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    Franziska Lienberger was born in Switzerland and now lives in the heart of Roscommon where she runs her family business Irish Felt Fairies. Franziska completed an apprenticeship and worked with leather as a professional saddler for several years. After travelling extensively, she settled in Ireland in 1993 and began wet felting over 12 years ago. She creates enchanting

    Frances Crowe is an artist, educator and tapestry weaver. At her studio close to Roscommon Town, she designs and weaves large and small scale wall hangings for exhibition and commission. Using the French Goblin method of discontinuous lines she spends several weeks in the production of one piece. Passionate about teaching Frances runs workshops and courses in her

    Bespoke Millinery in the heart of Ireland, experience the traditional craft of millinery, visit Wendy Louise in her rural Studio. Wendy has been creating hats since 2004 using vintage and modern hat blocks with skills handed down from her Grandparents. Book a visit, wonder at the process of millinery, see at first-hand the fabrics and the process of

    Patricia Cox is an Irish Knitwear Designer living in Longford, where she enjoys experimenting with texture, pattern and repetition. Aran knitting and lace work are Patricia’s passions and often she will incorporate both into a design. Patricia designs contemporary pieces with a nostalgic and feminine feel. Her work is stylish, wearable and adaptable. She uses techniques learned from

    Majella McAuley is the creative entrepreneur behind Natural Ireland and The Soap Box. The business has grown out of Majella’s interest in natural skincare & a belief that the more natural the product, the more beneficial it is to our skin. The skincare products include a full range of handcrafted cold process soaps and a range of handmade

  Lichen Ceramics is based at the Leitrim Sculpture Centre where Bairbre Kennedy creates unique hand thrown stoneware pottery, as well as more whimsical pieces designed to bring a smile to your face. Inspired by the dramatic serenity of the lush landscape of County Leitrim she creates colourful and light pottery bringing a hint of opulence to functional pottery. Bairbre

    Situated in the North Leitrim within a rich and diverse rural landscape, the Leitrim Sculpture Centre (LSC) provides one of the most comprehensive visual arts resources in Ireland. Its programme includes exhibitions, artists residencies, workshops, training, research, masterclasses, talks, symposia and additional projects that explore the local landscape and alternative and sustainable models of arts practice through trans-local

    The Leitrim Design House, Ireland’s premier Craft Gallery, is housed in The Dock. Shortlisted on the Irish Times Best Shops awards, the gallery showcases a distinctive range of Irish made products; fine art, ceramics, glass, prints, metal, wood, jewellery, textiles, paper-craft & unique cards and the selection of work on display is carefully curated with a strong emphasis

    Studio Eight is a small handmade business set up by Kirsten O’Keeffe. With a background in Textile Design, Kirsten has always loved art, design and crafts. Studio Eight has been born out of a love to ‘create and design’ personalised keepsake gifts for all occasions. Everything Kirsten makes is lovingly cut, sewn, printed and packaged by her in

    Marina creates functional/sculptural hand built ceramics, altered wheel-thrown stoneware and porcelain inspired by the historically rich and naturally diverse surroundings. A graduate of Limerick School of Art and Design and Crafts Council of Ireland’s pottery skills course, Marina resumes her career in ceramic design after dedicating ten years to raising her family. Marina works from her studio in

    Homebird Design combines the skills of husband and wife team Ronan and Orla Ward to create beautifully designed artworks with an Irish twist. Perfect for the home, office and work space, homebird.ie draws on the couple’s backgrounds in graphic design and visual art. They create some of the funniest, engaging and quirky artworks as well as truly unique

    Since childhood, Elena has been designing, making and mending jewellery and it is a great passion and pleasure in her life. She loves intricacy, detail, delicacy and graceful flowing forms. Her work is very figurative, sinuous and full of movement. Her work reflects the intricacies of Celtic metalsmiths, early illuminated Irish manuscripts, the art of ancient Rome, Art

    Bear Essentials & Silver Bear Centre share a magical setting with Bawnboy and Brackley Lake in County Cavan. The Bear Essentials Teddy Bear Shop houses the largest collection of Teddy Bears in Ireland. Here you will find famous brands like Steiff, Charlie and Bukowski Bears alongside Anke Morgenroth’s own limited edition of Irish Made Teddy Bears and Baby