August Craft Month, the largest annual celebration of craft on the island of Ireland has officially launched! An incredible line-up of almost 500 events are taking place on both sides of the border this August, from hands-on workshops, demonstrations and exhibitions, to open studios and markets. Brought together by Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI) and Craft NI, the programme showcases the exceptional talent, creativity and craftsmanship found throughout Ireland.
Find the events taking place near you by visiting augustcraftmonth.org!
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
Come and spend a relaxing couple of hours creating Irish love rings. There are lots of workshop dates available from September to November. Visit the website to check for availability.
This immersive, hands on experience invites you to spend time hand crafting a unique wearable Scots Irish heritage ring. There are lots of workshop dates available from September to November. Visit the website to check for availability.
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
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
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
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. Choice of dates: Block One dates: 23 September - 28 October or Block Two dates: 4 November - 9 December
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.