Monday 18 January 2010

DESIGNER MART AT COW'S LANE: CALL FOR ARTISTS / DESIGNERS

Designer Mart are now enrolling new craftspeople, designers and artists to become part of one of Temple Bar’s outdoor markets, re-starting in March 2010. Showcasing handmade jewellery, ceramics, visual art, furniture design and fashion, Designer Mart is a platform from which to sell and display hand-made crafts and design.

For an application form, please contact Eimear Chaomhánach at:
E: echaomhanach@templebar.ie

BRING ON THE NEW 2010 - MAKERS WORKING WITH MAKERS IN THE UK: CALL

Applications are welcome for 8 collaborative partnerships from:

* Glass makers/designers and educators running businesses in the West Midlands
* Cohesion members living & working in Tyne & Wear
* Glass makers living and working in Europe (EU) countries – Sweden, Greece, France, Czech Republic, Germany etc and the USA.

Working in collaboration with a glass business based within the West Midlands, glassmakers from the North East branch of Cohesion, along with makers living and working in Europe (EU) including Germany, Sweden, Greece, France, Czech Republic etc and Corning in the USA are invited to work on a collaborative piece, where emphasis will be on the creation of uniquely, individual forms for ‘Life Style and Interior Living.’ For example: inventive structures which enhance outdoor living, à la mode lighting, distinctive furniture, ingenious approaches to designing tableware etc.

As part of the project the Red House Glass Cone have made available their blowing and kiln facilities to accommodate the creative sparks of collaborative working. Although not compulsory, the residencies are free to collaborative partners and are available from Easter onwards, with each residency running across five days. Glass Collaborations hope to make available a number of small awards to support overseas visits between West Midlands makers working in collaboration with a German partner. Works produced during these collaborations (including examples of the artists own work) will be showcased at the Red House Glass Cone during the International Festival of Glass 2010. Exhibition Dates: 1st July to 26th September 2010

Cost of application: £35 made payable to the Dudley MBC. (Cheques will be returned to unsuccessful applicants.) Deadline for applications is the 1st February, and application forms can be downloaded from:

W: http://www.glasscollaborations.co.uk/

JANUARY SPECIAL: 2-DAY BRONZE CASTING WORKSHOP, H2STUDIO

A 2-day Bronze Casting Workshop will take place at h2studio in Ballinaspittle/Kinsale, Co. Cork. This introductory workshop will cover wax work, mould making, casting techniques and self made equipment. All work small scale. January special reduced price: E200. The workshop is suitable for all levels. Small groups.

For booking and further information please contact Helle Helsner on:
T: 021 4708950 or 086 3256689
E: hellehelsner@gmail.com

FELTING WORKSHOPS, CO. CARLOW

January felting workshops with Nicola Brown will take place at Clasheen, Ballybrack, Borris, Co. Carlow on 16 and 23 January.

1. Fingerless Mittens, Saturday 16 January 2010, 10.30am to 12.30pm. Cost: E25
Keep your hands warm this winter and felt a pair of fingerless mittens with Icelandic wool by learning to felt around a plastic resist, a method also used to create bags, sculptures and other 3D work.

2. Nuno Felting, Saturday 23 January 2010, 10.30am to 12.30pm. Cost: E25
Nuno felting is a technique that incorporates fabric and fibre and is used to create drapeable felt. Students will experiment with different types of natural fabrics and learn how to create texture using light wool.

Workshops include materials. Nicola can also facilitate groups of min. 4 people who would like to determine their own felting agenda at Clasheen any Saturday from 2 to 4pm during January. Unless any special material requirements are necessary (e.g. silk fabric as well as fibre) these sessions will also cost E25 per person including materials.

To book contact Nicola at:
T: 087 2789740
E: clasheen@gmail.com
W: www.clasheen.wordpress.com
www.clasheen.etsy.com

8-WEEK JEWELLERY CLASS, IRISH DESIGN SHOP

An 8-week Jewellery Class will begin on Tuesday 2 February 2010 from 6.30 to 9pm at the Irish Design Shop in Dublin 2. Cost: E280. The course will cover basic jewellery skills in metal, such as ring and broach making, starting in copper and then working in silver. Techniques will include piercing, soldering and riveting. Extra charge for working in silver: approx. E30. Small class numbers.

For further information and booking please contact Clare or Laura on:
T: 01 4752222
E: admin@irishdesignshop.com

NORTHLANDS CREATIVE GLASS KILN RESIDENCY DEADLINE EXTENDED

The closing date for applications for the kiln residency which will run from 5 April to 28 May 2010 has been extended until 20th January. For more information, visit:

W: http://glasssocietyofireland.blogspot.com/2009/12/northlands-creative-glass-kiln.html

2010 MASTER CLASSES AND T/A OPPORTUNITY WITH THE GLASS STUDIO IRELAND

Karl Harron Glassmaker will be leading innovative Master Classes in advanced kilnforming techniques at The Glass Studio in April and September 2010 and also at GlassForum, on the island of Averoy, Norway in May 2010.


Master Classes:
Session 1:April 2nd – 6th 2010 “Reaction and Interaction” Ireland
Session 2. May 25th – 29th 2010 “Reaction and Interaction” Norway
Session 3: September 2010 (dates tbc) “The Perfect Vessel” Ireland

Teaching Assistant (t/a) Required, Ireland and Norway:
A number of teaching assistantship positions for the above Master Classes are open to qualified artists and students. Participation as a teaching assistant affords the opportunity to gain valuable career experience and to develop individual abilities as a teacher or technician.

For more detailed information on Master Classes and T/A Opportunities please contact Karl on

T: 07979365829
W: www.theglasstudioireland.com/master_classes.html

WARM GLASS PRIZE 2010: REMINDER

The deadline for the Warm Glass Prize 2010 is the 31st January. For more information, visit:

W: http://glasssocietyofireland.blogspot.com/2009/11/warm-glass-uk-prize-2010-call.html

Friday 8 January 2010

ON THE EDGE: EXHIBITION AND EVENTS AND THE NCG







On the Edge: Contemporary Glass from Ireland and South West England, which has been travelling around Britain for the past number of months, opens in the National Craft Gallery, Kilkenny on January 16th. The exhibition runs until the 21st of March, and during its run, there are a number of events going on there in association with the Glass Society of Ireland and the Crafts Council of Ireland. All events are free of charge and well worth going to. Click on the invite above to open in a new window and save.

EXHIBITION SPACE AT THE NATIONAL GLASS CENTRE, SUNDERLAND: CALL

The Friends' Plinth at the NGC, Sunderland, is a small exhibition space funded by the Friends of the National Glass Centre. The NGC is calling for applications from glass artists to fill the space for one month. For more information, visit:

W: http://www.nationalglasscentre.com/

VALENTINES FOR SWANSEA GLASS: CALL




As part of the 2010 celebration of 75 years of the Welsh School of Architectural Glass glass artists are invited to design and fabricate a glass panel on the theme of ‘A Valentine for Swansea Glass’. Over all dimensions of artwork 30x30cm full size - this includes the means of hanging your artwork. The work will be exhibited at the National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. Opening 12th. February.

The deadline for submission of glass artwork will be the 1st. February. If you wish to participate please register your interest:

E: lisa.burkl@smu.ac.uk

INTERNATIONAL SCULPTURE CONFERENCE, LONDON, APRIL 2010

Antony Gormley, Robert Storr, and Lucy Orta will headline the International Sculpture Centre's 22nd International Sculpture Conference, “What is Sculpture in the 21st Century?”, being held in London, UK, April 7-9.

This monumental event will explore topics including: The Languages of Sculpture; Public Perception and Investment; and The State of Education. In addition to the keynote speakers, conference highlights include an international roster of presenters, opening reception at Tate Modern, free admission to Henry Moore Exhibition at Tate Britain, daily ArtSlam sessions for attendees to show their work, workshop demonstrations at Chelsea College of Art & Design, and a gallery hop, as well as pre and post event optional activities. Early bird, member, and student rates available (pending sponsorship).

Registration opens January 5, 2010. Early Bird Deadline: February 4th. Registration Deadline: March 16, 2010. Find more information and register online:

W: http://www.sculpture.org
E: events@sculpture.org

CGS "REMARKABLE GLASS": REMINDER

Note that the deadline for the CGS Remarkable Glass exhibition is on the 15th January 2010.

For more information, take a look at our earlier post.

WORLDARTGLASS.COM: CALL

World Art Glass is a website that lists international artists, makers and galleries of glass. To be included in their listings, please contact William at:
W: www.worldartglass.com
E: william.geary@worldartglass.com