SUMMER FESTIVAL OF CRAFT AND DESIGN

MEET  THE  MAKERS  IN  THE  MAKERS  HOUSE  WEXFORD

August Craft Month in The Makers House is a special and unique experience.  Where else would you see the work of twenty-three local Designer Makers and meet with them, talk about their ideas and inspiration?  

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.

The 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.

See the stunning range of work by our Makers : Print, Ceramics, Stained Glass, Art (including mixed Media, Wax Encaustic, Gold Leaf, Watercolour, Oils)  Sculpture, Stone Mason, Quilling, Photography, Woodturning, Jewellery, Knitwear, Leather, Textiles, Candles, Soaps and Balms. 

This is a wonderful opportunity to Meet The Makers.  As they run the gallery one of them is there every day. 

The Makers House venue is fully accessible. 

During August Craft Month one or two of our Makers will be on hand each day as part of our Meet The Makers ethos.

This event is part-funded by Design & Crafts Council Ireland for August Craft Month 2024.

See the programme of activities that will be held throughout August:

Ann Kenny, Printmaker & Illustrator 3.8.2024 

Bookbinding Workshop €35 per person

Make your own hardback accordion book and bind your own pamphlet.

All materials provided

Min 4 / Max 6 participants

10:30am to 1pm

Annette Byrne, Julsuluv 6.8.2024  

Demonstration – how to make an earring with kits available

Drop in & make your own earrings

Have fun choosing your own beads!

Pair of plated silver earrings 20 euro / Sterling Silver from €40

10:30am to 4:30pm

Kristin Gray 12.8.2024

Demonstration Free

‘Crafting Light’

The word photography literally means “drawing with light” originating from the Greek words phos meaning light and graphê meaning drawing or writing. 

Discover how light and shadow can be manipulated in still life type photography, whether for photographing your craft work or posting those lovely foodie images on Instagram!

2pm – 4pm

Simone Wagner 14.8.24 

Demonstration Free

How to cast on a piece on the knitting machine and casting off

How to make a Kosy Knits hat 

10:30am to 4:30pm

Emily Stamp  15.8.2024 

Paint a Wexford Puffin 

Watercolour Workshop  €30 per person 

Max 6 participants, min 4.

All materials are provided. 

13:15pm to 16:30pm

John Sinnott  16.8.2024 and 23.8.2024 

Video and talk about woodturning Free

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 talk and video presentation.

10:30am to 4:30pm

Mairead Stafford 20.8.2024

Clay picture workshop €40 per person

Max 6 people

Learn how to a slab built a clay picture with your own creative ideas and designs that inspire you to follow your dreams! 

All materials provided  and firings included 

Pieces can be collected at a later date when fired in the kiln. 

11am – 1:30pm

Simone Wagner  21.8.2024

Demonstration Free

How to cast on a piece on the knitting machine and casting off

Creating a cable design 

10:30am to 4:30pm

Emily Stamp 22.8.2024

Demonstration – watercolours Free

Drop in observation and conversation 

10:30am to 4:30pm

John Sinnott  23.8.2024 

Video and talk about woodturning  Free

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 talk and video presentation.

10:30am to 4:30pm

Mary Wallace 24.8.2024

Demonstration application of gold leaf  Free

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

10:30am to 4:30pm

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