J Hill’s Standard curates Form & Fable at Wilton Park

J Hill’s Standard, one of Ireland’s most celebrated craft and design houses, will curate and manage Form & Fable, a pop-up store at Wilton Park that celebrates Irish craftsmanship, design, and creativity.

In partnership with IPUT Real Estate, Form & Fable is a six-week retail residency running from Wednesday 12 November to Sunday 21 December, bringing together a carefully curated collection of Ireland’s most skilled makers.

Every piece on display — and available for purchase — has been designed in Ireland, is rooted in tradition and elevated by contemporary design.

A Celebration of Irish Craft and Design

Visitors will have a rare opportunity to explore and shop a thoughtfully curated selection of handmade Irish craft and design. Highlights include:

• Hand-cut crystal glassware by J Hill’s Standard, made in Lismore, Co. Waterford
• Handwoven textiles from Mourne Textiles made in Co. Down
• Contemporary ceramics by Fermoyle Pottery, Stephen O’Connell, and Alexis Bowman, the husband-and-wife team based in Co. Kerry
• Pottery by Waterford’s Marcus O’Mahony
• Art prints and homewares by Superfolk, the husband-and-wife owned studio in Co Mayo
• London-based fashion designer Richard Malone collaboration with J Hill’s Standard

Also featured are:

• Sidereus Watches designed and handmade in Ireland with collections inspired by the giant megalithic structures, now known as Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth.
• Wool blankets by Dublin-based artist Ellie Dunne in collaboration with Galway Wool Co-op
• Hand-forged knives by West of Ireland maker Sam Gleeson
• Timeless wooden objects by Dublin woodworker Jack Smith

The residency will also showcase work by Kathryn Davey, Andrew Ludick, Cora Cummins, Ronan Dillon, and Jennifer Slattery; furniture from Anam Design Studios; and handcrafted notebooks by County Mayo’s Atelier Owlfeather.

Set in a purpose-built, 254 sq.m retail and event space on Mary Lavin Place at Wilton Park, the Form & Fable is more than a store — it’s a celebration of storytelling, craftsmanship, and community, bringing the energy and spirit of Ireland’s finest makers into Dublin City.

Form & Fable will host a dynamic programme of events and workshops throughout the pop-up, offering unique opportunities to connect directly with the people shaping the future of Irish design. Visitors can expect exclusive limited-edition pieces, alongside hands-on demos, knife-forging, block-printing, textile dyeing, woodwork, and panel discussions.

Known for redefining Irish crystal with a contemporary eye, J Hill’s Standard brings its deep commitment to craftsmanship to the wider community through Form & Fable, proudly spotlighting the makers shaping the future of Irish design.

Anike Tyrrell, Founder of J Hill’s Standard, said:

By welcoming some of the country’s finest craft and design talent, we wanted to give people the opportunity to buy pieces that remind them that craft and design are a vital part of Irish culture and identity. Whether it’s a simple, elegant bud vase or an intricate handwoven wool rug, Form & Fable gives visitors the chance to celebrate and support the nation’s craft and design talent.

Niall Gaffney, Chief Executive, IPUT Real Estate, said:

IPUT is delighted to host Form & Fable at Wilton Park — a natural partnership that reflects our commitment to creating space for culture and creativity in the city. We support this curation of Irish craft and design, and we look forward to welcoming visitors to Wilton Park. Earlier this year, we opened three new Artists’ Studios at Wilton Park, commissioned James Earley to design the ceiling for the new street linking Lad Lane to Mary Lavin Place, and restored the adjacent park overlooking the canal, where a major sculpture by Eilis O’Connell now stands.

Dates:

Wednesday 12 November – Sunday 21 December 2025

Location:

Mary Lavin Place, Wilton Park, Dublin 2 (D02 FX04), between Leeson Street and Baggot Street bridges

Opening Hours:

11am–6pm, Wednesday to Sunday (closing at 4pm on Sundays), with late opening on Thursday evenings until 8pm