Summer Festival of Art Craft and Design

SUMMER FESTIVAL OF ART CRAFT & DESIGN
MEET THE MAKERS IN THE MAKERS HOUSE WEXFORD

August Craft Month in The Makers House is a special and unique experience.

We have a full programme of activities throughout the month of August. Visitors can watch demonstrations, take part and try art and craft and other techniques for themselves. Welcome to our beautiful new gallery and shop, located on the Slaney estuary, by the edge of the sea. Home to talented Wexford based artists and makers. Meet with them, talk about their ideas and inspiration.

Our month-long festival event is aimed at those interested in having a hands-on experience of art craft and design. Suitable for all age groups. Families are welcome. The Makers House venue is fully accessible.

See the stunning range of work by our Makers : Print, Ceramics, Art (including mixed Media, Wax Encaustic, Gold Leaf, Watercolour, Oils,Acrylic, Pastels), Woodturning, Jewellery, Knitwear, Silverwork, Textiles, Candle Chandlery and Soap.

Kicking off with Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann which comes to Wexford from  3 – 10 August will be a great time to visit us.

In addition we plan to provide a programme of activities throughout August:

Annette Byrne, Julsuluv
14th August, 10:30am to 4:30pm
Will introduce her new designs and share her inspiration.
Free tutorial- how to make an earring.
Create your own piece under her expert guidance with kits available
Drop in – no booking required
Make your own earrings
Have fun choosing your own beads!
Pair of plated silver earrings 20 euro / Sterling Silver from €40

Mary Wallace
16th August, 10:30am to 4:30pm
Demonstration application of gold leaf
Free event
Drop in – no booking required
The ancient art of gold leaf began thousands of years ago by the Egyptians who believed that gold was the colour of the gods and pharaohs. Even to this day there is something fascinating about seeing goldleaf applied to an object or piece of art.
“Working with gold leaf is such a delicate affair. It requires patience, practice and skill to place that filigree just as you want it. Sometimes I feel it has a mind of its own as the gentlest breath can cause it to flicker and fly away!” – Mary Wallace

Agota Gilbride,Timéa Jewellery
17th August
Jewellery making workshop.
€30 per person.
All materials are provided.
Min. 4, max. 6 people.
Booking required – call Agota 087 1737381

Curl, Coil and Spiral – Make A Celtic Triple Spiral Earrings
Explore the basics of jewellery tools and wire techniques, and make your own jewellery piece. Learn how to shape and use one of the most ancient decorative and symbolic forms: the spiral.

Mairead Stafford
18th August, 11am – 1:30pm.

Wind chime workshop
€40 per person
Max 6 people
Booking required – call Mairead 087 2029730
Learn to form, decorate and glaze this piece
You will design this from your inspiration to hang in your window or garden!
All materials provided and firings included
Pieces can be collected at a later date when fired in the kiln.

John Sinnott
20th and 21st August, 10:30am to 1pm
Video and talk about woodturning
Free event
Drop in – no booking required
John will introduce you to the mysteries of discovering a beautiful wooden bowl hidden within a block of wood. Curious about the various types of wood he uses? How he ‘knows’ what to find inside? All will be revealed in his fascinating talk and video presentation.

Emily Stamp
27th August, 12 noon to 4pm
Watercolour pet portrait demonstration
Free event
Drop in – no booking required
Emily will demonstrate how her charming characterful pet portraits “come to life” through paint and various layers and colours. She will happily answer your questions and chat about how she embarked on her watercolour journey since 2020

Agota Gilbride, Timéa Jewellery
28th and 30th August
Demonstration: Working with Silver Wire
Free event
Drop in – no booking required
Get a feel for the tools, explore the flow of silver wire, and share in a conversations about the timeless spiral in jewellery.

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