Making connects us with the world, through the raw materials we shape.
Being a craft practitioner means being part of an interconnected network, sharing skills over generations. Yet, making can often be solitary. This ebb and flow between connection and separation is a familiar rhythm for many makers. ‘Connecting’ invites us to reflect deeply on the linkages that sustain us. In a time of division, the works displayed ask us to consider what role craft, and especially glass, has to play in creating a more connected world.
This touring Glass Society Of Ireland exhibition is kindly supported by DCCI, Jerpoint Glass and The National Botanic Gardens. We are very grateful for the expertise of our three jurors -Síobhan Doyle, Caroline Madden and Anna Moran.
Select pieces were on show at Jerpoint gallery in Kilkenny for five weeks in September and early October, 2025
The entire show was on display at The National Botanic Gardens for one week with a large opening and talks in November, 2025.
