tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47463152896734272642024-03-13T10:56:41.656-07:00Valg StudioAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03373973161640177037noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746315289673427264.post-6707390554318400112019-01-10T14:12:00.000-08:002019-01-10T14:12:07.829-08:00Call in for A Cup of Tea, Community Art Project in Ireland<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Forwards Steps Family Resource Centre project ''A Cup of Tea'' led
by artist Liga Valge is a community arts project in Tullow. Supported
by <a class="link-viewer_link__2qJYG blog-link-hashtag-color y_1_u" href="https://www.creativeireland.gov.ie/en/creative-communities/carlow" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Creative Ireland</a> <a class="link-viewer_link__2qJYG blog-link-hashtag-color y_1_u" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/carlow?source=feed_text&epa=HASHTAG&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARCpdJX_GhCtP44tZE52RTeXGZOhzlOkA2wKGzjTOxk4D_T28gg_HIJ1JAfsiAtaFpWftssDeAplxEl37jEJs8hWYUnCykC7uhTTVx4nhjJAbhgXq1EHl5prX-v_oo93QRkR51ufQ-bKAAcBq2lgGdhCNxkCP8LcneL-SUBpGJ66cOE9xbn5GpTExZ45JG57Wno3usB6OTfghC-6Tc-MGh161Z5Adk_6kknDcPL-e6QXuHuwinI1fcN5Yf5G9nwwiTaaFvGFWeNCbhtOtqhJ7f63mAs2ALizAq2PKEP2xgC8m_BodiL0Tz44kycr80QLuQpPsF4t7YwY-fw08NidLreR8-AT3JQOqqfpM-JhFLfhIn5C0jClAjoSB8ZR1kBS6eXIvlCvmoc6lSAcXRrFdJaxn7491umeYFfyAa_FquZqjHGCxt78zzQGDrLfUqu2D6y4C1B39YlCRbQmBc88hOl0VGxF0zT06HHpuQ7ZCa515f7Fj3MNsEMXR5xjMVNot9quiRi7H8vapdCFfz6cQA&__tn__=%2ANK-R" rel="noopener" target="_top">Carlow</a> Open Call 2018/19 it brings together a multicultural group, that is
local and inclusive yet universal in the ritual of sharing a cup of tea
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1. Working Together</h2>
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This unique project has brought together a wonderful group of women who have never worked with polymer clay before. There must be a tea drinking traditions in every country and home, and by inviting, teaching and encouraging participants to create their own tea pot, it ultimately builds connections between ones cultural background, life experience and Ireland.</div>
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The goal of creating individual art teapots during the 12 workshop lessons could feel very ambitious at the start but during the classes learning various techniques with polymer clay, exploring & developing creative design ideas<i>,</i> colour combination and much more, beautiful pieces were completed in time.</div>
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Equally important was joy of working together, sharing a cup of tea together every week.</div>
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2. Teapots<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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During the project every participant created a unique art teapot in polymer clay, they are all so different and very special. They carry messages about what is important to the individual maker, fundamental values, reflect on culture, also are fun.</div>
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Wonderful artist Clare Breen worked on the video documentation of the project and 'A Cup Of Tea' website <a href="http://acupoftea.ie/">acupoftea.ie</a></div>
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<b>'A Cup of Tea' Exhibition at VISUAL</b> Centre for Contemporary Art and The George Bernard Shaw Theatre runs from <b>8th - 13th January, 2019</b></div>
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<b>Exhibition launch: 8th January, 6pm / VISUAL Carlow</b></div>
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<a href="https://vimeo.com/310096596" target="_blank">A Cup of Tea Video</a></div>
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Please visit <a class="link-viewer_link__2qJYG blog-link-hashtag-color y_1_u" href="https://www.facebook.com/A-Cup-of-Tea-in-Tullow-225852704696679/?modal=admin_todo_tour" rel="noopener" target="_blank">A Cup of Tea facebook page</a> for more work in progress pictures and videos.<br />
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Please know after the exhibition teapots will be permanently displayed at community Cafe at Forwards Steps Family Resource Centre in Tullow. Call in to see these unique teapots and have a cup of tea or coffee in the cafe.</div>
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<b>Doesn't matter if it is a tradition elsewhere, maybe we haven't met for a long time or perhaps we are about to meet for the first time, it does seem natural to put the kettle on and offer a cup of hot beverage when meeting up. There is a power in the shared cup of tea or coffee.</b></div>
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Today I'm as excited about 'A Cup of Tea'' project as I was from day one, when the ideas for this project was only forming, because I believe this project has created so many positive examples and future possibilities. I truly enjoyed working together with Forward Steps centre management, participating ladies and fellow artist Clare Breen. It has been wonderful experience in the community that I'm sure will lead on the new creative journeys in the future.</div>
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Who knew Snowdrop Week in Ireland and around the world is taking place usually late January or early in February!</div>
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Every
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inspired by snowdrops is one of my favourite. It was on my mind for a two years before I actually started to work on this design and below you can see a simple step by step process.</div>
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<li>Believe it or not there is a impressive collection at Altamont Gardens with over 100 named varieties!... so I even borrowed a book from the main gardener and it was interesting to learn about the plant, its different parts, colours and nature.</li>
<li>Next step was sketching followed by making decision on colour scheme and starting to condition the polymer clay.</li>
<li>Finally everything was ready to start making unique Valg Studio snowdrop design cane.</li>
<li>It was great to introduce new bead shape and use new findings - hoop leverbacks, stylish and very secure.</li>
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When I see snowdrops I almost feel like transported back to childhood family
home in North Latvia, in early Spring there would still be big snow patches lying
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Spot these delicate white flowers on a woodland walk or stroll in park and have a wonderful Spring!</div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"> Gaolhouse Craft Fair at Carlow Shopping Centre take place every first Saturday of each month. Centre is located right in the town centre next to the Potato Market where Farmer's Market take place. </span><span style="font-size: medium;">Each one of us can have a different reasons why we like to visit craft fairs, for example, inspiration, atmosphere, to buy craft, engage with makers, commission a</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> personalized piece, look out for gift ideas and the list could go on.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><br /> Very important part of any craft fair is atmosphere. I must say the Gaolhouse Craft Fair is one of the loveliest fairs I have taken part and here is why. It's held in a beautiful historical building that once was a Jail House but nowadays is transformed into the shopping centre. It is not a huge multi-store shopping centre but lovely spacious building with glass roof that means plenty of good light (important for me when displaying small items like jewellery), great that none needs to worry if it's raining or windy. There is a nice cafe in the middle of the centre where you can have a lunch or coffee with friends.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"> Another important reason in my opinion is that at least once in a month we all get to meet, talk, show our new products, gain feedback, simply have a good time and go home inspired. By 10am all crafters have set up their stands and ready to welcome customers, then at 5pm everyone is getting ready to pack up and looking forward to put their feet up. By coming to a craft fair you are helping local artists and craftspeople.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thank you to my lovely customer Aileen for allowing me to share this lovely image of her wearing <a href="https://www.valgstudio.com/" target="_blank">Valg Studio</a> pendant.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Nicola O'Shea /<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Nicolas-Embroidery-187815854581252/?ref=br_rs" target="_blank">Nicola's Embroidery</a>/ and Miriam Pearson /<a href="http://www.sweetcreations.ie/" target="_blank">Sweet Creations</a>/ have put in huge amount of work establishing this lovely Craft Fair. If you would like to keep updated on the Gaolhouse Craft Fair monthly activities and Christmas dates stay in touch by following <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gaolhousecraftfair/" target="_blank">Gaolhouse Craft Fair Facebook Page</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My Dear Boutique - Carlow</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.thedesignandcraftstudio.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html" target="_blank">The Design & Craft Studio - Charleville</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.essentiallyvintage.ie/" target="_blank">Essentially Vintage - Tullow</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.drossevolution.com/DE-Naas-Gallery.php" target="_blank">Dross Evolution Collective Art Gallery - Naas</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Despite the fact that it has been quite wet, cool and windy lately to me Summer begins with <a href="https://carlowartsfestival.com/" target="_blank">Carlow Arts Festival</a> in the town in early </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">June</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. Arts F</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">estival</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> features a packed </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">program </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">bursting with</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> fantastic events </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">of visual art, music, spectacle, workshops, street food and much more.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f9f9f9; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">There is great description on <a href="https://www.writing.ie/guest-blogs/carlow-arts-festival-7-to-13-june-2017/" target="_blank">Ink Stains</a> blog run by Emma Tobin:</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f9f9f9; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>''Carlow Arts Festival: the first big cultural event of the Irish Summer, runs from 7</i></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="background-color: #f9f9f9; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 0; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span style="background-color: #f9f9f9; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">to 13</span><span style="background-color: #f9f9f9; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 0; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span style="background-color: #f9f9f9;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">June 2017. The festival celebrates its 38th year with a host of events taking place in Festival HQ at Carlow College, St. Patrick’s and VISUAL, as well as at local landmarks. Visitors can immerse themselves in national and international artistic adventures and world festival premieres </span><wbr></wbr><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">over the week-long festival, filled with spectacular free performances, live music, visual art and family friendly events.''</span></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #f9f9f9; font-size: large;">Across the street form FORM exhibition you will find a wonderful exhibition by <a href="http://carlowphoto.ie/" target="_blank">Carlow Photographic Society</a>. Great solo exhibition by Rennie Buenting at Deighton Hall is also well worth a visit.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Martina have been working on Dross Evolution concept for the past two years but I wasn't fully aware of it when last November I came across her beautiful wearable art pieces. Maybe things happen for a reason and when five month later Martina posted about the opportunity to take part in this project in the creative community group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/bitethebiscuit/" target="_blank">Bite the Biscuit</a> on facebook I didn't think twice. Love exploring new ideas and give myself a new challenge.</span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;">I was away when the parcel with the Newbridge Silverware factory floor waste arrived in the post. I am passionate about <a href="https://www.valgstudio.com/gallery" target="_blank">jewellery design</a> but once I saw the metal pieces I very quickly visualized a bowl or a tray. I did some simple sketches, decided on colours and started to condition the clay. The most challenging part was to find a way to attach the large curved metal piece to the clay but I figured it out. I'm happy how it turned out but wish I had the time to create more pieces. </span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;">We had a wonderful time at the launch of The Dross Evolution Tour at the Newbridge Silverware! It felt amazing to be part of this creative group, see the most fascinating ideas turned into works of art and finally meet everyone!</span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 19px;"> I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to find the proper wording for ingredients in english and translate the menu. Especially because many of the ingredients were new to me, for example, various edible wild flowers or f</span></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; line-height: 18.2px;">ir needle oil. Not to mention that every dish was perfectly paired with craft beer from a small manor brewery ''<a href="http://www.valmiermuiza.lv/en/news">Valmiermuižas alus</a>''. </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; line-height: 20px;">My sisters and myself were lucky to be part of this special meal. It was also a night to celebrate the music of Haralds Sīmanis, a lot of distinctive raw power in his voice. We had a perfectly delightful evening full of moments and emotions to treasure. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; line-height: 18.2px;">Sometimes we have to stop worrying, wondering, and doubting and just live the moment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; line-height: 19.32px;">''The best thing about the whole Nordic food movement is that it has made possible to be honest, to be who you are. You don't have to pretend to be an Italian chef, you don't have to pretend to understand Asian flavours and cook with out-of-season bullshit ingredients from duck knows where, you no longer have to be a copy of an imitation.'' - </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; line-height: 20px;">Dzintars Kristovskis</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03373973161640177037noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746315289673427264.post-12875190457366685762016-08-06T17:46:00.001-07:002016-08-06T17:49:53.037-07:00Kilkenny Arts Festival Has Kicked Off<div style="text-align: justify;">
Kilkenny is charming, quirky and vibrant city. There is really something special about this city, I bet it is safe to say you are guaranteed and amazing, memorable time if visiting during <a href="http://www.kilkennyarts.ie/" target="_blank">Arts Festival </a>in August.</div>
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Delighted once again to take part at this wonderful festival with fellow <a href="https://www.facebook.com/formcarlow/?fref=ts" target="_blank">FORM Designmade in Carlow</a> members. This year our venue is an unit at <a href="http://www.pembrokekilkenny.com/" target="_blank">Pembroke Hotel</a> courtyard. Open 5th - 14th August, 10am - 6pm daily. Jewellery, ceramics, stone and textiles. Come along and say hello!</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17.5636px;"> Ever since I started Valg Studio I wished one day it would have its own web address. I'm delighted that finally it is up and running. It's still a work in progress but it's a start. I would like to say a sincere thank you to my good friend Maria from <a href="http://www.lollipopsdaydreams.com/" target="_blank">Lollipops & Daydreams</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17.5636px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17.5636px;">for supporting and encouraging me all the way!</span></div>
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The 2015 Christmas countdown has officially begun! <b><a href="http://www.nationalcraftsfair.ie/" target="_blank">RDS National Craft and Design Fair</a> </b>in Dublin is only four weeks away! It is a busy time preparing not only here at Valg Studio but at many craft workshops and artist studio's across the country.</div>
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National Craft and Design Fair is country's largest fair open five days with late opening hours on Wednsday, Thursday and Friday. Browse and enjoy the unique work of many artists, designers and craftspeople, find that perfect gift you have been looking for.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Happy Culture Night! Hope you are enjoying evening celebrating culture, creativity and the arts. The idea of the Culture Night is simple yet very successful. It is encouraging more people to enjoy local art and culture as many art centres, galleries, pop - up exhibitions, museums, historical houses, community groups and many other places open their doors until late with countless events free of charge. Have a quick look at the Culture Night website if you would like to know more about it, see list of events or learn how to get involved in the future. <a href="http://www.culturenight.ie/" target="_blank">www.culturenight.ie</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Writing Valg Studio blog is very important to me for various reasons therefore I have been delighted to see my little blog shortlisted in the Art & Culture Blog category for the <a href="http://www.blogawardsireland.com/" target="_blank">Blog Awards Ireland</a> 2015. Do click <a href="http://www.blogawardsireland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Blog-Awards-Ireland-2015-Company-Shortlist-FINAL1.pdf" target="_blank">Shortlist 2015</a> to see other blogs in this category. This year public votes also count and if you would like to vote for any of blogs just click <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PZC9YBD" target="_blank">Here</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Liga x</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03373973161640177037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746315289673427264.post-77957857260690611622015-09-11T09:42:00.002-07:002015-09-11T10:48:44.732-07:00Carlow Made Exhibition during the Heritage Week<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 17.94px;"> I was delighted to show Valg Studio knit inspired collection and floral designs. I have to say that it was honor to exhibit in this historical building, especially in the beautiful G.B. Shaw room. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Thanks to the </span><a href="http://www.carlowlibraries.ie/" target="_blank">Carlow Central Library</a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> for inviting us. Executive Librarian, Fiona Foskin for the warm welcome, all the help and support from the first day.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03373973161640177037noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746315289673427264.post-43876739345570315002015-08-15T04:52:00.000-07:002015-08-15T05:00:57.516-07:00FORM at Kilkenny Arts Festival<div style="text-align: justify;">
Kilkenny Arts Festival is a festival of culture, music and art. It goes from strenght to strength with a vibrant, varied programme full of wonderful discoveries. No wonder people travel from near and far to see the amazing performances and enjoy the Medieval city of Kilkenny. This year is no different, I met the lady who came all the way from London to see the <a href="http://druid.ie/druidshakespeare/" target="_blank">DruidShaekspere</a>.</div>
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I'm delighted to take part at this wonderful festival with fellow <a href="http://www.formcarlow.com/" target="_blank">FORM</a> Designmade in Carlow members. We have set up a Pop - Up shop on Friary Street. Only two more days to go before it's all over until another year. Here are some images from our exhibition.</div>
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LigaAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03373973161640177037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746315289673427264.post-760613235870915712015-06-21T16:36:00.000-07:002015-06-21T16:55:41.675-07:00Midsummer: Celebrating Nature<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 17.3999996185303px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I was very happy to participate at </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, Liberation Sans, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/latksi?fref=ts" target="_blank">Latvian Culture Days</a> at Temple Bar Meeting House Square in Dublin last month with my nature inspired jewellery collection. </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It was a great day filled with Latvian music and dance. I loved seeing participants in their colourful traditional costumes and meeting festival visitors. A day for </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Century Gothic', arial, sans-serif; line-height: 23.9999980926514px;">celebrating and re-discovering my culture’s rich history. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I</span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">t almost feels a little bit more special to experience it on the streets of Dublin while at home in Latvia it is natural.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 17.3999996185303px;">I found a wonderful short description about this special time of the year by Ieva Alksne.</span></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Līgo! and Jāņi are a somewhat mystic event, as, according to ancient traditions, you have to search for the Legendary fern blossom, wash your face in the gr</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; line-height: 18px;">ass`s morning dew, and gather herbal plants, which are said to have a special power midsummer. Summer Solstice or Jāņi celebrations date back centuries, when Europeans actively practiced the cult of the Sun. Bonfires and other rituals were not only part of annual traditional celebrations, but also manifested the unity of cosmic and earth order. Jāņi is the celebration of the longest day and shortest night of the year. Besides, Jāņi is also closely related to the countryside - everybody tries to at least to spend that day/night outside a residential area, drink beer and search for the fern blossom. Cities and their life have brought their own options into Jāņi celebrations and created some new traditions, for example, special events in city centres. People are invited to cheerfully celebrate Līgo! in all Latvia`s regions and towns, by warming themselves around bonfires, playing games, and observing traditional rituals and other activities until the sunrise. This night becomes memorable when celebrated together with the best Latvian folk groups and musicians any place in Latvia. </span></span></i></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03373973161640177037noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746315289673427264.post-58466752715388702292015-06-09T17:42:00.001-07:002015-06-10T02:22:35.074-07:00Carlow Made Pop - Up Shop and Carlow Arts Festival 2015<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I had a pleasure to show my new floral range designs and Summer ring collection at Carlow Made Pop - Up Shop during the Carlow Arts Festival. It is one </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">of the biggest season's festivals in Co. Carlow when many local and invited artists are exhibiting.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CarlowMade?ref=hl" target="_blank">Carlow Made</a> is a small group of local artists and craftspeople active during the past few years. This year our group </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">had a lovely shop unit in</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Carlow Shopping Centre. Work displayed at the pop - up shop included knitwear, handwoven textiles, quilts, pottery, jewellery, woodwork, cildren's clothes, handmade toys, paintings and prints.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I was particularly happy with my black and white display. Often it is challenging to set up a stand in the new venue but this shop had really useful fittings I could use along with my adjustable height</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> table and frames from Ikea. I like the mix of TK Maxx props I have.</span><br />
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Jewellery inspired by nature is special, I would say dreamy. Sometimes it reflects the symbolic meaning it may have and is important to us. For me the birds symbolise freedom, flowers celebrate natural beauty and femininity.<br />
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Every year I'm making flower canes. I have made various cane designs: simple, common (I think every clayer at some stage has made at least one rose cane) and some complicated flower canes too. Now I am in love with my own tiny flower design canes. For the background I like to use just one colour, it works equally well for various shapes.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> It really is inspiring to go away for a weekend, learn a new skill, meet like-minded people and in this situation I just loved that it was taking place in the beautiful part of rural Ireland at <a href="http://enniscreativeartscentre.com/" target="_blank">Ennis Creative Arts Centre</a> in Tubber.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> A few days ago I came back from wonderful <b>Precious Metal Clay workshop</b> with <a href="http://www.debbiecarltonjewellery.co.uk/" target="_blank">Debbie Carlton</a> and I'm delighted with what I learned. </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17.3999996185303px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The material consists of microscopic particles of pure silver powder </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17.3999996185303px;">mixed with a non-toxic moist bin</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17.3999996185303px;">der</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17.3999996185303px;"> which burns off during firing </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17.3999996185303px;">leaving </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17.3999996185303px;">objects containing .999 pure silver</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17.3999996185303px;"> - a</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 17.3999996185303px;">ka fine silver</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 17.3999996185303px;">.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 17.3999996185303px;"> PMC can be shaped just like any soft clay, by hand, texture sheets or using molds.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I chose this workshop </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">because <b>precious metal clay</b> can be easily combined with <b>polymer clay</b> and Debbie showed us really great samples. I haven't decided exactly how I will include PMC in my creative process but I'm sure I will be using it again. <b>I particularly like the fact</b> that tools used are almost the same for both mediums.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> But workshop is only part of this creative weekend. Important part add participants who come to the workshop. It's great to meet like-minded people, exchange ideas and <b>build friendships</b>. At the late afternoon when workshop is over one of the must destinations every time is <a href="http://www.thegallerycafegort.com/" target="_blank">GalleryCafe</a> in Gort. <b>Pure essence of creativity</b> - gorgeous interior and heavenly food!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03373973161640177037noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746315289673427264.post-43871538966014614872014-11-04T10:08:00.002-08:002014-11-15T10:35:29.422-08:00RDS National Craft & Design Fair 2014 in Dublin<div style="text-align: justify;">
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We will be showing some <strong>new brooches and pendants</strong>! </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 15px/20px "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, "ヒラギノ角ゴ Pro W3", "Hiragino Kaku Gothic Pro", メイリオ, Meiryo, "MS Pゴシック", arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #141823; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 14.44px/20px Helvetica, Arial, "lucida grande", tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #666666; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 14px/28px Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #0d0c0c; color: #a19090; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 13px/23.39px Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Every piece comes gift boxed and <strong>ready for gift giving</strong>.</span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Courier New;"></span></em></strong><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03373973161640177037noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746315289673427264.post-60970410818970348372014-10-17T05:00:00.000-07:002014-10-17T05:23:13.009-07:00Rua Red pop-up Shop in Dublin<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Currently wonderful selection of quality craft and art items are on display at Rua Red <span style="color: #141823;">South Dublin Arts Centre </span>Pop -Up shop in <span style="color: #141823;">Tallaght open until the 8th November.</span> <span style="color: #141823;">It is featuring eight designer makers from across the country with a whole range of unique products and</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #141823; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, "lucida grande", tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 17.06px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>I'm delighted <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ValgStudio" target="_blank">Valg Studio</a> have been selected to take part. You will find pieces from my knited and floral range, ruffled and stacked earrings and other pieces beautifuly displayed among the wonderful work from other talented makers.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #545454;"><span style="line-height: 20.22px;"> As mentioned <a href="http://valgstudio.blogspot.ie/2014/08/pop-up-shop-during-kilenny-arts-festival.html" target="_blank">before</a> in August Valg Studio have been busy involved with <a href="http://www.formcarlow.com/" target="_blank">FORM Designmade in Carlow</a> Pop - Up shop during Kilkenny Arts Festival. </span></span></span></span><span style="color: #141823; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">Exhibiting</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #141823;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"> a selection of art & craft work from county Carlow based designers, artists and makers on Friary Street was a pleasure for us all.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #545454;"><span style="line-height: 20.22px;"> The </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;">Arts Festival is over and</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #141823;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"> FORM pop - up shop on Friary Street is now closed. I</span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;">t has been great to participate and I miss our beautiful shop already. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;">However I would like to share some thoughts and images from this recent experience. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #141823;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"> When on the first preparation day I saw the shop unit I wasn't sure will we be able to fill it - it was huge, but it worked out perfectly. I learned that it is important to give a space to the work and also our visitors could comfortably walk around the shop. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;">Great feedback and support was shown the group in Kilkenny. Thank you to everyone who wished well and visited!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> I can't imagine summer without the Festivals and no doubt there are so many to choose from. Today I would like to tell you about the <a href="http://www.kilkennyarts.ie/">Kilkenny Arts Festival</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17.030000686645508px;">Once the medieval capital of Ireland, </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20.22222328186035px;">Kilkenny</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20.22222328186035px;"> has very</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20.22222328186035px;"> picturesque city centre with</span> narrow winding streets,<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17.030000686645508px;"> historical buildings and landmarks</span>. <span class="Normal-C-C0" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.31em;">Kilkenny</span><span class="Normal-C" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.31em;"> is also renowned as a world class craft centre and every year Kilkeny Arts Festival gather many </span><span style="line-height: 20.959999084472656px;">interested </span><span class="Normal-C" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.31em;">in</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17.030000686645508px;"> the following art forms</span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 18.200000762939453px;">; Theatre & Dance, Classical Music, Music, Street, Literature, Visual Art and Craft.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> It has been exciting and hands full of work few weeks getting ready for<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 18.200000762939453px;"> Kilkenny Arts Festival with FORM. Please see the official press release below and a flyer I had pleasure to create.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">FORM is a group of designer makers and craftspeople living and
working in the Carlow region of Ireland. Following their inaugural
exhibition at the Festival of Writing and Ideas last June, they will be
taking their multi disciplinary talents to the Kilkenny Arts Festival
which runs from the 8th to the 17th August. Unit 2, Regency Court on
Friary Street is the setting for their exciting new retail happening.<br />Textiles,
ceramics, jewellery and children's wear from some of Carlow's best
makers will be on offer so be sure to visit their shop during the
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