A SELECTION of top Kerry creative will descend on Ballymaloe Grainstore in Cork in August for Irish Design Works 2024.

This is a free exhibition — from August 9-25 — of contemporary craft and design including furniture, ceramics and sculpture aimed at showcasing the best of Irish artisan crafts.  This marks the first Irish Design Works exhibition since 2019, and the first time it is taking place in Cork.

The Kerry makers participating in this year’s exhibition are Tricia Harris of Studio Harris and Stephen O’Connell and Alexis Bowman of Fermoyle Pottery located near Waterville.

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Speaking about the upcoming exhibition, Tricia Harris of Studio Harris commented: “This is our first year bringing the Irish Design Works exhibition to Cork, so we are very excited about that, and to be in the beautiful setting of Ballymaloe makes it even more special.

This is a self-funded group show brought together by a small selection of Irish-based makers, providing an opportunity to buy unique pieces directly from the creators. The mixed-discipline aspect of the show means visitors will get to enjoy a range of high quality, design focused works and to see a snapshot of the diversity of creative talent and skill that exists in Ireland at the moment.”

Irish Design Works 2024 will allow an exclusive group of Irish makers from across the country to display their unique pieces, with a wide range of disciplines on show including furniture and lighting, ceramics, artisan rugs and knives, and sculptural works in wood, glass and willow.

Irish Design Works 2024 will take place from August 9th-25th in Ballymaloe Grainstore, opening daily from 11am-5pm.

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