Sinann Circle at Leitrim Design House Carrick-on-Shannon

The Leitrim Design House are proud to launch the first exhibition of Sinann Circle, an eclectic gathering of local female artists, craft makers and designers from the Leitrim region. 

All are welcome at a reception launch in The Leitrim Design House, at The Dock, Carrick-on-Shannon from 4pm on Saturday, January 28 where you will have an opportunity to meet these visionary creators.

 This group exhibition will be available to view until March 9. These artists and makers came together as a result of a training programme provided by The Leitrim Design House and facilitated by Barry Murphy.

 They have continued to support each other throughout the pandemic, recognising the value of the connections formed. The ‘Sinann circle’ was formed as a result to help further their creative endeavours and comprises of Craft Maker  - Fiona O’Driscoll, Jeweller - Erika Marks, Designer - Edel McWeeney, Potter/Ceramic Artist- Bairbre Kennedy, Textile Artist - Catherine Gray, Glass Artist - Colette Langan  and Visual Artist - Cathy Reynolds.

Fiona O’Driscoll of SundewCrafts.com works with wool to create work that celebrates the innocence of childhood and the beauty of the natural world, in particular the wildlife and landscape of Leitrim. 

Erika Marks makes jewellery in silver and gold that holds echoes of the past, like treasures newly discovered. She works to commission, enjoying the process of creating pieces that have personal meaning for a client. 

EZxploring creates walking trail games and playground guides which help local authorities’ direct visitors, newcomers and locals to a range of free outdoor activities in each county. Designed and printed here in Leitrim by Edel McWeeney Moran and her husband, Kevin Moran.   www.ezxploring.ie 

Bairbre Kennedy returned home to Leitrim in 2017 to set up Lichen Ceramics in Manorhamilton. She is inspired by the varied, lush landscapes of Leitrim. 

Catherine Gray is a textile artist also finds inspiration in the Leitrim Landscape. She loves to work with reclaimed family fabrics and papers that hold their own memories, creating new beginnings for collected fibres. 

Colette Langan is a glass artist who trained in the restoration of medieval stained glass.  She merges this influence with glass fusing to create contemporary glass pieces. 

Cathy Reynolds is a visual artist/painter based in Leitrim. Her work takes inspiration from the local environment, particularly woodland areas. Cathy’s pieces in this show are a combination of original landscape paintings and hand painted Celtic name designs.

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