News – Ireland

Made in Ireland Meet the Makers Online Talks

This series of three talks features six of the craftspeople with work in the Made in Ireland exhibition and will be facilitated by the exhibition curators Hilary Morley, Mary Gallagher and Stephen O'Connell. continue reading

How Tradition Informs Contemporary Making

Free online webinar Tuesday, 6th April, 2021 at 11am This webinar will include speakers such as keynote speaker and award-winning fashion designer Natalie B. Coleman, along with Aisling Clancy, Education Manager of DCCI. continue reading

Hand to Hand - Meet the Makers

Join DCCI Ceramics Skills and Design Course 2020 Graduates for a Virtual Meet the Makers, 3 Feb at 2pm via Zoom continue reading

Homo Faber Guide is Online

This September Michalangelo Foundation launched the Homo Faber Guide, a curated online resource that brings craftsmanship in Europe to your fingertips. National Design & Craft Gallery are very excited to be included in the Homo Faber Guide along with 30 exemplars of Irish talent currently being featured. continue reading

Heritage Week Webinar: Tools Of The Trade

Join the National Design & Craft Gallery (NDCG) with visual artist Caroline Schofield and special guests, for an informal panel discussion focusing on heritage crafts. This webinar will highlight a selection of wonderful stories gathered as part of the NDCG’s Narrative Tools Project. Special guests will also share expert knowledge of heritage craft skills & collections. Panel participants and audience members will be encouraged to consider how we can preserve and in-still the value of Irish craft knowledge & skills for future generations. continue reading