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Terry Dunne, tapestry artist / weaver has set up a new weaving studio at Cullens Cross, Woodgraigue, Duncormick, Co. Wexford. As one of Ireland 's leading tapestry and rug weavers I have recently packed up my looms and moved to the Wexford area.

After studying in Dunlaoghaire College of Art 1976 – 1980, I have exhibited my work extensively both in Ireland and abroad. I design and weave a range of hand woven floor rugs and wall hangings suitable for domestic use as well as corporate and public buildings.

As a tapestry artist I work in much the same way as a painter. My ideas and images emerge through drawing and painting and would remain as mere sketches if the translation into fibre, yarn and weave was not applied to them.

Woven tapestry is very important to me and using traditional weaves and structures I can communicate my experience of the world through my woven art.

Terry Dunne - holding one of his latest pieces

My floor rugs are exercises in colour and are designed and woven to suit the area they are made for. They are enjoying a revival at present with the interest in wooden floors, people like to use good quality floor rugs for winter warmth and then remove them for summer use.

I have been involved in setting up a new support group for artists in the Wexford area called "5D Creative Forum" which has recently had its first exhibition in Wexford town and is planning a number of exhibitions throughout the summer months.

I am also involved in teaching art and I am a part-time teacher at the National College of Art and Design, Dublin . I teach primary school teachers weaving, spinning and dyeing so they can bring these skills to children at a young age. I also teach advanced woven techniques to the Irish guild of weavers, spinners and dyers, as well as classes to local groups.