GLASS SOCIETY OF IRELAND
COMMITTEE REFORMATION – APPLICATIONS INVITED, IRL
The Glass Society of Ireland provides a network for
makers, collectors, students, historians, writers, and enthusiasts in
the field of contemporary glass practice. The Society acts as a
communication tool, offering people news on glass and related fields. We
also hold lectures with glass practitioners and organise larger events
every number of years.
As part of the ongoing development of the
volunteer-based organisation, the Glass Society of Ireland is currently
enlisting members for the reformation of its committee. Each position
will be held for a two year period.
The Glass Society of Ireland welcomes expressions of
interest from applicants across the country as we venture to build on
the Society’s existing objectives and to expand our community and
audiences.
The positions available are:
Treasurer
(Financial accountability)
Education
Officer
(Co-ordinating, facilitating,
& developing Glass Society of Ireland events)
Student
Representative
(Liaising between Committee
and student bodies)
Membership Co-ordinator
(Building strong relationships
and recruiting members)
Development Officer
(Grant application writing)
Media
Communications Officer
(Sending fortnightly bulletin
and updating blog & social media sites)
To apply,
please email your CV and a brief statement explaining which position you
are interesting in taking by 31st August 2012.
E: glasssocietyofireland@gmail.com
W: glasssocietyofireland.blogspot.com
Monday, 27 August 2012
GEORGE WALSH EXHIBITS IN
GREENACRES, WEXFORD
George Walsh will be exhibiting new works in stained glass alongside paintings, drawings and sculpture by artists Liam Belton, Joe Dunne, Mick O’ Dea, Martin Gale, James Hanley, Colin Martin, Una Sealy, John Behan, Leo Higgins, Carolyn Mulholland and Vivienne Roche.
The exhibition, which takes places in Greenacres, Wexford, will open on Saturday 25th August at noon and run until 16th September 2012.
W: http://www.greenacres.ie/art-galleries/exhibitions
George Walsh will be exhibiting new works in stained glass alongside paintings, drawings and sculpture by artists Liam Belton, Joe Dunne, Mick O’ Dea, Martin Gale, James Hanley, Colin Martin, Una Sealy, John Behan, Leo Higgins, Carolyn Mulholland and Vivienne Roche.
The exhibition, which takes places in Greenacres, Wexford, will open on Saturday 25th August at noon and run until 16th September 2012.
W: http://www.greenacres.ie/art-galleries/exhibitions
EMMA BOURKE EXHIBITS IN THE IRELAND NEWFOUNDLAND TRAIL: A
JOURNEY OF PLANTS AND PEOPLE, WATERFORD
The Ireland Newfoundland Trail: A Journey of Plants and People is a collaboration of creators in fine art and craft from both Ireland and Newfoundland. The exhibition exposes a piece of the story of Irish settlers to Newfoundland.
The Ireland Newfoundland Trail: A Journey of Plants and People is an exhibition which centres on plants, most of them considered simple plants, many of which border our roadways or live happily in our meadows and sometimes adorn our home gardens. The purpose of the exhibition is to encourage the telling of stories by the viewers as we compare versions to those of others who live an ocean apart.
Included in this exhibition is Emma Bourke, who is showing intricate flameworked glass pieces of plants frequently inform her broader practice. The exhibition continues until Saturday 1st September 2012 at the Garter Lane Gallery in Waterford city.
W: www.facebook.com/EmmaBourkeGlass
W: www.garterlane.ie
The Ireland Newfoundland Trail: A Journey of Plants and People is a collaboration of creators in fine art and craft from both Ireland and Newfoundland. The exhibition exposes a piece of the story of Irish settlers to Newfoundland.
The Ireland Newfoundland Trail: A Journey of Plants and People is an exhibition which centres on plants, most of them considered simple plants, many of which border our roadways or live happily in our meadows and sometimes adorn our home gardens. The purpose of the exhibition is to encourage the telling of stories by the viewers as we compare versions to those of others who live an ocean apart.
Included in this exhibition is Emma Bourke, who is showing intricate flameworked glass pieces of plants frequently inform her broader practice. The exhibition continues until Saturday 1st September 2012 at the Garter Lane Gallery in Waterford city.
W: www.facebook.com/EmmaBourkeGlass
W: www.garterlane.ie
UTENSIL;
CURRENT APPROACHES TO TABLEWARE, KILKENNY
Utensil; Current approaches to tableware is an exhibition of European applied artists and product designers who present alternative approaches to tableware. The exhibition will feature innovative tableware and accessories with quirky aesthetics, challenging our expectations of domestic products and fusing utility with art for the table. Utensil is presented as part of Kilkenny Arts Festival at the National Craft Gallery and is curated by Angela O'Kelly.
The exhibitors include: Sharon Blakey & Ismini Samanidou | Stuart Cairns | Chien-Wei Chang | David Clarke | Maike Dahl | Designgoat | Kirsty Eaglesfield |TheGreenEyl | Simone Ten Hompel | John Lambe | Nel Linssen| Anders Ljungberg | Geoffrey Mann | Grant McCaig | Hugo Meert| Wiebke Meurer | Cathy Miles | Enya Moore | Jennifer Slattery | Kaori Tatebayashi | Brian Keaney/Tonfisk Design | Debbie Wijskamp | Annabet Wyndham
The exhibition runs until 29th October 2012. On Thursday 30th August an informal exhibition talk will be held at the gallery.
W: http://www.nationalcraftgallery.ie/exhibitions/utensil
Utensil; Current approaches to tableware is an exhibition of European applied artists and product designers who present alternative approaches to tableware. The exhibition will feature innovative tableware and accessories with quirky aesthetics, challenging our expectations of domestic products and fusing utility with art for the table. Utensil is presented as part of Kilkenny Arts Festival at the National Craft Gallery and is curated by Angela O'Kelly.
The exhibitors include: Sharon Blakey & Ismini Samanidou | Stuart Cairns | Chien-Wei Chang | David Clarke | Maike Dahl | Designgoat | Kirsty Eaglesfield |TheGreenEyl | Simone Ten Hompel | John Lambe | Nel Linssen| Anders Ljungberg | Geoffrey Mann | Grant McCaig | Hugo Meert| Wiebke Meurer | Cathy Miles | Enya Moore | Jennifer Slattery | Kaori Tatebayashi | Brian Keaney/Tonfisk Design | Debbie Wijskamp | Annabet Wyndham
The exhibition runs until 29th October 2012. On Thursday 30th August an informal exhibition talk will be held at the gallery.
W: http://www.nationalcraftgallery.ie/exhibitions/utensil
HAND MADE CONTEMPORARY CRAFT EXHIBITION, LIMAVADY
Hand Made is a stunning exhibition featuring the work of five high profile contemporary makers: Alison Lowry, Rachel Dickson, Andrea Hayes, Firebox Ceramics, and Welig Crafts. As part of August Craft Month, this exhibition takes place at the Keady Gallery, Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre, Limavady from the 3rd of August until the 1st of September 2012.
The craftwork exhibited spans glassware, ceramics, textiles, paper sculpture, wood sculpture and more. The curator of the exhibition Desima Connolly (Arts & Cultural Services Officer) states, “The quality of the work you will see speaks volumes about the healthy status of contemporary craft in Northern Ireland. It is important that the artistic excellence and professional dedication of our resident artists is nurtured, showcased and celebrated. I am delighted to have curated this exhibition and further enhance our ongoing support of these five talented makers. This is a wonderful opportunity for craftspeople in the North West to engage with quality production and for anyone to enjoy the absolutely stunning works selected.”
W: http://craftni.org/events/hand-made-at-roe-valley-arts-cultural-centre/
T: 028 7776 0650
E: information@rvacc.co.uk
Hand Made is a stunning exhibition featuring the work of five high profile contemporary makers: Alison Lowry, Rachel Dickson, Andrea Hayes, Firebox Ceramics, and Welig Crafts. As part of August Craft Month, this exhibition takes place at the Keady Gallery, Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre, Limavady from the 3rd of August until the 1st of September 2012.
The craftwork exhibited spans glassware, ceramics, textiles, paper sculpture, wood sculpture and more. The curator of the exhibition Desima Connolly (Arts & Cultural Services Officer) states, “The quality of the work you will see speaks volumes about the healthy status of contemporary craft in Northern Ireland. It is important that the artistic excellence and professional dedication of our resident artists is nurtured, showcased and celebrated. I am delighted to have curated this exhibition and further enhance our ongoing support of these five talented makers. This is a wonderful opportunity for craftspeople in the North West to engage with quality production and for anyone to enjoy the absolutely stunning works selected.”
W: http://craftni.org/events/hand-made-at-roe-valley-arts-cultural-centre/
T: 028 7776 0650
E: information@rvacc.co.uk
WORK IN PROGRESS EXHIBITION
EXTENDED, NI
The headline exhibition of August Craft Month, Work In Progress showcases applied arts by the six participants on CraftNI's Making IT scheme. The exhibitors are Katie Brown (screen printed textiles), Eamonn Higgins (sculpture), Diane Lyness (silversmith), Alison Lowry (fused glass), Catherine Keenan (blown glass), and Michelle Stephens (weave).
In keeping with the August Craft Month theme, this exhibition aims to offer insight into the individual maker's motivations, processes and methodology. The exhibition includes finished objects, works in progress, sketch books and drawings which give a unique snapshot into the process of making. A video, produced by Adam Frew, has been commissioned to reveal to viewers the person behind the object and the physical nature of fabrication.
The exhibition continues at CraftNI Gallery, Belfast (opposite the Merchant) until the new date of 24th September 2012.
W: http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=5126
W: www.alisonlowry.co.uk
W: www.catherinekeenanglass.com
The headline exhibition of August Craft Month, Work In Progress showcases applied arts by the six participants on CraftNI's Making IT scheme. The exhibitors are Katie Brown (screen printed textiles), Eamonn Higgins (sculpture), Diane Lyness (silversmith), Alison Lowry (fused glass), Catherine Keenan (blown glass), and Michelle Stephens (weave).
In keeping with the August Craft Month theme, this exhibition aims to offer insight into the individual maker's motivations, processes and methodology. The exhibition includes finished objects, works in progress, sketch books and drawings which give a unique snapshot into the process of making. A video, produced by Adam Frew, has been commissioned to reveal to viewers the person behind the object and the physical nature of fabrication.
The exhibition continues at CraftNI Gallery, Belfast (opposite the Merchant) until the new date of 24th September 2012.
W: http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=5126
W: www.alisonlowry.co.uk
W: www.catherinekeenanglass.com
AOIFE SODEN AND TREVOR HUGHES, THE FLANEUR, DUBLIN
The Flâneur is a recent graduate mixed media exhibition taking place at the Oliver Cornet Gallery, Dublin. The exhibition is curated by Kate Howard and includes pieces by National College of Art and Design graduates Aoife Soden and Trevor Hughes. The exhibition continues until 31st August 2012.
E: info@olivercornetgallery.com
W: www.oliviercornetgallery.com
The Flâneur is a recent graduate mixed media exhibition taking place at the Oliver Cornet Gallery, Dublin. The exhibition is curated by Kate Howard and includes pieces by National College of Art and Design graduates Aoife Soden and Trevor Hughes. The exhibition continues until 31st August 2012.
E: info@olivercornetgallery.com
W: www.oliviercornetgallery.com
GLASS WORKSHOP WITH JIYONG
LEE, DUBLIN
In this workshop students will focus on understanding various properties of glass material as an artistic medium and learn a variety of cold working processes including cutting, grinding, carving, laminating, and refining and polishing of the surface. The creative possibilities in the workshop will be expended with learning about laminating, adhesives, and general HXTAL lamination set up. Through working on the projects students will explore problem solving in the cold working studio, common mistakes, and efficient ways to cold work glass.
Korean born Jiyong Lee is Head of the Glass program of Southern Illinois University Carbondale since 2005. He graduated from the MFA program at Rochester Institute of Technology in US, 2000. Having his feet in both cultures also has broadened his personal aesthetics and appreciation for different ways of thinking. He specializes in cold-working and kiln-forming processes and he has exhibited nationally and internationally. He lectures and gives demonstrations widely, including the 2007 Glass Art Society Conference, Rochester Institute of Technology, the Studio of the Corning Museum of Glass, Cleveland Institute of Art, Penland School of Crafts, Pilchuck Glass School, Pittsburgh Glass Center, and Kook-Min University, Seoul, Korea.
The workshop will take place over five days (17th – 21st September 2012), from 10am to 5pm daily. Places will be limited to twelve and the workshop fee is €250, lunch is included. Experience of working with glass is necessary to partake in this workshop.
W: http://www.firestation.ie/skills/schedule/category/masterclass/
In this workshop students will focus on understanding various properties of glass material as an artistic medium and learn a variety of cold working processes including cutting, grinding, carving, laminating, and refining and polishing of the surface. The creative possibilities in the workshop will be expended with learning about laminating, adhesives, and general HXTAL lamination set up. Through working on the projects students will explore problem solving in the cold working studio, common mistakes, and efficient ways to cold work glass.
Korean born Jiyong Lee is Head of the Glass program of Southern Illinois University Carbondale since 2005. He graduated from the MFA program at Rochester Institute of Technology in US, 2000. Having his feet in both cultures also has broadened his personal aesthetics and appreciation for different ways of thinking. He specializes in cold-working and kiln-forming processes and he has exhibited nationally and internationally. He lectures and gives demonstrations widely, including the 2007 Glass Art Society Conference, Rochester Institute of Technology, the Studio of the Corning Museum of Glass, Cleveland Institute of Art, Penland School of Crafts, Pilchuck Glass School, Pittsburgh Glass Center, and Kook-Min University, Seoul, Korea.
The workshop will take place over five days (17th – 21st September 2012), from 10am to 5pm daily. Places will be limited to twelve and the workshop fee is €250, lunch is included. Experience of working with glass is necessary to partake in this workshop.
W: http://www.firestation.ie/skills/schedule/category/masterclass/
GLASS FUSION COURSE AT THE GLASSHOUSE, MAYO
This is a three day course taking place on 1st and 2nd September 2012 at The Glasshouse, Westport, Co. Mayo, for anyone (including absolute beginners) who would like to try their hand at fusing glass together in the kiln. Participants will be encouraged to experiment with the various fusion effects that can be achieved. All materials are included in the price and booking is essential. Contact Linda Mulloy by 27th August 2012 to secure your place.
T: 087 7981123
W: www.blueglasshouse.com
E: hotblueglasshouse@yahoo.co.uk
STAINED GLASS COURSE AT THE GLASSHOUSE, MAYO
This is a three day course taking place from 24th to 26th August 2012 at The Glasshouse, Westport, Mayo, designed for the beginner. No previous experience or artistic skills are needed. The course will teach glass cutting, soldering, a little bit about design and the two methods of stained glass assembly; leading and copper-foiling. Participants will make three or four panels during the course. All materials are included in the price.
E: hotblueglasshouse@yahoo.co.uk
W: www.blueglasshouse.com
This is a three day course taking place on 1st and 2nd September 2012 at The Glasshouse, Westport, Co. Mayo, for anyone (including absolute beginners) who would like to try their hand at fusing glass together in the kiln. Participants will be encouraged to experiment with the various fusion effects that can be achieved. All materials are included in the price and booking is essential. Contact Linda Mulloy by 27th August 2012 to secure your place.
T: 087 7981123
W: www.blueglasshouse.com
E: hotblueglasshouse@yahoo.co.uk
STAINED GLASS COURSE AT THE GLASSHOUSE, MAYO
This is a three day course taking place from 24th to 26th August 2012 at The Glasshouse, Westport, Mayo, designed for the beginner. No previous experience or artistic skills are needed. The course will teach glass cutting, soldering, a little bit about design and the two methods of stained glass assembly; leading and copper-foiling. Participants will make three or four panels during the course. All materials are included in the price.
E: hotblueglasshouse@yahoo.co.uk
W: www.blueglasshouse.com
THE GOLDEN FLEECE AWARD
The Golden Fleece Award is an artistic fund established as a charitable bequest by the late Helen Lillias Mitchell. The award aims to support and promote the diversity of contemporary Irish creativity in the arts and crafts. Its mission is to help artists of innovate talent needing support in their careers. Details of all the candidates shortlisted for consideration over the years, and the eventual winners and examples of their work can be seen on the website. The Golden Fleece Award is currently calling for applications for the 2013 award which has a closing date of 23 November 2012. Application forms can also be downloaded via the website. If there are any queries please contact Catherine Martin, Administrator of the Golden Fleece Award.
W: www.goldenfleeceaward.com
T: 086 4087920
E: cmartin@algoodbody.com
The Golden Fleece Award is an artistic fund established as a charitable bequest by the late Helen Lillias Mitchell. The award aims to support and promote the diversity of contemporary Irish creativity in the arts and crafts. Its mission is to help artists of innovate talent needing support in their careers. Details of all the candidates shortlisted for consideration over the years, and the eventual winners and examples of their work can be seen on the website. The Golden Fleece Award is currently calling for applications for the 2013 award which has a closing date of 23 November 2012. Application forms can also be downloaded via the website. If there are any queries please contact Catherine Martin, Administrator of the Golden Fleece Award.
W: www.goldenfleeceaward.com
T: 086 4087920
E: cmartin@algoodbody.com
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