August Craft Month 2023
It’s that time of year again where we dive in to the very exciting Craft Month – Ireland’s unique celebration of the craft sector, providing opportunities for all to learn
July 21, 2023
It’s that time of year again where we dive in to the very exciting Craft Month – Ireland’s unique celebration of the craft sector, providing opportunities for all to learn
Are you interested in being creative and making jewellery? Here at benchspace we have an array of Jewellery Making classes to choose from – Make a Silver Pendant, Forge a Hammered
Apply Now! We’re inviting applications from established and emerging creative professionals for the 2023 Designer in Residence at benchspace. The current Designer in Residence Programme combines workshops and public engagement
Rising Sparks is a benchspace programme which supports the transition of Cork-based individuals from marginalised or economically disadvantaged communities into long term artistic and creative livelihoods. This structured programme is
Bandon based artist Paul McKenna has been announced as this year’s Dearcán Bursary award winner and will receive the bursary of €10,000 to develop his work at one-of-its-kind creative hub
We’re inviting applications for the 2022 Dearcán Bursary. Supported by Cork County Council Arts Service and South Cork Local Enterprise Office, the award includes twelve months of workspace and full
We’re expanding our panel of professional Tutors! Are you a talented maker with a skill you’d like to share? We’re seeking makers and craftspeople with experience in fine metal and
Explore Goldsmithing with Designer in Residence, Eve Doyle. Join us for an informative evening with Eve Doyle, Goldsmith, as she introduces us to the fine metalworking techniques and processes she
The benchspace 2021 Designer in Residence is Eve Doyle. Eve Doyle is a designer and Goldsmith based in Dublin. With a Bachelor of Design(Hons) from NCAD, and technical training through
2021 Dearcán Bursary. Benchspace Cork are delighted to announce that the 2021 Dearcán Bursary has been awarded to Sara Leslie, of Mori. Sara is an aspiring professional maker who works
Apply Now! We’re inviting applications from established and emerging creative professionals for the 2021 Designer in Residence at benchspace. The current Designer in Residence Programme combines workshops and public talks,
Take a Trip to Spoonville. Benchspace Cork in association with the Design and Craft Council of Ireland’s Keep Well Campaign present an online Spoonville workshop for younger makers. The very