Over the past decade, the Ulster Museum has collected a significant number of important artworks from around the world—many of which have never been seen by the public until now. Art of the Possible features over 40 artworks made from glass, ceramics, silver, metalwork, jewellery, and wood. These works were created by some of the … Continue reading ‘Art of the Possible’
A solo exhibition by visual Karen Hamilton which translates the intangible phenomenon of light - the force that enables us to see and engage with our environment - into tangible woven textiles. Showcasing work developed throughout the artist’s undergraduate degree and new experimental weaving, Hamilton explores the characteristics of light, both artistically through colour and … Continue reading In Search of Light
In this exhibition Claire French explores how both form and surface of a vessel can embody a personal narrative and energy, enabling exploration of human memory and experience. While the surface encompasses artistic expression, it also acts as a canvas extending the narrative within the form. Eroded, scraped surfaces will metaphorically reflect how time wears … Continue reading Surface Matters Exhibition
Contemporary British Silversmiths, the leading organisation dedicated to contemporary silver in the United Kingdom, is delighted to present A Thirst for Silver at Craft NI Gallery, Belfast! The exhibition opens on Late Night Art Belfast Thursday 3rd September at 6pm and runs until Saturday 31st October. A Thirst for Silver showcases the work of more … Continue reading A Thirst for Silver
Belfast Potter's Market returns to 2 Royal Ave this September and this time for TWO DAYS! Come along to meet some of the island's finest ceramicists all under one roof and admire their beautiful ceramics - everything from sculpture to homewares to decorative arts. There will be live demonstrations throughout and of course a great … Continue reading Belfast Potter’s Market
Join Karen Hamilton for her Artist Talk on September 17 at 7:30 pm at Ards Arts Centre as she discusses her exhibition In Search of Light. Karen will share the journey of her undergraduate degree, a personal and artistic quest to communicate light through woven textiles. She will discuss her recent collaboration with Dr Jonathan … Continue reading Artist Talk: Karen Hamilton
Get ready for a vibrant Culture Night in Belfast! Stop by Craft NI Gallery on September 18th and join artist and signwriter Laura Nelson to paint your own letter of choice in traditional signwriters' lettering. Try out a unique two-colour painted block letter with shading in a choice of typeface, while you learn about this … Continue reading Sign writing with Laura Nelson for Culture Night Belfast!
Beginners will learn from Welig Heritage Crafts’ expert basket maker and return home with their own beautiful handmade basket.
Enjoy learning a popular printing technique where you’ll learn the basics in Lino printing through demonstrations from the tutor. Then you will get a chance to experiment, before working with templates or coming up with your own design. Use lino cutting tools to carve your design onto a lino sheet and print your own series … Continue reading Lino Printing for Beginners with Madison Swart
This 10 week course will be a structured introduction to working with clay and will suit a complete beginner or someone who wants to reengage with the making process. In this hands-on class, you will learn various hand-building methods including coiling and slab-building, as well as exploring various surface techniques including texture, patterning, oxidising and … Continue reading Beginners / Refreshers Ceramics with Tracey Johnston
Ever wondered how pottery was made thousands of years ago? Join antiquarian and potter John Martin at North Down Museum on Tuesday 22 September for a fascinating talk exploring the craft and creativity of prehistoric pottery. Drawing on archaeological reports and traditional materials, John recreates Neolithic and Early Bronze Age vessels from Ulster, demonstrating the … Continue reading Pottering Around Our Prehistoric Past Talk
A course designed for those new to pottery. Simple hand building skills and throwing on the potter’s wheel will be explored alongside an introduction to glazing.