The theme of the unique installation is A Breath Of Fresh Air.
“We wanted to choose a theme that is very broad based and which encapsulated what a lot of different people living in different parts of the county or the world are currently experiencing during lockdown,” Ms Soden said.
“The idea of A Breath Of Fresh Air can be interpreted very literally or in a more abstract way.
“It can relate to the distance people have to their families and loved ones, the emotional experience of living in isolation, what individuals see or feel while exploring their limited area or perhaps new experiences they have enjoyed or found challenging during this period.
mary.cody@kilkennypeople.ie Legendary gold and silversmith Des Byrne passes on a few tricks of the trade to Róisín McCabe, a student at the Jewellery and Goldsmithing Skills & Design Course run by Design & Crafts Council );
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Ireland’s inspirational craftspeople and makers will be celebrated in a landmark new exhibition in Kilkenny charting the evolution of the crafts and design sector in Ireland over the last 50 years.
The 50 Makers: 50 Years exhibition will take place at the National Design & Craft Gallery in the Castle Yard in July. The initiative is part of a series of events this year to mark the 50th anniversary of Design & Crafts Council Ireland. The celebrate makers whose work has contributed to the rich tapestry of craft and design practice in Ireland.
An exhibition showcasing the evolution of the crafts and design sector in Ireland over the past 50 years is set to take place later this year.
Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI) will be celebrating its special anniversary with “The 50 Makers: 50 Years,” exhibition, as both the President and Tánaiste pay tribute to Ireland’s talented makers.
President Michael D Higgins had many kind words to say about Irish craftspeople, who he said continued “a proud tradition” that is firmly rooted in Ireland’s rich cultural history.
“In Ireland we are very proud of our reputation for creativity, a reputation which is greatly enhanced by our many talented craftspeople and designers,” he said.
TriMet offers free rides Feb. 4 in honor of Rosa Parks’ birthday
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Posted Jan 28, 2021
TriMet will not collect fares on Feb. 4, 2021 in honor of Rosa Parks birthday. Oregonian file photo. Beth Nakamura/staff.LC-
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TriMet will hold its first Rosa Parks Transit Equity Day on Thursday, Feb. 4, when fares will not be collected for rides on buses, MAX, WES or LIFT.
Transit partners Portland Streetcar and C-TRAN will join TriMet in not collecting fares on that day in honor of the late civil rights pioneer’s birthday.
Rosa Parks was born on Feb. 4, 1913, in Tuskegee, Alabama. In 1955, she refused to give up her seat in the Black section of the bus after the driver asked her to move because the whites-only section was full. Parks’ refusal led to the Montgomery bus boycott. In 1956, a United States Supreme Court decision found that found bus segregation was unconstitutional.
Monasterevin knitwear firm to exhibit at virtual expo
The company was established in 1957
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Kildare based company West End Knitwear will target international buyers this month at Showcase Ireland’s Creative Expo which will pivot a new innovative Virtual Showroom format from January 25-29.
Established in 1957, West End Knitwear and its Aran crafts collection, skillfully fuse its handcrafting heritage with modern, fashion-forward styles. Based out of Monasterevin, the extensive range of clothing and accessories are designed to have the traditional Irish Aran Stitches throughout to keep each garment connected to the generations of Irish craftmanship the company has known.