Core Crafted Design

New Website on the way!!!

aileen — Wed, 25 May 2011 08:51:26 +0000

We are working really hard to give you the website you’ve asked for.. it will contain information on all out craft makers from Westmeath & Offaly and finally afters lots and lots of hard work an online shop. We are really looking forward to launching this so do check back soon.

Craft Training

aileen — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:16:07 +0000

We will soon announce new craft training programmes for Offaly and Westmeath based craft makers.

Irish Craft Ideas- Christmas Craft Series DAY 2

aileen — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 12:00:09 +0000

DAY 2 – Christmas Craft Series

Fantastic selection of Duffy & Scott Candles, made in Tullamore, what a lovely gift for yourself or a loved one. Large selection of scented or unscented, all shapes, sizes and colours!!! Prices from €8.00

Don’t forget when you shop with us we will beautifully gift wrap each item for you, we can also create wonderful gift hampers to suit all budgets.

Shopping at CORE this Christmas you are supporting local Irish Craft Makers, food producers & Artists

“Give a piece of Irish Craft this Christmas”

Irish Craft Ideas- Christmas Craft Series DAY 1

aileen — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 10:53:27 +0000

We’re going to make your Christmas shopping easy this year; each day from now to

Christmas eve we will show you a unique Irish Handmade craft gift Idea.

DAY 1 – Christmas Craft Series

Beautiful Hand made fused glass Candle holder by Richard Parish. Perfect Christmas Gift at only €33.00.

Don’t forget when you shop with us we will beautifully gift wrap each item for you, we can also create wonderful gift hampers to suit all budgets.

Shopping at CORE this Christmas you are supporting local Irish Craft Makers, food producers & Artists

“Give a piece of Irish Craft this Christmas”

Ballinahown Winter Festival

aileen — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 23:34:13 +0000

We are really delighted this year to be part of the midlands first food and craft festival in Ballinahown village this year. With an action packed timetable there is sure to be something to suit young and old!
This weekend Min will be back following her huge success last year teaching new and innovative ways to decorate your homes for Christmas. Rebekah Patterson will be teaching how to make a head piece, class numbers limited to eight so make sure to book in plenty of time.
All classes only €5 per person which is excellent value considering everyone will take home what they have made!!!

To celebrate the launch of the Festival Core are offering 10% off all craft purchases from Friday ’til Sunday so why not get in some Christmas shopping too!!!

Full timetable of classes available on www.irishdesignercraftvillage.com

Give Irish Craft

aileen — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 22:15:06 +0000

Christmas is surely on it’s way, check out giveirishcraft. What better gift to give this year than a piece of genuine Irish craft. Plenty of gift ideas at Core. Food & craft hampers made to order

http://www.facebook.com/#!/giveirishcraft

Belvedere Winter Fair

aileen — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 22:07:10 +0000

We are really looking forward to this weekend.

We will be there selling and promoting our craft, and we also have some pieces from Helen Conneely’s new MESO jewellery collection meso

Look forward to seeing you there and best wishes to all our makers

The magic of the Winter Fair happens again in Belvedere House from 19th – 21st November 2010. Enjoy this tasteful Christmas market and soak up the festive atmosphere. Meet family and friends at this delightful event. Marvel at the unique Christmas decorations, jewellery, textiles, handbags, artisan crafts, candles and soaps.

Tempt yourself with delicious food and stock up on all your Christmas essential goodies.

We’d love you to join us for the opening of the fair at 6pm Friday November 19th when we will delight you with jazz music and complimentary Christmas fare and Prosecco. All welcome.

Complimentary entry to Belvedere House and Gardens all weekend.

Winter Craft Festival

aileen — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 21:47:06 +0000

Ballinahown Village will host a fantastic Craft festival this December and the great news is that Core will have many of it’s makers giving classes and passing on their skills.

What better way to kick start your Christmas shopping this year, learn a new craft and have a fantastic family day out.
From chocolate making to jewellery making, in the next few days we will be posting the full timetable of events!

Special offer on Duffy & Scott Candles

aileen — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:56:54 +0000

Why not treat yourself or a loved one to a beautiful scented candle from Duffy & Scott. 25% off selected candles.

Core Revamp

aileen — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:57:18 +0000

Here are some images of our newly revamped shop.Based on recommendations from style experts Brian Kennedy and Peter Ting we have a fab new shop, the injection of colour and texture is great and adds a great sense of luxury to the building.Exciting new products awaits you – lots of special offers coming up … for a start 25% off selected Duffy & Scott Candles from today!!

Core Revamp