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‘Gifts from the Art’ for Valentine’s Day
Craft NI is playing Cupid in February with a series of craft and design workshops - come along and make a crafted Valentine’s gift for someone special.
Each two hour session at the Crescent Arts Centre will be lead by a highly-skilled designer-maker or craftsperson who will show how to create personal gifts for someone special.
The five workshops will cost just £5 each to cover materials and begin with a laser cut 3d pop up card-making workshop with Rachel McKnight (pictured here). The programme also includes badge-making, creating a “book of secrets”, handcrafted CD cover making using lino tools, and straw creations of love tokens.
“Craft is the ultimate personalised gift – you are creating something by hand specifically for someone special.
While a craft skill can take years to learn, we’ve put together a series of very accessible workshops that are perfect for beginners”, says Joe Kelly, Director of Craft NI.
Valentine's Workshop Programme, Crescent Arts Centre, 12-13 February
Laser Cut 3d Pop Up Cards with Rachel McKnight - 11-1pm, Sat 12 February. Book now →
Love Badges with Heather Burgess - 1-3pm, Sat 12 February. Book now →
Songs of Love with Sarah Campbell - 3-5pm, Sat 12 February. Book now →
Just for You...Valentine’s Secret Book with Dawn Mitchell - 12-2pm, Sun 13 February. Book now →
Love Tokens with Rosemary McCartney - 2-4pm, Sun 13 February. Book now →
Studio Workshops, throughout February
In addition to the five workshops at the Crescent, there are other studio-based workshops taking place in February :
Creating a Ring - Design Workshop with Garvan Traynor Jewellery - Dual Workshop, Belfast / 9am - 5pm weekends in February.
Weaving with Judith Cassidy - University of Ulster, Belfast / 10am - 1.30pm & 2.30 - 4pm, weekends in February.
Textile Art for Beginners with Naomi Whan - Island Arts Centre, Lisburn / 10am - 4pm, Sat 12 Feb.
Exploration of Clay with Susie Crooks - Priory Cottages, Benburb / 2 - 4 pm every Thurs, 10 Feb - 17 Mar & 11am - 1pm every Sat, 12 Feb - 19 Mar.
Silversmithing Exhibition at Craft NI
For more Valentine’s inspiration, Craft NI’s Gallery in Cotton Court, Belfast will host an exhibition by silversmith Samantha Moore. Samantha is a rising talent and tipped as ‘one to watch’. She will present her new work in her solo exhibition,The Semiotics of Silver, an exciting new show of contemporary silver objects.
For more information on the events programme and how to book your place contact Craft NI info@craftni.org / 028 9032 3059
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