The Crafts Council of Ireland will host the Year of Craft 2011 Public Conference, taking place in Dublin Castle on 9th June, 2011. The conference will address issues, opportunities and themes of common concern over the two days at Dublin Castle and the Crafts Council of Ireland are honoured that President Mary McAleese Patron for Year of Craft 2011, has confirmed that she will address conference delegates. This conference follows immediately from the European General Assembly of the World Crafts Council, also being held in Dublin Castle on the day before (8th June). Keynote speakers include Edmund De Waal, world renowned potter and author of 'The Hare With Amber Eyes' and Leonardo Bonanni, who teaches the ‘Future Craft’ programme at MIT, and is a world leader in sustainable design of products and supply chains. The accompanying conference programme will present exhibitions of work across Dublin by Irish and European makers and will include a range of cultural activities for visiting delegates.
For more information and to register (Early Bird Rate: €30 / Standard Rate: €60), visit:
W: www.craftinireland.com
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