Contemporary craft represents luxury, exclusivity and is unique, hand crafted work, made locally and recognized internationally.

Contemporary craft represents artistic quality and is unique, hand-crafted work, made locally and recognised internationally.

Featuring Northern Ireland’s most outstanding designer-makers C3 aims to inspire a new generation of collectors and provide an opportunity to explore, experience and collect contemporary craft. Work ranges form £500-£5,000. The designer-makers are:

• Deirdre Hawthorne
• Eddie Doherty
• Michael McCrory
• Mark Hanvey
• Derek Wilson Ceramics
• Garvan Traynor Jewellery
• The Glass Studio Ireland
• Adam Frew
• Cara Murphy
• Red Earth Designs

Gala Launch, 3 November, the Ulster Museum

On 3 November, Craft NI hosted the launch of C3 - Collecting Contemporary Craft - an exclusive gala event, supported by Northern Bank. The event was a platform for Northern Bank to offer an opportunity to learn about contemporary craft, meet designer-makers and gain insider knowledge and advice about the Northern Ireland craft makers.

This exciting partnership between Craft NI and the Ulster Museum provides expertise and guidance to begin investing in and colleting contemporary, innovative craft.