The Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI) will join in the National Heritage Week 2020 celebrations with the Heritage Week x Get Ireland Making video series.
The series forms part of the Get Ireland Making initiative, led by Design & Crafts Council Ireland as part of a Government-led interagency campaign to support Ireland’s cultural and creative practitioners.
DCCI has commissioned four makers to share their knowledge of materials and process through engaging videos during Heritage Week 2020. These videos showcase makers in their studios, and give a glimpse into the skill and dedication needed for each craft.
The videos will be shared on the Design and Crafts Council Ireland’s social media, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, throughout Heritage Week.
The first video features Hanna Van Aelst, a basketmaker in Tipperary who is a member of the Irish Basketmakers Association. Here she demonstrates making a small skib, a traditional Irish potato basket, from willow she grows herself.
To find more showcases of traditional crafts use the hashtag #getirelandmaking.
DCCI will also be hosting the following webinars, which can be accessed via Zoom.
Friday 21st August, 12 noon
The National Design & Craft Gallery invite you learn about the heritage of design education in Kilkenny. Panellists will reflect on their immersive educational experience in the Butler House Scholarship programme and at the Kilkenny Design Workshops (KDW). Education in a broad selection of design disciplines, from craft to visual communications and industrial design, will be discussed. Find out more…
Friday 21st August, 12 noon
The National Design & Craft Gallery invite you learn about the heritage of design education in Kilkenny. Panellists will reflect on their immersive educational experience in the Butler House Scholarship programme and at the Kilkenny Design Workshops (KDW). Education in a broad selection of design disciplines, from craft to visual communications and industrial design, will be discussed. Find out more…
Thursday, 20th August, 3pm
Join the National Design & Craft Gallery (NDCG), with visual artist Caroline Schofield and special guests, for an informal panel discussion focusing on heritage crafts. This webinar will highlight a selection of stories gathered as part of the NDCG’s Narrative Tools Project. Panel participants and audience members will be encouraged to consider how we can preserve and instil the value of Irish craft knowledge and skills for future generations. Find out more…
The efforts of individuals, families and community groups from across the island to ensure the preservation, protection and promotion of Ireland’s built, natural and cultural heritage were recognised at the National Heritage Awards 2020. Hosted by the Heritage Council, the event took place virtually and was presented by RTÉ broadcaster, Anne Cassin.
The efforts of individuals, families and community groups across Ireland to ensure the preservation, protection and promotion of Ireland’s built, natural and cultural heritage were recognised at this year's National Heritage Awards.
