Le Grá Craft Studio and Gallery opens at Claregalway Shopping Centre, Co. Galway

Le Grá Craft Studio and Gallery opened its doors on Monday 10th October.

Everyone through the door was part of the celebrations with some sparkling juice and chocolates to lend a party atmosphere!

All the wonderful work of Galway-based and Irish craftmakers, artists and designers was on display in this new, bright and airy space.

Customers were suitably impressed with the talent and creativity of all those who make beautiful things 'le grá' (with love) right here at home.

And so it is with a happy heart that I can say Le Grá Craft Studio and Gallery has had a lovely first week!

Thank you to all those who helped in any way to make this happen and thank you to all those who visited in the first week. And I look forward to welcoming those who have yet to visit Le Grá Craft Studio and Gallery, Claregalway Shopping Centre (behind Hughes' Supervalu), Co. Galway.

le grá mór!

Ester

Random Shuffle 2: An exhibition of textiles and ceramics

Photo: Kim O'Sullivan

Random Shuffle 2, an exhibition of textiles and ceramics will take place at the Café Foyer, GMIT Main Campus, Dublin Road Galway from 10th October to 30th October.

The exhibition features the work of Graduates of GMIT Art and Design as well as the works of the members of Groundworks Studios in celebration of Year of Craft and will be officially opened on 14th October by Bridgette Brew at 4pm.

Cork Textiles Network presents "Colour of Sound"

Cork Textiles Network presents "Colour of Sound" an exhibition of textiles at the Cork School of Music, Union Quay, Cork from Thursday 24th November to Thursday 20th December, 2011.

Schedule of Workshops and Events at Le Grá Craft Studio and Gallery

All sessions are from 10.30 to 12.30 unless otherwise specified.
All classes are 16 Euro (except those marked FREE).
To book your place at a class email esterkiely@gmail.com or phone 087 6193870).

Mon 10th Oct to be advised

Tues 11th Oct FREE: 'All stitched up' If you like to knit, crochet, patchwork, embroider, cross-stitch, etc... bring along your current hand-project, meet some new friends and share ideas at this open-day event. We have space for 10 people, so first come, first served!

Wed 12th Oct to be advised

Thur 13th Oct FREE: Local craft group will use classroom space and demonstrate their craft to the public (to book your group email esterkiely@gmail.com)

Fri 14th Oct Patchwork for beginners with Ester Kiely. Simple hand-sewing techniques. Today we will learn 'piecing over papers' with hexagons to make a 'Grandmother's Flower Garden' pattern.

Mon 17th Oct to be advised

Tue 18th Oct FREE: 'All stitched up' If you like to knit, crochet, patchwork, embroider, cross-stitch, etc... bring along your current hand-project, meet some new friends and share ideas at this open-day event. We have space for 10 people, so first come, first served!

Wed 19th Oct Creative Journals with Ester Kiely. Do you long to be creative but don't know where to start? Have you often wondered how an artist develops an idea for a piece of work. This workshop is suitable for all ages and no previous artistic experience is necessary. You will receive a blank journal and lots of tips and tricks to kick-start your creativity!

Thur 20th Oct FREE: Local craft group will use classroom space and demonstrate their craft to the public (to book your group email esterkiely@gmail.com)

Fri 21st Oct Patchwork for beginners with Ester Kiely. Simple hand-sewing techniques. Today we will learn hand-applique to make a simple flower pattern.

Mon 24th Oct to be advised

Tue 25th Oct FREE: 'All stitched up' If you like to knit, crochet, patchwork, embroider, cross-stitch, etc... bring along your current hand-project, meet some new friends and share ideas at this open-day event. We have space for 10 people, so first come, first served!

Wed 26th Oct to be advised

Thur 27th Oct Local craft group will use classroom space and demonstrate their craft to the public (to book your group email esterkiely@gmail.com)

Fri 28th Oct Patchwork for beginners with Ester Kiely. Simple hand-sewing techniques. Today we will learn half-square triangles using templates to make a star pattern.

Mon 31st Oct to be advised

Tue 1st Nov FREE: 'All stitched up' If you like to knit, crochet, patchwork, embroider, cross-stitch, etc... bring along your current hand-project, meet some new friends and share ideas at this open-day event. We have space for 10 people, so first come, first served!

Wed 2nd Nov to be advised

Thur 3rd Nov Local craft group will use classroom space and demonstrate their craft to the public (to book your group email esterkiely@gmail.com)

Fri 4th Nov Patchwork for beginners with Ester Kiely. Simple hand-sewing techniques. Today we will learn piecing over papers with diamonds to form a 'tumbling block' pattern.

Mon 7th Nov to be advised

Tue 8th Nov FREE: 'All stitched up' If you like to knit, crochet, patchwork, embroider, cross-stitch, etc... bring along your current hand-project, meet some new friends and share ideas at this open-day event. We have space for 10 people, so first come, first served!

Wed 9th Nov to be advised

Thur 10th Nov Local craft group will use classroom space and demonstrate their craft to the public (to book your group email esterkiely@gmail.com)

Fri 11th Nov Patchwork for beginners with Ester Kiely. Simple hand-sewing techniques. Today we will learn curved piecing.

Following on from the success of Galway Craft Month Le Grá Craft Studio and Gallery will publish additional dates on 13th November.