Red Rufus Sock Dogs
My nieces birthday is coming up and I was looking for a gift to send and wanted something out of the ordinary and something made in Ireland. I checked out the Irish Craft Council website where I came across Red Rufus sock dogs. They have an adorable website http://www.redrufus.ie/ and I picked out my favourite before ordering. It was all extremely easy. I had it sent to my home (since I always want to see what … Read entire article »
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Featured Artist: Michael Budd – Modern Day Blacksmith
Michael Budd is a talented blacksmith from Sligo who creates beautiful art, gorgeous long lasting practical pieces, as well as incredible restoration work (just check out the fantastic restoration of the gate below). If you are interested in learning more about blacksmithing, he also offers Blacksmithing/Forge work lessons from his forge in Co. Sligo. Blacksmith/Forge Lessons Below, we have featured a selection of his work for you to enjoy! Ninety percent of my business is … Read entire article »
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Kinsale Pottery and Arts Centre
This afternoon, I attended a Pottery taster class at the Kinsale Pottery and Arts Centre. It was a 3 hour course where we had the opportunity to make a pot, wall hanging, and sculpture in one afternoon. The class contained about 10 people and was a lot of fun. It was a great way to try several different pottery methods and projects in a short period of time. Next time I would prefer to focus … Read entire article »
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Cloonmore Pottery
Cloonmore Pottery Delicate clay votive candle holder from Cloonmore Pottery near Carrowmoreknock, Rosscahill, Co. Galway. Lovely light sea mist green glaze inside and out. Attractive crackle effect in the glaze. Rice was added to the clay before firing. During the firing process the rice kernels burned off, leaving that part of the clay thinner for a nice effect when holding a lit candle. It has the initials of the artist, Juliet Ball … Read entire article »
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O’Neill’s Pottery
If you enjoy handmade jewellery from Ireland, I would highly recommend a piece from O’Neill’s Pottery shop on the Grounds of Bunratty Castle. I received the one photographed in this review as a gift and I love it. The disk is clay with an attractive swirl design. It has a bronze-like glaze on the front highlighting the design. The back is left unglazed and signed O’Neill (Pottery Shop), Bunratty (Castle), Ireland, 2010. The beads on the … Read entire article »
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