Craft Traditions - Series 1

Series celebrating the passion and skill of local craftsmen and women who are dedicated to making hand-made objects in a world dominated by mass production

Craft Traditions - Series 1 - Clay

In pottery, ceramics, sculpture and buildings, clay in Ireland has been all around for centuries. This film looks at the traditional and contemporary uses for this material.

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Craft Traditions - Series 1 - Iron

Forging iron requires a combination of brain, brawn and manual dexterity. This film looks at the skills, culture and tradition of working with iron in the north of Ireland.

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Craft Traditions - Series 1 - Stone

Kerbstones and Mourne granite pave the streets of many British cities. This is the story of a tradition of cutting, dressing and polishing stone that goes back 1000 years.

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Craft Traditions - Series 1 - Wood

The story of a tree and its transformation from a forest oak to a finished object. The beauty and durability of oak have made it a favourite of Irish craftsmen for centuries.

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