Tag: Co. Cork

Event: ‘Fibre of Our Being’ in Ballydehob

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‘The Fibre of Our Being‘ is a series of events exploring contemporary textiles which draw on tradition to reinvigorate their process. It will encompass an exhibition of the same title displaying a wide variety of contemporary Irish Textiles and two full weekends of events and workshops that will allow people to learn techniques in dyeing and crafting with textiles.

The highlight will be a day with talks and displays about the source of our fibres and Irish wool production, with displays from small businesses looking to find new ways to use our indigenous materials sustainably. We will finish with an alternative fashion show in the lively cultural hub of Levis Bar in Ballydehob, Co. Cork.

The event runs from the 12th through the 10th of September.

On Sunday the 27th, there is a talk about Irish Wool, including sheep breeds, processing, history and the need to bring back its value, by Fibreshed Ireland member Kit Christina Keawwantha and other panel guests. Booking is needed for this (and other) events.

For more information, visit their website – https://kilcoestudios.com/fibre-of-our-being/

Exhibition: Into the Weave – Lavit Gallery in Cork

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In association with Cork Craft Month, the Lavit Gallery presents ‘Into the Weave‘, a group exhibition of artwork that utilises or references the medium of textiles. Represented are artists and makers for whom textiles are the sole material, artists for whom the medium is a new departure or a diversification, and those for whom fabrics are a recurring theme or subject.

Feltmakers Ireland member Leiko Uchiyama has several pieces in the show.

Exhibiting artists include Laura Angell, George Bolster, Ceadogán Rugs (designs by Deirdre Breen and Shane O’Driscoll), Myra Jago, Allyson Keehan, Richard Malone, Evelyn Montague, Ailbhe Ní Bhriain, Helen O’Shea, Caroline Schofield, Margo Selby, Matt Smith, and Jennifer Trouton.

The show runs until the 26th of August.

For more information, visit their website – https://lavitgallery.com/into-the-weave/

Open Call: Designer in Residence 2023 – Benchspace, Cork

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Not strictly textiles, but may be of interest: The Benchspace Designer in Residence Programme is currently open for submissions.

This programme endeavours to bring established designers and makers from outside of County Cork, Ireland, to showcase their work and contribute fresh perspectives to the professional makers at Benchspace.

Applications are also welcomed from academic staff of creative programs in any discipline seeking a period of return to a professional workshop environment.

The Residency affords the successful candidate the opportunity to create a new body of work or facilitate the exploration of innovative methodologies within the creative community at Ireland’s first shared, creative manufacturing hub, based in Cork City.

Programme details:
– 4-week residency across August and September 2023
– Access and inductions to Benchspace’s professional workshops (wood, fine metal, digital fabrication, product photography and digital design)
– Individual studio workspace within our shared workshop
– €2000 to put towards travel, accommodation and expenses
– €200 materials budget

Deadline: Submissions are due by Sunday, 2nd July.
If you have any questions, contact – programmes@benchspacecork.ie

Find out more here – https://benchspacecork.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Designer-in-Residence-2023-Final.pdf

Event: STAMP Festival of Creativity

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Benchspace, Cork Craft & Design, Sample-Studios and Shandon Art Studios host over 50 art, design and craft events, exhibitions, workshops, demonstrations, screenings and markets, at Cork’s Counting House. 

When: 19-21st of May.

Where: Cork.

A free event, although some things do need to be booked.

For more information, visit their website – www.stampcork.ie

Opportunity to to run workshops

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Just in from the Crafts Council:

Ballymaloe May Fair looking for workshop facilitators

 

Ballymaloe May Fair is accepting applications from craftspeople from around Ireland to conduct hands-on workshops at the fair which will be held on the grounds of Ballymaloe House in East Cork in May.

More information:

https://www.dcci.ie/craftspeople/how-we-can-help/opportunities/workshops-at-ballymaloe-may-fair

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