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Photo by William Croall Photography
In my work as an educator/mediator I focus on facilitating participant centered, relevant and enjoyable experiences. My aim is to promote an increased understanding of creative practice with a focus on visual literacy and tacit knowledge. I have delivered workshops for various ages and abilities. I strongly believe everyone is creative.
Creative practices provide a wealth of experiences which can build resilient communities, nurture our minds, enable transformative actions and push boundaries. They can be both an important escape from reality and a means to confront, and process it.
Selected Projects
Private Workshops
In 2024 I started running private workshops at my studio in Wexford. If you would like to experience glass making in a small group or one-to-one session I can design a bespoke experience for your needs. I am also very open to visiting schools and other intuitions - Get in touch through my contact page.
Solifore Workshop - ECAL
Assistant for Solifore Workshop led by Philippe Malouin and ECAL Design. Students were tasked to design a vase for a single flower, working with the particular material qualities of traditional glass blowing.
Things We Can Know Workshop
In 2024 as part of my Artists Residency with Farnham World Craft Town I ran a workshop with local makers. Here we designed our own tools from natural materials and used these to work on paper and clay. Using the visual language from the workshop I created works in glass and mixed media.
Design Circle, 2021-present
I am one of the designer makers working with Oide delivering DesignCIRCLE. The programme works with post-primary teachers to share their knowledge of design processes to apply in their working practices.
Wishing Bowls Workshop, 2022
Focused on the ancient technique of pâte de verre, this introduction to pâte de verre worked on small, delicate forms. The focus was on the process, starting from visual research through to a packed mould ready for the kiln. We made small but powerful vessels ready to hold intensions and help make wishes come true.
Collaborative Design in Glass, 2022
Assistant for Niesenglass Studio. Workshop led by renown designer Helena Tapajnova for the students of Masterstudio Design, Institute Contemporary Design Practices, FHNW University of Applied Arts, Basel Academy of Art and Design in Switzerland. The designed and protyped a large champagne fountain.
Contributor to Homo Faber Guide, 2020-present
Homo Faber guide, an online platform dedicated to the best of European craftsmanship. The guide allows you to discover artisans and their masterpieces; explore museums, visit galleries and shops selling unique objects; enjoy experiences in cities across Europe.
This is Glass!
This is Art Club!, showcased amazing art made by young people all over the country as well as in our studio. Filmed in the National College of Art & Design each week explored a different art material - I took part in the episode featuring glass, making sandcast moulds with TY students.
ETH Zurich, Studio Tom Emerson (2021)
Working with Niesenglass, I assisted at this 3 day outdoor glass blowing workshop. Architecture students experienced hot glass for the first time. They were challenged to create piece that played with light and shadow. Working outdoors the students responded to their environment and used the garden to create moulds for their forms. They were able to be very hands on and assist with the production of their designs.
Get Ireland Making, 2020
Produced during the pandemic this was a series of online workshops and activities hosted by Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI). The programme is supported by Creative Ireland and Healthy Ireland. I produced a short video on how to produce a faux stained glass piece at home.
DesignSKILLS, 2018-19
DesignSKILLS was a national programme and partnership between the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland and Junior Cycle for Teachers. DesignSKILLS aimed to develop teaching and learning in relation to the design process in post-primary schools in Ireland. In my roles as Education Manager I oversaw the programme, supporting research, development and evaluation.
CRAFTed, 2018-19
CRAFTed was the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland's nationwide primary schools programme run in partnership with the Assoication of Teacher Education Centers of Ireland. In my role as Education Manager I oversaw the programme, supporting research, development and evaluation.
Thinking about Design, 2018
Created with the Junior Cycle for Teachers. The workshop explored how artists, designers and craftspeople have shaped spaces and challenged participants to consider how they could use these methods in their own practice as teachers to create spaces that connect people and ideas. Hosted by Limerick City Gallery of Art during the exhibition 'Maud Cotter, a consequence of - without stilling'
Talk4, 2017
Breaking down barriers, and connecting research with the city. An informal conversation between researchers and the public, Talk4 shared academic research with new audiences. Supported by the University of Limerick, a partnership between Arts Humanities & Social Sciences and the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance. Hosted by Narrative4.
ArtSPACE, 2017
A weekly contemporary art club at Limerick City Gallery of Art, for children aged 5-12years old. Each session responded to works on display in the gallery. Focus was on dialogue and process.
Big Ideas Bootcamp, 2016
Brought together expertise and experience in order to generate new ideas on how those working in community engagement can push their professional practices to be more authentic and collaborative. ‘Big Ideas Bootcamp’ offered a broad spectrum of activities such as action-oriented workshops, exercises designed to challenge participants and a special Night at the Museum which included the launch of the Communities of Culture 2015/16 Report and a fire-side chats event for informal networking.
HOME, 2016
In my role as Education Curator at the Hunt Museum I coordinated HOMOE. Thirteen Traveller women from Limerick City, collaborated with artist Róisín de Búitleár, the Traveller Health Advocacy group and the museum, funded by the Limerick City and Council. The women, drawn from three local Traveller communities took part in a six-week glass workshop at the museum, had an exhibition at the museum which then toured to Knock Museum and Maynooth Library.
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