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This Easter is the 19th for @andrewludick and myse

This Easter is the 19th for @andrewludick and myself @castlecomercraftyard and it went by in a blink of an eye. We couldn’t do it without you and all our wonderful customers near and far.
Once again this Easter we are clearing the decks of seconds, samples and pots that need a change of scene!
SALE starts on Thursday 6th and will run over over Easter weekend and is only available from our studio shop @castlecomer_discovery_park

Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit! ☘️ Our studio

Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit! ☘️

Our studio shop will be open today 12-4
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@castlecomercraftyard
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‘Like flowers ache for spring my heart craves my

‘Like flowers ache for spring my heart craves my mother more than anything’

Rupi Kair

#springflowers #mothersdaygift #jugsasvases #spoutedjugs #irishpottery #irishcraft #stonewarepottery #madeinkilkenny #castlecomercraftyard
#rupikaurpoetry

Hellebores looking beautiful in this little lotus

Hellebores looking beautiful in this little lotus bowl.
Our studio shop is open until 5 today and 12-5 Sunday @castlecomer_discovery_park

#lotusbowl #mothersdaygift #handmadepottery #irishcraft #madeinkilkenny #stonewarepottery #potterystudioshop #visitkilkenny #castlecomercraftyard

‘Here’s to strong women. May we know them. May

‘Here’s to strong women. May we know them. May we raise them.May we be them.’

#internationalwomensday #potterystudio #irishcraft #irishpottery #visitkilkenny #madeinkilkenny #castlecomerdiscoverypark #castlecomercraftyard

Our studio shop will be closed today back open as

Our studio shop will be closed today back open as normal in the morning. Have a glorious Sunday ☀️
@castlecomercraftyard
@castlecomer_discovery_park

#studioshop #rosemariedurrpottery #springsunshine #irishcraft #madeinkilkenny #madelocal #castlecomercraftyard #andrewludickceramics

For the day that’s in it…throwing little heart

For the day that’s in it…throwing little heart dishes. This technique is called ‘throwing off the hump’ it’s where I have one large piece of clay on the wheel and I can make multiples of small pots from it. I hope there’s a little bit of ❤️ in your day 😘

#heartdishes #throwingoffthehump #realtimepotteryvideo #potteryvideos #rosemariedurrpottery #irishpottery #madeinkilkenny #madelocalwithlove #irishstudiopottery #castlecomercraftyard #instapottery

Beautiful flowers need a beautiful vase or in this

Beautiful flowers need a beautiful vase or in this case a beautiful jug 💕💐

#jugsasvases #valintinesdaygift #gardenflowers #stonewarepottery #irishpottery #handthrownjug #irishceramics #madeinireland #madeinkilkenny #madewithlove #irishinteriors #kilkennydesign #visitkilkenny #shopkilkenny #castlecomercraftyard

Happy St.Brigids day 💚🌿 It’s all downhill

Happy St.Brigids day 💚🌿
It’s all downhill from here.

Throwing large baking bowls today. They come in th

Throwing large baking bowls today. They come in three sizes that nest inside each other and this is the large size which is just over 2kg of clay. These bowls are perfect for oven to tableware and look beautiful in the centre of any dinner table.

#potteryvideos #realtimepotteryvideo #handthrowntablewear #stonewarepottery #oventotableware #irishpottery #irishcraft #kilkennycraft #kilkennydesign #shopkilkenny #madelocalwithlove #madeinkilkenny #castlecomercraftyard #castlecomerdiscoverpark #shopkilkenny #visitkilkenny

My first throwing video in ages. Things are a bit

My first throwing video in ages. Things are a bit more relaxed this time of year and I’m getting time to restock after the craziness of December. Candle bowls are always a best seller and this Christmas was no different. These bowls are so nice to make. I weigh out 350g balls of clay and after that I get into the rhythm of making….a lovely way to start a very cold January morning.

#realtimepotteryvideo #potteryvideos #handmadestonewarepottery #handthrowninireland #irishpottery #kilkennydesign #irishdesign #irishcraft #visitkilkenny #madelocal #shopkilkenny #kilkennytourisim #madeinkilkenny #lovingpottery #castlecomercraftyard #mothtoaflamecandles #castlecomerdiscoverypark

The studio shop is back open and I’m back at the

The studio shop is back open and I’m back at the wheel. @castlecomer_discovery_park @castlecomercraftyard

Somewhere under a rainbow 🌈

Somewhere under a rainbow 🌈

In this New Year May the light of your soul guide

In this New Year

May the light of your soul guide you
May the light of your soul bless the work you do
with the secret love and warmth of your heart.
May you see in what you do the beauty of your own soul.
May the sacredness of your work bring healing, light and renewal to those who work with you and to those who see and receive your work.
May your work never weary you.
May it release within you wellsprings of refreshment,
inspiration and excitement.
May you be present in what you do.
May you never become lost in the bland absences.
May the day never burden.
May dawn find you awake and alert, approaching your new day with dreams, possibilities and promises.
May evening find you gracious and fulfilled.
May you go into the night blessed, sheltered and protected.
May your soul calm, console and renew you.

#johnodonohue #anamcara #celticblessing

We are enjoying some time off with family but back

We are enjoying some time off with family but back on the wheel and regular studio shop hours from January 5th. Happy New Year 🎉

From our house to yours Nollaig Shona Duit. Thank

From our house to yours Nollaig Shona Duit. Thank you to each and everyone who supported us this Christmas and throughout the year and for the past 18 years @castlecomercraftyard we wouldn’t be here without you 🙏🎄

All weekend orders will go today and I will do one

All weekend orders will go today and I will do one more post run tomorrow so if you have any last minute wishes get on line today. I also have a gift voucher option which can be redeemed online so your good with that anytime.
Our studio shop @castlecomer_discovery_park _discovery_park is open
10-5 each day
10-2 on Christmas Eve.
@madeinkilkenny pop up shop
10-6 each day
10-3 Christmas Eve

#keepcup #potterykeepcups #stonewarepottery #madeinkilkenny #madeinkilkennypopupshop #castlecomercraftyard #yulfestkilkenny #madelocal #buylessbuybetterbuyhandmade #shopkilkenny

There’s lots of this going on these days and we

There’s lots of this going on these days and we are really great full for it 🙏so if your thinking of buying online don’t hang around get your orders in this week.

#stackingmugs #madelocal #shoplocalthischristmas #madeinkilkenny #madeinkilkenny_popupshop #stonewarepottery #handthrowncups #everydayuse #yulefestkilkenny #shopkilkenny #buyirish #castlecomerdiscoverypark #castlecomercraftyard

We are loving our mini winter woodland scene in th

We are loving our mini winter woodland scene in the shop window. The studio shop is full of lovely things we’ve made and some things other people have made. As well as being open every day until Christmas @castlecomer_discovery_park I also have work in @madeinkilkenny pop up shop in John st.Kilkenny. You can use the pop up as a collection point for things you buy online from me or @andrewludick just pop in a message when you order.
Open today till 5 Sunday 12-5

#potterytrees #irishcraft #stonewarepottery #handmadinireland #madeinkilkenny #kilkennycraft #kilkennydesign #madelocal #buylessbuyhandmade

I’m delighted to be taking part in @madeinkilken

I’m delighted to be taking part in @madeinkilkenny pop up shop again this year. We are in our usual spot on John St. Kilkenny. Opening tomorrow until Christmas Eve. Lots of beautiful things made by local crafts people under one roof.
@jerpointglass
@mothtoaflamecandles
@eoghanleadbetter
@jarsofclayceramics.sonja
@baurnafea_studio
@friederikegrace_jewellery
@catherinemakesart
@madebydoireann
@ericphillips.ie
@aislingmcelwain_ceramics
@kilkennyyulefest

#madeinkilkennypopupshop #madelocal #craftshop #kilkennydesign #buylocal #yulefestkilkenny

This year I discovered Cacao and all it’s amazin

This year I discovered Cacao and all it’s amazing properties. I’ve taken part in wonderful cacao ceremonies and also just enjoyed it as a mid afternoon pick me up. It’s always better from a beautiful cup so I’ve made these little ones that fit snug in the hand and have a dimple that your thumb sits in. I can’t think of a nicer pairing than with the delicious @nibbed_cacao. I have some gift sets up on my website. These will also be available from @madeinkilkenny pop up shop opening this weekend.

#cacaocups #nibbedcacao #potterycacaocups #madeinireland #madelocal #stonewarepottery #madeinkilkenny #madeinkilkennypopupshop

Our studio shop is open today 12-5 @castlecomer_di

Our studio shop is open today 12-5 @castlecomer_discovery_park

I love the challenge of making my stacking range.

I love the challenge of making my stacking range. It’s so satisfying to see the finished pieces sitting beautifully together.

#stackingrange #stackingpottery #handmadestoneware #madelocal #madeinkilkenny #kilkennydesign #ceramicinteriors #castlecomercraftyard #rosemariedurrpottery

Beautiful bowls 😍 @niamhmacgowan styling #stac

Beautiful bowls 😍

@niamhmacgowan styling
#stackingbowls #stonewarepottery #handmadepottery #irishpottery #kilkennydesign #madelocal #madeinkilkenny #rosemariedurrpottery #castlecomercraftyard

I make many different cups and mugs, different sha

I make many different cups and mugs, different shapes and sizes. Each one unique and each one a joy to use.

#rosemariedurrpottery #stonewarecups #potterymugs #handmadeinireland #madewithlove #madetouse #irishpottery #madelocal #madeinkilkenny #castlecomercraftyard #christmasgifts

It’s Christmas Tree time again 🎄 these can be

It’s Christmas Tree time again 🎄 these can be tricky to make if the clay is too stiff or too soft. I make lots of different sizes and they look so beautiful when I fill the shop windows with them.

#ceramictrees #potterytrees #potterychristmastrees #handmadeinireland #stonewareclay #madelocal #madeinkilkenny #rosemariedurrpottery #christmasgifts #shopkilkenny #castlecomercraftyard

It’s nice and cosy in the studio shop today. We

It’s nice and cosy in the studio shop today. We are open Saturday 10-5
Sunday 1-5
Bank Holiday Monday 1-5
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@castlecomer_discovery_park

#potterystudio #potteryshop #giftshop #irishcraft #irishpottery #kilkennydesign #madelocal #madeinkilkenny #castlecomercraftyard #andrewludickceramics #rosemariedurrpottery

This is how I make spouts on my stacking creamers

This is how I make spouts on my stacking creamers and jugs. I thin out the rim a little first so that it gives a nice crisp edge. This ensures that there is a nice pour with no drips….there’s nothing worse than a jug that doesn’t pour well and then drips.

#spoutingjug #potteryvideos #rosemariedurrpottery #stackingcreamers #mindfulmaking #madeinireland #madelocal #madeinkilkenny #castlecomercraftyard

Moody vibes. It’s definitely a day for candles a

Moody vibes. It’s definitely a day for candles and coffee but if you do venture out our studio shop is open 1-5 @castlecomercraftyard
@castlecomer_discovery_park
@niamhmacgowan stylists

#creamer #stackingjug #espressocup #stonewarepottery #madeinireland #madeinkilkenny #irishinteriors #kilkennydesign #handmadepottery #castlecomercraftyard #rosemariedurrpottery

I was throwing stacking creamers this week. These

I was throwing stacking creamers this week. These little creamers are small enough to fit perfectly in your hand and can be used for so many things from sauces to dressings. They have a really nice pour. I make the spout after they have stiffened up a little so I don’t distort the shape.

#creamer #potteryjug #irishpottery #throwingvideo #potteryvideos #realtimepotteryvideo #madeinireland #madeinkilkenny #madelocal #castlecomercraftyard #rosemariedurrpottery

Throwing 2kg serving dishes. These serving dishes

Throwing 2kg serving dishes. These serving dishes come in 3 sizes and this is the large one. The clay was quite soft so I had to go gently towards the end or it could easily collapse. The detail of the scalloped edge gives it a nice finish and I sell a lot of these as wedding gifts from the studio shop…I’ve said it before ‘you can never have too many bowls’ especially large ones.

#stonewarepottery #potteryservingdish #potterybowl #realtimepotteryvideo #potteryvideo #throwingvideo #handmadeinireland #madeinkilkenny #kilkennydesign #madelocal #castlecomercraftyard #irishcraftgifts #rosemariedurrpottery

Our studio shop is open today(Sunday) 1-5 @castlec

Our studio shop is open today(Sunday) 1-5
@castlecomercraftyard
@castlecomer_discovery_park

#kilkennyday2022 #giftshop #kilkennycraft #kilkennydesign #madeinkilkenny #handthrownpottery #stonewarejug

Throwing large jugs. 1.6kg of stoneware clay. My p

Throwing large jugs. 1.6kg of stoneware clay. My pots are thrown quite thin and very little is trimmed off after, so I can get a lot from the clay. Regardless of the size of pot I’m making I use a maximum of three pulls to get the height. When I’m happy with the shape I thin out a spot on the rim and make the spout. These jugs will dry for a couple of days and then they go back on the wheel to have the base cleaned up and stamped thats when the handles go on.
I love these jugs on a table filled with water or even better fresh flowers.

#potteryvideos #realtimepotteryvideo #handthrownpottery #potteryjug #stonewarejug #madeinireland #madeinkilkenny #worldregionofcraft #irishinteriors #kilkennydesign #madelocalireland #castlecomercraftyard

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Made in Kilkenny Christmas 2019

Made in Kilkenny Christmas 2019

by Rosemarie Durr | Dec 9, 2019 | News Update

76 John St, Kilkenny Opposite The Wine Centre 5th to 24th December 2019 Monday to Saturday 10am - 6pm Sunday 12pm - 6pm Our 10th MADE in Kilkenny Christmas pop up shop is now open in John St. Kilkenny. I'm delighted to be one of the 16 makers who are in the shop this...

Christmas Customer Weekend

Christmas Customer Weekend

by Rosemarie Durr | Nov 26, 2019 | News Update

Saturday 30th November 10am to 5pm Sunday 1st December 12 noon to 5pm We would like to invite you to join us for our Christmas Customer Weekend this Saturday and Sunday. The shop is full of beautiful gift ideas, you can enjoy a cup of something hot and some Christmas...

The Potter’s Cast Interview

The Potter’s Cast Interview

by Rosemarie Durr | Nov 21, 2019 | News Update

I recently had the opportunity to be interviewed by Paul Blais on The Potters Cast website. Paul set up this website to serve the ceramic community by collecting the stories of other potters around the world. We find out how each individual potter has set up their...

Easter SALE

Easter SALE

by Rosemarie Durr | Apr 14, 2019 | News Update

Our annual Easter Sale starts on Thursday 18th April until 22nd. This year marks our 15th year in business in Castlecomer Discovery Park, Kilkenny so as a thank you to all our incredible customers who have supported us over the years there will be lots of great...

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