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Craftlink News and Events
Keep up to date with all happenings in the Offaly, Westmeath, and Finnish Craft, including our events and courses.
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Craftlink News and Events
Keep up to date with all happenings in the Offaly, Westmeath, and Finnish Craft, including our events and courses.
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Craftlink is an Innovative Programme that provides craft makers in Westmeath & Offaly with opportunities to develop new techniques and skills and look at the use of different materials
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
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
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
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
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
June 2024
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
May 2024
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
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
Craft as a Career Seminar Inspires Students at Esker Arts Centre
Craftlink, a partnership with Offaly Local Development Company and Westmeath Community Development, recently hosted a highly successful Craft as a Career Seminar at Esker Arts Centre. The seminar facilitated
March 2024
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
February 2024
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,
