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Photo: Hand carved and jointed ‘Gigi’ wooden cats; Maker: David Cousley; Photo credit: Craft NI
  • Corinne Price Trunk Show

    Craft NI Gallery 115 - 119 Royal Ave, Belfast, United Kingdom

    Stop by and get to know the work of Belfast based ceramicist Corinne Price! The trunk show features Corinne's brand-new collection of work which celebrates all that is fresh and fragrant this season. Inspired by foliage and flowers, the collection showcases several distinct ranges which converse with one another. The nerikomi vessels are hand-built using slices … Continue reading Corinne Price Trunk Show

    Free
  • ‘Imprints in the Earth’

    WWT Castle Espie 78 Ballydrain Rd, Comber, Newtownards

    In this joint exhibition, 11 artists respond to the theme of 'Imprints in the Earth: Shaping Place through Clay'. The works explore connections between landscape, heritage, and the art of clay. The exhibition invites viewers on a journey through the Northern Ireland landscapes where clay becomes both a canvas and a storyteller. 'Imprints in the … Continue reading ‘Imprints in the Earth’

    Free
  • ‘Art of Possible’

    Ulster Museum , United Kingdom

    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. Art of the Possible features over 40 artworks made from glass, ceramics, silver, metalwork, jewellery, and wood. These works were created by some of the … Continue reading ‘Art of Possible’

    Free
  • Belfast School of Art: Product, Ceramics, Silversmithing & Jewellery Degree Show 2025

    The BDes (Hons) Design (Product, Ceramics, Silversmithing & Jewellery) Degree Show celebrates the work of graduating students from the Product Design, Ceramic Design, Silversmithing & Jewellery pathways at Belfast School of Art. This exhibition brings together a diverse collection of outcomes, reflecting a strong culture of innovation, material exploration and critical design thinking. Across the … Continue reading Belfast School of Art: Product, Ceramics, Silversmithing & Jewellery Degree Show 2025

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  • Brian McKee & Mary Callan Trunk Show

    Craft NI Gallery 115 - 119 Royal Ave, Belfast, United Kingdom

    Craft NI Gallery’s upcoming trunk show juxtaposes two different disciplines and mediums: shown alongside one another, Brian McKee's furniture and Mary Callan's textile art find common ground in a celebration of design and craftsmanship!   Brian McKee is a furniture designer-maker based in Co. Down, Northern Ireland. Brian's primary constructional method is the steam bending … Continue reading Brian McKee & Mary Callan Trunk Show

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  • Scott Benefield Trunk Show

    Craft NI Gallery 115 - 119 Royal Ave, Belfast, United Kingdom

    Scott Benefield’s trunk show at Craft NI Gallery shines a light on the beauty of blown glass  - stop by to learn about the Filigrana technique which goes back to 16th century Venice!   Scott Benefield’s work draws upon a particular heritage in the history of glass: the golden age of 16th century Venetian glassblowing. … Continue reading Scott Benefield Trunk Show

    Free
  • August Craft Month

    Island of Ireland Island of Ireland

    Established in 2021 and organised by Design & Crafts Council Ireland and Craft NI – the two national bodies for craft in Ireland – August Craft Month is an all island celebration of Ireland’s unique craft sector! This year’s fantastic August Craft Month programme brings together an array of talented makers hosting over 300 events … Continue reading August Craft Month

  • ‘Common Threads’

    Island Arts Centre The Island, Lisburn, United Kingdom

    The second edition of the Northern Ireland Linen Biennale’s headline group exhibition, where flax and linen—whether as story, medium, or substrate—serve as the common thread across a range of fine and applied art practices.  Curated by artist and creative producer Meadhbh McIlgorm, the exhibition celebrates the slow, considered, and skilful labour of artist-makers. A theme … Continue reading ‘Common Threads’

    Free
  • ‘Sgrafitto’

    North Down Museum Town Hall, The Castle, Bangor, United Kingdom

    A solo exhibition of work by ceramic artist Jakki Trainor. The ‘Sgraffito’ exhibition explores how decorative mark making and sensitive carving can reveal detail, pattern, light and shade. Jakki draws inspiration from a love of nature and folklore, producing illustrative ceramics depicting both real and imagined flora and fauna that aim to engage the viewer … Continue reading ‘Sgrafitto’

    Free
  • ‘Flaxen’

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

    R‑Space Gallery is pleased to present 'Flaxen', the first solo exhibition in Northern Ireland by British textile artist Alice Fox, as part of the Linen Biennale Festival. 'Flaxen' is a collection of new works by Alice Fox, exploring the flax plant at every stage: from whole dried stems to unspun fibre. The works are woven … Continue reading ‘Flaxen’

  • ‘Under Construction’

    Craft NI Gallery 115 - 119 Royal Ave, Belfast, United Kingdom

    For this exhibition, Derek Wilson uses the Gallery as a project space to contemplate the dialogue and interaction between his current research project into collage and painting, and its later translation into three-dimensional sculptural objects. As a recent recipient of the Rosemary James Memorial Trust Award, Derek’s ‘Under Construction’ ’exhibition at Craft NI Gallery gives insight … Continue reading ‘Under Construction’

    Free
  • InterWOVEN

    Down Arts Centre 2 - 6 Irish Street, Downpatrick, Down, United Kingdom

    This group exhibition brings together artists from the North and South of Ireland whose work and processes reference Linen heritage in a contemporary context. The exhibition weaves together each artist’s creative practice and how it engages, questions or explores sustainability in relation to functional textiles and textile art. Exhibiting Artists: Katerina Gribkoff, Malú Colorín, Maya Todd, Niamh … Continue reading InterWOVEN

    Free

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