"Gallery Crafts" represents the fulfillment of a long-term dream. It is a craft center with a difference, encorporating not only Fiona's own studio [for her silk work paintings], but also a classroom / exhibition area and retail shop. Centrally located in the village of Kilworth, this charming building embodies within its design, the unique nature of its endeavours and offerings.
Here, Fiona Turley produces her popular line of paintings on silk. It also represents the main retail outlet for her work. Adjacent to the shop - though still conveniently located within the same building - is an exhibition gallery; collections by various artists can seen at different times.
The gallery will also play host to upcoming instructional classes, hosted by Fiona and a number of visiting professional artists. Various artistic mediums and pursuits will be covered.
A small representative selection of items found in the Gallery Crafts shop, can be viewed in our online "Merchandise Gallery".
From the images you can find from the above link you can sense the quality of products available at Gallery crafts, each item is chosen by fiona for both iots aristic merit and quality of making. The artists or craftspeople who produce these wonderful creations are wonderfully talented people whose lives are devoted to their skills and creative minds.
Fiona hunts out the new and experienced crafts people and takes time to get to know them through meeting with them and as she feels that it is important to get to know the creators as well as the creations
Awards
Gallery Crafts has been twice honoured by the Crafts Council of Ireland...."Retailer recommended for quality" award. The retailers were selected for their ability to 'provide a positive image for Irish Crafts and Design, while at the same time offering an excellent service to both consumers and suppliers'
Gallery Crafts receved this award in 2001/2002 and 2002/2003
