We want everyone to feel welcome at our festival. As accessibility can vary between venues, we strongly encourage you to contact venues directly for the most accurate and up-to-date information to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable visit.
Blacksmith ArtDaily
Step into a world where creativity meets craftsmanship at The Blacksmith Artists exhibition, celebrating the timeless art of Blacksmithing. This unique event showcases the remarkable works of talented blacksmith artists who transform raw metal into works of art. Artist/Group: Irish Artist Blacksmiths Association Website: https://www.butler.ie/ Social: https://www.facebook.com/ButlerHouseKK https://www.instagram.com/butlerhousekk?
An Cumha NuaDaily
A collective of emerging artists connected through our time at Grennan Mill Craft School. Exploring themes of memory, heritage and nostalgia through often unexpected lens, this exhibition is not to be missed! Featuring a vibrant mix of fine art and craft mediums including printmaking, ceramics and textiles. The KK1 city bus drops you right outside […]
Megumi CeramicsDaily
Megumi is a Japanese ceramic artist based in Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny specialising in making animal figurines (especially cats!) along with cups, plates and bowls for everyday use. Each of Megumi’s pieces are hand-shaped and imbued with a unique and distinctive personality. Artist/Group: Megumi Ceramics Social: instagram@ megumi_ceramics
Ice and FireDaily
Exhibition of new ceramic works inspired by the landscapes of Iceland; glacial lakes, flowing lava, mossy roofs, black beaches and basalt columns. Artist/Group: Sonja Guenther Website: https://www.jarsofclayceramics.com/ Social: https://www.instagram.com/jarsofclayceramics.sonja/ https://www.facebook.com/JarsOfClayCeramics
Rainbow Art and Craft CollectiveDaily
Rainbow Art and Craft bring together an experienced group of artists and craftspeople with a diverse range of creativity. Come along to view screen printed fabrics, stained glass, felting, crochet, visual art and football illustrations! Artist/Group: Rainbow Art and Craft Collective Social: @rain_bow_collective
Needle Felting – Fairies and GnomesDaily
Handmade woollen fairies and gnomes crafted with needle-felted wool. Each is unique, inspired by nature and imagination, folklore and quiet moments of wonder. Perfect for those who love slow craft and a touch of magic. Artist/Group: Sanja Segon
Whispers of the MeadowDaily
Paper mache and dried flowers arrangements. Artist/Group: Evelina Frankowska Social: Evelina_fr
Woodturning ExhibitionDaily
A group of the Southeast’s leading Woodturners exhibiting at Kilkenny Arts Festival since 1991. Drop in to visit the finest exhibition of Woodturning, talk to makers and and maybe pick up a unique handcrafted item not available anywhere else! Artist/Group: Southeast Woodturners Social: N/a
Ten Days MadeDaily
A welcoming 10-day collective of local artists, crafters and makers sharing, exhibiting and selling their creative work in the vibrant setting of Presentation Primary School, Kilkenny City, as part of AKA Fringe. Free customer parking onsite. Artist/Group: St Mary’s Art & Craft Collective Social: @StMarysACC
Athena Made presents ‘Gathered Works’Daily
Artist, crafter and workshop facilitator Athena Brownrigg returns for the ten days of AKA Fringe with ‘Gathered Work’, an exhibition of her handmade creativity, in Presentation Primary, Parnell Street. Artist/Group: Athena Brownrigg Social: @athenamadeart @athenamade
BLUEDaily
BLUE brings together the makers of MADE in Kilkenny in a shared exploration of one theme across diverse materials. Ceramics, baskets, jewellery, furniture, blankets, candles and more respond to BLUE in unique ways, evoking landscape, memory and mood. The exhibition celebrates colour, craft and Kilkenny’s rich making traditions. Meet the Maker events – Every Tuesday […]
The Clay Studios Summer ExhibitionDaily
An exhibition of contemporary ceramics in the gallery space at the Clay Studios, Ballyreddin, Bennettsbridge showing the latest work by renowned ceramic artists Grainne Watts, Gus Mabelson and Tina Byrne. Artist/Group: Grainne Watts, Gus Mabelson, Tina Byrne Website: wwwgrainnewattsceramics.com Social: instagram @grainnewatts, @gusmabelson, @strataceramicsresidency
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