Everina Sinclair facts for kids

Everina Sinclair (born May 21, 1870 – died 1966) was an Irish artist and teacher. She was especially known for her amazing woodwork. Everina helped bring the Arts and Crafts movement to Ireland, creating a unique Irish style.

Everina Sinclair's Early Life and Work

Everina Mary Caroline Sinclair was born in 1870. Her family owned land in Bonnyglen, Inver, County Donegal. Her father, James Montgomery Sinclair, was a Justice of the Peace. This meant he was a local official who helped keep the peace.

Everina became known for her woodworking skills. In 1890, she won a prize for a folding chair at a show held by the Royal Dublin Society. This was a big achievement!

She started teaching woodwork in Bonnyglen, Dunkineely, and Donegal town. Her students were very talented too. They often showed their work at the Royal Dublin Society shows. Their art was even chosen to represent Irish work at special exhibitions in Lancaster, England.

Everina was a key person in bringing the Arts and Crafts movement to Ireland. This movement was all about making beautiful, useful things by hand. It focused on traditional skills and creating unique, local designs. Everina helped develop a special "Celtic style" for this movement in Ireland.

Later Life and Family

Everina Sinclair got married on April 18, 1900, to Charles Leonard Dobbin Maxwell. They were married in South Africa. They had one daughter named Edith Heather, who was born in New Zealand.

By 1911, Everina and her family were living on Inishcoo Island in Donegal, Ireland. It seems she stopped teaching after she got married. Everina Sinclair passed away in 1966.