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

Threads of Empowerment: Conflict Textiles’ International Journey

Ulster Museum , United Kingdom

Taking place as part of Belfast International Arts Festival, come along to see Threads of Empowerment: Conflict Textiles’ International Journey. People across the world have communicated their experiences of violence and conflict, human rights violations, poverty, oppression and environmental issues through the form of textile narrative. The result is a visual record and a form … Continue reading Threads of Empowerment: Conflict Textiles’ International Journey

Free

‘Paper Magic’ exhibition

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

The Belfast Paper Art Society's exhibition 'Paper Magic' opens at Millennium Court  on Saturday, September 14th, 2 - 4pm. This exciting event will showcase the vibrant and diverse world of paper art, featuring an array of Papier Mache sculptures, intricate collages, and large-scale mixed media pieces, that are sure to captivate visitors of all ages! … Continue reading ‘Paper Magic’ exhibition

Free

Materials, Messages, Meaning #13

R-Space Gallery 32 Castle Street, Lisburn, United Kingdom

The annual group exhibition Materials, Messages, Meaning - MMM#13, now in its 13th year, will open at R-Space Gallery on September 28th and run until October 25th.  This year's exhibition is themed SUSPENSION—an exploration of how artists and makers engage with a diverse range of materials to reflect on the concept of suspension in its many forms. MMM#13 … Continue reading Materials, Messages, Meaning #13

Free

Pottery workshop with Adam Frew

Adam Frew Studio 21 Cullycapple Park, Aghadowey, United Kingdom

Join Adam Frew for a 2 day workshop in October at his studio in Aghadowey! The emphasis of the class will be on using the potter’s wheel to make a variety of thrown porcelain vessels. Students will be guided through the basics of throwing and also turning (finishing) pots. Adam will demonstrate his various decoration … Continue reading Pottery workshop with Adam Frew

£265

Moving Menagerie Kids Paper Craft Workshop

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

Join tutors Jayne Cherry, Simon Hall and Aimee Magee for this moving menagerie kids paper craft workshop! Participants will make jointed paper animals which explore how Anne Acheson understood the mechanics of movement to be able to isolate fractures and allow them to heal. This workshop will run in the afternoon and is  suitable for … Continue reading Moving Menagerie Kids Paper Craft Workshop

£5

Slow stitch series | Folk art applique

Flowerfield Arts Centre 185 Coleraine Road, Portstewart, United Kingdom

For sewers or complete beginners, this 2 day workshop will provide the opportunity to explore the many different appliqué techniques: hand-tucked, raw-edged, reverse and decoupage style, hand-stitched, machined and fused. With its colourful, stylised motifs of flowers, birds, animals and trees, folk art gives plenty of opportunity to create unique and personal textile collages, that … Continue reading Slow stitch series | Folk art applique

£35

Fine and Dandy Market

Titanic Hotel The Titanic Quarter, 8 Queens Rd, Belfast, United Kingdom

The Fine and Dandy Market is coming back to the Titanic Hotel, Belfast  - stop by to see the work of local craftsmen alongside other artists and local food producers.Visitors will be able to admire and buy locally handmade  jewellery, ceramics (by Rachel Leary, Jakki Trainor, Thomas Powell) crafts and yarns!

Free

Bewitching Bazaar – Halloween Craft Market

Castle Ward Castle Ward, Strangford, Downpatrick

The Bewitching Bazaar Craft Market will take place on  beautiful grounds of Castle Ward - set against the atmospheric backdrop of this historic Georgian estate, the market is a great opportunity to browse an enchanting selection of pieces handcrafted by talented local artists. Stop by The Studio to see resident glass artist Ann York Smyth's … Continue reading Bewitching Bazaar – Halloween Craft Market

£13

Halloween Lantern Workshop

Flowerfield Arts Centre 185 Coleraine Road, Portstewart, United Kingdom

Little Halloween fans will have the opportunity to design and make creepy Halloween clay lanterns using air dry clay which means they can take it home, paint it and let it dry naturally – just in time for spooky celebrations. Tutor: Fiona Shannon. This workshop is suitable for ages 8 to 12yrs.

£15

Mug decorating workshop

Blackheath Pottery The Blackheath Pottery 112 Killeague Rd, Blackhill,, Coleraine, United Kingdom

Step into the enchanting realm of pottery by personalizing your very own mug in an engaging and cozy class with Babs Balshaw from Blackheath Pottery . Participants will: Receive a handcrafted porcelain cylinder crafted by Babs to unleash your creativity. Explore a variety of colored slips for painting, along with paper stencils, stamps, and cutters. … Continue reading Mug decorating workshop

£45

Kids Scary Paper Halloween Masks Workshops

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

Come along and make a paper collage mask with tutor Susan McKeever - this workshop is suitable  for all ages, families, teens, adults. What type of mask will you make - Mummers, Monsters, Witches or Cats? All materials will be provided Suitable for age 6+ . Children must be accompanied by an adult who can … Continue reading Kids Scary Paper Halloween Masks Workshops

£5

Pumpkin Painting and Pizza

Mud Ireland 72 Main St, Moira, United Kingdom

Join Josh from Mud Ireland for a Pumpkin Painting class followed by a pizza party! This class is perfect for those who want a cute Halloween activity that is perfect for all ages and abilities. The first 1.5 hours of the class is dedicated to painting a ceramic pumpkin. Participants will receive a quick demonstration … Continue reading Pumpkin Painting and Pizza

£40

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