Welcome to the Irish Wood Project – the home of tonewoods grown in the island of Ireland, sourced and selected from native and locally grown exotic species.
All our timber is grown in Ireland, and carefully cut and seasoned, then selected and prepared for luthiers by luthiers.
All of our wood is fully traceable to source.
Some of the species we stock may not be familiar to all luthiers – we have been testing, experimenting and rediscovering woods beyond the modern limited pallet of “traditional” rosewood and spruce, with beautiful results both in look and sound quality so we have notes on our experience of using these woods, and are happy to answer any questions.
As part of the International Year of Forests, FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) is organizing an International Conference and Exhibition on the Art and Joy of Wood, taking place in Bangalore, India on the 19-22 October, 2011. This event aims to explore how the development of wood products can contribute to both livelihoods and more sustainable lifestyles. This conference has an unconventional focus and will bring together leading innovators from many related fields. For this reason it is a pioneering meeting and a unique opportunity for participants.
The exhibition and conference is organized as follows:
1. Conference: Over three days, an estimated 350 attendees will hear from leading international experts and practitioners at the cutting edge of their respective fields. (http://www.artjoywood.org/speakers).
2. Exhibition: 50 exhibitors will showcase, sell and promote diverse wood products during a four day commercial exhibition open to the public and media (10,000 visitors expected).
3. Global photography competition: A photography competition has been launched, focusing on themes related to the conference. Winners will be sponsored to receive their awards in person in Bangalore.
4. Additional social and cultural activities: Artisan’s exhibitions, cocktail reception and conference dinner, “music from wood” concert, cultural tours and field trips etc. will be organized for participants to socialize and get a practical and hands on feeling of the themes of the event.
The deadline for sending abstracts is 01 July 2011. The deadline for entry to the photographic competition is 15 July 2011. Please see the brochure, attached note and conference website (www.artjoywood.org) for details.
This conference and exhibition focuses on a theme not well-emphasized before. Considering the popularity of the conference and initial response, space cannot be guaranteed unless registered early. Please advise your colleagues to register at registration@artjoywood.org early to avoid disappointment.