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National ‘Tea Cosy’ Competition – Deadline Wednesday 16th May 2012

by Designer Dublin|on April 17, 2012 |in News

Tea Cosy’s are back and if they are not we are bringing them back.  With our modern fast paced lives we still enjoy sitting back and having a nice cuppa after a long day’s work or enjoy a friends company, and there is nothing better than having a top up….except when the tea has gone cold!

Bringing back the tea cosy will hopefully rejuvenate the need for a beautiful teapot, a handmade cup and time out to ponder on life’s inspirations!

We are going nationally with this competition to ensure all corners of Ireland remember to enjoy being creative, drinking tea and uniting together to revive our Folk crafts.

National ‘Tea Cosy’ Competition – Deadline Wednesday 16th May 2012 – Craft Festival award ceremony on Sunday 20th May 

Tea Cosy’s are back and if they are not we are bringing them back.  With our modern fast paced lives we still enjoy sitting back and having a nice cuppa after a long day’s work or enjoy a friends company, and there is nothing better than having a top up….except when the tea has gone cold!

Bringing back the tea cosy will hopefully rejuvenate the need for a beautiful teapot, a handmade cup and time out to ponder on life’s inspirations!

We are going nationally with this competition to ensure all corners of Ireland remember to enjoy being creative, drinking tea and uniting together to revive our Folk crafts.

For FOLKS sake, bring back the tea Cosy!

 

Choose from 3 categories: 

Under 14yrs   //  Traditional    //   Modern Style

 

Entry admin fee:  5 Euro plus return postage.

Terms and Conditions:

  1. Each entry must be made by the applicant
  2. More than one entry is allowed with additional admin fee
  3. All Tea Cosy’s must be hand-made. (No exceptions!)
  4. Once a tea cosy is submitted even if your tea cosy is shy it will be photographed and placed on the website for general voting. This is separate to the judge’s vote.
  5. Postage in stamp or monetary form must be sent with the Tea cosy so that your tea cosy can be returned to the applicant, in the case of the tea cosy not being sold or if you request that your tea cosy is not for sale after judging has been done.
  6. If you are happy to sell your tea cosy then selling price will be returned to the applicant – no commission.
  7. If you are using our help a charity appeal, we will donate all your sales money to the charity – (Aware, Helping to defeat depression.) Return postage will then be returned to applicant.
  8. All entries must be in by Wednesday 16th May 2012 – final general voting ends on Friday 18th May 2012.
  9. Competition will end at 1pm on Sunday 20th May 2012 at The Craft Festival 2012 in Royal Marin Hotel, DunLaoghaire, Co Dublin.  External Judges will announce winners at Fair, all Tea Cosy’s available for purchase will then be free to go to new homes.
  10. Please be aware that we will be returning your entry in the wrapping that it came in, while we will ensure all entries are card for we are not responsible should the entry be damaged or stolen during the competition period, and the applicant should take whatever precautions are necessary in terms of insurance etc, prior to sending the  application.

 

APPLICATION FORM BELOW  (copy to page to send with your entry)

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National ‘Tea Cosy’ Competition

Entries by Wednesday 16th May 2012

 

Entry Form

Name:………………………………………………………………………………..

Address:……………………………………………………………………………..

Contact Number:………………………………………………………………….

Category Entry:   Under 14yrs…………..   Traditional:………..Modern:…………….

Selling Tea Cosy for:  €………………………or Not for sale:………………………

Do you wish to donate your sale to our chosen charity:……………………

 

If your Tea Cosy does not sell on the day it will be returned to your address above, please ensure you have posted the correct amount of stamps with your entry.

Application to the Guinness Book of Records has been applied for to hold the Title of “Most amount of Tea Cosy’s at one event”, at time of judging the number of Tea Cosys will be counted and The Guinness Book of Records will be informed.

 

All entries are available to view on www.irishcraftfestival.com and all entries will be on view at the Craft Festival 2012, Royal Marine Hotel, DunLaoghaire, Co Dublin.

Craft Festival 2012 will have suppliers, classes and Pure Craft all under one roof!

FREE entry to this event!

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We would like to thank you for your interest in the National Tea Cosy Competition, may the best Cosy win!

Send your Tea Cosy entry to :

Karen Harper, 48 Churchview Road, Killiney, Co Dublin

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Design Corner – Special Preview Thursday 12 April

by Designer Dublin|on April 12, 2012 |in Events, News |tagged , , , ,
THE DESIGN CORNER
Upper Georges Street
[Opposite the People's Park ]
Dun Laoghaire
Co. Dublin
March 31st- May 7th

Craft & Design Events organized by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Enterprise Board would like to invite you to a special preview in The Design Corner next Thursday the 12th of April.  The 15 Designers in the Design Corner will be showcasing their Spring /Summer new collections for 2012 and new Designs will be revealed next week.
Therefore we would like to offer you a 10% discount on any purchases and join us in a glass of wine from 6.00pm-7.30pm to celebrate the good News story of talented Irish Designers from Dun Laoghaire Rathdown being the talk of the town !
If you would like a flavour of what is in store visit us on Facebook , www.facebook.com/thedesigncorner

Twitter: Designcorner_DL
www.facebook.com/thedesigncorner

 

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Stands Available at Dun Laoghaire Craft Festival

by Designer Dublin|on April 10, 2012 |in News |tagged , ,

This festival is for all things creative, whether you are a supplier, a teacher or a designer/craft person this Festival will showcase all disciplines of creativity.

This Festival is to allow suppliers, teachers and designers to have one platform to showcase their wares, sell their products and get new customers.

We will have craft suppliers from all disciplines, with supplies for sale on the day and hoping that all suppliers can offer discounts and deals for this festival.  This is a great way to network and get your products out there, also to increase your client mailing list.

“Craft:  an activity involving skill in making things by hand”

Workshops, Classes and Courses…..we know that in this climate, teaching is a great way to earn on a regular basis and share your knowledge.  With so many people with ‘more time’ on their hands they are starting to explore their creative side.  You can run workshops on the day with pre-booked places, drop in session or sit and try out table.  We will promote these sessions and special offers for you on your page and on a special workshops page with your details so customers can book their place with you directly.  We request that you send us details of session times well in advance of the festival to ensure good publicity.

Pure craft, we will host a variety of crafts by the designers for this festival.  As always we have a limited number of stands and will not have any competition in the room for any trade.

Please do not hesitate to book this event as we want a great standard of work for customers to buy and feel they have some quality products that is valued at the correct price.

Date:  Sunday 20th May 2012

Venue:  Royal Marine Hotel, DunLaoghaire Co Dublin

Times:  10am – 5pm

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The Constant Knitter Yarn Shop

by Designer Dublin|on April 5, 2012 |in News |tagged , ,

A brand new shiny yarnshop has opened at 88 Francis Street in the heart of  Dublin’s famous Antique Quarter just a stones throw from the City Centre. The shop is quite large and carries such brands as Lang, Schoppel Wolle, Drops Garnstudio, Artesano, Manos Del Uruguay, Donegal Tweed, Kerry, King Cole, Sirdar, Eucalan and many more.  We have lots of shop samples done up to show the wonderful things that can be done with yarn.

Upstairs we have a bright and beautiful large craft / class area which is also used for a weekly Stitch & Bitch sessions, monthly Sew-ins etc.  At the moment we have classes in knitting, sewing, crochet and wet felting.  During the summer we will be hosting a range  of classes for children and teenagers which will include fashion design, sewing, knitting, felting and crochet among others.

 

Rosemary Murphy
The Constant Knitter
88 Francis Street
Dublin 8
Tel: 087 996 7197
info@theconstantknitter.ie
www.theconstantknitter.ie

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Selling opportunity – Craft Fair, Gorey, Co Wexford

by Designer Dublin|on March 27, 2012 |in News |tagged ,

Craft Fairs – Gorey Co Wexford – 7th April, 5th May, 2nd June 2012

Gorey Creative Fair
The Mall
Gorey Shopping Centre
Gorey
Co Wexford

FB Goreycreative Fair Irish Handcrafts

The next 3 fairs are on the Saturday Bank Holidays, 7th April, 5th May and 2nd June.

These fairs have proved to be a great success both by the crafters and the public as its a “crafts only” fair.

The venue itself is wonderful, bright and airy, easily accessible and free carparking and with every convenience available.

There are spaces available, please submit a photo of your work to goreycreativefair@gmail.com also ph 0876263463.

At this moment in time there are enough knitters of children’s and adults and jewellery but needed is fashion knitwear, pottery, woodwork, and always looking for that unusual entrepreneurial crafter.

Cost of stand €20 for 6ft table.

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Dublin’s Creative Quarter Brochure

by Designer Dublin|on March 27, 2012 |in News |tagged ,

Dublin’s Creative Quarter is an area stretching from South William Street to Georges Street, and from Lower Stephen’s Street to Wicklow Street. The area has a long standing history dating back to the 18th century of specialist design, and hosts exceptional artisan cafés and restaurants.

The Creative Quarter is a hub of innovation, there are plenty of inspiring and exciting places nestled in the area waiting for you to explore. it is home to an eclectic mix of shops, cafés, galleries, restaurants, creative bsuinesses and plenty more.

The area is always open for you to visit.

Readable version

Printable version

This is a Project 51 and Dublin City Business Improvement District initiative.

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Fumbally Exchange is opening in Balbriggan!

by Designer Dublin|on March 27, 2012 |in News |tagged ,

Open day at new innovation hub: 

Fumbally Exchange is opening in Balbriggan!

Supported by Fingal County Enterprise Board, Fumbally Exchange Balbriggan, a new not-for-profit innovation hub, is issuing an open invite to its Open Day this coming Thursday March 29th (10am-12pm). If you already run a small business or want to start one, why not come along and find out how you can work in a supportive, collaborative environment.

WHAT:                   Fumbally Exchange Balbriggan Open Day

WHEN:                   10am to 12pm, Thursday, March 29, 2012

WHERE:                 Fumbally Exchange Balbriggan, Railway St, Balbriggan, Co Dublin

Why join Fumbally Exchange?

Fumbally Exchange Balbriggan offers low-cost, low-risk business incubation. For €50 per week, entrepreneurs, creative professionals and start-ups can rent a fully-serviced desk in shared office space on Railway St  Balbriggan, Co Dublin – right across from the train station.

It’s not just about the desk. More importantly, members get to network, share knowledge, brainstorm, learn business strategy and work together.

“Collaboration is key,” said George Boyle, architect and founder of Fumbally Exchange. “The members of Fumbally Exchange are individual businesses, but when they come together, they can take on bigger projects than they could do alone.”

The Fumbally Exchange approach works

The first Fumbally Exchange, off Clanbrassil St in Dublin city centre, was founded in 2010 and is now home to more than 40 small businesses.  

The Fumbally Exchange success was recognised when George Boyle was named as a recipient of the Arthur Guinness Fund Social Entrepreneur 2011 award for the Fumbally Exchange project.

 Making Work – Together

“We were determined to prove that by working together and supporting each other, we could fight the negative effects of recession – one small business at a time,” said Boyle. “We are doing that every day. Come and meet us in Fumbally Exchange Balbriggan to find out more.”

For further information, please see www.FumballyExchange.com, @fumballyexch on Twitter or contact:

Seán Corrigan           086 0626819

(Facilitator, Fumbally Exchange Balbriggan)

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AN INTERNATIONAL CRAFT FILM CONTEST FOR STUDENTS

by Designer Dublin|on March 23, 2012 |in News |tagged , , ,

The contest is an innovative approach to spread awareness among students about craft and create an archive of craft films on traditional crafts.

The entries should be 8 to 10 min on the following topics only
Crafts – A fight for survival.
Crafts – The magic of creation.
Crafts – A signpost of culture.
The entries can be in English or in any other language, subtitled in English.
The entry forms and other details can be downloaded from WCC website.
The entry forms should be filled in completely and registration submitted by email before           August 1st 2012.
The entries should be submitted in an approved DVD FORMAT as a hardcopy before SEP 1ST 2012 to the WCC address given in the entry form.
The winning entries will be screened at International film festivals.
The best three films will receive a citation and a cash award of USD 10000, 5000 and 3000 [INR equivalent] respectively.
There is no entry fee.
More details at http://www.worldcraftscouncil.org/film.html

We believe that what is more valuable than the prize money is your contribution to preserve your country’s unique cultural traditions.

“Of all our inventions for mass communication, visuals still speak the most universally understood language” – said Walt Disney

Send your queries and registration by email to: wccfilmfest@gmail.com

Permalink to Upcoming Crafts Council of Ireland Opportunities 2012

Upcoming Crafts Council of Ireland Opportunities 2012

by Designer Dublin|on March 23, 2012 |in News |tagged , , , ,

Opportunity:                                                                                   Status:                    Timeline:

1) Professional Development Programme 2012                                   Apply Now                March-June

2) Future Makers 2012                                                                               Closing Date             27th March

3) Continuing Professional Development Fund                                   Closing Date             27th March

4) Consumer Shows – Bloom 2012                                                         Closing Date             30th March

5) International Fair Fund                                                                         Closing Date             5th April

6) Funded Residency Award at Tuilerie de Pouligny, France             Closing Date             15th April

7) Diamond Grading Course                                                                       Takes Place On         12th-18th April

8) Creative Island 2013                                                                               Closing Date             13th April

9) Call For Entries: RDS National Crafts Competition 2012               Closing Date             8th May

10) Crafts Council of Ireland Ceramic Skills and Design Course        Closing Date             25th May

11) Building Craft Enterprise                                                                     Closing Date             29th June

12) Industry Notice: Google training offer to SMEs                             Takes Place On         21st March
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1) Professional Development Programme 2012

CCoI offers a series of workshops designed to meet the challenges facing existing craft enterprises today. These workshops are delivered on a regional basis and according to the business and design needs of our clients.

Upcoming Workshops:
Dublin (RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin)
* Social Networking as a Development and Sales Platform 17th April
* Advanced Product Development for Craft and Design 15th May

Dublin (Visual Artists Ireland, Central Hotel Chambers, 7/9 Dame Court, Dublin 2)
* Photography for Craft and Design 12th June

Cork (Vienna Woods Hotel, Glanmire, Cork)
* Social Networking as a Development and Sales Platform 25th April
* Advanced Product Development for Craft and Design (part 2) 23rd May
* Photography for Craft and Design 20th June

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2) Future Makers 2012 – Awards & Supports

Future Makers Awards and Supports for students and practitioners which have a value up to €30,000 and encourage the development of the next generation of craft makers in Ireland.

All students undertaking a fulltime craft course or apprenticeship and anyone who graduated from a full time course in craft or established a craft enterprise in the past 5 years is eligible to apply!

It’s a fantastic opportunity to have you and your work profiled as well as the potential to win many of the awards and supports.

Deadline: 27th March 2012

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3) Continuing Professional Development Fund

The Crafts Council of Ireland (CCoI) Fund for Continued Professional Development is an important opportunity for established craft enterprises.

This fund covers attendance at workshops, training courses, master classes and conferences by individual craftspeople. Networks and groups can also apply to bring expertise to Ireland to deliver a master class or in turn a group application can be made to attend a master class outside of Ireland.

Deadline: 27th March 2012

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4) Consumer Shows – Bloom 2012

The Crafts Council of Ireland is planning to have a craft presence at Bloom 2012 – Phoenix Park, Dublin, 31st May to 4th June 2012.  We are currently finalising plans regarding location, stand type and size with the organisers and more detailed information and maps will be available shortly.  In the meantime, given the demand from makers for this event, we are proceeding with the application and selection process.

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5) International Fair Fund

The International Fair Fund has been developed to financially assist craftspeople in reaching key export markets.
The fund provides match funding up to the value of €4,000 for wholesale trade fairs abroad.

If your application is successful, CCoI will subsidise up to a maximum of 50% of the cost of:

  • Economy return airfare or ferry
  • Stand costs
  • Product transport / freight costs
  • Accommodation

Maximum CCoI subsidy per show: UK €1,500, Europe €2,500 and USA €4,000.

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6) Funded Residency Award at Tuilerie de Pouligny, France

The Crafts Council of Ireland have partnered with Ateliers d’Art de France to provide two ceramicists with the opportunity to undertake a fully funded residency at Tuilerie de Pouligny, Creuse, France.

Available from June to August 2012.

Deadline for applications: 5pm, 15th April 2012.

Duration:  4 – 8 weeks

Capacity of the residence: 2 ceramicists

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7) Diamond Grading Course

Date: 12th – 18th April
(5 days training, 1 day exam)
Course Tutor: Kate Hopley
Course Times: 9.30am – 5.00pm
12th – 14th and 16th – 18th April
Exam: 10am – 1pm, 18th April
Course Fees: €1,200 inclusive of exam fee
Exam Fee: €550 to the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem*A)
Participants: 7 max
Venue: Crafts Council of Ireland, Kilkenny

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8) Creative Island at Showcase 2013

Creative Island will once again take centre stage at Showcase 2013 – Ireland’s Creative Expo. Makers of crafted pieces exclusively Imagined, Designed and Made in Ireland are invited to submit an application form to the Crafts Council of Ireland for consideration for Creative Island 2013.

Closing date: Friday, 13th April 2012.

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9) Call For Entries: RDS National Crafts Competition 2012

The Call for Entries for this year’s RDS National Crafts Competition has been announced. Regarded as one of the largest competitive platforms for craft in Europe, the RDS brings an international panel of judges to Ireland to adjudicate its 20 category crafts competition. Open to craft makers and designers living in Ireland or Irish makers abroad, the competition attracts the very best in amateur and professional crafts practices.  With a prize fund in excess of €27,000 in RDS prizes and awards, the highest accolade is the RDS Award of Excellence of €7,000 and the California Gold Medal. The competition is supported by the Crafts Council of Ireland.

Deadline stage one: 5pm, 8th May 2012.
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10) CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Crafts Council of Ireland Ceramic Skills and Design Course

This course aims to develop a range of skills to such a level of quality that those who complete it will be able to follow careers in the industry according to their talents, strengths and aspirations. To achieve this, the course combines the sound technical training required by the modern workshop and industry at large, and the trainees’ creative development according to their talents and abilities. As a result, graduates have the ability to respond confidently to changing markets.

For September 2012 intake.
Application Deadline: Friday, 25th May 2012.
Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th June 2012.

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11) Building Craft Enterprise – Making It In Business Programme 2012 – 2013

A development programme for graduate and emerging craft enterprises, the objective of this programme is to develop and nurture craft enterprises to optimise the opportunities in craft channels to market. It is open to suitable Crafts Council of Ireland (CCoI) registered participants up to four years in business wishing to grow their craft enterprise.

As one of a group of 12 craft businesses this course includes:

  • 8 days of specialist workshops including:
    Marketing, Sales, Business Planning, Innovation and Product Development.
  • Branding and preparation for Showcase or other exhibitions.
  • Mentoring and business planning support.

Closing Date: 29th June 2012.
Interviews: 13th July 2012.

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12) Google Offer To SMEs – Free training to build your own website

Wednesday 21st March, 9:30am-1:30pm, Google Headquarters, Dublin.

This fantastic event is giving local businesses the chance to build their first website with a Google expert. Best of all, it’s free! The training is focusing on the ‘Getting Business Online’ initiative which aims to help the 40% of Irish SMEs who currently do not have a website get set up online in a number of simple steps.

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Showcase – Creative Island – Application 2013

by Designer Dublin|on March 22, 2012 |in News |tagged , ,

Creative Island will once again take centre stage at Showcase 2013 – Ireland’s Creative Expo. Makers of crafted pieces exclusively Imagined, Designed and Made in Irelandare invited to submit an application form to the Crafts Council of Ireland.

Showcase – Creative Island – Application 2013

Closing date: Friday 13th April 2012.

N.B. Applications by will only be accepted by email with Creative Island Application 2013 marked in the subject line (no hard copies).
Applications are also available to download on the CCoI website http://www.ccoi.ie/directory/listing.php?listing_ID=2525
If you have any queries contact Market Development at T: 056 7761804

or E: marketdev@ccoi.ie

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