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SUMMARY:Cameron & Breen Jewellery Trunk Show - Opening Night
DESCRIPTION:Come along and meet design powerhouse Martin Cameron and Laura Breen for a one-of-a-kind event – a Cameron & Breen Jewellery Trunk Show at Craft NI Gallery\, Belfast! This will be a unique opportunity to meet these two talented makers in person as the Gallery will show an extended collection of their stunning works for 3 days only.  \nJoin us for the opening night on July 28th: the evening will start with a drinks reception at 6pm\, and Martin and Laura will give a short introduction to the audience at 6:30. This will be a great opportunity to chat to them about their work and any bespoke commissions or remodelling ideas that you might have – appointments will be available over the next two days. \nCameron & Breen are renowned for their contemporary exploration into ancient jewellery design\, having won awards from The Worshipful Company Of Goldsmiths and with noteworthy commissions under their belt such as presenting their ‘Ancient Treasure’ Brooch to Princess Anne Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal in 2021. \nCaptivating hordes of gold jewellery found in museums influence the forms and materials in Martin and Laura’s jewellery collections. Recycled gold is cast from wax that has been carved and manipulated by hand\, displaying the beautiful marks of traditional handmade design and the ancient technique of lost wax casting. Stone carvings adorned with rhythmical patterns and curious figures inspire their playful hand engraved motifs. Martin and Laura hand select emeralds\, sapphires\, mandarin garnets\, diamonds and rock crystals to skilfully set in each individual piece. \nIf you have longed to try on some of their pieces after intensive social media searches\, have a bespoke commission in mind such as an engagement ring\, a wedding ring or anniversary gift\,  or are interested to remodel heirloom pieces\, stop by for a chat in the Gallery’s private consultation area.  Martin and Laura welcome bespoke enquiries\, and their designs can be translated for you using alternative metals and your dream gemstone can be sourced to create a truly unique treasure. Martin and Laura will happily discuss using your own gold and gemstones to create a new future heirloom. \nPlease note the following opening hours: Friday 6 – 9pm\, Saturday 10 – 5pm\, Sunday 1 – 6pm.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/cameron-breen-jewellery-trunk-show/
LOCATION:Craft NI Gallery\, 115 - 119 Royal Ave\, Belfast\, BT1 1FF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Meet the Maker
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SUMMARY:Traditional Skills Festival
DESCRIPTION:Come along to the Traditional Skills Festival and meet  talented local crafters\, makers and artists. Visitors have the option to come down for a day or stay for three days. \nOver the weekend the farm will host a selection of hands on full and half day skills and crafts workshops with expert crafts people. Visitors will learn basic principles and skills\, get hands on with the tools and materials and maybe even create their first  crafted item. \nSunday (11am – 3pm) visitors will get the chance to watch demonstrations and learn from a number of crafters\, and also to explore a heritage craft trail around the farm. General admission tickets for the Sunday demonstration day can be purchased in advance. \nVisitors who wish to stay for the weekend can book to stay in Willow and Lore’s furnished bell tents or pitch up with their own camping kit. \n  \nPlease note\, admission ranges from £5 – £10 and workshop attendance from £45 to £90. Please read more following the organiser’s link.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/traditional-skills-festival/
LOCATION:Willow and Lore\, 15A Craigdunloof Road\, Ballymena\, Newtowncrommelin\, BT436RQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community,Meet the Maker,Open Studio,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tenth Glen Heritage Farms":MAILTO:tenthglenhf@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230621T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230621T210000
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SUMMARY:Demonstration Evening with Adam Frew
DESCRIPTION:Come along to Adam’s pottery studio in Aghadowey for an evening of demonstrations and refreshments. Adam will be demonstrating making a teapot from start to finish as well as other items from his pottery range. \nYou can 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\, places are limited. Tickets cost £10 to reserve a place. \nThe evening will start at 7.30pm and run until 9pm.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/demonstration-evening-with-adam-frew/
LOCATION:Adam Frew Studio\, 21 Cullycapple Park\, Aghadowey\, BT51 4AS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meet the Maker,Open Studio
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230513T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230513T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T224257
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SUMMARY:Woodturning Open Day with Gaia Heritage Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Gaia Heritage Crafts will be holding an Open Day on Saturday\, 13th May 2023 featuring woodturning\, woodcarving and green woodworking demonstrations. There will be quality wood turned items and woodturning supplies for sale in their craft shop  on the day\, and visitors will have to opportunity to try some activities throughout the day.\n\nThere will be demonstrations from Gaia’s  woodturning club members (Crowstown Lane Woodturners) along with master craftsmen\, green woodworking and turning using both pole lathe and electric lathes.\n\nLessons are available for individuals and small groups – please enquire on the day or via their Facebook page.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/woodturning-open-day-with-gaia-heritage-crafts/
LOCATION:Gaia Heritage Crafts\, Sion Mills\, Strabane\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meet the Maker,Open Studio,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230504T190000
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SUMMARY:Late Night Art with ASTRL Fibres
DESCRIPTION: 𝙇𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙉𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝘼𝙧𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝘼𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙋𝙖𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙚 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝘼𝙎𝙏𝙍𝙇 𝙁𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙨 will take place on Thursday\, May 4th between 7 and 9pm  at Craft NI Gallery\, Belfast. Come along and learn about the craft practice of macramé!\n\n\nAlison Pascoe is a Belfast based artist and craftsperson specialising in the craft practice of macramé\, a heritage knotting technique used to create decorative patterns using rope\, cord and twine. Her collections are handcrafted art pieces and functional objects for modern spaces.\n\n\nThe practice of knot tying is a satisfying tactile experience and a mindful meditation that integrates deep relaxation alongside a high level of concentration. There is wonderful simplicity in using a single strand to create a perfectly engineered knot and a complex and decorative pattern through repetition. Her passion is sharing the benefits of practicing macramé by crafting in community and facilitating regular macramé workshops in studio and throughout the island of Ireland. Alison will also have macramé kits available to purchase on the night – a great way to introduce this practice into your home!\n\n\n𝘿𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨 𝘼𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙣’𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙩 7:30 𝙥𝙢 as she will talk us through her journey and demonstrate some macramé techniques. After that\, the audience will of course have the opportunity to try their hand at tying some knots!\n\nNo booking necessary.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/late-night-art-with-astrl-fibres/
LOCATION:Craft NI Gallery\, 115 - 119 Royal Ave\, Belfast\, BT1 1FF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community,Meet the Maker,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230406T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230406T200000
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SUMMARY:Late Night Art with Kokodesigns
DESCRIPTION:Come along for Late Night Art on Thursday\, April 6 between 6 and 8pm and learn about Serti silk painting! \nKaren O’Kane\, the creative force behind Kokodesigns\, is a textile artist based in the picturesque Donegal village of Ramelton who specialises in hand painted silk which she uses to make colourful pieces for the home – especially lighting and lampshades.\nKaren will be in the gallery to demonstrate Serti silk painting and talk about the processes used in ‘Love my Lake’\, her latest collection which was inspired by her pond. Karen takes key motifs and makes them into an Art Deco stained glass inspired design\, which she then takes into production by digitally printing onto bamboo.\n\nDon’t miss Karen’s talk at 7pm as she will talk us through the process and demonstrate from design\, painting on the silk to printing\, to making the lights. \nThe audience will have the opportunity to try their hand at silk painting using a silk canvas set up that Karen will bring along for the night! \nEveryone is welcome\, no booking necessary.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/late-night-art-with-kokodesigns/
LOCATION:Craft NI Gallery\, 115 - 119 Royal Ave\, Belfast\, BT1 1FF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meet the Maker,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230315T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230315T150000
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CREATED:20230306T120335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T134605Z
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SUMMARY:Maker Talk with Silversmith\, sculptor and jeweller Bryony Knox
DESCRIPTION:Craft NI is grateful to Belfast School of Art for facilitating a Maker Talk in Craft NI Gallery with leading Silversmith\, sculptor and jeweller Bryony Knox. The talk will take place Wednesday\, March 15h at 2pm at Craft NI Gallery. \n  \nA visiting lecturer at Belfast School of Art\, Bryony Knox specialises in the silversmithing technique of repoussé and chasing. Using pine pitch and a myriad of steel punches\, she fashions functional silver sculptures and silverware with a twist\, creating pieces that\, on closer inspection or handling reveal an additional function. \n  \nThis is a unique opportunity to hear Bryony speak about her practice and the processes she uses during her one day visit to Belfast\, as she will be bringing some of her own work with her to show on the day. \n  \nThis event will be of particular interest to jewellers\, silversmiths\, sculptors and all those who take a keen interest in these fields. \n  \nNo booking necessary.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/maker-talk-with-bryony/
LOCATION:Craft NI Gallery\, 115 - 119 Royal Ave\, Belfast\, BT1 1FF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meet the Maker,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230302T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230302T200000
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SUMMARY:Late Night Art with Red Earth Designs!
DESCRIPTION:Come long and meet the talented twin sisters Karen and Claire Gibson\, the creative dynamic duo who have been making exciting ceramics with a very distinctive style since 2001. With a Master’s Degree in Fine and Applied Art from the University of Ulster\, the two now run a Ceramics and Framing Studio in the heart of Belfast\, and supply selected galleries with their unique work.\n\n\nA relaxed and fun evening lies ahead as Karen and Claire will demonstrate the process of hand building a jug in porcelain\, and also share with us how their very popular porcelain mice figures come to life through moulding and texturing.\n\n\nKaren and Claire will give a short talk at 7pm\, giving us more insight into their practice. Everyone is welcome\, no booking necessary.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/late-night-art-with-red-earth-designs/
LOCATION:Craft NI Gallery\, 115 - 119 Royal Ave\, Belfast\, BT1 1FF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meet the Maker,Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Craft NI":MAILTO:gallery@craftni.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230202T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230202T200000
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SUMMARY:Late Night Art with Gail Kelly
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 2 Craft NI Gallery will host Late Night Art with Gail Kelly!\n\nA well established Co. Down textile artist and printmaker\, Gail will show us how she works on the composition of her linen collages and sews them by hand. Gail draws inspiration from her travels in Ireland and Britain: the routine of the seasons\, the patterns of the land\, trees and wildflowers\, folklore and tradition are important to her. She tries to convey a sense of place\, of feeling at home in many of her linen collages\, and she is often inspired by plants: the shape of a plant or a combination of colours can be the basis for a piece of work.\n\nGail will give a short talk at 7pm\, giving us more insight into her practice. Everyone is welcome\, no booking necessary.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/late-night-art-with-gail-kelly/
LOCATION:Craft NI Gallery\, 115 - 119 Royal Ave\, Belfast\, BT1 1FF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meet the Maker,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221210T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221210T160000
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SUMMARY:Pottery open day with Helen Faulkner
DESCRIPTION:Join ceramicist Helen Faulkner her Belfast studio for a festive open day. Visitors will enjoy mulled wine\, take part in free decoration making (to be collected after firing)\, a giveaway and lots of lovely pottery gifts to get ticking off that Christmas list!
URL:https://craftni.org/event/pottery-open-day-with-helen-faulkner/
LOCATION:Helen Faulkner Ceramics\, 288 Beersbridge Rd\, Belfast\, BT5 5DX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Meet the Maker,Open Studio
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ORGANIZER;CN="Helen Faulkner":MAILTO:helenfaulknerceramics@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221203T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T224257
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SUMMARY:Adam Frew Christmas Studio Sale
DESCRIPTION:Adam Frew will open his studio on Saturday 3rd December for his annual Christmas sale. There will be a wide range of his pottery\, including mugs\, bowls\, lidded jars\, baubles\, plates and one-off pieces. There will have firsts as well as seconds\, priced accordingly\, and also some festive refreshments for you. \nThe studio address is: 21 Cullycapple Park\, Aghadowey\, Co.Derry\, BT51 4AS ; alternatively\, put Adam Frew Ceramics in Googlemaps.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/adam-frew-christmas-studio-sale/
LOCATION:Adam Frew Studio\, 21 Cullycapple Park\, Aghadowey\, BT51 4AS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Meet the Maker,Open Studio
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221124T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221127T200000
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SUMMARY:Open Studio Event
DESCRIPTION:Taking place November 24th – 27th in Co. Down\, this Open Studio Event is a great opportunity to see making processes of porcelain\, glass\, jewellery and printmaking! Coffee or mulled wine will be available as visitors will be able to browse unique\, handmade work.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipating makers are Alison Lowry\, Anne Butler\, Alistair-R and Curlew Cottage Design. Please note individual dates and opening times below:\n\n\n\n\n\nAlison Lowry: Friday November 25th\, 6 – 8pm; Saturday November 26th 10:30am – 3:30pm. Address: 36 Comber St\, Saintfield\, Co. Down\, BT24 7AZ. Contact: mail@alisonlowry.co.uk\n\n\nAnne Butler: Friday November 25th\, 6 – 8pm; Saturday November 26th 10:30am – 3:30pm. Address: Drumalig House\, 133 Carryduff Road\, Lisburn\, BT27 6YL. Contact: annebutlerceramics@gmail.com. Warm clothes recommended\n\nAlistair-R: November 24th – 27th 10am – 4pm; Saturday November 25th 6 – 8pm. Address: 143 Listooder Rd\, Saintfield\, Co. Down\, BT24 7LB. Contact: robbie@alistairr.co.uk\n\nCurlew Cottage Design: November 24th- 27th 10am – 4pm\, Saturday November 25th 6 – 8pm. Address: 20 Ardigon Rd\, Killyleagh\, Co. Down\, BT30 9TA. Warm clothes recommended. Contact: joanna@curlewcottagedesign.co.uk
URL:https://craftni.org/event/open-studio-event/
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Meet the Maker,Open Studio
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221103T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221224T170000
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SUMMARY:Big Bauble Christmas Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The Big Bauble Showcase\, Craft NI Gallery’s festive event of the season\, will launch Thursday\, November 3rd during Late Night Art\, and run until end of December. Every year the gallery carefully selects handcrafted unique baubles from contemporary Northern Irish makers\, in varied mediums such as ceramic\, glass or textiles. \n  \nMake the opening night an excuse to get to know the work some of Northern Ireland’s finest contemporary designer-makers\, while you join us for some seasonal refreshments and an exclusive 10% off all work for that night only! \n  \nFree admission.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/big-bauble-christmas-showcase/
LOCATION:Craft NI Gallery\, 115 - 119 Royal Ave\, Belfast\, BT1 1FF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Exhibitions,Meet the Maker
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ORGANIZER;CN="Craft NI":MAILTO:gallery@craftni.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220806T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220916T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T224257
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SUMMARY:Adornment (Re-use and Re-imagine)
DESCRIPTION:The ACJSNI Re-Use + Re-Imagine Adornment Project is a collaborative venture between artist / makers related to the linen heritage of R-Space Gallery. The project highlights the distinct characteristics of 3-Dimensional research in Silversmith\, Jewellery and Textile Art practices. The three craft areas see frequent overlaps in scale\, materials\, and methods of construction which\, when combined\, create potential for dynamic statements that push beyond traditional boundaries. \nThe artists present work that has explored a cross-over of sensitivities towards the human experience of making\, and developed their specialisms creating unexpected synergies and directions\, in materials and narratives. The diversity of approaches has been documented throughout the project spanning June and July. The visuals\, videos and recordings of processes will form part of the Exhibition supporting the finished pieces and providing contexts that enrich understanding. \nArtist talks will take place in the gallery on 20th August and 3rd September. \nACJSNI will be running a Lace-making workshop with National & International award winning lace designer and maker Theresa Kelly in the gallery on 27th August. \nTitle: Carrickmacross Lace Workshop – 3D Carrickmacross Lace Flax Flower. \n  \nPlease note: the exhibition is open Tuesday – Saturday.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/adornment-re-use-and-re-imagine/
LOCATION:R-Space Gallery\, 32 Castle Street\, Lisburn\, BT27 4XE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Meet the Maker,Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACJSNI":MAILTO:acjsni@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220803T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220803T130000
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SUMMARY:'Wool Works' Event: Make a textile necklace demonstration with Susan Smith
DESCRIPTION:Associated with the ‘Wool Works’ exhibition (now open at Craft NI Gallery until August 5th)\, this demonstration will be lead by Susan Smith\, a member of the Makers’ Guild in Wales and the textile group MaP. \nDuring this demonstration you will be shown how to make beads of rolled wool fabric or hand-made felt which\, when interspersed with spacer beads\, will form a unique\, lightweight necklace.  The materials will be typical Welsh stripes and checks mainly in traditional shades of slate\, black and red; the fabric beads can be embellished with tiny beads and/or basic embroidery stitches for which tuition will also be given. \n 
URL:https://craftni.org/event/make-a-textile-necklace-with-susan-smith/
LOCATION:Craft NI Gallery\, 115 - 119 Royal Ave\, Belfast\, BT1 1FF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meet the Maker,Open Studio
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220727T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220727T160000
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SUMMARY:'Wool Works' Meet the Maker Event: Felt demonstration with Mandy Nash
DESCRIPTION:Associated with the ‘Wool Works’ exhibition (now open at Craft NI Gallery until August 5th)\, this unique Meet the Maker event with textile designer maker Mandy Nash is great for getting (re)acquainted with felting.  \nMaP member and Wool Works exhibitor\, Mandy Nash will be in the gallery demonstrating how to use felt Irish Cushendale wool. She will happily answer any questions on either her work or the Wool Works exhibition. \nMandy Nash is a professional textile and jewellery designer maker. She set up her studio in 1983\, directly after leaving the Royal College of Art. She works primarily in colourful\, non-precious materials\, usually anodised aluminium\, producing one off and batch production jewellery\, creating large\, bold pieces which are both wearable and affordable. \nOver the last twenty years she has also been creating felt work\, combining this with her jewellery practice\, creating both functional and non-functional work. Feltmaking\, although an ancient craft\, is growing into a popular\, exciting contemporary medium\, expanding in many new directions. Wool is a wonderful\, natural and sustainable material and Mandy is enthralled by the meditative\, feltmaking process. During this last year\, she has been experimenting with different wools\, exploring their individual characteristics to create tactile\, three-dimensional work. \nShe is a member of the Makers Guild in Wales\, the Association of Contemporary Jewellery and MaP\, a textile group\, and is a regional co-ordinator and chair of the International Feltmakers Association. She has exhibited widely in the UK\, Europe\, Japan\, USA and Canada. \nwww.mandynash.co.uk \n  \n 
URL:https://craftni.org/event/felting-with-irish-wool-and-yarn-with-mandy-nash/
LOCATION:Craft NI Gallery\, 115 - 119 Royal Ave\, Belfast\, BT1 1FF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meet the Maker
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SUMMARY:Armagh Craft Fair 2022
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating their 10th year\, the Armagh Craft Fair have prepared an exciting programme of creative activities to make this year’s craft fair extra special. \nVisitors to the craft fair will be able to enjoy a wide variety of high quality craft stalls\, experience traditional and\ncontemporary craft demonstrations with some hands on craft making opportunities and take part in scheduled creative workshops. An impressive line up of designer-makers such as Rachel Leary\, Mud Ireland\, Wee Yarn Designs\, Ruth Osborne\, Jakki Traynor\, Maggie Napier\, Thomas Powell\, Keith Sheppard and many more will make a visit worhwhile. \nChildren will also enjoy crafty fun workshops and free drop in sessions throughout the day. Live musical performances and refreshments will also be available. \n 
URL:https://craftni.org/event/armagh-craft-fair-2022/
LOCATION:The Market Place Theatre & Arts Centre\, Armagh\, 9 Market Street\, Armagh\, BT61 7BW
CATEGORIES:Fairs,Markets,Meet the Maker,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220526T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220526T140000
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SUMMARY:Peter Meanley: Reflections
DESCRIPTION:Craft NI are delighted to organize this talk as part of their upcoming exhibition ‘Peter Meanley: New Works’. This solo show will feature new works by renowned salt glaze potter Peter Meanley\, which he has developed over the last three years.  \nPeter Meanley has won international acclaim for his abstract spouted pouring vessels and his mastery of the salt glazing technique. Formerly Head of Ceramics at the University of Ulster in Belfast\, Peter has been awarded a PhD for researching salt glazing in 1999 – a process which involves throwing salt into a kiln\, whilst it is fired at high temperature\, resulting in a characteristic ‘orange-peel’ pitted surface.  \nThis unique exhibition is supported by three talks which will give the audience a unique opportunity to hear Peter Meanley talk about his work and share insight into his practice\, processes and inspiration: ‘Exhibition opening night and Peter Meanley talk’ (Craft NI Gallery\, 5 May at 6pm)\, ‘Peter Meanley: Reflections’ (Ulster Museum\, 26 May at 12 noon) and ‘Technical talk: Salt Glazing with Peter Meanley’ (Craft NI Gallery\, 21 May at 12 noon). \nThroughout this talk\, Peter will reflect on 50 years as a maker and why he turned to salt glazing. Peter will bring in sketch books and things dear to him to explain what has triggered the various changes to his style technique and philosophy\, as he will unveil lots of items in wood\, metal\, paper and of course fired clay to exemplify. This talk will appeal to collectors and curators in particular\, but also to a wider craft audience who takes an interest in ceramics and salt glazing. \nFor more of Peter’s unique work\, the exhibition ‘Peter Meanley: New Works’ is on at Craft NI Gallery from 5 May to 11 June.  \nVenue:  Ulster Museum\, Lecture Theatre \n  \n 
URL:https://craftni.org/event/peter-meanley-reflections/
LOCATION:Ulster Museum\, BT9 5AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meet the Maker,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220521T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220521T140000
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SUMMARY:Technical Talk: Salt Glazing with Peter Meanley
DESCRIPTION:Craft NI are delighted to organize this talk as part of their upcoming exhibition ‘Peter Meanley: New Works’. This solo show will feature new works by renowned salt glaze potter Peter Meanley\, which he has developed over the last three years.  \nPeter Meanley has won international acclaim for his abstract spouted pouring vessels and his mastery of the salt glazing technique. Formerly Head of Ceramics at the University of Ulster in Belfast\, Peter has been awarded a PhD for researching salt glazing in 1999 – a process which involves throwing salt into a kiln\, whilst it is fired at high temperature\, resulting in a characteristic ‘orange-peel’ pitted surface.  \nThis unique exhibition is supported by three talks which will give the audience a unique opportunity to hear Peter Meanley talk about his work and share insight into his practice\, processes and inspiration: ‘Exhibition opening night and Peter Meanley talk’ (Craft NI Gallery\, 5 May at 6pm)\, ‘Peter Meanley: Reflections’ (Ulster Museum\, 26 May at 12 noon) and ‘Technical talk: Salt Glazing with Peter Meanley’ (Craft NI Gallery\, 28 May at 12pm). \nIn this talk\, Peter Meanley will share his technical knowledge of salt glazing with his customary generosity. This talk will appeal to ceramics students\, craft collectors as well as practicing ceramicists who may want to learn about this technique and how to use it to get the beautiful results it can deliver. Peter is one of the very few ceramicists on the island of Ireland who specialize in salt glazing\, with almost 40 years of experience and knowledge.  \n 
URL:https://craftni.org/event/talk-on-salt-glazing-with-peter-meanley/
LOCATION:Craft NI Gallery\, 115 - 119 Royal Ave\, Belfast\, BT1 1FF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meet the Maker,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220505T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220505T200000
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SUMMARY:Exhibition opening night and Peter Meanley talk
DESCRIPTION:Craft NI are delighted to invite you to the opening night of their upcoming exhibition\, ‘Peter Meanley: New Works’.  As Craft NI Gallery takes part in Late Night Art and stays open until 8pm\, the highlight of the opening night will be the opportunity to meet renowned salt glaze potter Peter Meanley in person and hear him talk about puzzle jugs and other more considered works. \nA technically complex piece\, the puzzle jug has a perforated collar\, making it impossible to pour from\, unless the drinker knows there is a hole\, or number of holes which they must cover with their fingers\, to allow the liquid to flow without spilling.  The puzzle jugs were Peter’s lockdown project which he found inspiration for in the early medieval puzzle jugs which served not so much as a drinking tool but as a drinking game (a well-known example of this puzzle jugs is the Exeter Jug\, which dates back to 1300 AD). A keen collector of historic ceramics and other beautiful objects\, Peter waited almost 50 years for this idea to materialize: a broken jug he acquired in 1969 was the exact piece that inspired him to start this project in 2019.  \nThe audience will have the opportunity to test their skills at finding out which way the puzzle jugs work. This event is sponsored by Boundary Brewery\, who have kindly provided locally-brewed craft beer for the occasion. \nPlease note: Peter’s talk will start at 6pm.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/meet-the-maker-peter-meanley-puzzle-jugs-talk/
LOCATION:Craft NI Gallery\, 115 - 119 Royal Ave\, Belfast\, BT1 1FF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meet the Maker,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220203T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220203T200000
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SUMMARY:'Curved with Intent' - Meet the Makers!
DESCRIPTION:Craft NI are delighted to invite you to the opening night of  ‘Curved with Intent’\, their upcoming exhibition of contemporary design in wood. \nCraft NI Gallery will take part in Late Night Art Thursday\, February 3rd between 5pm – 8pm. Join us and meet the designer-makers exhibiting in ‘Curved with Intent’ – a great opportunity to ask them about their inspiration\, processes or enquire about future commissions! \n‘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. \nWood as a construction material and man have had a very long relationship – not surprising since it is so extraordinarily versatile. The ability to create curved forms in wood is an example of its extreme adaptability to different needs and types of objects and construction\, and it perfectly illustrates the theme of the exhibition – gentle and purposeful mastery that transforms a simple organic material into beautiful and/or functional craft objects. \nWood can be shaped in many ways\, and the work displayed in the exhibition will demonstrate both a variety of objects and methods\, including carving\, turning\, laminating\, steam bending and cutting from solid. \nThe participating designer-makers are David Cousley\, Mark Hanvey\, Ronan Lowery\, Brian McKee and John Piekaar. \nEach participating designer-maker speaks through their work to the audience of their own particular relationship with the material: the shapes they produce are more or less practically and/or aesthetically purposed. They are very deliberately envisaged – they are curved with intent.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/curved-with-intent-meet-the-makers/
LOCATION:Craft NI Gallery\, 115 - 119 Royal Ave\, Belfast\, BT1 1FF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meet the Maker
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