Brown Thomas, in association with the Crafts Council of Ireland, is to present a curated selection of unique, innovative objects from the flagship publication ‘Irish Craft Portfolio: Critical Selection 2013-2014’ in special feature windows on Grafton Street.

An exhibition of work from both the publication and the Irish Craft Portfolio programme will also be displayed throughout the Dublin store.  ICON will be at Brown Thomas from 16th Mayto 15th June 2013.

The ICON concept was developed by John Redmond, Creative Director of the Brown Thomas Group, with designer Angela O ‘Kelly being chosen on behalf of the Crafts Council of Ireland, to curate the project. Angela has selected 16 established Irish makers with international appeal and flair for inclusion in the exhibition. This is the first time that an exhibition of work from the Irish Craft Portfolio programme has been shown in a retail environment.

Many of the featured makers are also exhibiting their work this month at COLLECT, the international art fair for contemporary objects at the Saatchi Gallery in London (May 10th – 13th 2013), which attracts buyers and collectors from London, UAE, Asia and Russia each year.
As part of ICON, the Brown Thomas windows on Grafton Street will include:

• Sonja Landweer’s inspiring work in bronze
• Cóilín O’Dubhghaill’s precious metal vessels with ground breaking patinas
• Sasha Skyes’ innovative furnishings in acrylic resin mixed with other materials
• Joe Hogan’s non-functional drift wood baskets
• Nuala O’Donovan’s intricate porcelain sculptures
• Jennifer Hickey’s ephemeral tulle veil with sewn on porcelain and LED lighting
• Jack Doherty’s porcelain bowls with oxidized glazes
• Róisín de Buitléar’s rainbow coloured, blown glass balls
• Derek Wilson’s contemporary porcelain

In the Luxury Hall master silversmith Michael McCrory’s enameled silver condiment sets will be displayed. The Designer Rooms on the first floor will showcase the Wish table by John Lee, a selection of baskets by 
Alison Fitzgerald, glass vases by Catherine Keenan, Killian Schurmann’s glass objects, Paula Stokes’s elegant glass vessels and found objects repurposed as utensils by Stuart Cairns.

From September 5th – 8th, a host of fabulous fashion events will take place right across Dublin city in hundreds of shops, bars, restaurants, hotels and lots of other locations too!

Enjoy exclusive style events, special offers and discounts, pampering treats, beauty tips and tricks and all you need to know to make sure your look is in style this Autumn/Winter. Collections for A/W ’13 will be in stores across the city so come into town and make sure your look is updated and ready to rock the season ahead!

A great market where you can hang out and have coffee and cake, or if your looking to buy a gift with a difference, this is the place to go!

Date: May 5th 2013< /br>

Time: 11-5.30

Place: Newmarket Square, Dublin 8.

Creative Embroidery

WE ARE EXCITED TO BE MOVING THIS FABULOUS FEEL-GOOD EVENT TO A BIGGER VENUE

in the Centre of Dublin
More Stands – More Entertainment – More Space to Browse in Comfort while Shopping for Bargains
Join us at our BIGGEST ever fair in
THE BURLINGTON HOTEL
on South Leeson Street (Sussex Rd) D4

Join us for a day of vintage glamour and fun as we celebrate the styles of the 20th century, from the roaring 20’s to the eclectic 80’s. Over 60 stands selling an abundance of vintage fashion, retro decor and memorabilia, as well as vintage makeovers, Best Dressed competitions, spot prizes, and all day music & entertainment.
All Day Entertainment and Vintage Fun
with MC and Host Karl X Byrne of the Burlesque & Cabaret Social Club
presenting Cool 60′s Motown harmonies of The Dionnes and great Rockabilly sounds from The Full Moon Boogie Band, the ultimate feel good party band.
Look the biz.. with vintage makeovers from stylist Joyce Clarke Henry and makeup artist Amanda Hynes Johnston of Ruby Garnet Makeup
and Dress to Impress for a chance to win one of dozens of prizes for Best Dressed Vintage – Guys and Gals, kindly sponsored by The Odeon Cocktail Bar, Harcourt Street, RetroCamper.ie, Pretty Polly Legwear, Wellies.ie, Clontarf Castle Hotel, The Village At Lyons, The Dun Restaurant at the Royal Marine Hotel, The Burlington Hotel, The Burlesque & Cabaret Social Club, Film Fatale, and lots more.

Follow Vintage Ireland on Facebook for the latest updates and for a chance to win prizes via our new Free Draw App.. or just by going to the Event and RSVP-ing the Vintage Fashion & Decor Fair (all RSVP’s entered in the free draw to take place on 17th April – so don’t leave it too late to enter!).

Adm €6 – or €5 adm with the discount voucher includes 2 HOURS FREE PARKING (300 spaces).

Additional unlimited free on-street parking; 10 minutes walk from St Stephen’s Green; regular bus routes from Airport (Aircoach) and city centre; on the Green Luas line at Charlemont (use lift or steps Canal Road exit)

If you would like to take part in this event as a trader, entertainer, or in any other capacity,  call Joan on 087 2670607 or contact us via the Contact link on the website.

Applications are now open for a 3D Printing Seminar:

The Brave New World of 3D Printing

Date: 30 April 2013: 10.30am – 1.30pm

Venue: The AV Theatre located at the National Museum of Ireland, Dublin.

Outline:  This seminar will focus on 3D printing and its opportunities for the maker sector in Ireland.

Topics covered

An overview of 3D printing, history and development
3D Print process from inception to completion
Material finishes that can be achieved with 3D printing
Most accessible software solutions for 3D printing
Utilising 3D pint bureaus
Product suggestions
How will 3D print evolve over the coming years?
Cost implications with 3D printing
Recommended models
The threats and opportunities for the craft maker sector in Ireland

Seminar will be led by Paul Harrison;

For the past 26 years Paul has worked as a professional model-maker. For 21 of those years he has run his own model-making studio (City Models), based in Dublin.

“The production of commercial models and prototypes is a unique combination of craft and technology.  Commercial model making, with its hand skills and crafts has evolved into a production process that incorporates 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC machining and water jet cutting to produce components that are then hand assembled to produce a finished product.  This process gives me a unique insight in to the integration of new technologies into the craft industry.

Over the years I have worked with sculptors, industrial designers, architects and retail designers to commutate their concepts in 3 dimensions. With my expertise in manufacturing models I have always utilised the ever changing and evolving ideas and technologies across industries. After 21 years running City Models Ltd I can fully understand the pressures and stresses of setting up and running a design centred business in Ireland. The delicate balance of craft and commercial realities is something I fully understand and have achieved over the years.”

We would like your views on conclusion of the seminar with a view to hosting further 3D workshops based on participants’ needs.

Fee: €15 for half day, includes tea/coffee.

Limited to 30 places- early booking recommended.

For more information visit Craft Council of Ireland

THE NORDIC EFFECT: CRAFTING SUCCESS

investigates our fascination with Scandinavian and Nordic design, discussing the principles and attributes that determine its continued success. Reflecting on this Nordic influence, designers, makers and consultants will discuss strategies, supports and models for success which could strengthen and develop Irish practices.

The seminar also offers the opportunity to explore the current positioning and understanding of craft or ‘kunsthåndverkere’ in Nordic countries versus in Ireland, given the span of practice from from focused on traditional hand-skills, to design for production, to object- oriented contemporary art practice.

Since the 1950s Nordic craft and design has been recognised for excellence on an international platform. Ireland in particular has looked northerly, in an effort to identify principles that could strengthen Irish design practice. The first instance of this was inviting the Scandinavian Report of 1961, through which a team of experts from Nordic Countries made recommendations on programmes and policies that would raise the bar of Irish design and craft. Now 50 + years on, we reflect on this influence in the light of contemporary practices.

THE NORDIC EFFECT: CRAFTING SUCCESS Seminar is programmed in response to two Nordic exhibitions, which will run at National Craft Gallery from March 27th to May 15th. Paradigm, curated by Lars Sture and produced by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs with Norwegian Crafts, is supported by the Norwegian Embassy and Views on Clay, produced by Design Migration, is supported by the Finnish Embassy and the Finnish Insitute in London.

Programme:

Session 1:  Nordic Design, Principles and Strengths

Session 2: Panel Discussion: Kunsthandverk: Nordic Positioning of Contemporary Craft

Session 3: Looking North – Influence on Irish Practice

Session 4: Nordic Strategies and Irish Supports

Invited Speakers:

Patrick Daly Management Consultant and Advisor to Creative Industries, IRE

Gearoid Muldowney Designer / Director of Superfolk, IRE
Liz Nilsson Designer / Maker, SWE / IRE
Jordan Ralph Designer / Maker, IRE
Suvi Saloniemi Curator, Design Museum, Helsinki, FIN
Tanja Sipilä Designer and Member of Design Migration+, Helsinki, FIN
Lars Sture Curator, UK / NOR
Dr. Jorunn Veiteberg Chair of Norwegian Crafts, Oslo, NOR
6.00pm, Curators Talk at National Craft Gallery
Lars Sture, curator of Paradigm and Tanja Silipä, co-curator of Views on Clay

7.00pm, The Nordic Effect exhibitions Launch at National Craft Gallery
Official Launch of Paradigm and Views on Clay

9.00pm, Nordic Night at Billy Byrnes, John St, Kilkenny
Nordic Grooves with DJ and curator Suvi Saloniemi and Nordic menu at The Bula Bus

For more information visit National Craft Gallery

Launching to coincide with the St. Patrick’s Day festivities, the Love Irish Design initiative will see Arnotts host a celebration of contemporary Irish designers and will support Irish design with dedicated window displays and through Meet the Designer events, installations, live window demonstrations with the designers in the iconic Henry Street windows and much more. Craft work Imagined, Designed and Made in Ireland is being promoted in the Irish Craft Collection spaces throughout the store which include the home and gift, jewellery, ladies fashion and furniture departments.

Today Arnotts will also be further expanding the Irish Craft Collection with the opening of a dedicated installation on the furniture floor. Featured makers will include Ceadogán Rugs, Horizon Furniture, Shane Holland Design Workshops, O’Driscoll Furniture, Anthony Clery, Designgoat and Gabriel. New Irish fashion designers to Arnotts this season include renowned fashion designers Jennifer Rothwell, Helen Steele and Róisín Linnane. The introduction of these latest designer makers brings the total number of craftspeople participating in the Irish Craft Collection at Arnotts to 48.

Craft in Ireland

Brown Thomas Dublin is delighted to welcome Irish craft and design company Makers & Brothers to its Dublin store. The four week pop-up shop which will be located on the Living Floor (Level 3), taking the form of the brand’s iconic headquarters, the shed, sitting alongside some of the world’s leading brands in home and kitchenware design.

Commencing on Tuesday, 9th April and running until Monday, 6th May, customers can enjoy and purchase from a carefully curated collection of the very best in Irish design and craft. The pop-up shop will feature locally handcrafted objects of use that are simple, beautiful, nicely odd and made with love.

Makers and Brothers, a curation of everyday design and craft – was founded in 2011 by brothers Jonathan and Mark Legge from Blackrock, Co. Dublin. The business started upon the belief that there was a latent demand for authentic handmade objects offering integrity and depth – local craft, the antithesis of mass-produced items. Makers and Brothers offers inspirational and thought provoking products and places Irish craft in an international design context.

Makers + Brothers

DATE: 07 March – 30 March, 2013

TIME: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM

LOCATION: Graphic Studio Gallery, Through the Arch off Cope Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2.

Continuing to draw from themes of childhood and nature, and how the two interact with one another, Carmel Benson’s new works examine the tenuous balance between a child’s absorbed integration and awed observation in the natural world.