Meet the Makers at Blackwater Valley

The Blackwater Valley Makers will celebrate Cork Craft Month with their main event “In The Making” taking place on Saturday, 9th August.

A unique opportunity to meet the makers and enjoy demonstrations from makers of diverse disciplines. Pop in for a chat and a bit of insight as to how these talented makers produce their skilled works.

Demos on the day:

Ashgrove Woodcrafts: Watch as Arthur demonstrates the use of traditional woodworking hand tools, expertly bringing shape to raw wood.

Slow Knits: Miriam’s designs are hand knit freestyle each one is different.

Using mostly locally sourced yarns some hand dyed, recycled or vintage yarns.

She blend yarns to make unique one off sweater’s reinventing old style lace patterns to make colourful boho modern designs. She will be showing how her process works and bringing a splash of colour on the day.

Zen Felting: Zivile will be demonstrating the process of how she makes her beautifully hand crafted felted slippers and other pieces, giving viewers a little insight into the process and inspiration of her pieces.

Meet the Makers: Many of our other makers will also be available on the day for chats and answering questions.

So come and join us for a chat and an insight into the processes behind the unique offerings in the Blackwater Valley Makers Fermoy Shop. We look forward to seeing you there.

The Blackwater Valley Makers is home to an impressive array of design, craft and fine art. With unique handcrafted pieces in wood, felt, glass and ceramics along with stunning paintings, illustration and photography, paper art and textiles, scented candles, furniture and jewellery. There is something for everyone!

The Blackwater Valley Makers shop and gallery is open daily, Monday to Saturday from 10am to 6pm.

This event is part of Cork Craft Month.

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