Meet the Maker – Meab Enamels
Visit Clair O' Neill in her studio of Meab Enamels in Westmeath, Ireland The Meab story started over 50 years ago when a young Meab set out on her travels around Europe. She was inspired by great artists such as Faberge, the renowned enamellist. She was also inspired by local craftspeople who were able to re-use materials to create unique and vibrant designs. Meab passed on her skills to her daughter Clair who has developed her own individual style which she has used to create larger decorative pieces as well as collections combining silver, silver plate, and other
Meet the Maker – Luna Soaps
Meet Ann Marie Lawlor of Luna Soap Co in her workshop in Offaly, Ireland. Skilled and accredited crafters of Natural Goat Milk Soaps and Skincare created with superior ingredients for today's natural environmentally friendly conscious woman. Our raw materials are sourced to defy the effects of pollution and to nourish hydrate and protect the skin. Our promise is to deliver eco-friendly, environmentally friendly, cruelty free hand-crafted superior natural products with a fast turnaround and finished with a personal touch. Certified & Hand Crafted in Tullamore, Co Offaly, Ireland. Visit: www.lunanaturalsoapcompany.com
Meet the Maker – Monica Daly (Heartworks)
See behind the scenes of Heartworks with Monica Daly. Heartworks Handmade Gifts have been crafting products at the Gate Lodge of Charleville Castle, in Tullamore. Our skincare journey began in 2015 when we got into producing our own soap. We make soaps and shampoo bars without palm oil (although we still have those products with the palm oil) and we developed another recipes combining locally sourced ingredients. By 2017 we expanded into body butter, lip balm followed in the same year by Night Face Cream. In 2019 we added cream deodorant, shaving soap and beard balm to our
Meet the Maker – Hazel Greene
Visit Hazel Greene in her studio in Offaly - Hazel Greene is a painter who creates silk scarves and teaches at Bramber Studio, Offaly , Ireland A visual artist and textile designer, takes her paintings and uses them to create a design, which is then printed onto silk. The images are of both figurative and landscape subjects. Visit www.hazelgreene.ie
Meet the Maker – Esker Designs
Watch John Farrell of Esker Design producing work that is unique, functional, and brings inspiration to your home. He designs and makes furniture that is high quality for those who appreciate excellent craftsmanship and want something truly individual. “I have always loved being creative and making things with my hands, anything where my imagination was needed. In school, I was introduced to woodworking and so began a passion for furniture making. Inspiration comes from nature all around me, the journeys of other craftspeople past and present and the simple joy of creating. In my work, I try to
Meet the Maker – Claire Guinan
Claire is an acclaimed artist, illustrator and jeweller based in the heart of Ireland, working predominantly in pencil and watercolours in her illustrations and oils for her celebrated portraits. Claire creates art works to view, share, own or wear! See her online shop for the current collections of fine art originals, prints, and hand-crafted jewellery. Visit: www.claireguinan.com
Meet the Maker – Celtic Roots Studio
Celtic Roots Studio, situated in the craft village of Ballinahown, County Westmeath, combines a workshop and gallery space with an interpretative centre and display of historic artefacts made from bogwood. This natural material was formed from trees that became engulfed in Irish bogs thousands of years ago and preserved in the low oxygen atmosphere of the peat. Now, discarded bogwood is reclaimed by Celtic Roots Studio and slowly dried out over two years before it is carved and polished into contemporary sculpture and jewellery. The pieces are designed by Helen Conneely, made in the workshop. She makes personalised
Meet the Maker – Button Studio
Visit Jane Walsh in her colourful workshop that is Button Studio, Westmeath, Ireland Jane Walsh – the creator and artist has always been inspired by colour and the effect that it can have on our state of mind. Button Studio was created out of this curiosity and a love to take everyday objects and turn them into pieces of art to preserve and enhance them. Buttons are a little piece of our life story that might otherwise be lost… until I catch them and place them somewhere where they can be treasured forever. Visit www.buttonstudio.ie
Murmuration Exhibition – Ireland
Offaly Local Development and Westmeath Community Development proudly presented Murmuration, an exhibition featuring work collaboratively created by 16 talented designers, makers, and artists from Offaly, Westmeath, and Finland on Friday 12th January. The exhibition ran until March 2nd, 2024 at Esker Arts Centre in Tullamore, Co Offaly. Eddie Shanahan, Business & Product Development Consultant who officially launched the exhibition. Murmuration emerged from the Craftlink programme, which provided the creators with opportunities to meet in both Ireland and Finland. The participating artists were captivated by the idea of working together creatively, forming pairs that engaged in the exchange of
Murmuration Booklet
Murmuration Murmuration is a collection of work created collaboratively by 16 talented designers, makers, and artists from Offaly, Westmeath, and Finland. This unique concept originated during the Craftlink programme, where the creators had the opportunity to meet in both Ireland and Finland. They were immediately captivated by the idea of working together creatively. Please enjoy our digital flipbook which showcases the project, the creative team involved and images of the work created.
