The CRAFTed – learning skills for life programme is designed to build skills, develop competencies and provide resources that support creative learning for teachers, their students and craftspeople.

It provides an opportunity to learn through doing and uses craft processes to explore inter-relationships that exist in everyday life and culture. It gives primary school children and teachers an exciting opportunity to explore their creativity and learn new skills by working collaboratively with professional craftspeople. 

CRAFTed is being rolled out in 6 education centres for the 2010/2011 academic year – from September to November in Dublin West, Kilkenny and West Cork and then from November to March 2011 in Monaghan, Sligo and Athlone. Information evenings are being hosted for schools interested in participating in the programme.

For further information about CRAFTed contact:
Polly Minett – 087 2235946
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***Applications for Dublin West, Kilkenny and West Cork is now closed***

To view the Press Release click here

Craft Education Panel 2010 – 2011

The Craft Education Panel was selected following application and interview in June 2010. The Crafts Council of Ireland believe that the Craft Education Panel is a key resource that will assist in the successful delivery and development of education programmes. It provides the Crafts Council of Ireland with an important resource of experienced craftspeople who are passionate about craft and committed to sharing their expertise.  Members of the education panel may be invited to facilitate a mixture of one-off projects with specific target groups or long-term education initiatives. Activities will include schools programmes, residencies or practical workshops and talks to coincide with NCG exhibitions and touring shows.

To download the 2010-2011 Craft Education Panel click here:

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