Eleanor Flegg heralds two events this winter that will provide an occasion for both the fledgling buff and the seasoned collector to add to their store of fine craft
Eleanor Flegg discusses the work of Roger Bennett, chosen by a panel of experts on behalf of the Crafts Council of Ireland to acknowledge consistency in design excellence
Eleanor Flegg previews an exhibition of seven talented ceramicists who will share their techniques as part of the Ceramics Ireland Festival
A crusader’s path Frances Ruane reports on Úna Burke, the 2010 recipient of the Irish Arts Review/Crafts Council of Ireland Emerging Maker Award
The Critical Writing in Irish Craft Award 2009 is a Crafts Council of Ireland and Irish Arts Review initiative to advance, expand and support excellence in critical writing about Irish craft and to provide a platform for new critical voices in Irish craft. The winner of the inaugural Award is Muireann Charleton, who discusses the work of Pádraig Ó Mathúna
CCoI continues to be involved in the promotion of craft, both at a consumer and collector level, with many successes since the beginning of the year
Ann Mulrooney profiles the practice of Nuala O’Donovan, winner of the inaugural Crafts Council of Ireland/Irish Arts Review Emerging Makers Award