/ Sip and Stitch Academy
27 Drury Street, Dublin 2
Tel: 01 6791211
Email: omdiva1@gmail.com

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Potato Print Your Own Greeting Cards!

by Designer Dublin|on June 22, 2011 |in Events |tagged , , , |Comments Off

Date: 22nd June
Time:11-1pm
Venue:
Culture Box,
Temple Bar Cultural Trust,
12 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2.
Cost: €6
Contact:Fán Regan
Email: info@theprintingrooms.com
Web: http://www.theprintingrooms.com

Print & Papercraft Workshop
Learn to print your own range of greeting cards at this 2-hour workshop with The Printing Rooms. The Printing Rooms are running a 2-hour workshop to celebrate the Designer Dublin Year of Craft. In the time available, we will give each person attending the chance to print up their own greeting cards (or wrapping paper if preferred).
Cost is to cover materials, as all will be supplied by The Printing Rooms… including the potatoes! Limited to 6 people.
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