Narrating Process – a Northlands Glass Experience
Remember back when it was summer and some of us lucky few got the chance to travel and take some amazing glass classes? GSoI member Catherine Keenan travelled to our…
Glass Highlights from Sculpture in Context 2015
Louise Murphy – Arderin If you have not ventured to Glassnevin this autumn to see the gardens in all of their glory, this is the time to do so. Once again…
CRAFTed Stained Glass with Gerlinde Kugler
The Design and Crafts Council Ireland’s pioneering CRAFTed Programme has been connecting primary teachers with professional crafts peoples for several years now. The programme gives schools the opportunity to teach…
The Irish Invasion – Pilchuck Session7, 2014
Fred Curtis and TA Conor in the Cold shop Glass. Rarely seen glass. Mother Teresa. Water/Waader/Wawsher. Hot Glass. Painting Party. Crown Jewels. Irish Glass. S’mores. Beer. The Pond. Falling into…
RDS National Craft Awards 2014
This year the Glass Society of Ireland were proud to be able to sponsor a prize at the RDS National Craft Awards. The GSoI Ireland sponsored prize was €300 this…
GSoI Dublin Events 17th of June _ #chihulysses
To celebrate the arrival of Dale Chihuly in Dublin, the GSoI is hosting a number of events in the city on June 17th to coincide with his lecture and exhibition…
COLLECT London 2014
Kari Hakonsen – blown, cut and polished glass Earlier this month London’s Satchi Gallery was once again home to ‘The International Art Fair for Contemporary Objects’, better known to everyone…
Bright Adventures: Interview with Karen Donnellan
In my new position as one of the National College of Art and Design (NCAD) glass artists in residence, I have the pleasure of sitting beside one of the most…
GSoI: Looking back on Orientate (Part 2)
Mmmmmmmm… So lunch was delicious, all were in agreement on that point. The cosy atmosphere of the canteen also provided a good opportunity for guests, speakers and board members alike…
GSoI: Looking back on ‘Orientate’ 2013
the auction exhibition in CIT Crawford College foyer (photo Michael Holly, 2013) Dear reader, On Saturday the 2nd of November 2013 the recently re-formed Glass Society of Ireland…