08 June 2015

South Midlands Branch - Change of venue



The South Midlands Branch are changing their meeting venue to Patricks Parish Hall, Loughboy, Kilkenny on the 3rd Thursday of every month from September to June from 7.30pm - 9.30pm, .

New members are welcome to come on September 17th. Membership costs 40Euro a year and allows you to attend meetings anywhere in Ireland, exhibit with the group, participate in classes and workshops,receive a quarterly national newsletter..everyone is welcome to join whether you are an beginner or advanced sewer , it is a great group for meeting new people with the same passion ,and a great opportunity to make new friends, hope to see you all in September

03 June 2015

Mid-West Branch "Local Landscapes" Exhibition

The Mid-West Branch of the Irish Patchwork Society are currently running a quilt exhibition in Limerick.

The exhibition "Local Landscapes" is on in Ormston House, 12 Patrick's Street, Limerick till the 6th June.

Opening hours: 12-6pm (Thursday 12-7pm).
Admission free.




17 May 2015

DCoI Textile Exhibition "Thread Story"

The Design & Crafts Council of Ireland (DCCoI) will co-ordinate the 6th exhibition of textiles in conjunction with our member organisations (GANS) at The Knitting & Stitching Show, RDS Dublin from the 12th – 15th November 2015 Brief Work submitted to ‘Thread Song' is to be made in response to the life and/or poetry of WB Yeats.

As we now celebrate Irish Design and Yeats2015 we have an opportunity to further development our cultural landscape. Yeats2015 offers a unique opportunity to celebrate Ireland, through the prism of one of its most renowned literary icons.

Selection
 • Pieces must be contemporary in design and can be in any textile media utilising slow and/or fast craft techniques, handcrafted or digital technologies
• Work will be selected on the basis of excellence in design and making, its fit within the overall exhibition and creative interpretation of the brief
• Work must have been made within the last three years and not previously shown in The Knitting & Stitching Show or in any DCCoI exhibitions
• Successful applicants will have their work photographed and exhibited in The Knitting & Stitching Show

This exhibition may travel to other venues both in Ireland and the UK.

Delivery of Submissions
• Enclose your completed application form with the work, along with your €15 administration charge in an envelope with your name and contact information (Please have exact amount if delivering). Please note that application must be also emailed to: innovationadmin@dccoi.ie
• It is preferable that framed work where possible is without glass
• Each package and piece submitted must be clearly labeled outside and inside with name, contact information and hanging instructions where necessary
• Work must be adequately and securely packed in reusable packing/boxes for safe transport and storage. If work is not deemed securely packed, DCCoI reserves the right not to accept the work, and work will be returned at the makers expense

Delivery or Submissions by post to: Mary Whelan Innovation & Development Department Design & Crafts Council of Ireland Castle Yard Kilkenny By Email: innovationadmin@dccoi.ie

Closing date for submission and delivery 22 September 2015

Application form


11 May 2015

Mid-West Branch "Local Landscapes" Exhibition

To coincide with National Quilting Week, the Mid-West Branch are running an exhibition from 2nd - 6th June. The theme of the exhibit is "Local Landscapes".


Venue: Ormston House, Patrick Street, Limerick
Opening hours: Tues - Sat: 12-6pm. Thurs: 12 - 7pm.

Official Opening Tuesday 2nd June at 7pm


07 May 2015

Irish Quilter's Showcase

As part of National Quilting Week, there will be an Irish Quilter's Showcase exhibition taking place.

12 Irish quilters have been invited to make pieces based on the theme of "Wild Atlantic Way".


The show will open on the 22nd of May and run till the 14th of June in the Blasket Centre, Dun Chaoin, Dingle, Co.  Kerry.