Visitors to Market House Craftworks, in the heart of Cappoquin, Co Waterford, can watch leather, mosaic, felt and ceramics being created by Len Canton, Joan Casey and Jane Jermyn. The retail space features their beautifully crafted pieces, along with a selection of handmade cards by local artists.
Everything in the shop is locally made, created using traditional techniques and knowledge, with many exclusive items that are unavailable elsewhere. It is possible to purchase pieces from their website if you are not in the area.
Upstairs houses the outstanding Courtroom Gallery where the exhibition programme changes each month. The Market House dates from the mid 1700s and is one of the oldest commercial sites in Ireland. The village of Cappoquin is in a peaceful area with options for dining, fishing and touring historic buildings. It's also an excellent walking area with Glenshelane Woods and river walks on the edge of the village.
- Watch the artists in their studios working in leather, mosaics, ceramics and felt, using traditional techniques.
- The shop provides distinctive, locally made items that are only found at Market House Craftworks.
- Check online for the schedule of monthly exhibitions in the gallery.
