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A stitch in time: Meet Michelle, the Bunting Fairy
Soma Biro
Irish linen is finding new life in Kilkenny's historic Castle Yard, writes Soma Biro.
11 July 2024 Craft
Meet the Maker: Majella O'Neill Collins
In this week's Meet the Maker, Soma Biro chats to Sherkin Island artist Majella O'Neill Collins about her creative process and George Clooney purchasing her work.
26 June 2024 Features
Fun ways to keep the kids happy
School’s out for summer. But let’s face it, it can be hard to keep kids entertained without spending a fortune. Here are four activities that cost little more than your time, writes Maria Moynihan.
Supporting local makers is key to economic growth in the craft sector
Quality and design the top factors that influence decision-making, according to a new report on buying Irish craft products, writes Sarah McIntosh.
14 June 2024 Fashion
Meet the Maker: Hanna Van Aelst
In this week's Meet the Maker, Grace Hanna chats to Tipperary-based willow artist about how she is inspired by her rural landscape.
12 June 2024 Craft
Meet the Maker: Orla Hickey
In this week’s Meet the Maker, Grace Hanna chats to Limerick artist Orla Hickey about how a pottery class in Skibbereen reopened her eyes to her creative abilities.
29 May 2024 Craft
Meet the Maker: Mairidh Nic Cormaic
In this week’s Meet the Maker, Grace Hanna chats to Mairidh Nic Cormaic, founder of Sew it Seams, about her handmade fleeces and accessories.
22 May 2024 Craft
Folklore: half plough, half spade – the amazing loy
Shane Lehane celebrates the ancient vernacular digging tool that has lasted to the present day in the heritage sport ‘loy digging’.
15 May 2024 Craft
Meet the Maker: Glenn Gibson
In this week's Meet the Maker, Grace Hanna chats to self-taught wire sculptor Glenn Gibson about his interesting creative process.
15 May 2024 Craft
Meet the Makers: sister duo Eadaoin and Catherine
In this week’s Meet the Maker, Grace Hanna chats to sisters Eadaoin and Catherine about their design-led interiors business Pebble and Sash.
8 May 2024 Craft
Tech-savvy stitching as e-textile enthusiasts combine
A group of knitting and crochet enthusiasts have recently explored integrating wearable technology through the ‘Yarning Connections’ project, writes Grace Hanna.
2 May 2024 Craft
Meet the Maker: Corrina Earlie
In this week’s Meet the Maker, Grace Hanna chats to painter Corrina Earlie about her new series 'heliotropic' which draws its name from the phenomenon of plants turning towards the sunlight.
1 May 2024 Craft