August 2024: Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI) opens its pop-up Craft Market as part of the Made Local initiative on Friday, 9th August to Sunday, 11th August in Medieval Mile Museum, Kilkenny. Visitors to the Kilkenny Arts Festival are encouraged to immerse themselves in the craft and design market in the picturesque grounds of the museum and enjoy the work of an array of makers presenting a wonderful range of pieces. This unique market offers the opportunity to discover and purchase original, high-quality Irish-made products, showcasing Irish makers’ exceptional creativity and skill, at price points to suit everyone.
Commenting on the launch of the Made Local Craft Market, Suzy O’Keefe, Head of Digital & Communications commented: “We are delighted to present our first standalone Made Local Craft market at the Kilkenny Arts Festival and as part of August Craft Month. This three-day event offers an incredible opportunity to meet the talented makers and purchase Irish handmade crafts. This initiative reinforces our dedication to supporting and promoting Irish craft and design.”
The market will display a number of talented Made Local craftspeople from various disciplines including woodwork, jewellery, and skincare providing an exceptional experience for those seeking high-quality handmade products. This intimate setting also allows visitors to engage directly with the designers and makers, gaining insights into the creative process and inspiration behind each piece.
The Made Local Craft Market is made possible through the support of partners such as Kilkenny Civic Trust; Kilkenny Local Enterprise Office (LEO), and Kilkenny County Council. The market will be open daily from 10:00am to 6:00pm.
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For further information, please contact Eimear Harding, Communications Manager, Design & Crafts Council Ireland at [email protected] / [email protected] or Suzy O’Keefe, Head of Digital & Communications, Design & Crafts Council Ireland at [email protected]
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About Design & Crafts Council Ireland
Design & Crafts Council Ireland is the national agency for craft and design in Ireland, we support designers and makers to develop their businesses in a sustainable way, and advocate for the societal benefits of craft and design. DCCI’s activities are funded by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment via Enterprise Ireland. DCCI currently has sixty-four member organisations and over 3,500 registered clients.
www.dcci.ie / @dccireland.
About Made Local:
DCCI’s Made Local campaign champions and promotes Irish craft and design makers and products, to consumers all over Ireland through the online directory (MadeLocal.ie) in studios, in stores and through wider events. The Made Local exhibition series showcases the Guilds, Associations, Networks and Societies of makers and designers who are at the heart and soul of Ireland’s celebrated craft and design sector.
Notes to Editor
Made Local Makers at DCCI Market
| Away with Nature | Fiona | O’Donohoe | Co. Tipperary |
| Cementique | Robyn | Caie | Co. Waterford |
| FORM Designmade in Carlow | Martin | Lyttle | Co. Carlow |
| Fred O’Mahony woodturning | Fred | O’Mahony | Co. Kilkenny |
| Geraldine Walsh Art | Geraldine | Walsh | Co. Kilkenny |
| Hatshautecouture | Caroline | Crowe | Co. Wexford |
| Huntsworth Sculptures | Emma Jane | Rushworth | Co. Wicklow |
| Mara Designs | Muireann | Ryan | Co. Waterford |
| Mary Wallace | Mary | Wallace | Co. Wexford |
| Metal and Mallet | Donnacha | Ryan | Co. Tipperary |
| Natures Alchemy | Lynn | Shead | Co. Waterford |
| Yvonne Bolger Jewellery | Yvonne | Bolger | Co. Laois |
