Based in the stunning setting of Castle Park Walled Garden, Bangor, ForM Sculpture Exhibition features work from 22 selected artists. The exhibtion includes free demonstrations and taster ceramic workshops. It continues until the 7th July, 2013.

Taking place over two weeks at the Business Design Centre, London, this is a key event on the UK's graduate design exhibition calendar. Part 1 takes place from the 26th to the 28th of June and the second part takes place from the 3rd to the 6th of July.

The Craft & Design Collective presents FUSION 2013 - their annual exhibition of ceramics, jewellery/silversmithing and textiles from selected 1st and 2nd year students from the School of Art & Design at the University of Ulster - at Space CRAFT, Belfast, from the 7th to the 29th of June. All are welcome to the preview on the 6th of June 2013 (6-8pm).

Returning this March, Ards Crafts has put together their annual programme of exhibitions, workshops, talk and opportunities to gain an insight into the craft practice and inspiration of talented makers who live and work in Ards Borough. Workshops with ceramicist Victoria Bentham and textile artist Jan Campbell coming up in June.

The Loft Gallery, Portaferry, presents 'metamorphosis' - its 'Art in the Loft' programme of exhibition, artists talks and workshops that take place from April to August 2013. Silversmith Avril Manderson gives precious metal leftovers a new lease of life in the 'Molten Clay' exhibition (1-30 Jun) with accompanying talk on the 1st of June.

This exhibition includes works inspired and informed by time spent on the Welbeck Estate in Nottinghamshire - showing Adam's drawings alongside his pots and an opportunity to glimpse his working practice. It takes place from the 12th of June to the 11th of August.

The Irish Ceramics Awards promote the excellence and diversity of Irish Ceramics, and aim to increase the exposure of accomplished Irish Ceramic Artists. The 2013 Awards exhibition runs from the 2nd to the 30th June at the Mill Cove Gallery, Co. Cork.

A collection of over 300 contemporary handmade buttons will be on show at the Macclesfield Barnaby Festival and afterwards (15 June – 8 August). From Australia to Norway and all over the UK, artists and makers have been translating their work into buttons.

Armagh City & District Council in partnership with the Craft & Design Collective present 'The Art of Craft' taking place in the fabulous ' white cube' gallery space at the Market Place Theatre & Arts Centre, Armagh. The exhibition runs from the 20th of April to the 6th of July.

Leitrim Sculpture Centre in Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim, have a wide range of craft workshops available as part of their programme for 2013. There is something for everyone, with courses for complete beginners through to advanced masterclasses.

Inspired by the collections of the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, the Learning Centre offers you and your family the opportunity to sample and recreate cottage life and traditional crafts at the turn of the century. The current programme runs until August 2013.

Just launched, the Craft Village Collective is a group of artists and designers who have come together to produce a showcase of fabulous products. Work is currently on display and can be purchased from their new outlet located in the Craft Village, Derry/Londonderry.

Would you like to take up, or improve on your craft skills? Local authority arts centres and other cultural venues across Northern Ireland often run workshop programmes giving members of the public the opportunity to work with established makers during term time. Online search facilities, like Art Take Part, can help you to find what you are looking for.

Visit Craft NI's online craft map of makers, craft studios and outlets in Northern Ireland. Design your own craft trail, meet makers living and working in Northern Ireland and experience their diverse talent and skills.

Iveagh Quality Food and Craft Co operative are holding monthly craft fairs in Banbridge Town Hall.

The Victoria & Albert Museum in London offers an extensive annual exhibition programme in art and design. Browse their current exhibitions:

Visit the Crafts Council (UK) OnViewOnline, a new online gallery dedicated to exploring current developments in contemporary craft.

Kim's Emporium, Grahan Gardens (beside Cafe: Inspirations) - Lisburn's modern day craft fair, held on the 2nd Saturday of every month, 10am-4pm. Free admission.

Belfast's Largest Monthly Craft Fair takes place on the last Saturday of each month at the City Life Centre.