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SUMMARY:Textile Takeover at the Ulster Folk Museum
DESCRIPTION:  \nExplore the world of textiles and sustainability at Ulster Folk Museum – shop vintage\, learn how to repair clothes\, watch weaving and spinning demonstrations\, try embroidery and learn from fashion and textile experts. \n  \nShop vintage\, learn repair skills\, and discover the future of sustainable textiles at Textile Takeover on Saturday 10th October.\nDiscover how textiles were created\, repaired and reused in the past\, and how these skills can help us rethink today’s fashion systems. From spinning\, weaving and knitting to embroidery\, rag‑rugging and dressmaking\, you’ll see crafts in action and meet the makers keeping them alive. \nShop vintage with Past Tense and Sally Vintage Pop Up\, learn practical repair and embroidery skills\, and hear from leading voices in textile sustainability including Fibreshed Ireland\, Galway Woolstore\, and our own Curator of Textiles\, Valerie Wilson. \nAround the Folk Museum\, you’ll also find showcases from the Northern Ireland Embroidery and Patchwork Guilds\, the Ulster Guild of Spinners\, Weavers and Dyers\, and Belfast School of Art.  \nTextile Repair with Repair Café NI \nBring your beloved textiles back to life! Join our expert fixers who will help you repair and care for the things you love\, keeping them out of landfill. Bring along clothes\, soft toys (including those much-loved teddy bears)\, bags\, accessories and other textile items that need a little TLC. You’ll get help with your repair\, and pick up tips and skills to help you look after your favourite things for longer. \n  \nGet your ticket here.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/textile-takeover-at-the-ulster-folk-museum/
LOCATION:Ulster Folk Museum\, 153 Bangor Rd\, Holywood\, BT18 0EU
CATEGORIES:Community,Demonstrations,Meet the Maker,Talks,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Yarn Festival at The Commons in Belfast
DESCRIPTION:Ulster Guild of Spinners\, Weavers\, and Dyers are delighted to announce an impromptu community yarn festival at The Commons at Ballynafeigh\, ‘Wool\, Wheel & Weft’. \n  \n“We’re welcoming Folklore Yarns UK\, The Spinning Webb\, Debbie McCann – Textile Designer \, Debbie Orr | Natural dyer\, Gracipity SoulScapes and more!” \n  \nInformation on workshops can be found here.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/yarn-festival-at-the-commons-in-belfast/
LOCATION:The Commons\, 467A Ormeau Road\, Belfast\, Antrim\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community,Demonstrations,Festivals,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Sign writing with Laura Nelson for Culture Night Belfast!
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a vibrant Culture Night in Belfast! \nStop by Craft NI Gallery on September 18th and join artist and signwriter Laura Nelson to paint your own letter of choice in traditional signwriters’ lettering. Try out a unique two-colour painted block letter with shading in a choice of typeface\, while you learn about this traditional skill which brings our main streets to life with colour and vibrancy.  \nPlease note\, event is first come-first served. Laura will be in the Gallery 6 -9pm.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/sign-writing-with-laura-nelson-for-culture-night-belfast/
LOCATION:Craft NI Gallery\, 115 - 119 Royal Ave\, Belfast\, BT1 1FF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community,Demonstrations,Meet the Maker,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Nerikomi workshop with Corinne Price
DESCRIPTION:Corinne Price will be running a nerikomi workshop at Craft NI Gallery\, Belfast during Fleadh week! \nThe event will take place from 10.30am until 12.30pm on Saturday\, August 8th. Anyone who knows Corinne’s work will know the vibrance achievable with this technique – something she is looking forward to sharing! \nThis is an opportunity for anyone with an interest in nerikomi to try their hands without getting them dirty. Nerikomi is a traditional hand building Japanese technique of forming patterns with coloured clay which can be used to create any number of different designs – and the colours will be ready-mixed. \nIn this small and relaxed workshop\, participants will be introduced to the basics of making a nerikomi pattern cane and then turn it into a small functional dish to take home. All of the tools and materials will be provided\, and Corinne will be on hand to help. \nOnly 5 spaces available – early booking HERE is recommended! \n  \nNo prior experience necessary. The firing of up to two dishes included in the price. Tea and coffee provided. \nPlease note – under 18’s must be accompanied by a participating adult.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/nerikomi-workshop-with-corinne-price/
LOCATION:Craft NI Gallery\, 115 - 119 Royal Ave\, Belfast\, BT1 1FF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Demonstrations,Fleadh week at Craft NI Gallery,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Harp making demonstration and try out with William and Anna Smyth
DESCRIPTION:Craft NI Gallery are pleased to celebrate Fleadh Week with a Meet the Maker event that will delight harp lovers and anyone with an interest in instrument making! \nJoin harp maker William Smyth and his wife\, Anna – a talented ceramicist exhibiting her work in Craft NI Gallery – for an enjoyable and informative afternoon at Craft NI Gallery\, 2:30 – 6pm. \nWilliam will share his experience as a maker and answer questions about his craft\, from design to construction\, while Anna will demonstrate her harp-playing skills. Visitors will also have the opportunity to try playing this unique and beautiful instrument for themselves. \nFree to attend – no booking necessary.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/meet-the-maker-harp-making-demonstration-and-try-out-with-william-and-anna-smyth/
LOCATION:Craft NI Gallery\, 115 - 119 Royal Ave\, Belfast\, BT1 1FF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Demonstrations,Fleadh week at Craft NI Gallery,Meet the Maker
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SUMMARY:Guitar making demonstration with Kurtis Scott
DESCRIPTION:Craft NI are delighted to welcome Kurtis Scott\, luthier and owner of Pict Guitars to Craft NI Gallery during Fleadh week. Meet Kurtis and learn about his processes while he works on instruments in progress\, and see how his guitars achieve their unique beautiful tone and stunning visual appearance. \n“As a passionate musician I knew what I longed for in a guitar\, not an instrument that would be kept in its case\, but something beautiful that calls to be played. As someone with a strong connection to nature and the world around us\, I knew for certain that I must combine this idea with sustainability\, which has led me to explore some incredible tonewood”. \nKurtis will be in Craft NI Gallery on Monday 3rd\, Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th August between 11am and 4pm each day. No booking necessary\,
URL:https://craftni.org/event/guitar-making-demonstration-with-kurtis-scott/
LOCATION:Craft NI Gallery\, 115 - 119 Royal Ave\, Belfast\, BT1 1FF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community,Demonstrations,Fleadh week at Craft NI Gallery,Meet the Maker
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SUMMARY:Adam Frew: pottery demonstration evening
DESCRIPTION:Come along to Adam’s pottery studio in Aghadowey for an evening of demonstrations and refreshments. Adam will be showing how he throws his unique porcelain pots on the potter’s wheel\, as well as decorating them in his signature painterly style. \nParticipants will be able to relax watching him make while enjoying tea or coffee and some home baked treats. There will also be the opportunity to view and purchase pots. \nBooking is essential by purchasing a ticket – see link below.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/adam-frew-pottery-demonstration-evening/
LOCATION:Adam Frew Studio\, 21 Cullycapple Park\, Aghadowey\, BT51 4AS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Demonstrations,Meet the Maker,Open Studio
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SUMMARY:Craft NI Craft Village at Garden Show Ireland
DESCRIPTION:The Craft NI Craft Village returns this year at Garden Show Ireland! \nWe are once again delighted to partner with Antrim & Newtownabbey Council’s Garden Show Ireland 2026 to bring contemporary local craft makers to this annual celebration of plants and gardens! \nIn its fourth year at Garden Show Ireland\, the Craft Village is now a firm fixture in the show and an integral part of the overall visitor experience\, which includes plants for sale\, creative garden ideas\, artisan foods and a lively programme of demos and masterclasses. \nVisitors to the Craft NI Craft Village will be able to browse for and shop a large selection of high quality ceramics\, jewellery and textiles\, all handcrafted by local makers. Exhibitors include Anna Smyth\, Duncan Legate\, Erin McCormack\, Fiona Kerr\, Hannah Grainger\, Joel Smyth\, Lorna Shannon\, Maggie Napier\, Rachel Leary\, Vine Haugh\, Redsmith’s Forge and Snowdrops and Sentiments. \nThe weekend will also include two days of woodworking\, spinning and coppersmithing demonstrations – the demo schedule will be available soon! \n  \nVisitors will need to purchase tickets to Garden Show Ireland – link below.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/craft-ni-craft-village-at-garden-show-ireland/
LOCATION:Antrim Castle Gardens\, Randalstown Road\, Antrim\, County Antrim\, BBT41 4LH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community,Demonstrations,Markets,Meet the Maker
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ORGANIZER;CN="Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council":MAILTO:culture@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk
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