Proves to be a big attraction ...
Craft Village proves to be a big attraction at our ever popular Tinahely Show.
The Craft Village attracted exhibitors from far and wide, with demand for stands again high this year. We take this opportunity to thank all our exhibitors for their interest in our Craft Village 2010. This year, there was a fantastic range of hand crafts, which were beautifully displayed and very well presented.
The aim of our Craft Village is to cover as wide a range of high quality 100% handcrafted products as possible. We believe that Irish Arts and Crafts needs to be well supported, and our Craft Village is an excellent forum for craft makers to showcase and promote their creative and unique handmade items and fine artwork to the public.
The Craft Village was a busy, enjoyable and friendly experience for all - visitors and exhibitors alike. Large numbers of people enjoyed browsing and discussing products with highly skilled craftspeople.
This year, we were delighted to welcome new exhibitors and well as our regulars. Many of our regular exhibitors sold to repeat customers who frequent our Craft Village every year. It was also a perfect opportunity for the public to connect with new craftspeople and a chance to buy affordable and original craft items for their homes, gifts for family, friends and of course, for themselves.
There was best of Craft Village Exhibits with trophies awarded to 1st prize winner Sally Lavery www.laverypottery.ie and 2nd prize winner Sheila Shannon www.sheilashannonhats.com
In conclusion, sincere thanks to all of you for visiting our Craft Village to encourage and support our craftspeople.
Ellen Fox-Lanigan.
Co-ordinator of Craft Village.
Photo 1 (Left)Sally Lavery - Lavery Pottery, New Ross, Co. Wexford receiving 1st prize winning trophy from Ellen Fox-Lanigan - Craft Village 2010 co-ordinantor. Also in photo are judges Ann McLoughlin and Joan Coyle. You can visit Sally's website at www.laverypottery.ie
Photo 2: (Right)Sheila Shannon, Rathdrum receiving 2nd prize winning trophy from Ellen Fox-Lanigan - Craft Village 2010 co-ordinator. You can visit Sheila's website at www.sheilashannonhats.com
Photographer - Johncourtneyphotography. Permission granted for use of photos.
The beautiful pottery piece by Sally Lavery which took First Prize in the Craft village at the Tinahely Show 2010
Two photos showing the Hats by Shiela Shannon which took Second Prize in the Craft village at the Tinahely Show 2010 Use of photos granted by - wicklowdailyphoto.blogspot.com
Craft Village Participants 2010.
There will be best of Craft Village Exhibits with trophies awarded to the 1st and 2nd prizewinners. So don’t forget to come along to our Craft Village, where you will find a wide selection of high quality handcrafts and gift ideas for all occasions. See you there!
- Angel Folks - Sandra Evans. www.angelfolks.com Craft Handcrafted angels, bookmarks, cards, paintings on slates.
- Annoushka Design - Geraldine Flanagan Craft: Handmade jewellery collection - porcelain, pearl and crystal.
- Avril Maher Jewellery and Crafts. Craft: Variety of handcrafted items - Jewellery, hand knitted summer scarves, handmade personalised greeting cards.
- Catherine Barber Crochet. Craft: Handcrafted Crochet and Knitwear.
- Ciaran and Ying Patterson Crafts. Craft: Variety of hand knitted Crochet items. Bronze sculpture.
- Derrynine Candles - Liz Bowes - www.derryninecandles.com Craft: Handmade candles for all occasions to order.
- Doughcraft Nameplaques - Liz Cashin - www.doughcraftnameplaques.com Craft: Nameplaques for children’s bedroom doors, lettering made from salt dough pine boards to order.
- Fox Woodturning - John Fox. Craft: Variety of wood turned items including lamps, bowls, clocks and candleholders. All hand turned from exclusively Irish timber.
- Glenmore Crafts - Georgina McCarthy. Craft: Quilting - “The Quillow”, A blanket in a pillow. A variety of fabric handcrafts.
- Greenstown Studios - Sylvia Butcher. Craft: Hancrafted cards, bookmarks, prints, fridge magnets and stationery.
- James Hickey Woodturning - James Hickey Craft: Variety of wood turned items including clocks, lamps, bowls and candle holders. All items made from natural felled air dried native wood.
- James Molloy Garden Products. Craft: Bird tables - various designs with slate and thatch, bird nesting boxes, Planters, wheelbarrows, children’s benches (can be personalised).
- Jenny Kelly Pottery - Jenny Kelly - www.jennykellypottery.com Craft: Tableware, vases, fruit bowls, lamps, clocks, oil burners, candlesticks and goblets.
- J & J Leather craft - Julie Molloy. Craft: Handmade bags, purses, wallets, belts, bookmarkers, key rings, hair slides, key cases.
- Lavery Potter - Sally Lavery - www.laverypottery.com Craft: Handcrafted Mugs, jugs, plates, bowls, dishes, lamps, teapots, storage pots, garden pots, uplighters, Butter dishes, sugar bowls and dragons.
- Lovebox Cosmetics - Amy-louise Grey and Ray Connolly. Craft: Variety of handmade cosmetic and bath items e.g. bath bombs.
- MK Woodcrafts - Mark McKenna - www.mkwoodcrafts.com Craft: Handmade mirrors and coffee tables using native Irish elm timber.
- My Toy Crafts - Michael Morris - www.mytoycrafts.ie Craft: Handmade model farms and castle sets made in plywood with working doors and gates.
- Nua Arts and Crafts - Ann Marie Regan - www.nuaartsandcrafts.ie Craft: Specialises in paintings for children - watercolour and acrylic on canvas paintings.
- Orlaith Kavanagh Cards. Craft: Handmade cards for all occasions.
- Purpose Mosaic - Margaret Allen. Craft: Handmade jewellery including necklaces, bracelets and earrings.
- Rosemary Crawford Gemstone Jewellery. Craft: Handmade gemstone Jewellery.
- Rossanog Products - Susan Minogue - www.rossanogproducts.com Craft: Designed and moulded handcast wall plaques and figurines. Also plaques with Irish theme.
- Rubi-Jewels - Rebecca Coen - www.rubi-jewels.com Craft: A variety of handmade jewellery and beadwork pieces.
- Sheila Shannon Hats. www.sheilashannonhats.com Craft: Handmade bespoke head pieces for all occasions. Designed with you in mind.
- The Soap Bakery - Deirdre McCarthy. Craft: Handmade natural soap and bath salts. Also hand knitted mohair and silk wraps. Handknitted cotton “tulip” scarves.
- Traditional Stained Glass - Michael Deane. Craft: Handcrafted stained glass for private homes.
- Unique Crafts - Robert and Lorraine Steenson. Craft: Plaques, magnets, hand painted slates and paintings.
- SOS Brother - Susan O’Sullivan. Embroidery machines demonstration.