Ayelet Lalor has been working as a sculptor since 1999. She graduated with an honours degree in Ceramics from the National College of Art and Design, Dublin in 1996, and a Masters in Ceramic Sculpture in 2009. She works in clay, bronze and concrete from her Grand Canal based studio. www.ayeletlalor.com

The human figure is at the core of her practice, and the exploration of the female form has continued engage her. Ayelets’ work is created with a hands-on approach, using drawing as an important tool in the process, with the exploration developed through sheer physical manipulation of the material. Ayelet adopts a wide array of different techniques, from her signature ceramic Diva figurines to the casting and modeling in concrete.

To date, she has exhibited both nationally and internationally, representing Ireland at thePhiladelphia Museum of Art Craft Fair, and Sculpture In Context at the National Botanical Gardens, Dublin, where she recently won a ‘Large work of distinction’ award.

Ayelet has been commissioned both publicly and privately, and collections include the Office of Public Works (OPW) and Limerick City Gallery, as well as numerous private collectors. Ayelet has been working as a sculptor since 1999. She graduated with an honours degree in Ceramics from the National College of Art and Design, Dublin in 1996, and a Masters in Ceramic Sculpture in 2009. She works in clay, bronze and concrete from her Grand Canal based studio.www.ayeletlalor.com.

The human figure is at the core of her practice, and the exploration of the female form has continued engage her. Ayelets’ work is created with a hands-on approach, using drawing as an important tool in the process, with the exploration developed through sheer physical manipulation of the material. Ayelet adopts a wide array of different techniques, from her signature ceramic Diva figurines to the casting and modeling in concrete.To date, she has exhibited both nationally and internationally, representing Ireland at the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Fair, and Sculpture In Context at the National Botanical Gardens, Dublin, where she recently won a ‘Large work of distinction’ award.

Ayelet has been commissioned both publicly and privately, and collections include the Office of Public Works (OPW) and Limerick City Gallery, as well as numerous private collectors.

Adrienne Geoghegan Adrienne set up CREATIVE BOOT CAMPS IN 2008. She studied design and illustration in Kingston University in the UK, where she was awarded a first class BA (hons) degree. She continued her career in London, illustrating for newspapers and magazines, including The Guardian and the Economist.  Adrienne lectured part time for seven years in DIT – Visual Communications Degree Course 1997 to 2003. Adrienne’s work has been translated into many languages and she has worked for Macmillan Children’s Books, Oxford University Press, Hazar UK, Scholastic Books, Francis Lincoln Books UK, Readers Digest, and Bloomsbury Children’s Books amongst others. She has also worked for many years illustrating  freelance for the Irish Times, Business and Finance, Sunday Business Post, Irish Independent amongst others.

Adrienne is currently working towards an exhibition, in her home studio, of her assemblage’s, collages, and paintings.  Adrienne is an active member of the Illustrators Guild of Ireland and Children’s Books Ireland and member of IVARO.

Niamh Jackman is a visual artist.  She studied design at the National College of Art and Design in Dublin. Her work is concerned with the drawn line and how this can be translated into other art forms. Book making and book design is an integral part of her work practice. In 1998 she set up her own company, Threepenny Planet, making handmade journals, artist’s books and book sculptures. Niamh’s work is held in many private and public collections including the Arts Council of Ireland, The National College of Art and Design and The Centre for Contemporary Arts, Prague. Niamh has exhibited widely both here and abroad.

Martin Cahill is an experienced theatre practitioner with over twenty years experience working with some of Ireland’s leading professional theatre and dance companies. He is also a skilled puppeteer and puppet-maker. He set up NO STRINGS Theatre Company in 2010 to provide quality puppet shows for young children in schools throughout Dublin. Since its inception No STRINGS have been a regular feature for Dublin City Libraries Book Week campaigns, Five Lamps Arts Festivals 2011 + 2010, PhizzFest Community Arts Festival 2011, CHQ Christmas Fair, supported by Dublin City Arts Office. This year he designed and delivered the show Benny Blue Face as part of an anti-bullying campaign for the North Inner City preschool network. Martin has designed and delivered puppetry workshops for Marino College FE, Dublin City Childcare Committee, CofI College of Education, Meath County Council and for T.Y. programmes.