Arts & Crafting

Discover the best of art and handmade crafts in the sunny south east. For fun family activities, plan a visit to one of the best craft shops Wexford has to offer. Come to learn, to browse, or simply to stay and unwind in an atmosphere of timeless tranquility. Book a class in art, pottery or painting with family or friends this weekend!

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Mairead Stafford Artist

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Ceramics and contemporary art inspired by land, the sky and the fun things for the soul. Her workshop and shop is set in a charming old stone mill, with a café adjacent and her shop is brimming full of beautiful ideas for you and your loved ones. Her paintings and stargazer sculptures capture colour, movement […]

The Woodturning Studio

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Robert O`Connor is regarded as one of the finest woodturners in Ireland, he works with wood and offers a range of items from functional pieces to gallery pieces. He also offers commissioned pieces for individuals and corporate, Robert has his work for sale at his studio in Gorey which is home to his handcrafted gifts. […]

Terry The Weaver

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Terry Dunne designs and makes hand woven tapestries, floor rugs and textile art pieces. His materials are as diverse as wool, cotton, linen, silk, pine needles, driftwood and willow. Inspiration for his work comes from the natural world, including the changing colours through a season and textural studies of the landscape. Pieces made to order. […]

The Potter’s Yard

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Situated on The Norman Way, The Potter’s Yard is home to Patricia Howard Pottery. Here the traditional and timeless craft of pottery is still taught and practiced as it was eight centuries ago by William Marshal’s monks . By arrangement, we offer pop-up, one-day, and residential workshops. We also sell our distinctive pots and tableware […]

The Gaslamp Gallery

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The Gaslamp Gallery is a contemporary art gallery located amidst the many boutiques, restaurants, and superb shops that Gorey has to offer. We proudly represent a diverse selection of both Irish and International artists including award winning Irish artists Kevin Roche, Maria Dowling, Niki Purcell, Shanon O’Bracken, Martina Furlong and Carl Strickland. The Gaslamp Gallery […]

Forge Craft and Design Centre

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The Forge Craft +Design Centre Baldwinstown, Co. Wexford Once a real working forge, dating back as far as the 1700s, The Award Winning Forge Craft +Design Centre is home to Bramble Crafts. Padraic Parle makes hand-crafted kitchens, home furniture and other unique pieces in wood. Padraic is the sixth  generation to work from this historic […]

Sew Fun Studios

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Sew Fun Studios teaches the principles of fashion design and the art of sewing to adults, teens and kids in our contemporary styled sewing studio on the quay in Wexford town. All programmes are delivered through creative sewing camps, birthday parties, after school classes & in school workshops. For the grown-ups we also offer beginner adult sewing classes in the […]

Paul Maloney Art and Ceramics Studio

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Paul Maloney Art and Ceramics studios are easily found on the outskirts of Wexford Town. We make hand thrown ceramics for the heart of the home or for serving friends at the table with well-crafted mugs, jugs and bowls to complement any occasion. Visitors are welcome to have a look around the workshop to see […]

Open Door Studio

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Open Door Studio provides Painting classes for both beginners and more experienced painters. Students may work in acrylics, Oils, watercolours or mixed media. We also provide art classes in drawing silk painting and pottery . Silk painting is usually run as a one day course or as a weekend course. Groups may request a course […]

Gilly Thomas Sculpture Gallery

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Gilly Thomas Sculpture is located next to Gilly’s studio/workshop in beautiful, south County Wexford. You will find her Gallery two miles from Ballinaboola on the L4023 which is the road from the N25 to the JFK Arboretum – drop in on your way there. Gilly is a figurative sculptor creating pieces for the country home […]

Blue Egg Gallery

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The Blue Egg Gallery, in the centre of Wexford town, exhibits and sells contemporary craft work by Irish and international makers. Here, the owner, Mary Gallagher, organises four or five group exhibitions annually where she brings together work by artists working in clay, glass, textiles, wood, willow and metal. In addition the gallery stocks an […]

Bianca Divito Glass Artist

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A beautiful collection of handcrafted “Forever” glass and crystal gifts created by RHS Chelsea, award winning artist, Bianca Divito, are available for her charming studio at The Old Schoolhouse in Coolgreany. Bianca welcomes special glass commissions for a variety of architectural and domestic settings and offers occasional stained glass courses to glass enthusiasts from her professional […]