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SUMMARY:Open Studio Weekend in Broughshane
DESCRIPTION:Members of County Antrim Open Studios who live in or near Broughshane are welcoming visitors to their studios on the weekend of 17/18/19 May! \nStop by and meet furniture maker Noel McCullough\, Rosanne from Willow Leaves Handmade Books\, jeweller Vera McCullough or visit The Black Sheep Gallery. Open studio days are ideal for meeting makers in an informal setting\, learning about their craft and discussing their work\, possible commissions or simply having a leisurely browse! \nPlease take note of the addresses for individual participants and the opening times below: \nNoel McCullough\, 100 Cloughwater Road\, BT436SZ\nBlack Sheep Gallery\, 125 Knockan Road\, BT437JA\nWillow Leaves Handmade Books\, 105 Knowehead Road\, BT437JD\nVera McCullough Jewellery\, 18 Hazelbank Road\, BT424LP \nOpening times: \nFriday:  6 – 9pm \nSaturday: 11 – 4pm \nSunday:  2 – 5pm
URL:https://craftni.org/event/open-studio-weekend-in-broughshane/
CATEGORIES:Open Studio
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ORGANIZER;CN="Country Antrim Open Studios":MAILTO:info@countyantrimopenstudios.co.uk
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SUMMARY:August Craft Month 2024
DESCRIPTION:The highly anticipated month-long celebration of Irish craft has officially launched! This year’s August Craft Month brings together an array of talented makers hosting nearly 300 events with representation in almost every county on the island of Ireland. \nAugust Craft Month celebrates a rich craft heritage with artisans keeping ancient traditions alive and new talented makers bringing real vibrancy to the scene. \nWith events taking place across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland\, August Craft Month provides unique opportunities for people to get involved as well as supporting makers by buying products and learning more about their work. \nSupported by Design & Crafts Council Ireland and Craft NI\, the annual celebration is once again part of an island-wide summer programme. \nThere is a packed itinerary of nearly 300 eclectic events\, with craft disciplines including ceramists\, textile makers\, glassblowers\, designer-makers and more all available across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. \n\nFor events taking place in Northern Ireland\, please click here.  For events taking place in the Republic of Ireland\, please click here. \nAll August Craft Month events are run independently by the event organisers. For questions regarding any events please contact the event organiser directly.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/august-craft-month-2024/
LOCATION:Northern Ireland\, Northern Ireland\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community,Exhibitions,Markets,Meet the Maker,Open Studio,Talks,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Craft NI":MAILTO:gallery@craftni.org
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SUMMARY:Open Studio Event: Alison Lowry\, Alistar-R\, Rene Mullin and Curlew Cottage Design
DESCRIPTION:A rare opportunity to visit  four designer/maker studios not normally open to the public – visitors will have a chance to see their making processes of glass\, jewellery & printmaking! Bring some friends and browse their unique\, handmade work\, and don’t forget to look out for something special in the seconds sale. There will be coffee and cake available at all studios. \nPlease note the participating studios and opening times: \nAlison Lowry \nOpening Times: \nSaturday 3oth November \n10:30 – 3:30 \n36 Comber St\, Saintfield\, Co Down \nBT24 7AZ 07747033454 \nmail@alisonlowry.co.uk \nwww.alisonlowry.co.uk \nCurlew Cottage Design: \nOpening Times: Thur 28th Nov \n6-9pm. (Fri closed)\, Sat 30th Nov \n10-5pm\, sun 1st Dec 10-opm. \nZU Aromon Koad\, Killylesgh. \njoanna@curlewcottagedestgn.co.uk \nwww.curewcotos.edestgn.co.uk \nRene Mullin: \nOpening Times: Thurs 28th Nov \n6-9pm\, Fri 29th Nov 6-2pm \nSat 30th Nov 10-4pm\, Sun Ist Dec \n10-8pm (no public loo available) \n12 Audleystown Road\, Strangford \nCo Down\, BT30 77LP \nrene@placed.ie www.placed.ie \nAlistair-R \nOpening Times: \nSat 23rd Nov \n(all day by appointment only) \nSat 30th Nov – 10.30-5pm \nSunday December 1st 11:30. – 4pm \n142 Listooder Road\, Saintfield\, Co. Down BT24 7LB \n07788757070 \nrobbie@alistairr.co.k \nwww.alistairr.co.uk \n 
URL:https://craftni.org/event/open-studio-event-alison-lowry-alistar-r-rene-mullin-and-curlew-cottage-design/
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Meet the Maker,Open Studio
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SUMMARY:Adam Frew Christmas Open Studio
DESCRIPTION:Adam Frew will be having his annual Christmas Open Studio on Saturday November 30th from 10aam – 3pm. There will be a wide range of pots for sale and also some festive nibbles – a lovely opportunity to  meet other craft lovers too!
URL:https://craftni.org/event/adam-frew-christmas-open-studio/
LOCATION:Adam Frew Studio\, 21 Cullycapple Park\, Aghadowey\, BT51 4AS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Meet the Maker,Open Studio
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SUMMARY:Open Studio Winter Event
DESCRIPTION:Ceramicist Patricia Millar will open the doors of her studio to the public November 30th – December 1st\, 11am – 4pm! \nStop by for mulled wine\, pots and demos throughout the day – you might also find that perfect gift!
URL:https://craftni.org/event/open-studio-winter-event/
LOCATION:Patricia Millar Ceramics Studio\, 20 Isle Road\, Bushmills\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Meet the Maker,Open Studio
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SUMMARY:Adam Frew - Midsummer demonstration evening
DESCRIPTION:Adam Frew will be holding his annual midsummer demonstration evening at his studio in Aghadowey on Wednesday\, 18th June from 7.30 – 9pm. Join in and enjoy a relaxed evening of watching Adam throw pots as well as decorating. Tea\, coffee and home baked treats included. £20\, booking necessary.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/adam-frew-midsummer-demonstration-evening/
LOCATION:Adam Frew Studio\, 21 Cullycapple Park\, Aghadowey\, BT51 4AS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meet the Maker,Open Studio
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SUMMARY:August Craft Month
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThis year’s fantastic August Craft Month programme brings together an array of talented makers hosting over 300 events across the island of Ireland. With the kids off for summer\, friends coming to visit or planning staycations for the whole family\, there has never been a better time to do something different. From creating your own suncatcher\, to sculpting a clay puffin\, August is the month to put craft and the joy of making on your radar! That pottery class you’ve always wanted to take? Now’s the time! Whether it’s the excitement of trying your hand at the throwing wheel\, catching inspiring exhibitions with friends\, seeing makers in action in their studios or finding free activities to occupy the kids during the holidays.\n\nHead over to www.augustcraftmonth.org to browse and book events\, and follow @augustcraftmonth25 on social media for all the latest news and updates.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/august-craft-month/
LOCATION:Island of Ireland\, Island of Ireland
CATEGORIES:Community,Exhibitions,Markets,Meet the Maker,Open Studio,Talks,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Pottery Studio Open Weekend
DESCRIPTION:The holiday season is on its way – join the Belfast Ceramics Studio for their Christmas Open Studio days! Stop by for a cozy\,  creative afternoon filled with festive cheer\, pottery fun and handmade pieces that make the perfect gift. \nVisitors will be able to try their hand at the potter’s wheel\, make Christmas decorations while enjoying refreshments\, and browse a Pottery Sale by Studio Members. \nFree to attend\, no need to book. \nOPENING TIMES: \nSaturday 29th November 10am – 4pm \nSunday 30th November 12noon – 4pm. \n 
URL:https://craftni.org/event/pottery-studio-open-weekend/
LOCATION:Belfast Ceramics Studio\, Unit 10E Owen O'Cork Mill\, 288 Beersbridge Road\, Belfast\, Antrim\, BT55DX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Markets,Meet the Maker,Open Studio
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