Irish Craft Portfolio was established in 2005 to provide a platform for promoting the work of some of Ireland’s finest craftworkers producing work to an international exhibition standard. It represents contemporary craftwork created by Irish makers that combines the highest quality craftsmanship with a consideration of material and technique that sits comfortably on the international stage. This exhibition celebrates the diversity and rich talent of these selected makers and presents work from many of the disciplines represented in the Irish Craft Portfolio publication 2010.

Curated by Ann Mulrooney

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EVENTS AT THE NATIONAL CRAFT GALLERY (NCG)

Late Night Opening at the NCG: Friday 30th April 6-8 pm – Curator Ann Mulrooney will give an informal tour of the current exhibition, Irish Craft Portfolio. 

Crafternoon Tea: Participate in an afternoon of craft workshops based on the Portfolio exhibition as part of the Bealtaine Festival celebrating creativity in older age. Facilitated by Rosemary Naughton and Helen Faulkner Thursday, May 13th , 2 – 4 pm, National Craft Gallery. 

NATIONAL DRAWING DAY

Weaving Wonder: Explore drawing using recycled and reused materials at the National Craft Gallery in our weave drawing workshop for children and families. Facilitated by artist Tunde Toth Saturday, May 22nd, 11am – 1 pm 

A Stitch in Time: Make a mini masterpiece in our stitch drawing workshop for teenagers. Facilitated by artist Tunde Toth Saturday, May 22nd, 2pm – 4pm, The Castle Yard 

Make Your Mark: Drop by the Castle Yard and make your mark with willow as part of an installation with artists Maire & Nick Brett Saturday, May 22nd, 12pm – 3pm, The Castle Yard 

Not so Still Life: Bring along your sketchbook and do some observational drawing of the work in Irish Craft Portfolio. Self guided. Saturday 22nd May, all day. 

TO BOOK A PLACE CONTACT: Leslie Ryan – Education & Outreach Officer Tel: 00 353 (0) 56 7796151 Email: leslie@ccoi.ie