CCI-Stoppress-1998-12-November

C R A F T S C O U N C I L

A N N O U N C E M E N T S

Letter To The Editor

Re: Crafts Council of Ireland Outreach

Bulletin No. 1

I wish to forward a complaint with regards to the above mentioned document. In this document, I was angered to read the inclu­sion of the following:

"Knitwear designer Edmund McNulty

is enthusiastic The advantage of oper­ating in a bustling craft environment as opposed to a lonely studio are obvious; "I don't think I would be as enthusiastic if I had a workshop on my own up the side of a mountain in Donegal," he says.

The above underlined statement is a mis­quote and has been taken entirely out of context. This text appeared in a local Dundalk newspaper last April but was in fact a mis-interpretation of information given at the time.

It has annoyed me greatly that this has been used now by the Crafts Council of Ireland in their promotion. My permission was nei­ther sought nor granted to have this printed in the Crafts Council 'Outreach' document.

This has caused considerable upset to me and to my Donegal connections.

I request a full retraction in the next 'Stop-

press' issue and 'Outreach' bulletin.

Furthermore, I require that my full consent be obtained prior to the printing of any future promotional literature, involving 'Edmund McNulty Knitwear' whether writ­ten or photographic by the Crafts Council of Ireland or Contemporary Crafts on the Border.

Sincerely,

Edmund McNulty.

Reply:

Dear Edmund,

I asked Anne Kennedy, the Bulletin Editor, to look into your complaint that you believe a statement you made was taken out of con­text when used in the CCol Bulletin. She discussed the situation with the' journalist who prepared the Bulletin article for us, who explained that it was common practice

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to quote from published sources without requesting permission from the "quotee" where there was no change in context for the quote. The article in the Dundalk Argos referred to activities in Louth arising out of CCol regional projects, and as our Bulletin dealt with CCol Outreach projects, Roisin obviously felt that there was no contextual difference. Also, CCol is not aware that you challenged the newspaper for the origi­nal quotation, and so we acted in good faith by reproducing it.

With best wishes,

Leslie Reed.

E X H I B I T I O N S /

C O M P E T I T I O N S

Maison & Objet (Paris), 15 - 19 January 1999.

This is an exhibition of Tableware, Interior Decoration, Home Textiles, Ailleurs et Authentique and Objects & Gifts. For infor­mation contact the Show Manager, Etienne Cochet, at Maison & Objet, 4 Passage Roux, 75017 Paris, France. Tel. 0033-1-4429 0200, Fax. 0033-1-4429 0201.

Import Shop Berlin 99 26-31 March, 1999, Berlin, Germany.

Import Shop Berlin continues to go from strength to strength and provides the ideal forum for small and medium sized retailers of a vast range of products. This annual event allows both trade and public visitors to see the latest trends and designs for jew­ellery, clothing and gifts from five conti­nents.

For further information contact Victoria

Littlewood, Overseas Trade Show Agencies

Ltd., 11 Manchester Square, London W1M

5AB, England. Tel. 0044-171-8863000,

Fax. 0044-171-8863101.

The Craft Movement Programme of Events - 1999

The Craft Movement is now accepting appli­cations from designer/makers and artists for exhibition space at Events in 1999. An inde­pendent panel, recommended by the Regional Arts Boards, will undertake the selection procedure at the end of October and all applicants will be notified with the results shortly afterwards. For further information and application pack, contact The Craft Movement on 01373 813333.

Meath County Crafts - Designs from the Boyne Valley

Meath Tourism Ltd has set up a new craft shop in the Visitors' Centre in Trim, Co Meath. The shop shows the work of craft makers from the seven counties in the Boyne Valley: Meath, Longford, Cavan, Westmeath, Louth, North Offaly and Kildare. Meath County Crafts is committed to giving its customers both local and foreign, beauti­fully crafted pieces of the highest quality. The shop is also very supportive of the local crafts industry and any one from the locality who may be interested in Meath County Crafts is welcome to contact the Manager at Mill Street, Trim. Tel: 046-37227 or Fax: 046-38053. The shop is open Tuesday to Sunday all year round.

W E B S I T E S

Celtic Links Shopping Mall is a hassle free way for most manufacturers to sell their products to the world-wide market. We con­solidate, ship and insure all products before they leave our depot in Dublin. When a cus-

tomer is buying over the Internet they are

more inclined to buy in a shopping mall.

The cost is £200 for your first 3 pages and

£50 each page thereafter. This includes the

design of your pages, advertising your site,

marketing your site , your own web address

and an E-Commerce enabled site. Celtic

Links adds on a commission of 25% to all

products. For further information, contact

Paddy O'Connor on 01 8510047

New Irish Website featuring work of

renowned Irish artists and designers most of

whom are selling on the internet for the

FIRST time. Visit the website at www.hon-

eyfitz.com. Contact details: e-mail honey-

[email protected]. Tel: 061-385044 Fax: 061-

385047.

P O S I T I O N S S O U G H T

German Goldsmith with BA Jewellery

Design is looking for employment in/around

Dubln. Various skills and 9 years of experi­

ence. Please contact Martina Cremer 088-

2101356 or 6609276.

Potter just finished Thomastown Pottery

Skills Course with 4 years previous experi­

ence in a Pottery seeks a Throwing position

or nearest offer. Please contact Crispin,

Abbey View, Jerpoint, Thomastown, Co

Kilkenny.

Experience wanted to become Stonemason

in order to gain apprenticeship. Please con­

tact Niall Sweeney, 3 Arch Villas,

Greystones, Co Wicklow. Tel: 01-2872018

P O S I T I O N S A V A I L A B L E

Position available for trained Jeweller in

Cork City Workshop - contact immediately -

Tel: 021-274911.

Fulltime Part-time production thrower required for Limerick City Pottery. Contact

Mary Gleeson, Workspace, Michael Street,

Limerick. Tel: 061-416800 or Fax: 061-

414709.

Cillcuain Pottery have a position open for

part-time Potter/Thrower. Kilkenny City

Centre. Tel: 056-71133.

Jeweller required to work in a silver-

smithing and jewellery workshop in the

Tower craft centre in Dublin. Preferably

experienced in the use of silver. Contact

Seamus Gill 01-6775701

Cabinet maker wanted for employment in

small glass casting and furniture business.

Please send C.V.s ASAP to The Curious

Glass Co., "The Farland View", Burt, Co.

Donegal

C O U R S E S

Loughcrew Creative Arts Centre - Art and Craft Courses 1999

An exciting programme of fascinating short

courses to celebrate our new Lecture and

Demonstration area at Loughcrew includ­

ing: Gilding, Celtic Embroidery, Pottery,

Landscape Watercolours, Botanical

Watercolours, Painted Finishes, Sculpture

and Creative Writing. For further informa­

tion, contact Loughcrew Creative Arts

Centre, Oldcastle, Co Meath Tel: 53+(049)

8541356, Fax: (049) 8541722.

Basket Making Courses

Weekends in February (dates to be con­

firmed). Complete a basket over one week­

end. £60.00. Further details, contact

Samson at Kinsealy Basketry and Crafts,

01-8460014.

FOR S A L E

1600 cones of 3 ply mercerised cotton over

a range of colours, this is end of line stock

and is for sale @ £3.30 + VAT, a cone 28 dif­

ferent shades, 250 gms on each cone. For

more details, contact Bernadette McCann on

01-2760029.

Floor Loom (Kilkenny). 4 Harness 38"

weaving width, all accessories plus warping

board, bend, about 15 cones yam, sack of

Navan rug yam, and pattern hook. Must sell

as work space taken over. £450.00 ono for

quick sale. Contact M Harmann, 20

Sycamore Road, Mount Merrion, Dublin 4,

Tel: 01-2886637.

Professional sewing machine specially designed for rolling scarf edges similar to

handsewn edging (20 scarves per hour). As

new - very reasonable price (cessation of

business). Also 2 round scarf displays.

Please contact Sergi, Tel: 021-292527.

Four shaft weaving loom, width 30" £300.

Warping Mill £100. Wool for weaving,

every colour £2 per lb, also some linen for

warp and cotton. Contact Brid Kivneen 065-

40775.

Gold Leaf 500 sheets (3 1/2 ins x 3 1/2 ins)

in perfect condition. For further information,

please contact Una at 01-4944913.

A large selection of bog oak for sale. Also

available, one large elm which has only very

recently died. It would be ideal for furniture

makers or wood carvers. Please contact

Patrick Byrne, Teeboy, Corlough, Belturbet,

Co Cavan after 6.00pm Tel/Fax 049-23343.

Glimakra Hand weaving loom (Swedish). Approx 140cm width x 160cm height includ­

ing bench, reed, 10 peddles, and 10 shafts,

warping board and large bag of weaving

yam and flax £1100. Contact Nikki Wain-

Lang, 69 Carrigmore, Carrigaline, Co Cork

Tel: 021-371498 (H), 021-272055 (w).

Casting Equipment, kiln, wax injector, vul-

canizer, vacuum machine etc. plus all aces-

sories needed. Nearly new. Contact James

01-6674509

For Sale As Going Concern

Cork based business - hand painted tiles

(could be transferred to other base).

Established national corporate client base,

combines corporate, domestic and craft mar­

kets. Business well established and respect­

ed. Contact Andrea Tel/Fax: 021-502373.

T O L E T

Studio/Retail/Workshop property featuring

large display windows on main Kilkenny -

Urlingford - Cork route in Freshford Village.

This property extends into a garage 14ft x

14ft and loft area 50ft long and backs onto a

large shed 75ft long. Would suit 1/2/3 people

sharing. Details 056-32396 or 087-2736664.

Craft Unit - Malahide Castle Craft Centre, 4.10 x 3.65 meters (161.10 sq ft) available for

letting to suitably qualified craft persons.

Rent £3.00 per sq ft per annum. Also, work

on phase II Of Malahide Castle Craft Centre

will be completed shortly and units will be

available for letting to suitable qualified craft

persons. Further details from Development

Department, Fingal County Council, 2

Parnell Square, Dublin 1. Tel: 01-8727777

ext 2929 Fax: 01-8727247.

S h o w c a s e S t o p r e s s November 1998

Showcase Enquiries As you probably know, Catherine Jordan, Showcase Co-ordinator for the Crafts Council of Ireland has been on Maternity Leave since September. She has now resumed work and is available on 01-294 2574 to answer any queries regarding Showcase.

Bernadette Fagan of EuroFairs 01-295 8185, continues to look after any queries relating to bookings, stand allocation, subsidy allocation, stand layout, catalogue entries, etc.

For information on PAYMENTS you have made or that are outstanding you should contact Ann Fergus, Accounts Department at EuroFairs on 01-295 8185.

Jurying at Showcase 1999

As has always been the procedure and in order to maintain the high quality standards of the Village, the jury will again be asked to patrol these areas at Showcase 1999.

If it is felt that any exhibitor in the Village or New Faces areas has fallen below these high standards, they will be informed in writing, after the fair and will be offered help to improve.

Any exhibitor who does not wish to avail of the Crafts Council's help and fails to improve the following year, will be asked to leave the Village.

Stand Availability

All stands at Showcase 1999 are now fully booked out and the waiting list has been closed. Any stands that become available between now and January, 17th will be offered to those on our waiting list and applicants will be informed in writing, but it is unlikely that stands will become available at this late stage

For craftworkers who do not have a stand at Showcase 1999 but who wish to apply to exhibit at Showcase 2000, all craftworkers who are registered with the Crafts Council of Ireland will be sent information on jurying, application procedure and stand availability for Showcase 2000 in March / April 1999.

Cluster Marketing in the Village

As you know the Village is being segmented at Showcase 1999. There will be three areas in the Village in 1999, divided as follows:

• Interiors and Tabletop • Fashion and Fashion Accessories • Crafts & Gifts

The segmented areas will be clearly marked in the catalogue to facilitate buyers at the fair.

Subsidies 1999

As you are aware, the closing date for subsidy applications was the 19th June and all application forms have now been processed.

Having processed the subsidy applications, there are approximately 6 subsidies left over and all Crafts Council registered stand holders who do not already have a subsidy will be included in a lottery for these stands after the fair.

At Showcase 1999 a total of 120 stands will be subsidised by the Crafts Council. Any monies not dispensed in subsidy under the new 1999 scheme will be re-invested in intensive marketing of all craft companies at Showcase including a newly designed catalogue and more prominent directional markings at the fair.

Clarification Subsidies will relate to the individual craftworker and not to the company name, when counting up the years of subsidy received. In other words, all subsidies received by an 'individual craftworker' will be counted and not just those of their most recent company.

Good News from Showcase 1998

Our survey conducted by Wilton Research shows that Showcase orders increased by a third, from £24m in 1997 to £32m in 1998. The main increases in orders were in Giftware and Tabletop and all craft areas showed strong increases, particularly the Village.

Crafts Counci l of Ireland, Cast le Yard, Kilkenny Tel: 056-618 04 Fax: 056 637 54