Thread by @RobertBohan, Please retweet to help Irish artists & creatorsThis Christmas give handmade gifts [...]

Please retweet to help Irish artists & creators

This Christmas give handmade gifts to celebrate the holiday season whilst supporting great people!

Buying from these creators keeps Irish art & crafts alive. Give something made with love.

I love stained glass & Dubliner Alison Byrne of the Wildbird Studio has some stunning objects that make great presents. She draws on light, shadow, colour, form & function. Alison is a master craftswoman. Check out http://wildbirdstudio.ie"> http://wildbirdstudio.ie - you’ll be glad you did!

My original drawings are about joy, hope & love & celebrate the natural & subconscious worlds.

As a Christmas gift, when you buy a work, you can choose a second free. Just message me with your 2nd one to include it in your delivery!

Visit: http://etsy.com/ie/shop/robbohan">https://etsy.com/ie/shop/r...

Kate Knowles creates atmospheric images that are imbued with the sense of the Irish landscape. Kate is based in Laois & paints in oils as well as producing prints & working to commissions. There’s a limited time offer on this print: €54 Buy here: http://kateknowlesartist.com"> http://kateknowlesartist.com

Carve On designs & makes stylish leather goods in their Kildare workshop. They use the finest Italian leather & traditional Irish skills to create utterly desirable bags & goods. Visit: http://carveon.com"> http://carveon.com

We Make Good is Ireland’s new ethical design brand. Craftspeople from disadvantaged & minority backgrounds come together to create beautiful objects that look great & support traditional Irish crafts from tinsmithing to cabinetry. Visit http://wemakegood.ie"> http://wemakegood.ie

Sue makes swanky jewellery & combines her own work with selected vintage pieces. She is based in Cork & when not creating signature pieces runs an animal sanctuary. Visit her inspiring Etsy shop:
https://etsy.com/uk/shop/SwankyJewels?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=857894977y">https://etsy.com/uk/shop/S...

Galway artist, Kathy Ross, creates astounding textile images of Irish subjects. The intricacy of her work is breathtaking. Kathy sells embroidered works, watercolours & prints through her FB shop page: https://facebook.com/KathyRossArt/shop">https://facebook.com/KathyRoss...

Stephen Nolan is another friend & painter. He’s based in Wexford & is probably Ireland’s most important painter of landscapes. He combines a keen eye with a documentary style & dry sense of humour. No one else captures the zeitgeist like him. Visit: http://stephen-nolan.com"> http://stephen-nolan.com

Frances McGonigle creates stunning jewellery in the Ox Mountains of Mayo. Her work is contemporary & exciting. An ideal gift for those who love striking pieces! I think her earrings are amazing! Visit: http://rothlu.ie"> http://rothlu.ie

Éilis Murphy of Folded Leaf creates stunning hand bound volumes that make magical presents both to read & look at. They are utterly desirable.

Visit her website to see more details & her beautiful work: http://foldedleaf.ie"> http://foldedleaf.ie

Alan Ardiff makes clever & inspiring jewellery. Made from gold & silver, the works include elements that move in a fascinating way in key pieces. The perfect present for someone who is serious about what they wear! Kinetic Jewellery is available at http://alanardiff.com"> http://alanardiff.com

Tea & Whiskers goal is to brighten everyone’s day & with the artist’s range of cute colourful earrings you can see she brings happiness to earlobes everywhere! Visit Bríd’s Etsy shop: https://etsy.com/ie/shop/TeaAndWhiskers">https://etsy.com/ie/shop/T...

Jon Dunn’s Orchid Summer is this year’s most enjoyable nature book. It’s beautifully written, widely available &, with working from home likely to inspire its use until next summer; a great guide to learning about British & Irish orchids. Visit: http://jondunn.com"> http://jondunn.com

I really recommend Aidan White’s Living Earth Photography. He is based in Wicklow town & takes superb photographic images of Ireland, from dramatic coastlines to stunning lakes & mountains, that can be purchased on his site: https://livingearthphotography.ie/shop/ ">https://livingearthphotography.ie/shop/&quo... . @LivEarthPhoto

Petal to Petal is Lily’s brand for her exquisite prints, inspired by the stunning landscape & flora of West Cork. Her prints have a muted elegance that are calm & restful. I love her choice of colour & great taste. Buy here: http://petaltopetal.com/shop ">https://petaltopetal.com/shop"...

Helen is a lovely Northern Irish potter who makes handsome delph that can be purchased on her website. Her teapot is my favourite creation & pours perfectly! With the Irish love of tea it’s important that your favourite beverage is served up impressively: http://helenfaulknerceramics.com"> http://helenfaulknerceramics.com

My cousin Vicky runs the eclectic House of Dapper. She sells LGBTQI badges, masks & jewellery. You can see her ever growing range of really individual products. Check out her Etsy shop: https://etsy.com/ie/shop/HouseOfDapperIreland">https://etsy.com/ie/shop/H...

Tara Prendergast runs The Biscuit Marketplace. It’s a great place to find handcrafted & unique presents for everyone & also highlights the work of Irish artists & craftspeople. Visit: https://thebiscuitmarketplace.com"> https://thebiscuitmarketplace.com

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Bertille creates beautiful interior images full of detail. The intricacy of her details is heart warming. She lives in Westmeath & creates prints & paintings in mixed media. Visit: https://etsy.com/ie/shop/DarlingToutim">https://etsy.com/ie/shop/D...

Vincent is a great friend & gentleman as well as a gifted realist painter. His oil paintings & prints are works of great beauty. To see his works & buy a masterwork visit https://vincentkeeling.com"> https://vincentkeeling.com

From http://westqueerart.com"> http://westqueerart.com there are some great value earrings, stickers & prints. The designs are modern, unique & eye catching. Sharon Nolan is based in Galway & has an idiosyncratic eye for unique jewellery.

#MadeInIreland #SupportTheArts

From http://westqueerart.com there are some great value earrings, stickers & prints. The designs are modern, unique & eye catching. Sharon Nolan is based in Galway & has an idiosyncratic eye for unique jewellery. #MadeInIreland #SupportTheArts

Ciaran McCoy, known to the art world as Pigsy, has some great branded items in his online store, as well as prints & paintings. Visit https://ciaranmccoy.com/pigsy-merchandise-unique-art-gifts-store">https://ciaranmccoy.com/pigsy-mer... Pigsy’s work has an intense charisma & he’s a great guy!

I think it’s important to support Irish independent bookshops & local businesses. My cousin Gwen owns the Company of Books in Ranelagh. She has a carefully curated range of titles that she delivers locally or ships by post. Visit https://thecompanyofbooks.ecwid.com"> https://thecompanyofbooks.ecwid.com

Rachel is a Galway artist who creates beautiful images of animals. This Christmas she has some great cards as well as prints & other gift ideas: http://www.racheldubber.com"> http://www.racheldubber.com

#ShopLocalIreland #IrishArtist #IrishGiftIdeas #GuaranteedIrishGifts

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