Tag: Irish Design Week

Open Call: Irish Design Week – 17-21st of November

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The Design and Crafts Council of Ireland (DCCI) is now accepting registrations for this year’s Design Week, which takes place from November 17th to 21st.

The DCCI invites designers, makers, educators, and creatives across Ireland to apply for funding to run events that reflect this year’s theme: “The ties that tie, and the links that link”

Your event can be a talk, exhibition, open studio, workshop or other activity.

The deadline for applications is the 12th of September, 2025.

For more information, visit their website – https://www.dcci.ie/whats-on/irish-design-week-2025/

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Event: Wonders of Wool – Irish Design Week – Limerick

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From luxury fashion to technical composites, wool fibre has a wide range of applications. Join ‘Wonders of Wool’ for this Irish Design Week event and discover more about the wonders of wool. This event will be hosted by Limerick School of Art and Design, with artists and designers presenting their current projects, including;

There will be an opportunity to get involved in a BIG KNIT and a weaving workshop, which will welcome participation from attendees.

This workshop/open studio event follows on from the ‘Wonderful Wool’ event at the University of Ulster, which had over 120 attendees.

Join us to talk to makers, creators and presenters from across the island of Ireland who are harnessing the wonders of wool!

Supported by the Design and Crafts Council of Ireland and the Irish Grown Wool Council.

Refreshments included.

To book, visit the ticket page on Eventbrite – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wonders-of-wool-design-week-2024-tickets-1046774429497

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Event: Fibershed Ireland’s 3rd Annual Symposium – in Tullamore

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As part of Irish Design Week, Fibreshed Ireland is hosting its third annual symposium, inviting participants to imagine how Soil-to-Soil textiles could help improve the future—not only of the textile industry, but beyond.

It will be a day of interactive presentations, craft demonstrations, breakout sessions, and engaging networking opportunities, open to both Fibreshed Ireland members and non-members.

When: Saturday, the 16th of November, 9:30 AM to 5 PM.

Where: The Bridge House Hotel, Bridge St, Tullamore, Co. Offaly.

For more information and to book your ticket, visit Fibreshed Ireland’s website – https://fibreshedireland.ie/symposium-2024/

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Event: DCCI’s Irish Design Week – in November

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This year’s Irish Design Week programme is available on the DCCI website. The event runs from the 11th through the 15th of November.

“From panel discussions and talks with some of the most influential global leaders in design, to workshops and exhibitions that will inspire and create, there is something for everyone in this year’s exciting programme.”

For more information or to book events, visit the website – https://www.dcci.ie/whats-on/irish-design-week-2024/irish-design-week-programme-of-events-2024/

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Open Call: Applications for Irish Design Week 2024 – DCCI

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The Design and Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI) is delighted to announce that applications are now open for Irish Design Week 2024.

From workshops to panel discussions, your event can play a key role in making this year’s Irish Design Week truly aspirational. This year’s theme is ‘Imagination for Opportunity’.

Funding is available for selected events that are looking to be part of the story.

Application deadline: 1st of September, 2024.

For more information, visit their website – https://www.dcci.ie/whats-on/irish-design-week/about-dcci-design-week/

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Events: Irish Design Week Returns

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The Design and Craft Council of Ireland (DCCI) have curated a week-long of activities for Irish Design Week, which runs from Monday, the 13th through Friday, the 17th of November.

Here are all the listings happening within Dublin. – https://www.dcci.ie/events/?county_id=1436&start_date=&end_date=&category_id=1526

However, this year, there is lots to do beyond Dublin.

Visit their website to explore the offerings and reserve tickets. – https://www.dcci.ie/whats-on/irish-design-week/programme-2023/

Textile-related Events

Here are some of the events that have a focus on textiles:
On Tuesday in Sligo, there is a presentation on historical costume narratives. – https://www.dcci.ie/events/costume-narratives/

On Thursday at NCAD, there is an exhibition and panel discussion with NeoMateria on the subject of human hair. –
https://www.dcci.ie/events/neomateria-exhibition-and-panel-discussion/

On Thursday in Dublin, there is a presentation on historical trades –
https://www.dcci.ie/events/industrial-and-craft-design-in-dublin-in-the-20th-century/

On Wednesday and Thursday in Marlay Park, Dublin, Feltmakers Ireland member Niki Collier unveils a new body of work incorporating felt and discarded medical equipment. – https://www.dcci.ie/events/niki-collier-bodily-shelters/

On Friday in Dublin, Fibreshed Ireland is hosting a conference on ‘Resilient, regional and reciprocal: How tradition can inform the future of Irish textiles’. – https://www.dcci.ie/events/resilient-regional-and-reciprocal-how-tradition-can-inform-the-future-of-irish-textiles/

Open Call: Irish Design Week

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Applications are now open to be part of this year’s Irish Design Week programme!

Taking place from 13th – 17th November, this year’s theme will explore the rich Irish heritage of storytelling and folklore.

Deadline: The 10th of September.

Be part of the story!

For further information and to submit applications, visit the DCCI’s website – https://www.dcci.ie/whats-on/irish-design-week/