Culture
11 Nov 15

Craft Makers Unite At The Jameson Black Barrel Craft Market

Coming together for the first time for a celebration of craft, culture and the people behind it, Ireland’s top crafts makers will descend on the Bernard Shaw Backyard in Dublin 2 for the first Jameson Black Barrel Craft Market, a collaborative project between Jameson and some of the emerging talents of the Irish craft community.

The free three-day craft market will take place from November 27th - 29th, in association with Bodytonic, and will feature a variety of specially selected designers and craftspeople, renowned for pushing the boundaries of craftsmanship. Craft makers such as Garvan De Bruir, Hen’s Teeth Prints, Slated.ie, Mamukko, Bonagrew, Hazel House, Grand Grand, Liadain Aiken and Bryans Master Cobblers will be showcasing their crafts at the fully covered market.

The Bernard Shaw Backyard will be completely transformed for the event, which will feature a full schedule of live craft demonstrations, music acts and barber shop services throughout the weekend.

Winner of Gold medal for best blended Irish whiskey under €60 at the recent Irish Whiskey Awards; Jameson Black Barrel is made from a blend of rich pot still and a small batch grain whiskey that is uniquely matured in hand-crafted flamed charred black barrels for a rich smooth taste. Years of experience and craft go into the creation of Jameson Black Barrel. This special whiskey is synonymous with craftsmanship and for the past three years has been giving a national platform to Irish craft makers at the Jameson Black Barrel Craft Series events.

“The Jameson Black Barrel Craft Market is as much a celebration of Irish craft as a showcase of some of Ireland's finest emerging crafts people whose thoughtful work and passion for their craft is shared with Jameson”, commented Ger Buckley, 5th Generation Jameson Master Cooper, who skillfully double chars each barrel to specification in the making of Jameson Black Barrel. He added ‘the products that emerged from the Jameson Black Barrel Craft Series events were visually outstanding and testament to Ireland’s thriving craft culture. Continuing to nurture and support Irish crafts makers, The Jameson Black Barrel Craft Market gives them national exposure and a platform to showcase their crafts’

Celebrate with those who believe in quality, heritage and innovating crafts that have been passed down through the generations.