Other Crafts
Algan Arts - Gail Kelly
32 Ballyalgan Road
Crossgar
BT30 9NQ
T: 0 28 4483 1199
F: 0 28 4483 1199
E: gail@alganarts.com
W: www.alganarts.com
Description: Gail Kelly works in a variety of techniques producing limited edition, hand painted etchings and woodcut lithographs. Inspired by pre-celtic archaeology her images are of standing stones, dolmens, cairns, thorn trees and the ancient folklore associated with them. She has exhibited her work widely both at home and abroad. Algan Arts greeting cards and a set of reproduction prints have been reproduced from Gail's original artwork capturing the mystery of stone sites
Directions: Turn into Killyleagh Street at the roundabout in Crossgar. Turn left onto the Derryboye Road. After 2 miles approx. turn left onto Balalgan Road. No 32 is about ½ mile up the road on the left.
Frances Donnan - Brena Ceramics
35 Shore Road
Killyleagh
BT30 9UE
T: 0 28 4482 8355
F: 0 28 4482 8355
E: francesdonnan@yahoo.co.uk
Description: Brena Ceramics has been a successfully run business for 18 years. Pieces are individually hand-sculpted, concentrating mainly on traditional and abstract animal forms. They are modelled, monogram stamped, dated, and finished in either stoneware, raku, or salt glaze ware. The product is authentically hand made from start to finish.
Exhibition work, collectors' items, and other specialist pieces, all form part of a large and varied range which has gained a reputation for quality and originality.
Opening Hours: The studio is open Tuesday to Friday. Appointment necessary for Saturday and Sunday.
Riley Photography
The Old Schoolhouse
151 Main Street
Dundrum
BT33 0LX
T: 0 28 4375 1845
E: Billy@Rileyimages.com
W: http://www.rileyimages.com/
Description: Billy Riley is a creative photographer at the cutting edge of the latest offerings from Digital Photography. A professional photographer with over thirty five years experience and an associate member of the British Institute Of Professional Photographers, he travels throughout Ireland, the UK and beyond on assignments. Billy's modern and fun loving approach to his photography brings out the best qualities in all those he photographs.
Turnip House Knitwear
24 Trassey Road
Bryansford
Newcastle
BT33 0QB
T: 0 28 4372 6754
F: 0 28 4372 6754
E: info@turniphouse.com
W: http://www.turniphouse.com/
Description: Situated in the Mournes, beside Tollymore Forest Park, Turnip House creates fashion and interiors in knitwear and knitted felt.
Opening Hours:
July and August, 11:00 - 17:00 daily.
September to May: 11:00 - 17:00 Saturday and Sunday.
Visitors welcome at other times, but please ring for availability.
Admission: Free
Directions: From Newcastle take Bryansford Road B180 to Bryansford village. Turn left at T junction, drive approx 4 miles, then turn left into Trassey Road. Follow Trassey Road over hump-backed bridge, look for car park on left hand side. Park and walk turning sharp left immediately after car park signposted. Keep left, follow signposts for about 600m. The lane is passable by car with care.
Contacts
Downpatrick Tourist Information
The Saint Patrick Centre,
53a Market Street
Downpatrick,
BT30 6LZ
T 0 28 4461 2233
F 0 28 4461 2350
E downpatrick.tic@downdc.gov.uk
Newcastle Tourist Information Centre
10-14 Central Promenade,
Newcastle,
BT33 0AA
T 0 28 4372 2222
F 0 28 4372 2400
E newcastle.tic@downdc.gov.uk