Absolutely Wicklow

22/07/2021

26/06/2021

Bray resident, writer and actor Jody O'Neill discovered as an adult that she is autistic, following the diagnosis of her young son.

13/04/2016

Woolapalooza Farm Festival is inviting craft workers to get involved with their annual celebration in Airfield. They are offering free stalls to crafters.

As part of the event we would like to have a small craft market along with a live band.
Stall holders would be able to sell to the public ( 3000 people)
There is no fee for the stall.
Stalls will comprise of a 6ft table and chair which the stall holder can dress and will be situated in barn.
The event will run on the 1st and 2nd of May and stall holders would need to be in place form 9.30-5pm

A number activities will be going on throughout the day including sheep shearing, sheepdog trials, craft workshops, butchery and food demo.

10/02/2016

It's finally happened! The E-Bulletin has been released. Follow the link: http://eepurl.com/bP1SR9 or click the WAO logo below to see the opportunities and activites available through the Wicklow Arts Office. Don't forget to subscribe so that you'll get the next one automatically and remember, tell everyone.

03/02/2016

Spread the word to as many folk as you can please.
Even if you can't make it get in touch and let us know who and where you are and what your interested in for dance development in Wicklow

18/01/2016

Contact Us: Municipal District of Bray, Civic Offices, Main Street, Bray, Co. Wicklow Phone: 0404-20100 Email: [email protected]

05/01/2016

21/10/2015

This week's course on Exporting Craft went really well at the Local Enterprise Office. They have another course coming up next month on how to best promote craft businesses via Social Media...worth a look https://www.localenterprise.ie/Wicklow/Training-Events/Online-Bookings/Using-Social-Media-to-optimise-the-promotion-of-my-Craft-Design-Business.html

This workshop will look at the importance of managing your online identity and living your brand.

20/10/2015

It's time to apply for the Golden Fleece award again. Closing date 20th November 2016.

The Award aims to support and promote a wide range of artistic creativity, recognising excellence in painting, textiles and sculpture, glasswork, and all the traditional crafts. The Award was launched in 2001 and is now widely recognised as a distinctive stamp of creative support in the realm of Irish art. The artistic achievement of the recipients to date offers a kaleidoscopic range of responses to the world we live in.
For more information follow the link

08/10/2015

The Local Enterprise Office Wicklow have two training courses coming up expecially designed for Craft Businesses. Preparing for EXPORT, and conducting your Social Media specifically for upselling craft & design. Take a look & book here: https://www.localenterprise.ie/Wicklow/Training-Events/Online-Bookings/

12/08/2015

Crafts People! Have you heard about the new retail outlet at The Meeting of the Waters? Take a look... https://www.facebook.com/VisitTheMeetings

Restaurant, Riverside cafe, craft Gallery, B&B, lounge, bar, pool table,