RDS NATIONAL CRAFT COMPETITION AND STUDENT AWARDS
The RDS
National Crafts Competition aims to promote the practice of craft in
Ireland and to encourage the highest standards of design and technique
in both traditional and contemporary craft disciplines. With categories
such as ceramics, glass, furniture and textiles, the competition is a
unique opportunity for craft workers and designers to have their work
appraised by an independent jury of experts and to compete for
prestigious awards and prizes.
Catherine Keenan was awarded 1st Prize in the Glass
category and also received the National Crafts and Design Fair of
Ireland Award. Also exhibiting are Scott Benefield, Aoife Soden,
Eva Kelly, Sinead Brennan and Michael Ray. Alison Lowry was awarded
2nd Prize in the Glass category.
2012 RDS National Crafts Competition and Student Art
Awards Exhibition
During the Discover Ireland Dublin
Horse Show from August 15-19, an entry fee applies and opening times
vary.
September 21 – October 14
Rathcroghan Visitors Centre, Cruachan Aí, Tulsk, Co. Roscommon www.rathcroghan.ie
October 28 - November 18
Castlecomer Discovery Park, The Estate Yard,
Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny www.discoverypark.ie
W: www.rds.ie
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