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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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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: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: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:Marlene McKibbin - Meet the Maker Talk at Craft NI Gallery
DESCRIPTION:  \nCraft NI are delighted to welcome contemporary jewellery designer and Co. Down native Marlene McKibbin to Craft NI Gallery for a talk about her jewellery practice and career. \n  \nMarlene has been making jewellery for over four decade and her main body of work has been in acrylic and\, over the last fifteen years\, stainless steel and gold. The acrylic is hand machined and dyed\, with particular attention paid to the finish to allow the angle of refractive light to bounce through; simple structures reflect the unique and tactile qualities of the material. She has spent the majority of her career in London where she is an Associate Lecturer at Central St Martin’s and her work is held in public collections including the Victoria & Albert Museum\, National Museums Scotland\, the British Council and the Koch Ring Collection. \n  \nMarlene will talk about her career\, processes and design inspirations as well as her experiences working and showing in GB and internationally\, and selling through London-based stockists with tips about how to make the most of those important relationships. Marlene is a Trustee of Contemporary Applied Arts. For 75 years this charity has championed the work of contemporary craft makers in London and its beautiful Marylebone gallery will be well known to collectors and makers alike. \n 
URL:https://craftni.org/event/marlene-mckibbin-artist-talk-at-craft-ni-gallery/
LOCATION:Craft NI Gallery\, 115 - 119 Royal Ave\, Belfast\, BT1 1FF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meet the Maker,Talks
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