armagh craft fair - Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre

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The Fair will feature over
ARMAGH
45 High Quality
Craft Stalls
From makers across Ireland, including :
Tours | Talks | Exhibitions
*Please refer to booking guide on the back
Guided Historic Tours
of the Palace Demesne *
Tour times: 11.00am - 12.00pm
1.00pm - 2.00pm | 3.00pm - 4.00pm
£3.00 per person [children under 4 FREE]
Max No: 25 | Suitable for all ages
[Tours leave from the Palace Reception]
Visit the Archbishops Palace dating back to
1770, where you will learn about Archbishop
Richard Robinson. Visit the Primates private
Chapel, the Palace Stables and take in the
surrounding grounds including the walled
garden, the servants tunnel and the ice
house one of the finest remaining in Ireland.
Please note: content of tours may vary depending
on availability of access to the associated
buildings.
JB Vallely at the Palace - Tour
‘Artist in Residence’ *
12.15pm & 2.15pm | FREE
[TOURS LEAVE FROM PALACE] Pre-booking is advised
Guided Exhibition Tour of the J.B Vallely
Exhibition. Internationally renowned Armagh
artist J.B. Vallely guides you on a tour of his
collection of works housed in the recently
refurbished Archbishops Palace.
Irish Female Artists - Talk *
2.30pm - 3.30pm | FREE | Courtyard Room
Pre-booking is advised - A limited number of places
can be booked on the day at the Palace Reception
suitable for 14+
Anne Callanan is a local artist and art historian
and founder of Luan School of Art, based in
Dundalk, Ireland and Florence, Italy. With a love
of classical art, specialising in Renaissance
Art and Classical Drawing Anne will deliver
a lecture on Irish Female Artists. Tracing the
lives and works of female artists in 19th & 20th
century. The lecture will look at the likes of
Sarah Purser, Evie Hone, Mainie Jellet & Mary
Swanzy. Discussing the role these women took
in the art world and the pioneering Modernist
who established cubism in conservative
Ireland. The importance of craft and drawing
in their portfolio and how it compares to the
practise of artists today.
Wine Tasting *
3.00pm - 4.00pm
Coach Man’s Kitchen - Stables
Age 18+ | Max No: 20 | £15.00
Pre-booking is advised
Experience the flavours of delicious wines
hand picked by Charles Robb from Robb
Brothers Wine Merchants in this one hour
wine tasting experience.
Armagh Gaol Tours *
Gaol Square | Tours take place at
11.00am, 12.30pm, 2.00pm & 3.30pm
Tour duration: 45 - 50 minutes [Approx]
Pre-booking is advised
Armagh Gaol dates back to the 1780’s and
closed its doors as a working prison in
1986. The Gaol is earmarked for a major
redevelopment including the construction
of a hotel and accommodation. This is
the once in a lifetime opportunity to see
the Gaol in its original state before work
commences. This tour informs you about
the Gaol’s history that includes women
and children imprisonment and the
executions that took place in the grounds.
This pop up tourist attraction is a must see
in 2015! For admission fees and to book a
tour go to www.armaghgaoltours.com or
via telephone on 02890 357527
Alison Hanvey
Ceramic Tableware
Ann Smyth
Stained Glass
Chloe Dowds
Handmade Porcelain
Denise McGahan
Soap Making
Eithne Hehir
Contemporary Porcelain Vessels
Emma McMinn
Hand Embroidered Jewellery
Eva Dorney
Silver & Gold Jewellery
Magda Bethani
Functional Ceramics
Janice Gilmore
Embroidered Jewellery
& Framed Designs
Michelle McCarroll
Knitted/Embroidered Clothing
& Accessories
Rory & Helen Shearer
Ceramic Pots
& porcelain jewellery
Aileen Boyle
Handcrafted Leather bound books
Erin McCormick
Fused glass & silver jewellery
Grace Scott
Pastel Paintings
Jennifer Cunningham
Felted jewellery & Scarves
Liz Nicholls
Wool & Silk Wear
Lorraine Fletcher
Paintings, Prints & Cards
Mary Conroy
Functional Garden Ceramics
Michelle Butler
Stoneware Ceramics
Monica Daly [Heartworks] Slate/Soap
Patricia Millar
Thrown Ceramics Vessels
Sharon Regan
Ceramics Sculptures
Rosemary McCartney
Spun woven accessories
Basketry & willow wall sculptures
Alison Fitzgerald
Sue Halliday
Natural, organic stoneware pots
Bridge Street Studios Mixed Media craft disciplines
Contemporary domestic pottery
Thomas Powell
Abstract Contemporary Jewellery
Robyn Galway
Thrown and Hand built Ceramics
Ciara Campbell
Elena Brennan
Silver & precious metal Jewellery
Robert Martin
Hand Made Teddy Bears
Lynda Brown [LyndaB]
Porcelain vessels and Jewellery
Mark Hampton
Wacky Wax Hands
Una Russell
Jumping Clay
Clive Lyttle
Basketry/Wood Turning
James Adair
Leather Master Saddler
Marc Kelly
Stone Carving
Andrew Cooke
Ceramic Instruments & Helmets
Steffi Otto
Rope Making
Kerrie Hanna
Ceramic Sculptures
Shannon McShane
Handcrafted precious Jewellery inspired by the coast
Margaret Napier
Flameworked sculptural Glass
& Jewellery
Eleanor Rose Irwin [Kissick] Miniature Freeform crochet
& Embroidered Pieces
Maria Cardenas
Designer Linen Clothing
Stephen Farnan
Functional ceramic Tableware
& porcelain landscapes
FREE
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Sat 23 May 15 | Palace Demesne
10.30am - 6.00pm
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ARMAGH
How To
Get Here
Booking Guide
To book a place on one or more of
the Armagh Craft Fair workshops,
talks, tours or wine tasting
experiences
Book online at
www.marketplacearmagh.com
or in person at the Market Place
Theatre Box Office or by telephone
Box Office 028 3752 1821
Armagh Gaol tours booking and fees
go to www.armaghgaoltours.com or
telephone 028 9035 7527
FAIR
Food & Drink
The Moody Boar [Open from 10am-late]
Serving hand crafted scones, cakes and breads
along with relaxing Brunch/Lunch and Dinner
or just drop in for Tea/Coffee all day to take
a break from your craft shopping! Enjoy an
alfresco lunch to the sounds of talented ‘Blue
grass’ musicians Cup O’ Joe 12noon - 2.00pm
Moody Boar - Palace Stables Courtyard
Cookery Demonstration with Head Chef Sean
Farnan from the award winning Moody Boar
3.00pm - 4.00pm
Also:
Stalls & Workshops
Kids Play Park | Music
Talks | Tours | Great Food
t: 028 3752 1821
/marketplacearmagh
www.marketplacearmagh.com
What’s On...
Now in its fifth year,
‘Armagh Craft Fair’
is getting bigger
and better!
Armagh Craft Fair will take place
this year in the splendour of the
historic Primates Palace, Palace
Stables and Chapel within 300
acres of beautiful parkland in
the heart of the historic city of
Armagh.
This quality event offers
something for everyone:
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Over 45 High Quality Craft
Stalls from across Ireland
Creative Craft Workshops /
Adults & Kids
Free Craft Demos
Music
Guided Tours
Talks & Exhibitions
Kids Play park
Great Food
10.30am - 6.00pm
- Craft stalls and Craft Demonstrations
11.00am
- Clay Baby Hedgehogs Workshop for kids
- Palace Demesne Tour
- Armagh Gaol Tours [Last tour 3.30pm]
12noon
- Silver Jewellery Workshop
- Cup O’ Joe Music [Stables Courtyard]
- Music In Palace
12.15pm
- J B Vallely Exhibition Tour Palace
WORKSHOPS
FREE CRAFT
Demonstrations throughout the day…
Have a Go
For Kids
For Age 14+
Palace Stables Courtyard and Walled Garden
Archbishops Chapel Courtyard
Jumping Clay [Drop In]
Stables Courtyard | Suitable for kids of all
ages - payable to tutor on the day
Sterling Silver, Gemstone and
Crystal Beads Jewellery Workshop *
Rachel Tinniswood
throughout the day…
Colourful clay modelling without all the
mess! Create your favourite animal or Disney
character.
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Education Room
Age 14+ | Max No: 10 | £10.00
1.00pm
- Palace Demesne Tour
Wacky Wax hands [Drop in]
2.00pm
- Porcelain Ceramic Workshop
Create a colourful mould of your own hand
using specially developed cool wax. A lovely
keepsake for years to come and fun to make!
Tutor Elena Brennan will teach you the skills
and techniques required to create your own
unique pair of earrings or pendant using silver
wire accented with gemstone and crystal beads.
In this fun and inspiring workshop you will
create spirals and geometric shapes integrated
with beading of your choice and have your very
own ‘Ready to Wear’ jewellery to take home or
put on right away!
Clay Baby Hedgehogs *
Porcelain Jewellery Tray *
2.15pm
- J B Vallely Exhibition Tour Palace
2.30pm
- Talk ‘Irish Female Artists’
[Courtyard Room]
3.00pm
- Outdoor Cookery Demo [Stables Courtyard]
- Wine Tasting
- Palace Demesne Tour
3.30pm
- Music At Stables & Palace
Stables Courtyard | Suitable for kids of all
ages - payable to tutor on the day
11.00am - 12.00pm | Education Room
Ages 6 - 11 yrs | Max No:12 | £5.00
Get creative with tutor Mary Cowan of Miley
and Pat handmade ceramics as you make and
take home your very own cute baby hedgehog.
Working 3 dimensionally with air drying clay
and using basic pottery techniques such as
pinching, slabbing and modelling you will
create your own unique baby hedgehog. All
materials and tools provided.
*Pre-booking is essential for workshops
marked with a star. Please see booking
guide at the back of the brochure.
2.00pm - 3.00pm | Education room
Age 14+ | Max No: 12 | £10.00
Join Lynda Hassin from LyndaB Ceramics studio
to design and create your own jewellery tray
using porcelain clay. You will use hand building
techniques including imprinting and relief to
texture your piece and glazes to colour. All
materials will be provided but you are welcome
to bring your own pieces of lace or textured
items to make your piece that little bit more
personal. At the end of the workshop the trays
will be taken away for firing and returned to
the Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre for
collection the next week.
FELTMAKING
Rachel Tinniswood demonstrates wet felted
corsages using merino wool, silk and beading.
TRADITIONAL BASKET MAKING
Alison Fitzgerald
Master Crafter Alison Fitzgerald demonstrates
traditional willow basket making and talks
about the history of basket making in the local
area including information about growing and
preparing willow.
CERAMIC HAND BUILDING TECHNIQUES
Ciara Campbell
Ciara Campbell ‘Throws’ a range of pots on the
potter’s wheel - watch the complete process
from ball of clay to completed pot. Try your
hand at making a pot on the wheel under
Ciara’s guidance.
TEXTILES & SPINNING
Rosemary McCartney
Demonstration of wool carding and wheel
spinning to produce yarn. Have a go on
the spinning wheel to make your own yarn.
JEWELLERY MAKING
Robyn Galway
Robyn Galway works with found materials and
polyurathane plastics to construct wearable
sculptures and alternative jewellery. This
demonstration challenges the perception
of jewellery and portrays a contemporary
application of craft skills.
STONE CARVING
Marc Kelly
Marc Kelly demonstrates the ancient art of
traditional stone carving using locally sourced
sandstone and explains its significance from
ancient boundary makers to modern buildings
and sculpture.
LEATHER WORKING
James Adair
Learn traditional techniques of creating hand
sewn functional leather items such as belts,
purses and bags.
WOOD TURNING
Clive Lyttle
Demonstration of traditional woodworking
techniques on pole lathe, treadle lathe and a
treadle frett saw.
GLASS-LAMPWORKING
Margaret Napier
Glass bead making techniques using
the torch with hot glass. Have a go at
creating your own glass bead to take
home.
JEWELLERY MAKING
Shannon McShane
Shannon McShane demonstrates the
processes of reticulation which is the
controlled melting of surface silver.
When the surface is molten the silver
is dragged around to create a rippling
texture which has a unique finish and
design every time.
TEXTILES
Eleanor Rose Irwin [Kissick]
Eleanor Rose Irwin demonstrates the
techniques of freeform crochet to create
mineral rocks and crystals, embroidered
mushrooms and lace butterflies.
Children will find the insects, stories
and the miniature sizes fascinating
and adults will appreciate the intricate
techniques involved in this craft.
Yourself!
CARVING ON CERAMICS
Andrew Cooke
Andrew Cooke demonstrates carving
tattoo art onto clay motorcycle
helmets and the techniques used to
make and finish his unique helmets.
CERAMIC SCULPTURE
Kerrie Hanna
Using ceramics techniques including
hand building, slab building and
coiling Kerrie Hanna demonstrates
the process of sculpting the human
head from start to finish.
ROPE MAKING
Steffi Otto
Visitors can help to make a traditional
hemp rope on Steffi Otto’s vintage
rope walk, create colour using dyed
hemp and wool fabrics and then try
your rope out. Why not get the whole
family involved and try skipping with
a family sized rope! Quoit games and
knot tying boards are available to
play with.