Louth designers impress at RDS showcase

Senator Mary Moran visited the showcase on Tuesday

Ten business owners from Co Louth were amongst the exhibitors at the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland’s showcase in the RDS earlier this week.

Each of the exhibitors displayed their designs and products at the event and they included: Branigan Weavers Drogheda; Charles Gallen Irish Linen Termonfeckin; Corona Silver Readypenny; Garrett Mallon Jewellery Carlingford; Green Gorgeous Muirhevnamor, Dundalk; Marie Fay Inspiration Ravensdale; Martina Scott Carlingford; Orla Barry Art Bridge Street Studios, Dundalk; Sarah McKenna Ceramic Bridge Street Studios, Dundalk; and Tinnakeenly Leathers Ltd Carlingford.

Senator Mary Moran visited the local designers on Tuesday and was full of praise for them.

“’I was truly impressed with the quality and unique craftsmanship of the Louth exhibitions at this year’s showcase. We were well represented this year with ten Louth exhibitions from all corners of the county.  Almost 500 exhibitors unveiled their latest collections with products ranging from jewellery, linen, ceramics, homewares and fashion.

“’I was delighted to meet with each of the exhibitors and see first hand the exciting crafts and designs being produced right here in our county.  I would like to congratulate and commend each person on their hard work, dedication and truly excellent products,” she said.

Creative Spark launch spring and summer courses

The new spring/summer 2015 programme of courses at Creative Spark has just been launched.

They are offering courses for adults (aged 16+) in Screen Print and Etching, Ceramics, Painting, Glass Jewellery Making, Untutored Life Drawing, Weaving, Digital Marketing Transformation and Sewing machine projects.

The one day courses include: Flower arranging, Willow Basket Weaving, Silk Fibre Paper Making, Social Media Training, Felt Making, Sculpting the Head in Clay, Salt Etch, Photopolymer Etching, Letterpress & Bookmaking, Printing on Tea Towels and Printing with Carborundum.

For children they have Painting, Ceramics and Weaving and a new course for teenagers – Digital Camera work for film.

Creative Spark are also starting a parent and toddler art and craft group.

See their website www.creativespark.ie for more information or call 042-9385720.