Made in Sligo is a network of 10 gifted and quality assessed craft workers, who have come together to promote the very best quality of Sligo design and craft.

 

 

John Ryan, Ceramics

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John Ryan is a skilled potter producing a stunning contemporary range of kitchenware for beauty and practicality.

 

Alison Hunter, Art

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Alison Hunter’s work is inspired by vernacular houses and the natural landscape focusing on broken tableware. Art works are created using wool fibres with wet felting and needle felting techniques. 

 

Rachel Quinn, Ceramics

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Rachel studied ceramics and fine art, and now works prolifically from her studio in a rural setting, inspired by the landscape mythology and ruggedness of the North West. There is nowhere she would rather be.

 

Matt Jones, Wood Turner

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Beautifully formed yet functional wooden gifts inspired by the material and the process of turning.

 

West-Strand by Nina, Textiles

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Nina creates a range of classic 100% wool products, inspired by both her homes on the Atlantic Coast in Ireland and the Austrian Alps.

 

Tom Callery, Ceramics

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Stunning raku ceramics, with character and natural influences. Made with great care in his countryside studio at Breeogue Pottery.

 

Mary Cooper Markree Wool Craft

Mary Cooper of Markree Wool Craft

 

Martina Hamilton, Jewellery Designer

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Martina’s designs are inspired by the wonderful, ever-changing Atlantic coastal landscape where she lives. Award winning collections with natural influences, in both sterling silver and gold, handmade in Sligo.

 

Breeogue Pottery, Ceramics

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Grainne Mac Loughlin creates beautiful ceramics for use in the home. Visit her pottery studio at Breeogue Pottery.

Łukasz Jurgowiak, Basket Weaver

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Łukasz Jurgowiak is a basket-maker based in south Sligo, Ireland. He is continually striving to learn as much as possible from the rich tradition of basket-weaving in the Irish countryside.