James Earley found a connection between his family’s stained-glass company and the directioncompany and the direction he wants to follow, he tells Eleanor Flegg, ahead of his summer show at Dollard House, Dublin
‘I identify as an artist and I identify as a designer’, Niamh Barry tells Eleanor Flegg who pays a visit to her studio in Lusk, Co. Dublin
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 discusses the work of Robert Lee, chosen by a panel of experts on behalf of the Crafts Council of Ireland to acknowledge consistency in design excellence
Eleanor Flegg discusses Irish silversmith Seamus Gill, 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
Eleanor Flegg discusses the work of Peadar Lamb, chosen by a panel of experts on behalf of the Crafts Council of Ireland to acknowledge consistency in design excellence
Eleanor Flegg recalls the foundation of the furniture college in this their 25th year, as examples of current thinking in design from both staff and alumni goes on display at Farmleigh Gallery, Dublin in November.
Eleanor Flegg discusses the work of Richard Kirk, chosen by a panel of experts on behalf of the Crafts Council of Ireland to recognise consistency in design excellence
Eleanor Flegg discusses the work of Denis Brown, chosen by a panel of experts on behalf of the Crafts Council of Ireland to recognise consistency in design excellence
Eleanor Flegg reports on the new selection of craftspeople for Portfolio, the creative strategy adopted by the Crafts Council of Ireland to introduce designer-makers to collectors
Eleanor Flegg previews an exhibition at the National Craft Gallery, featuring an inspiring mix of fine craft from across the Atlantic, from both Irish Americans and Irish-born makers
Eleanor Flegg discusses the work of Michael McCrory, chosen by a panel of experts on behalf of the Crafts Council of Ireland to recognise consistency in design excellence
Eleanor Flegg examines Peter Rowen’s portraits of Irish designer-makers at work, currently on view at Dublin Airport to celebrate ID2015
Eleanor Flegg looks at key pieces by Zelouf+Bell that advance contemporary design while referencing past masters.
Eleanor Flegg visits ceramicist Mark Campden’s Kilkenny studio to witness the process behind his gleaming table-ware
Without decisive action, our glass heritage will once again be lost, argues Eleanor Flegg, as Róisín de Buitléar’s exhibition’Caution! Fragile’ receives an enthusiastic reception Stateside