DCCI Made Local Irish Craft Village

DCCI Made Local Irish Craft Village will be back at Bord Bia Bloom 2025.

The DCCI Made Local Irish Craft Village is always a popular feature at Bloom, showcasing talented craftspeople and Made Local products from a range of disciplines and all parts of the country. This year, members from DCCI’s GANS (Guilds, associations, networks and societies) will be demonstrating a wide range of traditional craft techniques. These organisations play a pivotal role in DCCI’s activities and supports in Ireland. Kicking off at 11 a.m. every day during Bord Bia Bloom, the central tent in the DCCI Irish Craft Village will feature skilled practitioners across a range of disciplines and crafts, from metal-forging to mosaic-making. This is a wonderful opportunity to explore Ireland’s heritage and contemporary crafts, connect with a rich network of talented craftspeople and bring home some new skills.

Event Schedule

• Thursday, May 29th:  11:00am – 17:00

1. Irish Artist Blacksmiths Association: Live blacksmithing demonstrations showcasing traditional and contemporary techniques.
2. Lásadóirí na Coiribe: Celebrating Irish lace heritage with demonstrations of Irish lace-making techniques.
3. Irish Grown Wool Council: Interactive activities for all ages, including knitting demos and a showcase of Irish-grown wool products.
4. Irish Woodturners Guild: Skilled woodturners in action, shaping Irish timber into functional and artistic forms.
5. Glass Society of Ireland: Live glasswork demonstrations, from smalti mosaic to stained glass techniques.

• Friday, May 30th: 11:00am – 17:00

1. Irish Artist Blacksmiths Association: Live blacksmithing demonstrations showcasing traditional and contemporary techniques.
2. Irish Patchwork Society: Explore patchwork techniques with Ireland’s vibrant patchwork community.
3. Irish Woodturners Guild: Skilled woodturners in action, shaping Irish timber into functional and artistic forms.

• Saturday, May 31st: 11:00am – 17:00

1. Irish Artist Blacksmiths Association: Live blacksmithing demonstrations showcasing traditional and contemporary techniques.
2. Guild of Irish Lacemakers: Celebrating Irish lace heritage with demonstrations of traditional lace-making.
3. Irish Woodturners Guild: Skilled woodturners in action, shaping Irish timber into functional and artistic forms.

• Sunday, June 1st:  11:00am – 17:00pm

1. Irish Artist Blacksmiths Association: Live blacksmithing demonstrations showcasing traditional and contemporary techniques.
2. Feltmakers Ireland: Discover the techniques of wet felting and needle felting through hands-on demos.
3. Irish Woodturners Guild: Skilled woodturners in action, shaping Irish timber into functional and artistic forms.

• Monday, June 2nd:  11:ooam – 17:00pm

1. Irish Artist Blacksmiths Association: Live blacksmithing demonstrations showcasing traditional and contemporary techniques.
2. Feltmakers Ireland: Discover the techniques of wet felting and needle felting through hands-on demos.
3. Irish Woodturners Guild: Skilled woodturners in action, shaping Irish timber into functional and artistic forms.

Below is the list of DCCI member organisations that will be participating in the upcoming DCCI Irish Craft Village Demonstrations at Board Bia Bloom:

Irish Artist Blacksmiths Association

The Irish Artist Blacksmiths Association (IABA) promotes, encourages and supports artist blacksmiths and decorative metalworkers throughout Ireland.

Lásadóirí na Coiribe

Lásadóirí na Coiribe (Corrib Lacemakers) are a group of likeminded crafters who share an interest in traditional Irish lacemaking. Their mission is to learn, pass on and help raise an awareness of the importance of preserving heritage crafts.

Irish Grown Wool Council

The Irish Grown Wool Council was formed in April 2023 to realise the potential of wool as a natural, sustainable and versatile material.

Irish Woodturners Guild

The Irish Woodturners’ Guild (IWG) was founded in 1983 and is the world’s oldest woodturning association. Since then, it has flourished to over 500 active members, and 18 Chapters across the island of Ireland. The main objective of the IWG is to promote the craft of woodturning.

Glass Society of Ireland

The Glass Society of Ireland is an independent, all-island, non-profit organisation that represents and promotes the Irish glass community all over the world.

Irish Patchwork Society

The Irish Patchwork Society was founded in 1981 and currently has 600 members attending 7 branches nationwide. The Society promotes traditional and contemporary patchwork and quilting.

Feltmakers Ireland

Feltmakers Ireland, founded in 2003 by Elizabeth Bonnar, is a welcoming community for anyone interested in wet and needle felting—from beginners to experienced artists.

Guild of Irish Lacemakers

Originally founded in 1979, The Guild of Irish Lacemakers was formed specifically to promote and assist practicing lace-makers, especially those making traditional Irish laces.