Exhibition of Tipperary Craftmakers

Joining in on the celebrations of 'Year of Craft', the Craft Granary is running a series of county by county exhibitions of crafts from the south east region. First up is Tipperary - Come along to an exciting exhibition of Craftwork by Tipperary Craft Makers in the Craft Granary Gallery running until the end of May. The exhibition features work by professional craft makers and also examples of the work created by local people at the 'Taste of Craft' classes. Admission to the Gallery is free of Charge.

Call Out for Craft apprentices!

Mastercrafter

Big Mountain Productions are working with the Crafts Council of Ireland on a new series for
RTÉ that will crown one amateur craftsperson, the winner of Mastercrafter.

There are six shows in the series. The first five shows will place 15 apprentices on an
intensive two-week residential course in the discipline of their choice: Ceramics, Glass,
Metal (blacksmithing), Textiles (weaving) or Wood (wood turning) under the expert
guidance of the relevant Master of Craft.

A judging panel will adjudicate, reducing 15 apprentices down to five allowing just
one apprentice from each discipline to take a place in the final five.

Show six; the grand finale will be recorded later this summer with the winner of
Mastercrafter announced then.

If you are passionate, creative, hard-working and you feel you have real potential to
make it in the craft world, then Big Mountain Productions would love to hear from you.

To find out more or to apply for Mastercrafter please contact the team on:


Telephone:
048-3083 4046 (ROI)
028-3083 4046 (NI)

Email: mastercrafter@bigmountainproductions.com

Please forward this email to a friend or colleague whom you think may be interested in hearing about Mastercrafter.


You must be over 18 years of age and living on the island of Ireland
You must not or ever have earned your primary income from your craft
To be eligible for the series you must have foundation level skills in the discipline you are applying for
For full terms and conditions please visit the website – www.bigmountainproductions.com

Closing date for applications: Monday 9th May 2011

Download the Application Form: Mastercrafter Application Form

Famine Exhibition Opening at the Craft Granary This Month

There will be a Famine exhibition opening in the Craft Granary Cahir on the 6th April at 7.30.The exhibit will run until the 26th of April. The exhibit is mostly based on the famine locally, with many objects from famine times on display. Cllr Seanie Lonergan wishes to thank all the people that came to his aid with artifacts and information. Without these people and the help from his friends this exhibit would not be possible.This exhibition is the first of its type to be hosted by the Craft Granary and Cahir.

Final Days of Arrigan Art Exhibition

Only a few days left! Don't miss the current exhibition of oil paintings by Caoimhe Arrigan at The Craft Granary running until March 30th.http://www.easelly-painted.com/

RTE's 'Four Live' team visit The Craft Granary

The Craft Granary was recently featured on day-time television show,'Four live'. RTE's Mary Kingston visited us at The Craft Granary and met some people who had taken part in the 'Taste of Craft' jewellery making course. For more details go to http://www.rte.ie/tv/fourlive/2011/0217/getcraftyjewellery095.html

Exhibition of Oil Paintings by Caoimhe Arrigan at The Craft Granary Gallery

2011 is 'Year of Craft' - A year long celebration of craft in Ireland! Visit us at the Craft Granary and support Irish craft & design.

An Exhibition of oil paintings by Caoimhe Arrigan is taking place at The Craft Granary running from March 11th until March 30th.
Why not join us for the official opening night on Friday 11th of March at 8pm at The Granary and meet the artist herself. Read more about Caoimhe and her work at www.easelly-painted.com

Craft Classes for March in South TIpp!

Tapestry with Merrie O Higgins

Learn the art of tapestry, from constructing a frame to designing a colour scheme to finally creating your own tapestry.

Tipperary Excel

19th and 26th of March
10am to 4 pm
Cost : 35 Euro (includes materials)
For more information or to make a booking contact Merrie O Higgins on 085 1264270

Rush Work with Marie Crean

Learn the techniques of rush work and how to makes Baskets and other objects with award winning Craft worker Marie Crean

The Craft Granary, Church St, Cahir
Saturday 26th Feb. and Saturday 5th March
10am- 4pm

Cost : 35 Euro (includes materials)

For more information or to make a booking contact Marie 052 6131467

Home Soft Furnishings with Breda Keane

Home Sewing Skills.....An easy beginner’s workshop designed to cover all the basic skills to help you make beautiful soft furnishings for your home.

The Craft Granary, Church St, Cahir
Saturday 12th and Saurday 19th March
10am- 4pm

Cost : 35 Euro (includes materials)

For more information or to make a booking contact Breda 086 8791348


Portrait Sculpture with Michelle Seward

Recreate yourself in Clay; learn how to sculpt a portrait from a picture using modelling clay.

The Craft Granary, Church St, Cahir
Saturday 26th march and Saturday 2nd April
10am- 4pm
Cost : 35 Euro (includes materials)
For more information or to make a booking contact Michelle 086 2108027