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SUMMARY:Glassmaking Experience - Glass Making From Nature\, Colours Of The Causeway Coast
DESCRIPTION:Benefield Spencer Glass\, the North Antrim Coast’s only glassblowing studio\, is inviting you behind the doors of their private studio to experience the magic of molten glass. \nHands on glassmaking experience at Benefield Spencer Glass studio\, located just a few miles inland from  Ballintoy village. \nThe experience includes demonstrations by professional glassmaker Andrea Spencer and takes a step by step approach\, showing you how to heat and shape glass rods in the flame. Under Andrea’s expert guidance\, you will create your own unique hanging suncatcher design\, inspired by the unique flora and fauna native to the Causeway coastline. \nPlease note you will need to follow link and enquire about booking at andreaspencerglass@gmail.com. Participants must be 16yrs or older. Available days are Thursday – Saturday\, 10am – 12.30 pm. \nCost: \nPersonal Experience 1 person half day £115 full day £230 \nDuo Experience half day £75 full day £150 per person \nA Group Experience half day £75 full day £150 per person \n 
URL:https://craftni.org/event/glassmaking-experience-glass-making-from-nature-colours-of-the-causeway-coast/
LOCATION:Andrea Spencer Glass\, 35 Lagavara Road\, Ballintoy\, BT54 6NG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:RUA Annual Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The 142nd Royal Ulster Academy Annual Exhibition of Art is taking place at Ulster Museum. \nThe Royal Ulster Academy is the most enduring body of practicing visual artists in Northern Ireland\, and its annual exhibition is one of the highlights of the Northern Ireland arts calendar. The 142nd art exhibition contains over 300 artworks that use a diverse range of materials to create an inspiring variety of artwork by both local artists and artists from across the globe. \nFounded in 1879\, the Royal Ulster Academy of Arts is the largest and longest established body of practising visual artists in Northern Ireland. One of its founding principles is to organise\, promote or join in organising and promoting in any fashion an Annual Exhibition of work by both members and non–members. \nThis exhibition is on display in Gallery 6 until Tuesday 2nd January 2024. Free to attend and no booking necessary.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/rua-annual-exhibition/
LOCATION:Ulster Museum\, BT9 5AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231028T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231130T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T000900
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SUMMARY:Beautiful Work: Artists and Makers and the Creative Process
DESCRIPTION:County Antrim Open Studios (CAOS) is a network of artists and makers who welcome visitors to their studios. Its members not only like to show people their work but they also like to talk about and illustrate some of the skills and techniques involved in their creative process. \nTheir inaugural exhibition celebrates the first year of County Antrim Open Studios and showcases the work of a wonderfully diverse group of artists and makers including ceramicists\, textile artists\, a bookbinder\, jewellers\, a sculptor and a woodcarver. As part of the exhibition\, CAOS will also be holding 20 Meet the Maker events. It includes exhibits that have been created using traditional skills as well as those using contemporary and innovative techniques. \nCAOS provides the local community\, and visitors to the area\, opportunities to engage with\, and learn about\, local artists and craftspeople\, and for local County Antrim artists and makers to meet and learn about each other. \n\n\n 
URL:https://craftni.org/event/beautiful-work-artists-and-makers-and-the-creative-process/
LOCATION:The Braid\, 1 - 29 Bridge Street\, Ballymena\, BT43 5EJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Exhibitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="County Antrim Open Studios":MAILTO:info@countyantrimopenstudios.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231101T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231129T123000
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SUMMARY:5-Week Hand-Building Course for Beginners & Improvers (Series 2)
DESCRIPTION:In this five-week course Fiona Shannon will teach participants the basics of hand-building including slab building\, coiling\, pinch pots and using press moulds to create a variety of different pots such as vases and bowls. In the last session\, they will add colour to your pots using a variety of slips. \nShould participants have any previous experience\, Fiona will be able to assist them in developing their skills and improving their techniques. Items that will be fired and glazed in a clear glaze by the tutor to be collected at a later date. \nPlease bring apron and wear clothes that you won’t mind getting a little messy. It is advisable to cut your nails short for this class.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/5-week-hand-building-course-for-beginners-improvers-series-2/
LOCATION:Flowerfield Arts Centre\, 185 Coleraine Road\, Portstewart\, BT55 7HU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Flowerfield Arts Centre":MAILTO:info@flowerfield.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231102T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231231T170000
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SUMMARY:Big Bauble Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The Big Bauble Showcase is a yearly staple at Craft NI Gallery\, featuring a wide range of unique handmade baubles\, in limited ranges or one-offs. The event is a highlight for visitors who come back each year to add to their collection. \nStop by to admire and pick up a meaningful gift – these unique designs in porcelain\, felt\, enamel\, textiles or hand blown glass are sure to impress!
URL:https://craftni.org/event/big-bauble-showcase/
LOCATION:Craft NI Gallery\, 115 - 119 Royal Ave\, Belfast\, BT1 1FF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:5-Week Throwing Course for Beginners & Improvers
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of throwing on the pottery wheel to create a variety of different pots\, mugs and bowls. You’ll also learn turning techniques and how to add handles and feet. In the last week you will add colour to your pots using a variety of slips. Should you have previous experience\, Fiona Shannon will assist you to develop your skills and improve your techniques. Participants will use stoneware clay to make items to be fired and glazed by the tutor and collected at a later date. \nPlease bring apron and wear clothes that you won’t mind getting a little messy. It is advisable to cut your nails short for this class.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/5-week-throwing-course-for-beginners-improvers/
LOCATION:Flowerfield Arts Centre\, 185 Coleraine Road\, Portstewart\, BT55 7HU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Flowerfield Arts Centre":MAILTO:info@flowerfield.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231102T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231231T180000
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SUMMARY:'Ag925 - Au750 / Journeys in Silver and Gold'
DESCRIPTION:Craft NI Gallery are delighted to invite you to their Christmas exhibition\, Ag925 /Au750 / Journeys in Silver and Gold. This will show new work from NI makers and a few special guests – the audience will enjoy seeing how they’ve responded to the theme with a play upon the silver and gold hallmarks! \nConveying the idea of precious metals but also hinting at creative journeys and innovative ways to incorporate these metals and/or colours in new work\, and sometimes unexpected materials\, this unique selling exhibition will bring a glow to the shortest days of the year. \nExhibiting makers: Abbie Dixon\, Aisling Higgins\, Alison Lowry\, Andrea Hayes\, Anna Donovan\, Anne Earls Boylan\, Ariel Lavian\, Caitlin Murphy\, Cara Murphy\, Celine Traynor\, Claire Mooney\, David Cousley\, Fiona Kerr\, Gail Kelly\, Irene McBride\, Jackie McMaster\, Joel Smyth\, Kathleen Walsh\, Maggie Napier\, Patricia Kelly\, Ruth Osborne\, Sarah Cathers\, Shannon McShane \nGuest makers: Peter Meanley\, Clodagh Molloy\, Julie Usel\, Cameron & Breen
URL:https://craftni.org/event/ag925-au750-journeys-in-silver-and-gold/
LOCATION:Craft NI Gallery\, 115 - 119 Royal Ave\, Belfast\, BT1 1FF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231103T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231128T160000
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SUMMARY:'Curious Carnival'
DESCRIPTION:Ceramics artist Anna Donovan uses clay to tell stories through figurative sculptures. \nThis curious exhibition will feature ceramic and mixed media sculptures playing with imagery inspired by a variety of mythological creatures combined with familiar carnival and circus tropes. Characters will have evolved from clowns\, mermen\, acrobats\, strong men\, and bearded ladies\, to create a side show of curiosities! \n‘Curious Carnival’ is the result of Donovan’s imagination\, playing with\, and nourished by childhood memories of funfairs\, fairy tales\, and legends.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/curious-carnival/
LOCATION:Ards Arts Centre\, Town Hall\, Conway Square\, Newtownards\, BT23 4NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231111T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231221T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T000900
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SUMMARY:Christmas Craft Market
DESCRIPTION:One of the most popular festive markets on the North Coast returns! The Christmas Craft Market opens on Saturday 11 November from 10am-4pm and continues until Thursday 21 December. \nIn the Christmas Craft Market visitors will find unique\, handmade presents  – from pottery and fashion accessories to jewellery and glass homeware\, beautiful artwork\, artisan food and much more – all made with love by makers and visual artists based in Northern Ireland with most hailing from the Causeway Coast and Glens area – so by buying a one off handmade gift for a loved one\, you’re also supporting a local small business. \nThe market runs weekly from 11 November to 21 December on Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm with additional opening hours on Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 7-9pm.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/christmas-craft-market/
LOCATION:Flowerfield Arts Centre\, 185 Coleraine Road\, Portstewart\, BT55 7HU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Fairs,Markets
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ORGANIZER;CN="Flowerfield Arts Centre":MAILTO:info@flowerfield.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231122T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240107T160000
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SUMMARY:Pop-up Christmas Shop
DESCRIPTION:Come and visit a unique shopping experience this Christmas at North Down Museum. Browse the museum’s galleries\, which are filled with beautiful hand-made products from local artists and makers. The perfect place to get that special gift and support your local crafters. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nThe shop is free to explore during normal opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10am–4pm and Sunday 12–4pm. \n 
URL:https://craftni.org/event/pop-up-christmas-shop/
LOCATION:North Down Museum\, Town Hall\, The Castle\, Bangor\, BT20 4BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Fairs,Markets
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