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SUMMARY:'Art of the Possible'
DESCRIPTION: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. \nArt of the Possible features over 40 artworks made from glass\, ceramics\, silver\, metalwork\, jewellery\, and wood. These works were created by some of the most talented and important artists and designers working in these materials today.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/art-of-possible/
LOCATION:Ulster Museum\, BT9 5AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Glass beadmaking workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Maggie Napier in her studio and discover how to make your own unique beads in this accessible\, practice based class. There are options for individual workshops or workshops for two. \nAll materials\, tools and hands-on tuition are included; your work will be kiln annealed for durability before being cleaned and posted back to you. \n  \nPlease note prices start at £75 for half day; time and date to be agreed with organiser.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/glass-beadmaking-workshop/
LOCATION:Glassistudio\, 65 Waringsford Road\, Banbridge\, BT32 4EN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Make Your Own Wedding Rings
DESCRIPTION:Join Ruth from NI Silver in her Holywood studio to make a pair of bespoke wedding rings. Ruth will guide participants through the process of piercing\, filing\, soldering\, hammering\, cleaning and polishing their rings. \nNo experience is required for this workshop. \nPlease note prices start at £250; time and date to be agreed with organiser.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/make-your-own-wedding-rings/
LOCATION:NI Silver Studio\, Holywood\, Co. Down
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:A Hand In Nature
DESCRIPTION:Craft NI is delighted to announce ‘A Hand In Nature’ will run at Craft NI Gallery May 7 – June 26\, 2026. \nAfter a successful exhibition at the National Museum of Ireland\, Collins Barracks in Dublin last year\, nine talented silversmiths and jewellers will now share with NI audiences innovative works which highlight the connection between the natural world and the art of making. \nThe exhibition features new contemporary art metalwork and jewellery that honour the elements and ecosystems that make their existence possible. Silversmith Eva Lynch coined the term Anthropoware to describe objects that are designed to remind us of our inextricable connection to the natural world. Through use of materials\, design aesthetic\, function or underlying narrative these objects tell a story about the ecological and cultural impact of their development.  \nAlongside Lynch\, eight prominent makers also responded to the theme: NI silversmiths Cara Murphy and Stuart Cairns; Irish artists Eimear Conyard\, Clodagh Molloy\, Cecilia Moore\, Cara Murphy\, Cóilín Ó Dubhghaill\, Angela O’Kelly\, and also welcoming Wales-based Finnish maker Rauni Higson.  Their pieces challenge the viewer to think beyond the object and to consider the impact of their material choices.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/a-hand-in-nature/
LOCATION:Craft NI Gallery\, 115 - 119 Royal Ave\, Belfast\, BT1 1FF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Craft NI":MAILTO:gallery@craftni.org
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SUMMARY:Colin and Sylvia Dales exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Ceramicist Sylvia Dales will exhibit work alongside her husband\, Colin Dales\, who is a contemporary abstract painter. Sylvia works with earthenware and traditional techniques such as terra sigillata and smoke firing; her beautifully crafted pieces are influenced by Etruscan and Korean pottery\, creating a powerful connection between past and present. \nColin brings a unique approach to painting\, shaped by his background in fine art restoration. His layered\, textured works explore time\, erosion and structure\, with recent inspiration drawn from water and light at Castle Espie. \nThe exhibition will take place in the Graffan Gallery at Castle Espie; free entrance to the exhibition but fees apply to see Castle Espie. \n 
URL:https://craftni.org/event/colin-and-sylvia-dales-exhibition/
LOCATION:WWT Castle Espie\, 78 Ballydrain Rd\, Comber\, Newtownards\, BT23 6EA
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Slow Stitch Fabric Collage with Jane Mathers
DESCRIPTION:Discover the calming art of slow stitching in this hands-on fabric collage workshop. Using simple hand-sewing techniques\, you’ll create a unique textile artwork by layering fabrics\, textures\, and found materials. \nDuring the session\, you’ll explore fabric composition\, colour\, and texture while learning basic slow stitch techniques that require no prior sewing experience. This relaxed and supportive workshop is perfect for beginners as well as experienced makers who want to reconnect with the joy of hand stitching.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/slow-stitch-fabric-collage-with-jane-mathers/
LOCATION:F.E. McWilliam Gallery & Studio\, Banbridge\, BT32 3NB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Polymer Clay Earring Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Create your own statement earrings from polymer clay\, in this fun jewellery workshop with Melissa Paget. \nYou will learn how to create your own colour palette by hand mixing coloured clay\, and work with different shapes and textures to create two pairs of colourful earrings to take home.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/polymer-clay-earring-making-workshop/
LOCATION:Crescent Art Centre\, 2-4 University Rd\, Belfast\, BT7 1NH\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Material Matters: Textile Knowledge\, Sustainability and Fashion Futures in Ireland
DESCRIPTION:This lecture by Dr Lyndsey McDougall explores how textile knowledge\, both historical and contemporary\, can offer vital insights for more sustainable approaches to fashion. \nDrawing on examples from Irish textile history alongside contemporary practice\, the talk considers how makers\, designers and communities have worked with local materials\, natural dyes and traditional techniques to create garments and textiles that carry cultural memory as well as material value. \nFrom the ideals of the Arts and Crafts movement to present-day initiatives focused on local fibre and sustainable production\, textiles reveal a long history of material awareness and environmental responsibility. The lecture reflects on how textile practices\, including repair\, mending and reuse\, can challenge cycles of fast consumption and encourage deeper relationships with the materials that shape our everyday lives.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/material-matters-textile-knowledge-sustainability-and-fashion-futures-in-ireland/
LOCATION:Ulster Museum\, BT9 5AB\, United Kingdom
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