Cork Crafts - Clare Artist
An acclaimed Co. Clare artist who makes her own frames will showcase her work at the 25th City Hall Crafts and Design Fair in Cork from November 24-27.
This year’s 25th Anniversary Fair promises to be a bumper celebration of an event that traditionally heralds the start of the Christmas season in Cork.
Over €150,000 per day will be spent at the biggest crafts fair outside Dublin, which will feature over 60 of the best contemporary crafts and artisan food producers from all over Ireland.
Dorothy Ledwith, who lives in Ennis, trained and worked in graphic art for many years before deciding to become a full-time artist.
She works in oil and limited edition print and started to make her own frames, using raw oak or ash mouldings nearly 20 years ago.
“I can put my own finish on the wood and this gives me the chance to let the artwork dictate the framing. The finish is then sealed with wax,” she said.
Art techniques including drypoint, linocuts and printmaking will be detailed by Dorothy at the fair.
Fairgoers in search of an original Christmas idea can be guaranteed a haven of quality wares both for gifts and the home this festival season.
“The City Hall Crafts and Design Fair gives a vital economic stimulus to the crafts and design industry in the Munster region with an estimated spend in excess of €150,000 per day,” said Festival organiser Patrick O’Sullivan.
“Shoppers will find a wide range of crafts, artisan-made goods, food and drink, designer handcrafted outfits and accessories at the Fair.
“This year we have a lot of new content with many first-time exhibitors showcasing the best of new crafts and food from around the country.”
Among the range of exhibitors showcasing individual and original pieces this year will be Cobh artist and jeweller Barbara Hall, Wexford’s bespoke hardwood furniture designers Bevel Furniture and award-winning jewellery creator Blaithin Ennis, Tipperary artisan food producer Florrie Purcell, and West Cork artist Annabel Langrish.
Julie and Owen McLoughlin of Jando Design have created a range of prints specially for the City Hall Crafts Fair which will feature some favourite local landmarks such as Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral, The Old Head of Kinsale Lighthouse and Cork City Gaol.
The 25th City Hall Crafts and Design Fair takes place at the City Hall, Cork from November 24-27. Full details and booking can be found at www.cityhallcraftsfair.ie.
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