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Photo: Hand carved and jointed ‘Gigi’ wooden cats; Maker: David Cousley; Photo credit: Craft NI

QEST Northern Ireland Showcase Exhibition

Craft NI Gallery 115 - 119 Royal Ave, Belfast, United Kingdom

Craft NI have partnered with QEST to bring to you the QEST Northern Ireland Showcase Exhibition in February 2024.  The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) supports the training and education of talented and aspiring craftspeople through Scholarships, Emerging Maker Grants and Apprenticeships. We are delighted that by means of this joint exhibition, craft audiences in … Continue reading QEST Northern Ireland Showcase Exhibition

Free

Pottery Taster for 2 with Adam Frew

Adam Frew Studio 21 Cullycapple Park, Aghadowey, United Kingdom

This is an opportunity to try out pottery in your own private 3 hour lesson for 2 with Adam. Suitable for all levels, from beginners to improvers. The emphasis will be on having fun and making a variety of pots. Students will each select their best pots to be fired. These will be glaze fired … Continue reading Pottery Taster for 2 with Adam Frew

£160

Earth Made

Oriel Gallery Clotworthy House,, Antrim Castle Gardens, Antrim, United Kingdom

EARTH MADE  reflects the creative processes of textile artist Ruth Osborne and ceramic artist Patricia Millar. In this collaborative exhibition, earth materials and stories were collected and exchanged t create sustainable land Art. Ruth Osborne is textile artist working primarily on Irish Linen, which is chosen for its aesthetic qualities, sustainability, and heritage on the … Continue reading Earth Made

Free

Making space: Tapestry Knotted Bookmark Workshop

ASTRL Fibres Studio 412 Woodstock Road, Belfast, Antrim, United Kingdom

Making Space is a series of workshops that will encourage you to think with your hands, embrace a willingness to play, allow yourself the space to be creative and find connection in the act of making. Join Alison of ASTRL Fibres and learn how to handcraft a beautiful tapestry knotted bookmark to take home with … Continue reading Making space: Tapestry Knotted Bookmark Workshop

£45

Handbuilding Workshop (evenings)

Belfast Ceramics Studio Unit 10E Owen O'Cork Mill, 288 Beersbridge Road, Belfast, Antrim, United Kingdom

Have you become hooked on The Great Pottery Thrown Down? Have you ever wanted to make your own teapot? With expert tuition from Helen Faulkner you will learn step by step how to create your own ceramics pieces. Learn a range of skills including slab building and coil work to design and craft beautiful pottery. … Continue reading Handbuilding Workshop (evenings)

£200

Felting with Bees in The Walled Garden, Helen’s Bay

The Walled Garden 47 Craigdarragh Road, Helen's Bay, Bangor, Down, United Kingdom

On arrival at The Walled Garden Helen's Bay, participants will be welcomed by host Lorraine with a small glass of locally produced honey mead, followed by a visit to the apiary, at a safe distance, for a brief talk about the importance of Black Irish bee conservation, their role in cross pollination in the garden … Continue reading Felting with Bees in The Walled Garden, Helen’s Bay

£75

Exhibiting at Collect – Maker Talk

Craft NI Gallery 115 - 119 Royal Ave, Belfast, United Kingdom

The Crafts Council's Collect showcase every spring in London is the UK's leading international fair for contemporary craft & design in the UK. In the last two years, ceramist Patricia Millar and glass artist Andrea Spencer have been selected to exhibit at Collect Open, the fair's platform for pioneering individual artists. We're delighted that Patricia … Continue reading Exhibiting at Collect – Maker Talk

Free

Intro to linocut

The Workshop 4a Church Street, Ballynahinch, United Kingdom

Linocut is an artform that can be as simple or as intricate as you can dream and combines well with other mediums. But first, you have to learn the basics! In this class, participants will learn about the basic tools, materials, and methods used from the types of mediums they can carve into, different kinds … Continue reading Intro to linocut

£45

Making Space: Macramé Masterclass

ASTRL Fibres Studio 412 Woodstock Road, Belfast, Antrim, United Kingdom

Making Space is a series of workshops that will encourage you to think with your hands, embrace a willingness to play, allow yourself the space to be creative and find connection in the act of making. Join Alison of ASTRL Fibres for a deep dive into macramé pattern design. Over the course of this 4hr … Continue reading Making Space: Macramé Masterclass

£75

Kids Fused Glass Fish Workshop

Millenium Court 2 William Street, Portadown, Co Armagh, United Kingdom

Come along and make 3 tropical fused glass fish! Kids can use their vivid imaginations to dive into the under sea world and experience new skills to help them complete their designs in mesmerising glass colour, using a variety of glass materials to create different tones and textures. The children can decide if they want … Continue reading Kids Fused Glass Fish Workshop

£25

Coiled macrame basket workshop

The Workshop 4a Church Street, Ballynahinch, United Kingdom

Join Alison of ASTRL Fibres and learn how to handcraft a beautiful coiled basket which you can then take home with you. Over the course of this 2.5hr session, Alison will guide you through basic coiling and stitching techniques using recycled cotton cord in one of the four available colour options. This workshop is suitable … Continue reading Coiled macrame basket workshop

£45

ASTRL Fibres Studio 412 Woodstock Road, Belfast, Antrim, United Kingdom

Making Space is a series of workshops that will encourage you to think with your hands, embrace a willingness to play, allow yourself the space to be creative and find connection in the act of making. Join Alison of ASTRL Fibres and learn how to handcraft a beautiful outdoor plant hanger to take home with … Continue reading

£45

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