What: Gifted – The Contemporary Craft and Design Fair,
When: December 5-9.
Where: Main Hall, RDS, Dublin
A Dublin jeweller who has created ten rings for Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson’s latest movie is among the top creative talents at Gifted – The Contemporary Craft and Design Fair which opens in Dublin’s RDS on Wednesday December 5 and runs untilSunday 9.
Jeweller Pierce Healy has been chosen by Jackson to design the rings for his new film Mortal Engines which opens in cinemas on December 8.
Also exhibiting at Gifted is illustrator Roger O’Reilly whose Lighthouses of Ireland book has just won this year’s An Post best Irish Published Book award.
With over 500 designers, makers and artisan food producers displaying original gifts, the traditional opening to the festive season in Dublin is set to attract over 45,000 people in five days.
“Gifted is a celebration of Christmas giving and will feature the country’s largest collection of thoughtful gifts for your loved ones,” said organiser Patrick O’Sullivan.
“It is a unique opportunity to interact with the most creative people in Ireland and discover thousands of original products available only at Gifted.”
“Our curated offering gives you the opportunity to secure once-off presents from a wide selection of contemporary Irish jewellery, fashion, accessories, ceramics, interiors, art, photography, and children’s gifts.
Gifted also features The Spectacular Christmas Food Emporium with over 100 artisan food producers, where you can meet the experts who can help you plan and source every aspect of your festive meal right up to the free-range bronzed turkey.
There will be 10% off everything at Gifted on the opening day, Wednesday, December 5.
Gifted Contemporary Craft and Design Fair takes place at the RDS Main Hall from December 5-9 from 10am each day. Full details and booking can be found at www.giftedfair.ie