Design & Crafts Council Ireland

Design & Crafts Council Ireland Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI) is the national agency for craft and design in Ireland.

Design & Crafts Council Ireland promotes the commercial development of Irish designers and makers, stimulating innovation, championing design thinking and informing Government policy. DCCI's activities are funded by the Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment via Enterprise Ireland. We provide a range of programmes, supports and services for designers and craftspeople, learners and teachers

, retailers and gallerists, shoppers and collectors, media and partner organisations in order to raise the standard and profile of Irish design and craft. Our activities are funded by the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation via Enterprise Ireland. We currently have 64 member organisations and over 3,500 registered clients. Visit www.dcci.ie

Follow DCCI on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DCCIreland
Follow DCCI on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccireland

📣 Important Reminder Applications for the David Shaw-Smith Legacy Award 2026 are still open, and the deadline has been e...
14/06/2026

📣 Important Reminder

Applications for the David Shaw-Smith Legacy Award 2026 are still open, and the deadline has been extended to the 29th June.

We are also delighted to share few key updates:

- The award funding has been increased
- An additional five applicants will receive Project Support of €2,000 each
- If you have previously won a DCCI award or bursary, you are still eligible to apply

For more information visit- https://bit.ly/4oGemFX

Meet The Maker – Reham Ghafraji (.ie)From Syria to Ireland, this third-generation soap maker carries on a family traditi...
13/06/2026

Meet The Maker – Reham Ghafraji (.ie)

From Syria to Ireland, this third-generation soap maker carries on a family tradition passed down through generations.

Inspired by childhood memories of olive oil and traditional soap making, she creates handcrafted soaps using natural ingredients sourced from Irish farms. Blending Syrian heritage with a love for Irish nature, each product is made with care and authenticity.

✨ Discover the story behind the soaps and the passion that brings them to life.

👉 Read the full interview here-
https://bit.ly/4eeBE0A

12/06/2026

📣 A reminder that applications are now open for Future Makers 2026.

There’s still time to apply online before the deadline on 22 June 2026.

Future Makers supports the next generation of makers as they transition from training into enterprise, offering financial and professional support to help your journey

Hear from Paola Di Legge, Overall Emerging Maker Winner 2024, as she shares her creative journey and experience of the Future Makers programme.

👉 Application deadline: 22 June 2026
🔗 For more information and to apply, visit - https://bit.ly/4gg88tT

11/06/2026

Yesterday we convened the Design & Crafts Council Ireland AGM.

Thank you to all those who attended.

Míle Buíochas to the incredible Irish craft & design community, and to everyone who supported us throughout 2025.

Watch the year in review and read the full Annual Report here- https://bit.ly/43xBWL8

Enterprise Ireland , Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

Exhibition: From the Ground Up: The Transformation of Irish Clay ✨ A celebration of the artists shaping the future of Ir...
11/06/2026

Exhibition: From the Ground Up: The Transformation of Irish Clay ✨

A celebration of the artists shaping the future of Irish ceramics.

Come visit this stunning exhibition and discover the work of 43 leading ceramic artists whose practices are redefining the possibilities of clay in Ireland today.

📍 National Design & Craft Gallery, Kilkenny
📅 Until 18 July 2026
🎟️ Free admission
📸 Jane Seymour Ceramics

For more information visit- https://bit.ly/4ohgqDO

Today we convened the Design & Crafts Council Ireland AGM. Thank you to all those who attended.Míle Buíochas to the incr...
10/06/2026

Today we convened the Design & Crafts Council Ireland AGM.

Thank you to all those who attended.

Míle Buíochas to the incredible Irish craft & design community, and to everyone who supported us throughout 2025.

Watch the year in review and read the full Annual Report here: https://bit.ly/4xi76DM

Pictured at the AGM- Peter Hynes, Chair of DCCI Board; Mary Blanchfield, CEO, DCCI; DCCI board members and GANS members

Enterprise Ireland, Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Irish Woodturners Guild, Society of Cork Potters, Ceramics Ireland

🏺 Visit the Clare Potters Market this weekend in Co. Clare. Meet talented ceramicists and makers from across Ireland, an...
10/06/2026

🏺 Visit the Clare Potters Market this weekend in Co. Clare.

Meet talented ceramicists and makers from across Ireland, and take home something you'll treasure forever.

📅 Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th June
⏰ 11am – 5pm daily
📍Ballymorris Pottery, Cratloe, Co. Clare, V95 WP95
📸 Pictured Clare Butler, Michelle Hannon Ceramics, Jars of Clay

Clare Potters Market Ballymorris Pottery Michele Hannan Ceramics

Proudly supported by Design & Crafts Council Ireland, as part of our Made Local Summer activity.

08/06/2026

💚This summer is a wonderful time to discover Made Local!

There are talented Made Local makers right on your doorstep, and across Ireland.

☘️ Whether you’re exploring our beautiful island or staying closer to home this summer, you can experience the best of Irish-made craft and design.

When you buy a Made Local product, not only are you supporting an Irish business, you are investing in a piece that’s unique, beautifully-crafted, sustainable, and will stand the test of time.

➡️ Visit https://bit.ly/43G3hLn to discover over 1,400 Made Local makers and over 350 retailers

There is still time to apply for our short course in Micro Pavé and Castelle Setting.This intensive five-day course prov...
06/06/2026

There is still time to apply for our short course in Micro Pavé and Castelle Setting.

This intensive five-day course provides a comprehensive introduction to gemstone setting using a microscope and GRS power-assisted gravers.

This course is open to both DCCI members and members of the public and is suitable for professional goldsmiths, jewellers and industry bench-workers.

This course is delivered by David Wilson, a Kilkenny-based goldsmith with over 20 years of experience working at the highest level of his craft.

📆 Date: June 29th – July 3rd 2026 from 9.30am – 4.30pm
⏰ Closing date for applications: 15th June 2026
📍Venue: DCCIA School of Jewellery, Sessions House, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3RH7FXG

A reminder that Future Makers 2026 is now open for applications. We're looking for Ireland's brightest student and emerg...
05/06/2026

A reminder that Future Makers 2026 is now open for applications. We're looking for Ireland's brightest student and emerging makers.

In 2026, the programme includes a €38,000 award fund plus a €26,000 mentoring investment, bringing the total support to €64,000.

All category winners also receive a mentorship package valued at €1,000, providing professional guidance alongside their financial award.

👉🏻Application deadline: June 22nd 2026
🔗 For further info visit: https://bit.ly/4g2FsV6

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