Horn of Africa Appeal
A message to you all from our kevin!
Thanks to everyone for their continued support for my work – its great to get. This week I plugged a usb cable directly in to my brain and printed out some photos of what’s currently on my mind and I am displaying them this weekend for you to view, cherish, abuse and above all purchase. I will also be donating 100% of all my sales this weekend (30-31st July) of my own pieces only! – to CONCERN to go towards the ‘Horn of Africa’ appeal. So please drop by and check them out – and bring some colour home for your space. – Kevin P.
Check out who else is in the designshed this weekend.
Also to remind you that we are open on bank holiday monday so two more days to get into us to support this great charity and have a nosey around the shop too
Tony Swan ……. in the shed
Tony Swan is a Dublin based photographer, specializing in wedding, portrait and commercial photography.
He attended Cleveland College of Art and Design. Graduating in 2001 with a bachelor of hons degree, his approach to photography is relaxed and informal, capturing your special day or that precious moment that you can cherish forever .
Tony has some fantastic images in design shed at the moment, here is just a snippet of what you can see.
Music lovers will love this work, but also the colours and technique used will dazzle any viewer. Tony also has a huge range of handmade postcards and lino prints available. Pop in and have a look through and see what you fancy.
You can view more of Tony’s other work on his website here and you can find his contact details on there too for commissions.
If you wish to take part in design shed simply e-mail samples of your work to Anne-louise by e-mailing designshedireland@gmail.com. Further questions just call 0863547499
How It all Went……
there was wine……
and lots of people….
a box of raffle tickets
Sales for the artists…
Some Scrummy prizes……
And A main prize winner
Money for Charity
And a visiting artist Ruth Ryans impression of the night….
I would like to thank all who came and joined in and thanked all the artists and crafts people for having such fantastic displays and hope everyone had a great night.
Remember to check out the website www.desighshedireland.com to see whats instore and get more info on the artists and crafts peoples pages and also subscribe to this blog on the top right of the page to be kept in the loop…….
You can contact us by e-mailing designshedireland@gmail.com or call 0863547499
More artists….
Design Shed Ireland will always be looking for new and creative people. The work in design shed will be ever changing and evolving. Some artists will be more permanent and others will be showcasing on and off instore. So if you are interested in taking part and selling your art or handmade craft in an ever expanding business feel free to drop us an e-mail with at lease 3 samples of your work that you will be putting into the shop to designshedireland@gmail.com. Not just a link to your site as we dont know whats sold or still in stock. We will send you on the details and let you know when we have suitable table or wall space for your work. Simple as that….. now get to it 
We have some fantastic artists on board at the moment…… Rita pettigrews glass paintings are as always proving to be a huge hit and she now has a range of zodiac fish…. come in and check them out for yourself.
rita's cat watching over all the fish!
We also have amazing egg shell mosaics by Eszther Hatala. Definitly worth a look and a feel 
hatala mosaics
Check out Hatala Mosaics on Facebook
You can also check out who else in in designshed by clicking on our main webite under art and crafts! We have handmade jewellery, bean bags, bean bag fillers, knitted baby cardigans, digital art prints, hand painted light bulbs, hand made cards, photogrpahy and Fairy Art.
You are all invited…. bring a friend, have a glass of wine!
Designshedireland.com invites you to its official opening. We are in the front of blackrock market on blackrock Mainstreet in Dublin. The opening is on Friday 22nd at 7pm.
We will be holding a raffle after 8 in aid of BrayCancerSupport.ie. We have some fantastic prizes including treats from Scrummymummy.ie, A Fantastic hamper from Avon by Linda in Blackrock Market, An amazing painting by DerekLyonsArt.com. A Voucher from Kookybeads.com and KarenHarperDesigns.com, Dinner for 2 in the BlackrockMarket Cafe, And more goodies. Well worth popping along to grab a few tickets.
If you cannot make it on the night you can still donate to the Bray Cancer Support Centre here http://www.mycharity.ie/charity/braycancersupport/
We have glass painting, eggshell mosaics, knitting and stitching, photography, handmade cards, all things fairies, solid silver jewelery, Kooky Beads jewelery, Art and Beanbags. Other Special offers on the night include 10% off Karen Harper Jewelery, and for every €30 spent instore on ANYTHING on the night a free child photoshoot voucher will be given worth €80. We have something for everyone!
There will be plenty of wine on the night and the market cafe has a special offer of dinner and a dessert for just €10 so you can make a night of it.
We hope to see you all there. For more information and a location map check out www.designshedireland.com or e-mail designshedireland@gmail.com.
Avon Goodies hamper for the raffle
Kooky beads voucher in raffle also
Scrummy Mummy Goodies
Ed Parkinson
Ed Parkinson is a digital artist. We stock his framed prints and also his unframed mounted prints. Prices range from about 10 euro for his pack of small prints upwards depending on size obviously.
The ideas, concepts and insights he presents in his work are quite deep and spiritual. The titles of some of his pieces help give an idea of the content, which include; Cloud Angel, Mountain to Heaven, River of God, and Souls’ Journey Begins. While Ed has a particular idea in mind when he creates his art he explains the pictures are really for you. “I do have an idea of what I want to convey when I create the pictures but when you see it you may see a different idea or concept that relates to you personally. My job as an artist is to create these pictures which help you see the inner or spiritual side of your life. The pictures help confirm that your thoughts and visions are real.”
You can follow ed’s blog here also on his website you can find alot more of his work and spiritual quotations, thought for the week and news about ed’s art. You can view his full portfolio of work here also.
There are very often many different elements to Ed’s work so they are definitly worth a look in person. Design shed ireland is open every saturday and sunday and bank holiday Monday. Hope you will take a visit to see this work and the huge range of other art and handmade crafts……….. www.designshedireland.com for a location map
Artist/Craft business mentoring
Here at Design Shed Ireland we want artists and crafts people to succeed, this is why we are promoting those involved in a big way. We are putting our neck out there and hoping to help all crafts people on board grow their business. This is why we offer a craft mentoring service through designshed. There are one to one sessions and also group sessions which also incorporate networking and group critiques.
In these workshops and one to one sessions cover topics such as
- pricing
- websites
- blogging
- other social networking
- branding
- packaging
- simple book keeping
- creative selling
- goals, aims, direction
Before your session your current business strategies will be analyzed (if in place) to see where you can go from there.
For more detailed information please e-mail designshedireland@gmail.com
Check out the main site www.designshedireland.com to see who is in the shop at the moment!
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Inviting you to our opening……..
Design shed ireland house all things creative under one roof. We can showcase up to 16 artists and crafts people at one time. Currently we have photography, design, handmade jewelry, knitting and stitching, painting, glass painting and beanbags. To get an idea who is in the shop check out the website www.designshedireland.com under the art and craft section
We would like to invite you all to our official opening night on friday 22nd at 7pm. We are in the front of Blackrock market on Blackrock main street, Co. Dublin. Location details on our website www.designshedireland.com We are open every Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday.
On the night you can find out how to be part of Design Shed. It will be be great for networking with fellow crafts people and pick up a handmade gift. there will be wine and of course a raffle with some great prizes.
Spend €30 on the night and get a voucher for a free child photoshoot worth €80. Other special discounts on the night…. Grab yourself a bargain.
Raffle on the night, proceeds go to Bray Cancer support. Spread the word and bring a friend……
you can also donate direct to them by clicking here…http://www.mycharity.ie/charity/braycancersupport/
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