IF you’re looking for something different to do this Saturday — that doesn’t include the Six Nations and the big GAA game — then you can support local artists and craft makers at a Valentine’s Market in Roundy’s Bar at Milk Market Lane in Tralee from 1pm-6pm.
Having previously hosted a number of craft markets over Christmas, Roundy’s willingly offered a space once again to the artists to share their products with the local people of Tralee and surrounds.
The theme for this market is Valentine’s but there will also be amazing gifts, artworks and crafts for other occasions also.
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The artists taking part in this market will be Rebecca Lyons (Origami), Mary G. Sheehan (Oil paintings and digital prints), James Brown (Photography), Inked Hibiscus Designs (Crochet) and Kieran Herlhy (Illustrations).
A #minimixologist is also on hand with his pop-up Hot Chocolate bar to warm shoppers up as they browse.
All artists are based in Kerry and all work is hand crafted and a great chance to pick up something different for a loved one for Valentine’s which is the Thursday after the market takes place.
.Patrick, Carol and Michelle Hilliard looking at some personalised gifts at the Christmas Market on Courthouse Lane (opposite Polymath Bookshop) on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
A CHRISTMAS market every Saturday in Tralee is providing a place for people to show their goods and contributing to helping a charity shop with its rent.
The Tralee Craft Market is located on Courthouse Lane (opposite Polymath) and offers an alternative spot to pick up a unique gift.
Ruth Falvey, of Little Bow-Tique, runs the market and explained what goes on there.
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“We have all kinds of crafters and they vary every week. We have bakers, people who make Christmas decorations, hampers, diaper cakes, picture frames and more. It’s great to have a place indoors for the crafters to show their wares. They come from all over Tralee.
“We rent the tables to the crafters at a very affordable rate so it’s fantastic for them and the money we collect goes towards the rent for the Tralee Socialstore,” said Ruth.
The Tralee Socialstore offers food that is surplus to requirements, best before items, cosmetic damaged goods, that would otherwise end up in landfill. Their objective is to give low income families an opportunity to obtain food for their family, to reach those with dietary requirements, such as cardiac, diabetes and other diseases so that they can reach their recommended food intake requirements.
Many businesses in town have come onboard and donated food and other items. The shop is open on weekdays form 12noon to 2.30pm. The craft market is open from 10am to 5.30pm every Saturday. Scroll down for photos…
Denise Hanbidge of Dee’s Delightful Bakes at the Christmas Market on Courthouse Lane (opposite Polymath Bookshop) on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Ruth Falvey of Little Bow-Tique at the Christmas Market on Courthouse Lane (opposite Polymath Bookshop) on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanHelen Donovan with a selection of knitwear at the Christmas Market on Courthouse Lane (opposite Polymath Bookshop) on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Stallholders Agnes Bzymek and Ana Teixeira at their stalls at the Christmas Market on Courthouse Lane (opposite Polymath Bookshop) on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanLaura Kelliher at her stand at the Christmas Market on Courthouse Lane (opposite Polymath Bookshop) on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Mary Shanahan, Laura Kelliher and Linda Hillier at the Christmas Market on Courthouse Lane (opposite Polymath Bookshop) on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Valerie Clifford, who specialises in fine painting on slate and driftwood, is among the Kerry makers showcasing at Gifted Contemporary Craft and Design Fair in Dublin’s RDS from December 5-10.
A TRALEE artist who discovered her passion for fine painting while studying French in Paris, will be showcased at Gifted Contemporary Craft and Design Fair in Dublin’s RDS from December 5-10.
Gifted celebrates the best of over 600 Irish designers and makers from fashion to jewellery and beyond.
Record-breaking crowds of over 45,000 are expected to generate more than €1m per day in sales at this year’s largest-ever six-day fair.
Valerie Clifford left Tralee for France to learn the language and instead discovered a new form of art.
“I had studied art at college but went to Paris to learn the language because I wanted to be a French and Art teacher,” she said.
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“I saw some ladies painting china in a studio near Notre Dame and I was hooked. I loved fine painting but had never learned about it in college so I bought a kiln there and then and taught myself the techniques.
“I spent 28 years in Paris before I came back to my beloved Tralee. I used to teach children art classes here through French and they loved it. I collect a lot of my slate and drift wood from Banna Beach and specialise in individual hand-painted gifts. I’m just passionate about painting. It’s my life.”
There is a total of ten local makers taking part at the event, including Tralee’s Mary Neville, Hand Made in Dingle and Firbolg Design, Killarney’s Studio Amberarte and House of Kerry and Castlegregory’s Kathleen McAuliffe.
Killorglin’s Ring of Kerry Crafts, Dingle’s Holden Leathergoods and Ballinskelligs’ Skelligs Chocolates will also fly the flag for the county.
Gifted is a celebration of the best Irish designers and makers – people who are truly gifted.
Formerly known as the National Crafts and Design Fair, Gifted includes top cutting-edge designers and makers in Irish fashion, ceramics and glass, jewellery, art and photography, children’s gifts and presents inspired by nature.
The event also includes a Spectacular Christmas Food Emporium featuring over 120 artisan food producers, taste-tempting visitors with the best of the season’s fare.
Gifted Contemporary Craft and Design Fair takes place at the RDS Main Hall from December 5-10 from 10am each day. Full details and booking can be found at www.giftedfair.ie
A NUMBER of workshops are due to commence at the Craft Makers Centre on Ashe Street next month.
Leaving Certificate Syllabus Course in Art with teacher, artist and designer Rebekah Wall will take place on Tuesday evenings from October 11 2016 to April 11 2017. It’s €840 per person for the year including all materials, books and notes.
The practical subjects of craft, still life and life drawing will be covered with top tips on improving and gaining marks. Drawing skills such as proportion, perspective, shading and composition will be included.
All practical materials that are required will be provided; including paper, pencils, and paints etc.,
The course is suitable for fifth & sixth year students. Maximum class size is 10. The course is also structured so that it will provide very practical help towards building a portfolio for Art College or the study of architecture at third level. Practical tips on gaining the highest marks possible in the Leaving Certificate will be given.
Beginners Painting Course with Roisín McGuigan will begin this Thursday morning September 29, and run for three more October 6, 13 and 20 from 10.30-12.30pm. €105 per person for the four week course. Refreshments provided.
An intensive introduction to painting for adults who wish to learn the medium and improve their painting skills. The course will cover landscape composition, colour, and technique. Designed to be relaxing yet informative, Roisín McGuigan is an experienced painting tutor. She has exhibited nationally and internationally and her show ‘Unearthing Place’ can be seen at Craft Makers this month.
A Life Drawing Course with Roisín McGuigan takes place on October 4, 11 and 18 from 7.00-9.30pm €125 for the course.
Working from the life model, this course helps you to improve all aspects of your drawing skills: observation, shading, proportions and composition. An intensive course for intermediate and advanced participants.
Drawing With Pencils-An Introductory Course with Roisín McGuigan Wednesday evenings October 5, 12 and 19 from 7.00-9.00pm €80 per person for the full course.
Designed for beginners and improvers, this course will show you how to draw and shade with pencils covering simple lessons and techniques. Roisín McGuigan is an experienced painting tutor.
‘Unearthing Place’, new works by Roisín McGuigan will open on Thursday, October 13 at 7pm and runs until November 19.
An exhibition of new paintings that evoke territories and places which are unknown yet familiar. Drawing from the boundaries of landscape and referencing topographic representations, the work encourages the viewer to personalise these places through a fundamental instinct to recognise and belong.
A Felting Workshop with Úna Ní Shé will take place on Friday, October 21.
Join Úna as she shares with you the joy of working with felt. Titled the’ Birds and Bees’ workshop, participants can make dry felt butterflies, finished using wet felting methods as well as experimental felt fabrics using the butterfly theme for inspiration.
Úna Ní Shé is one of Ireland’s well known fibre artists. Her work ranges from fine art sculptures to large commission wall-pieces. €20 per person. 10.30-12.30pm. Adults only.
For more information call 066-7120632, email deirdre@craftmakers.ie website www.craftmakers.ie
.Sure, before you know it we’ll be looking at scenes like this in Denny Street.
YES, yes, we know Halloween isn’t over yet, but Christmas is only eight weeks away and people are already getting ready for it.
The Tralee Chamber Alliance realises this and put up a Facebook post earlier today that they plan on putting on a Christmas market from Thursday, December 17 to Wednesday, December 23, to showcase Tralee as a Winter Wonderland as part of the Christmas Spraoi programme.
Don’t worry, the market in the Square won’t be full of cheap toys and plastic tat though. The Chamber says the market is available to local food producers and local craft makers with the prerequisite that if you haven’t made it, you can’t sell it.
IF you’re looking for something different to do this Saturday — that doesn’t include the Six Nations and the big GAA game — then you can support local artists and craft makers at a Valentine’s Market in Roundy’s Bar at Milk Market Lane in Tralee from 1pm-6pm.
