Creative Spark

Creative Spark Creative Spark, Centre for Creativity and Innovation, is a dedicated enterprise centre and creative training facility for County Louth and the north-east.

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Linear Horizons — Solo Exhibition by We’re delighted to announce Linear Horizons, a new solo exhibition by Louth-based v...
03/09/2026

Linear Horizons — Solo Exhibition by

We’re delighted to announce Linear Horizons, a new solo exhibition by Louth-based visual artist Ciara Agnew, taking place at the

Through richly textured carborundum prints and intimate handmade books containing miniature acrylic paintings, Ciara explores our complex relationship with the natural world — considering themes of landscape, human intervention, disruption and environmental change.

Rather than depicting specific places, her abstract landscapes invite us to look more closely at the traces we leave on the land and reflect on the beauty, resilience and vulnerability of the environments around us.

Exhibition: Linear Horizons
Creative Spark Downtown Hub, Dundalk
Official Opening Night: Thursday, 10 September 2026

Repair Café is back! Join us at our relaxed Repair Café at Creative Spark HQ on Saturday, 19 Sept 2026 , 10am–1pm.Bring ...
03/09/2026

Repair Café is back! Join us at our relaxed Repair Café at Creative Spark HQ on Saturday, 19 Sept 2026 , 10am–1pm.

Bring along 1–3 small household items and team up with our volunteer fixers to diagnose and repair them together — we can usually fix one item per person.

What you can bring:
📷 Cameras - Fix your old camera at our camera repair station
🧵 Textiles & clothing – seams, buttons, small tears
🪵 Small wooden items – chairs, toys, shelves (repairs only)
⚡ Small electricals – kitchen items (no laptops or large appliances)

How it works:
This isn’t a drop-off service — you stay with your item and learn by doing. Repairs aren’t guaranteed and some items may be declined for safety or complexity.

Important:
• One item fixed per person (if there’s time, you can re-join the queue).
• Volunteers aren’t liable for damage; all work is at your own risk.
• Please follow safety guidance on the day.

Click here to sign up: https://creativespark.ie/events/event/repair-cafe-sept-26-67245

Gain access to Creative Spark’s fully equipped print studio, designed to support both emerging and established artists. ...
03/09/2026

Gain access to Creative Spark’s fully equipped print studio, designed to support both emerging and established artists. Work independently in a professional environment and bring your print projects to life using specialist equipment and facilities.
Link: www.creativespark.ie/print-studio.html

Join us for Print Studio Weekend, a weekend packed with workshops, artist talks and demonstrations celebrating printmaki...
02/09/2026

Join us for Print Studio Weekend, a weekend packed with workshops, artist talks and demonstrations celebrating printmaking and creative practice — supported by .

As part of the weekend, join
for a fascinating demonstration exploring how to create colour from the natural world.

Gráinne will share her process of extracting colour from botanicals, using both foraged plants and materials grown in the Creative Spark dye garden. She’ll demonstrate how to transform plant materials into natural pigments, inks and printing pastes suitable for printmaking.

Explore the possibilities of sustainable colour-making, from botanical extraction and pigment preparation to creating versatile natural printing materials.

19 September 2026
Print Studio Weekend

Come along and discover the incredible colours that can be found in the natural world!

The Creative Spark Residency Programme Open CallResidency Details:Opportunity for visual artists and art professionals t...
02/09/2026

The Creative Spark Residency Programme Open Call

Residency Details:
Opportunity for visual artists and art professionals to research and develop their practices. It will support both emerging and established visual artists working in any medium

Duration: 2-3 months.
Open to local, national and international artists.

Shared studio space
Access to all the facilities and basic technical support
Sharing your expertise: Give demonstrations and talks about your practice.

Apply today and begin your journey of textiles, digital fabrication, and biology at Creative Spark Enterprise FabLab!Stu...
01/09/2026

Apply today and begin your journey of textiles, digital fabrication, and biology at Creative Spark Enterprise FabLab!

Study the internationally recognised Fabricademy Diploma from our FabLab in Dundalk and explore how sustainability and digital technologies are transforming the world of textiles. From fashion and costume design to wearable technology, material innovation, and biotechnology, Fabricademy equips you with the skills to create the future of textiles.

Join a global network of makers, designers, and innovators while learning locally at Creative Spark Enterprise FabLab.

Applications are now open.
https://textile-academy.org/apply/?fbclid=IwY2xjawS6_npleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFVYVphRkQzNFVURmpkMmg0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjBmNOtNb8wo9QHedNiG25v0o2TRJqQjMsfV0YpLDlVVRk2WKOei4I7Ckt8l_aem_xUKmy-NJZd6F6z0zuHnp_Q

Images taken on Fabricamp26 was hosted at Enterprise FabLab
with the support of Design & Crafts Council Ireland & Dundalk Credit Union Ltd.

📹 Bootcamp photo credits: Seán McMahon

Print Studio Weekend tickets are now live!Join us for Print Studio Weekend on 18, 19 & 20 September 2026 for a weekend p...
01/09/2026

Print Studio Weekend tickets are now live!

Join us for Print Studio Weekend on 18, 19 & 20 September 2026 for a weekend packed with workshops, artist talks and demonstrations celebrating printmaking and creative practice.

This year's programme includes:
✨ Bookbinding & Box Making Masterclass with
✨ Natural Ink Demonstration with
✨ Seaweed Developer – Analogue Photography on the Beach with
✨ Print on Ceramics Demonstration with

Whether you're looking to learn a new skill, discover new techniques or be inspired by leading artists, there's something for everyone.

🎟️ Tickets are now available on the Creative Spark website – book your place today!

We are delighted to welcome back for our Alternative print ad photography weekend. She will be facilitating a one day e...
01/09/2026

We are delighted to welcome back for our Alternative print ad photography weekend. She will be facilitating a one day eco darkroom on the Beach workshop. Places are limited.

As part of Print Studio Weekend, join for a sustainable, one-day masterclass exploring the precision craft of quarter-b...
31/08/2026

As part of Print Studio Weekend, join
for a sustainable, one-day masterclass exploring the precision craft of quarter-bound case binding.

Discover how to rescue and upcycle high-quality paper offcuts from your printing projects into beautiful, functional sketchbooks. You’ll learn how to create custom-sized sketchbooks with full control over your layout, choosing exactly the types of paper that respond best to your medium — ensuring your materials are both responsibly sourced and archival.

Absolutely no experience required — step-by-step guidance provided.
All materials and tools are included.

18 September 2026
Print Studio Weekend
Supported by .

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Clontygora, Muirhevnamor
Dundalk
CO.LOUTH

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+353429385720

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