Kite Design Studio is situated next to the Christ Church Cathedral in the heart of the Viking Triangle.  The studio is home to a growing group of Irelands top craft designers and artists. It includes global names including: Irish Handmade Glass, Sean Egan Art Glass and Button & Co, goldsmith. It was purpose built by Waterford City Council & The City Enterprise Board to facilitate local craftspeople and was designed to offer visitors a unique opportunity to experience first hand a broad range of artisan producers in one central retail unit.

The studio offers the very best of Irish Design and Craftsmanship, and welcomes all visitors to view some of Ireland’s most beautiful handmade pieces.  This is a unique experience to meet and watch the crafts people as they work. Ever curious about how a glass vase is made, how pictures are engraved in glass or how your jewellery is made? At Kite, you can see it all being created before your eyes, making your pieces even more special.