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Education supports
As well as offering courses, we provide a range of other educational supports to talented designers and makers starting out in their careers.
Future Makers
DCCI’s annual Future Makers awards provides support for the next generation of makers to learn, experience, investigate, develop, create and shape the future of Irish craft.
Open to creative students and recent graduates of full-time craft-based studies, this programme funds research, training, residencies, exhibitions, studio development and more.
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Young Craft Booster:
This programme brings together a master artisan and a young talent to facilitate the transmission of skills and provide entrepreneurial learning and professional mentoring.
Young Craft Booster 2025-2026 will benefit duos of established artisans and fellows based in Ireland, Italy, and Spain whose craft has a strong connection to the local area and heritage.
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Upskill with DCCI Academy
Find courses, webinars, podcasts and interviews to help you along your way.
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