Tea is the most widely consumed drink in the world, the paraphernalia surrounding the preparation and consumption is immense. R-Space presents a selection of items surrounding this wonderful beverage. Five artist/makers based in Northern Ireland at different career stages, working in a variety of media, were selected from an open call for this exhibition: Amanda Croft Fiona … Continue reading Teatime
klöver haus in Moira will host 'Countryside to Coast' - an exhibition of original art by local textile artist Andrea Hayes. Working from her home studio in Cookstown, Andrea draws inspiration from the vast array of textures, colours and dramatic skylines of the Irish landscape. Each piece is a unique collage created in Andrea’s distinctive … Continue reading ‘Countryside to Coast’ exhibition by Andrea Hayes
Group exhibition from the Association for Contemporary Jewellers and Silversmiths NI (ACJNI). Presenting the work of over 20 local jewellers and silversmiths who have each responded to the exhibition’s theme to produce one-of-a-kind pieces beyond the scope of their usual commission or production work. The exhibition features variations on the idea of a brooch, with … Continue reading Pinned
Ceramicist Anna Smyth presents new work featuring her exquisite crystalline glazes. From her ceramics studio based in County Down, Anna creates thrown, sculptural porcelain vessels, imbued with meaning, inspired by observations and reflection on life. Recent themes have included relationship, heritage and spirituality. Following completion of the Craft NI ‘Launchpad’ development programme, Anna's new work … Continue reading Inner Journeys
A Gift has the potential to cause change, create bonds within families and communities. Craft NI and the Association for Contemporary Jewellery & Silversmiths NI welcome you to The Gift - as Heirloom, a contemporary jewellery exhibition which promises to awe the viewer with a rich tapestry of techniques, materials and concepts, making this … Continue reading The Gift – as Heirloom
Textile artist Ruth Osborne's exhibition will explore the relationship between nature, landscape and folklore, which can shape our understanding and responses to the natural world. This exhibition brings together textile art, printmaking and natural materials to inspire a connection to nature and explore the historical symbolism and beliefs embedded in our landscape.
Craft NI are delighted to welcome you to ‘Curved with intent’, an exhibition of contemporary design in wood. ‘Curved with intent’ is Craft NI’s first event of a varied 2022 exhibition programme and promises to raise interest in the beautiful medium of wood and admiration for the talented Northern Irish designer-makers who work with it. … Continue reading ‘Curved with Intent’
North Down Craft Collective have organised a group exhibition at WWT Castle Espie wetlands showcasing a selection of ceramics and art from selected designer-makers. Running from the 5th to the 27th of February in the Graffan galleries, the exhibition will have work available for sale via the Castle Espie retail team with a catalogue available in … Continue reading WWt Castle Espie Group Exhibition
Initiated and organised by artist Johanna Leech with support from Northern Ireland Screen’s Digital Film Archive (DFA) in partnership with Flax Art Studios, Bending Glass tells the story of master glass bender and neon sign maker Adrian McNevison of AM Light. This exhibition illuminates the former UTV studios with artworks made from light and archive … Continue reading Bending Glass
Organised by Kingsroad Studios and their first solo show, this exhibition is about a lot of things. Masks are worn to celebrate, to threaten, to protect. They are parts of rituals and ceremonies and have been used for centuries by people around the world. Recently, they have been part of our daily vocabulary and attire. A … Continue reading ‘Masks’
Ards Bobbin Lace Enthusiasts (ABLE) was formed in 1991 by Unagh McCullough, the current WI Homecraft assessor, to promote bobbin lacemaking, which is a heritage craft both in Ireland and worldwide. ABLE has staged every quinquennial exhibition of their handmade lace items, from all skill levels, at the North Down Museum in Bangor. Now celebrating … Continue reading ABLE 30th Anniversary Exhibition of Bobbin Lace
In the exhibition, textile artist Ruth Osborne brings together visual explorations of the relationship between woodland landscapes, folklore, and a range of creative processes that rely on the use of organic material. The union of process, material and history/heritage have shaped, and continue to shape, understanding and responses to the natural world. In recent years … Continue reading ‘Land and Lore’ Exhibition