On her love of research, interesting things hidden in the margins, and how traditions can reveal our hopes and fears.
Interview 33 Poet Lynn Caldwell: “… a challenge for me is the regret that I’m doing all this now, and not thirty years ago.”
Poet Lynn Caldwell on finding inspiration in family, putting each line under pressure and the importance of artistic support.
Interview 32 Writer & Poet Niamh Donnellan: ‘Ironically, motherhood has inspired me to write more but also means I have very little time to write.’
On not being pigeonholed, motherhood as a writer, and believing that you are what you do.
Interview 31 Poet Annette Skade: ‘I honestly think creativity is a vital force. It is an ever expanding space which encompasses so many actions, instances and moments.’
On her latest book of poetry Holdfast, creativity and our connection to nature.
Interview 30 Author Orla Mackey: ‘The role of the artist is essential. If you think that’s an overstatement, just imagine a world without music or books or visual arts.’
Author Orla Mackey on the music of everyday speech, the difficulty of the second book, and learning that your own voice is ok.
Interview 29: Illustrator & Writer Lily Corcoran: ‘I like to highlight the things that one often overlooks, from the shadow of a flower to a kind gesture from a stranger. Beauty is everywhere.’
Lily Corcoran on learning a new craft, combining creative work with motherhood, and the determination needed to be authentic.
Art as Conversation: Engaging with Your Medium
On the relationship you have with the art that you make.
Exploring creativity in Ceramics: An interview with Adele Stanley
An interview on creativity with ceramic artist Adel Stanley on her love of minimal forms, learning from setbacks, and being able to laugh at yourself.
Interview with Master Herbalist Freda Wolfe: Unlocking Creativity in Culinary Arts
On eating well, herbal remedies and embracing imperfection and vulnerability.
Building a Creative Community in Kilkenny
Our aim for this group is to create a community, a place that people working in creative fields can meet every month and chat with like-minded people. Often times creative folk are squirrelled away in some studio somewhere (often in the middle of the country) and they need an outlet to chat, moan, get another perspective from people who understand the unique challenges of creative work.
Weaver and Textile Designer Miriam Cushen
The Creative Women interview series chats to women in creative fields, and explores what is at the root of their artistic drive. Creative thinking is …
A Rainy Day Drive: Seeking Cashel Blue Cheese
A pilgrimage to discover Crozier Blue Cheese at the Cashel Blue farm.
Artisan’s Diary: Crafting Connection Through Stationery
Crafting Connection Through Stationery: an artisan’s journey making stationery to celebrate the handwritten word.
Cake Designer Alison Dunlop
“Don’t forget who you are and stay true to that. I think the reason I was able to start this business was that I stood out and was doing something different, rather than following trends, which doesn’t really interest me. “
Paper Flower Artist Jessie Beaumont
“It usually starts with a colour palette. Not only does this really help establish the mood, season or sentiment in a design, but it also gives me a direction for choosing the types of flowers I will use in a project. Getting the colour right is really important to me for the success of both an individual flower, and a whole display.”