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SUMMARY:Threads of Empowerment: Conflict Textiles’ International Journey
DESCRIPTION:Taking place as part of Belfast International Arts Festival\, come along to see Threads of Empowerment: Conflict Textiles’ International Journey. \nPeople 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. \nThe result is a visual record and a form of artistic expression based on personal\, and often very poignant testimonies. \nThis collaborative exhibition will explore the strengths and highlights of the Conflict Textiles collection – its history\, international diversity and the important themes it addresses. \nLearn more about the Conflict Textiles collection and associated activities through this link. \nWhat to know \n\nThis exhibition will take place in Art Gallery 3 at the Ulster Museum\nIt’s free to visit and no booking is necessary.\nOpening on 21st June 2024.\n\nImage credits: Detail of ‘Vida en Nuestra Población / Life in Our Poor Neighborhood’\,Photo: Martin Melaugh\, © Conflict Textiles
URL:https://craftni.org/event/threads-of-empowerment-conflict-textiles-international-journey/
LOCATION:Ulster Museum\, BT9 5AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Impressions of nature
DESCRIPTION:Experiment with the many different techniques of printmaking with nature\, with Ruth Osborne. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nIn this 8-week printmaking course with a nature theme\, participants will be introduced to\, and experiment\, with a series of printmaking processes and will create artworks on both textiles and paper. \nProcesses covered will include Monoprint\, Gel Plate Printing\, Lino and Cyanotype. \nAll sessions are suitable for beginners. All materials supplied \n\nPlease note\, this course will take place over 8 weeks; no class Tuesday February 4th.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/impressions-of-nature/
LOCATION:Ards Arts Centre\, Town Hall\, Conway Square\, Newtownards\, BT23 4NP\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Hand-building course for beginners and improvers
DESCRIPTION:During this 5-week course with Fiona Shannon\, participants (18+) will master hand-building techniques like slab building\, coiling\, pinch pots and press moulds to craft pots like vases and bowls before adding colour with vibrant slips. Items will be fired and clear-glazed before collection. \nPlease bring an apron. It is advisable to cut your nails short for this class.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/handbuilding-course-for-beginners-and-improvers/
LOCATION:Flowerfield Arts Centre\, 185 Coleraine Road\, Portstewart\, BT55 7HU\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Dorset Button Making with Debbie McCann
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, textile designer Debbie McCann will give a short introduction to the history of Dorset Button making including new insights she has gained since on her recent trip to Dorset.  \nDebbie will demonstrate how to make a simple cartwheel button and then guide the participants in the creation of their own piece of jewellery or art work to take home. \nAll materials will be supplied although participants are welcome to bring along their own yarn. \nThe workshop space at The Craft Room is located on the first floor accessed via a short flight of stairs. This may not be accessible for some\, but organisers will endeavour to assist in any way.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/dorset-button-making-with-debbie-mccann-2/
LOCATION:The Craft Room\, 24a Frances Street\, Newtownards\, BT23 7DN\, United Kingdom
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