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 Designer Arts and Crafts Fair
 Celtic Ross Hotel, Rosscarbery, Cork.
 Sunday 9th November 2008
 for one day only - don’t miss it!
 

Welcome to www.designerartsandcrafts.com -
the website showcasing the best of Irish arts and crafts - and accompanying the famous Designer Arts and Crafts Fair, held annually at the Celtic Ross Hotel, Rosscarbery, Co Cork, Ireland.

STOP PRESS - Watch this space for details of the 2009 Fair
- to take place in November. If you’d like to exhibit at the fair then contact Jenni, places are strictly limited!

The 2008 exhibition, organised and promoted by local artist Jenni White, took place on Sunday 9th November from 10:30am to 6pm.
The Fair featured work by more than thirty carefully-selected local artists and craftspeople, from artists to jewellers and ceramics to stained-glass.

Even though you’ve missed the real Fair - you can still contact all of the artists and craftspeople - as their details are right here on this website. If you want to get advance details of the next Designer Arts and Crafts exhibition then please join our mailing list - and we’ll keep you informed!


Exhibitor Catalogue / Join our mailing list / Directions / Contact


Exhibitor catalogue

 

 


 

 

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Delisia - Anke Hermann
086 3618298  - larsbueb@eircom.net

Anka’s own range of jewellery is handmade from semi-precious stones, freshwater pearls and Italian glass beads.

Custom-made jewellery and matching sets of bridal jewellery are also available to order.


 

 

csfelt

 

Carola's Felt Creations
Carola Schmitz

028 37344 - csfelt@utvinternet.com

Carola's beautifully crafted felt creations combine natural cosiness with artistic flair. The original and charming felt hats, slippers, baby booties, hot water bottles and much more bring warmth and colour to the winter.


 

 

aliquo

 

Alice Moyon
087 9943289
aliquoboutique@gmail.com web


Latin for 'in any direction', Aliquo is the home of variety. From one-off vintage designs created with unique beads from 1960's Japan, to quirky collage rings and button hairpins, to delicate antique brass and Czech glass sparkling pieces, Aliquo aims to create unique but affordable designs with a little something to make you feel special.


 

 

tedagh

 

Tedagh Candles
Mark & Pauline Hoare

027 66117 tedaghcandles@eircom.net

Handmade candles, wedding candles, candles for all occasions!

Original designs, commissions undertaken.


 

 

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Axel Miret - Fine Art
023 47302 - miret@eircom.net

Axel has been a professional artist for nearly 30 years. He specialises in pastel but also works in oils, charcoal and pencil. He is a full member of the Pastel Society of Ireland, and will be teaching a master class for them in  Summer 2009 in a technique which he has developed himself.


 

 

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Dream Cakes - Louise Manning
023 40950 - louise@dreamcakes.ie  web

Louise makes wonderful gingerbread houses filled with treats, in addition to hand-made traditional Christmas cakes.


 

 

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LALLY
Lally and Mikey Marshall Rosato
- 064 42650 - lallymarshall@yahoo.co.uk web

We create unique silver jewellery from antique silver knives, forks and spoons..  We also make stunning pendants and rings from broken Ming and Ching china pieces set in sterling silver. Our contemporary felt bags and accessories are also not to be missed


 

 

olivemurphy

 

Olive Murphy
087 9397734
olivedownunder@yahoo.co.uk web & web

Our unique handpainted lampshades make ideal accessories to any surroundings. Styles include Fuchsia, Tulips and Celtic Designs. They can also be painted to compliment soft furnishing patterns or colours.
We also have a wide range of Celtic Jigsaw Puzzles (with styles like St Patrick and 12 Days of Christmas),and ’ Tara’ and ‘Pluck the Peacock’ Family Board Games - great for Christmas presents!


 

 

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The Sally Miller Collection
023 48990 - sjmiller@eircom.net  web

Sally makes a whole range of natural cosmetics in her workshop in Rosscarbery. The range includes Soaps, Bath salts, Bath Milk, Shower gel, Shea Butter Body Creams, Lip Balms, Soya Wax candles + many more.


 

 

yvonne

 

Yvonne Heelan
021 7332234

Cards and calligraphy - your favourite poems, prayers, promises hand-written by Yvonne Heelan at
Studio 55 in Callas, Berrings,
Also hand-crafted Christmas Cards!


 

 

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Gosling Games - Mary Gosling
023 40662 gosling@goslinggames.ie web

Mary and Graham are celebrating their 21st Anniversary in business this year and have designed a memory game presented in a gold metallic box including images from the Book of Kells.

Their range includes Discovering Ireland, Discovering Europe, Antics and a nature series of playing cards.

 


 

 

slateways

 

Slateways
David & Fiona O’Riordan

086 7973628 - slateways@eircom.net web

We specialise in transforming original pieces of locally sourced antique slate and mirror glass into unique pieces of art - giving each piece a distinct personality and charm. Each type of slate used by Slateways has a unique story and pedigree in Irish heritage.


 

 

jenniwhite

 

Jenni White Designs
086 1703635 - jenni040@gmail.com web

A delightful range of watercolours, including cards and prints featuring flowers and West Cork landscapes.


 

 

roy-aitken

 

Roy & Joan Aitken - 027 61337

Roy paints local and traditional Irish Scenes, but his real passion is the sea.
Roy’s depictions of the Fastnet lighthouse and his distinctive “New Wave Series” have been his most popular sellers to date.

Joan’s knitwear is designed and produced in West Cork.


 

 

johndaly

 

John Daly Woodcrafts
086 8808026 - jdwoodcraft@gmail.com

Hand-carved mirrors, clocks, picture frames in locally-sourced timber from hardwood logs and recycled hardwood - everything hand-finished to the highest standard!

Also unusual pillars in Ogham script - make an great wedding / anniversary present!


 

 

lydia

 

L&O Gems
Lydia & Omer Walsh-Yildirim

087 7473241
lydia@landogems.com web

We hand-make one-off pieces of jewellery - necklaces, bracelets and earrings for everyday wear or special occasions. We also make to order.
We use the finest quality semi-precious gemstones and enjoy working with their many healing properties eg. lavastone, topaz, rose quartz, moonstone etc


 

 

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Eureka Jewellery
Bernadette Sullivan
- 027 53993 eurekab@eircom.net

Bernardette has her own range of period style costume jewellery - created from Austrian crystal, stones and beads.

Her designs can be worn with practically any outfit!

 


 

 

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Tarot Unlocked
Deirdre O’Donoghue

087 9906016 - force@tarotunlocked.com web

Author of a book 'Tarot Unlocked' 'A Beginners Guide to Reading Tarot Cards', with a new Tarot deck entitled 'Deirdre of the Sorrows'. Tarot Card Readings.


 

 

green-angel

 

Green Angel - Chris & Mary Mitchell
01 4124900 - chris@greenangel.ie web

Green Angel is an exclusive range of seaweed and essential oil based beauty products, sourced and hand-made in Ireland and developed by husband and wife team, Chris and Mary Mitchell.
Green Angel comprises of over 33 unique, hand crafted skin care, spa and hair care products, which rejuvenate and nourish the skin. This “top to toe”, holistic approach leaves the whole body, revitalized and enriched, with nurturing ingredients like vitamin E, jasmin, ylang ylang and apricot, all combined with the natural healing benefits of seaweed.
 


 

 

lizboyland

 

Elizabeth Edel Boyland
Tarot readings

086 1552796 / 021 4778934       lanahliz@yahoo.com  web

The future is not written in stone. Tarot is a tool of personal discovery.

Tarot uses intuition to gain access to the clients 'inner landscape', their energy, their soul
 


 

 

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The Barn Gallery - Sheila Hooks
028 31677 sheilahooks@eircom.net web

The Barn Gallery will be selling affordable prints from original paintings by Sheila Hooks.
Sheila is a well known local professional artist who produces beautiful paintings of our local landscape and now we have the opportunity to own some of these images reproduced as high quality framed prints.
There will also be the opportunity for you to see your family name incorporated into a West Cork street scene. A unique Christmas gift idea.
For budding artists -Gift Vouchers for Painting Weekend Courses


 

 

mairi-stone

 

Mairi Stone Ceramics
087 9526022 - info@mairistone.com  web

Mairi produces ceramics which are designed to fill a unique space in your life and in your home. Everything is individually hand-built - and reflects the kaleidoscopic variety of nature’s organic forms, structures and colours.


 

 

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Cattapilla Designs - Harriet Roach
027 75987 - cattapilla@iol.ie web

Cushions, gorgeous woollen bags and pretty cotton bags
All Cattapilla Designs are carefully handmade by Harriet on Bere Island, using sustainable energy and genuine vintage fabrics, trimmings and buttons. Each piece is unique.
Special orders welcome.


 

 

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Inspired-glass
Adrian & Chris Brentnall

028 37593 
adrian@inspired-glass.com - web

See our unique range of stained glass & fused glass - including angels, suncatchers, chakra bars, crystals, tealights, mirrors, lamps, jewellery, and window / door panels (ready-made or to order).

We will also have a beautiful selection of Chris’s one-off handmade greetings cards.


 

 

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Audrey Shallow 
Create Wish Angels

086 3489188 - be-inspired@care2.com web

Beautiful, unique, handmade Wish Angels, stylishly gift-boxed.
Ideal for any occasion, personalised special gift. A range of colour options with complementary greeting cards.
All handmade with love in Ireland.


 

 

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Driftwood Crafts - Irene Skillig
027 60236 - info@thebearachair.com web

The Beara Chair is a stylish, hand-made chair or bench that takes its inspiration from the adirondack or muskoka chair.
 
Made from either Oak or Montray Cypress both exceptionally durable timbers from eco friendly sources. The Chair makes a stylish statement in the
conservatory, home or garden.


 

 

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debbieheaphy

 

Biddy Gander & Debbie Heaphy
Felt goods and photography

Biddy Gander – Felt maker
028 36359

Biddy is a craft worker, artist and designer living and working just outside Skibbereen. Biddy has been working in felt and developing her original felt bags, flowers and jewellery for many years. Her work is produced from fine fleece using the ancient tradition of felt making. The work is very labour intensive and each piece unique.

 

 

Debbie Heaphy - Photography
028 34571 web
 

Photography is the medium that Debbie prefers to communicate her study and appreciation of landscape. Debbie takes great care in printing and presentation and uses only the finest inks and art papers for printing her range of limited edition prints.

Debbie is planning an exhibition of one off individual prints early in the New Year. News of future exhibitions are posted on Debbie’s website where purchase of prints and commissions can be arranged.
 


 

 

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Designer Cosies - Eileen Lehane and Norma Carrig
087 7797359 elehane@yahoo.com

One off tea and egg cosies, each decorated with ornate pieces of jewellery, beads and buttons.  Christmas tree star and snowflake decorations (crochet).


 

 

 

 

“Willow”
- Photography & Pyrography
085 745 0351

Beautiful landscapes of West Cork and the UK, and animal photography – framed prints – which make an idea present!

Also my range of pyrography.
 

 

 

 

 

 

Jo Ratcliffe
028 37009

Tea and coffee cosies, aprons with whimsical themes

 

 

 

 

 

Paula Murchan
086 3798308
bdeckedjewellery@gmail.com

Chunky enamel jewellery from Dingle

 

 

 

 

 

Anne Stack
086 0482593 - annestack@gmail.com

Acrylic art from Dingle

 

 

 

 

 

Rosemary Holmes
023 31003 - rholmesartist@yahoo.co.uk

Art

 

 

 

 

 

Chocolate Box - Tracie Mallon
087 0577013 - traciemallon@eircom.net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Susan Griffith - 021 4772164

“Jewellery from precious stones”


Directions to the Designer Arts and Crafts Fair

The exhibition is being held in the Celtic Ross Hotel, which is situated alongside the main N71 Clonakilty - Skibbereen road, overlooking Rosscarbery Bay.
For more information and directions - see the Hotel’s own website.

 


Join our Mailing List

If you’d like to be kept up-to-date with news and details of future Designer Arts and Crafts Fairs - simply add your email address to our mailing list by clicking HERE.

 


Contact us

The Designer Arts and Crafts Fair is organised by Jenni White
- 086 1703635 - jenni040@gmail.com

 

 

 


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