SLOW ARCHITECTURE AND PLACE, EXHIBITION

Slow Architecture and Place is an exhibition responding to current challenges regarding our relationship with our built environment. The exhibition is on a typical canal boat, and is currently travelling from the Shannon to Dublin along the Grand Canal, making stops in various locations on the way. Featuring the work of glass artist Róisín de Buitléar, the exhibition will reach Dublin on 21 October.

Róisín de Buitléar is this year's recipient of the prestigious CCoI Bursary, which is enabling her to embark on a research project based on Waterford Crystal. For more information on Róisín's project, visit

w: http://www.ccoi.ie/news/news_item.php?listing_ID=117

For more information on Slow Architecture and Place, visit:

w: http://www.architecturefoundation.ie/2010/09/05/slow-architecture-and-place-9-september-to-21-october/

SARAH MCEVOY WINS THE GLASS SOCIETY OF IRELAND AWARD 2010

Recent graduate of NCAD, Sarah McEvoy, is this year's winner of the Glass Society of Ireland Award, presented at the RDS National Craft Competition on 30 July. Sarah also won the RDS Graduate Prize and First prize in the Glass category for her work entitled Ratio. For more information on Sarah, visit

w: www.sarahmcevoyglass.com

JOB OPPORTUNITY: GLASSMAKING ASSISTANT AT LONDON GLASSWORKS

London Glassworks, led by Stuart Hearn, is looking for a full-time glassmaking assistant. For a job description, email info@londonglassworks.com. The deadline for applications is 15 October 2010.

w: www.londonglassworks.com

HOW IS THIS GLASS? EXHIBITION AT THE HELLER GALLERY, NEW YORK

Currently showing in the Heller Gallery in New York is an exhibition entitled 'How is this Glass?', showcasing work by artists exploring glass through new media. Included in the show is work by emerging Irish artist Emer Lynch. For more information, visit

w: http://www.hellergallery.com/exhibits/090010-postglass/

SHORT COURSES IN KILN-FORMED GLASS AT BUCKS UNIVERSITY, UK

Kiln formed Glass - Beginners 10 weeks, from October 4th, 6-10pm £220.00
Kiln formed Glass - Advanced 10 weeks, from October 5th, 6-10pm £220.00

Fusing, slumping, pate de verre, mould making, casting, and coldworking will be taught in the well equipped glass department at the university. More courses available in the new year.

w: www.bucks.ac.uk/courses/short_courses

GLASS FUSING COURSE AT PANGUR GLASS CRAFT

Jayne Persico is back at the Pangur Glass Craft Studio teaching a 3 day Glass Fusing & Frit Casting workshop.
Dates: Friday to Sunday 24th to 26th September 2010 - 10am to 5pm daily
Fee: 3 day workshop Euro 470 lunch included.

please visit www.pangurglass.ie for workshop details

HOT GLASS TECHNIQUES: ONE YEAR COURSE, BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE

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HOT GLASS RESIDENCY AT NORTHLANDS CREATIVE GLASS

Please visit the Northlands website for information regarding a six week hot glass residency which will run from from 28 March - 8 May 2011. If you are interested in applying, please complete the application form, which you can find on the website, and forward along with your application materials to this address by 12 November 2010. Applications can be sent in hard copy or by email to info@northlandsglass.com. If you are sending a hard copy, please include a CD of your application if possible.

Further information about North Lands can be found at www.northlandsglass.com

VESSELS OF MEMORY, EXHIBITION, BELFAST

A joint exhibition of ceramics and glass by artists Alison Lowry and Rachel Dickson opens from 5 - 10pm on Friday 24 September in Craft NI, Cotton Court, Belfast. The exhibition then runs until 28 October. For more information on the show, which opens during Culture Night Belfast, visit,

w: http://craftni.org/events/belfast-culture-night-2010-/

For more information on these artists, visit

w: www.alisonlowry.co.uk
www.racheldickson.co.uk