Glassblowing in Stourbridge
The following article has been written by GSoI member Catherine Keenan. Catherine Keenan is a glass artist based on the lovely north coast of Ireland, in Portstewart. Finding a glassblowing…
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Karen Donnellan writes about Jeff Zimmer for GAS Newsletter
Jeff Zimmer’s background in acting retains a strong influence over his work. The series, Theatres of Glass (2010-2011) is an obvious offshoot, but even the newest works from the whitewash…
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Jeremy Lepisto at the National College of Art and Design
The Glass Society of Ireland was delighted to attend Jeremy Lepisto’s talk at the National College of Art and Design on Tuesday. He is very open about his work both…
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Charlene McFarland: Eedi & Éabha
Eedi & Éabha is a series of investigative events taking place in Tallinn, Estonia in February 2013. The project develops a partnership between Ireland and Estonia through exhibition, panel discussion…
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Showcase 2013
Recently I got the opportunity to visit Showcase at the RDS and talk to some of the makers there. Here is a quick summary of the glass that was on display this year:…
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Dr Vanessa Cutler at the National College of Art and Design
Dr. Vanessa Cutler recently visited the National College of Art and Design in Dublin to speak about her recently published book ‘New Technologies in Glass’. The Glass Society of Ireland was…
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New Year – New Team
We hope that all out members had a wonderful 2012 and we would would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your support throughout the year. We hope that 2013 will…
DetailsThe Glass Society of Ireland in association with the National College of Art and Design present: An evening of lectures on Wednesday 7th November 2012 Andrea McKay International Art Projects…
DetailsJERPOINT GLASS FEATURED IN LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL 2012 VIDEO A Place To Gather is a 5 minute film about Irish craft created by emerging Dublin based film producers Jamie &…
DetailsCRAFT WRITERS’ MEETINGThe next meeting of the Craft Writers Group will take place on 5th November, 7pm – 9pm at the Design Tower, Pearse Street. We are hoping to have…
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