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SUMMARY:Fibre Networks - Growing Connections for Northern Ireland
DESCRIPTION:At the heart of the global Fibershed movement is a commitment to creating a textile and clothing culture that enhances soil health and biodiversity through regenerative farming practices grounded in the concept of soil-to-soil systems and the right to livelihood for every person involved in the process from farming to finished garment. \nIn this short seminar the audience will hear about the growth\, successes and challenges faced by members of these collectives and consider how we can continue to grow more sustainable fibre networks in Northern Ireland. \nSpeakers include Malú Colorín chairperson of Fibreshed Ireland with digital presentation from Shannon Welsh of Fibrevolution who work with the Pacific Northwest Fibershed\, USA. \nPlease book your free ticket using the link below.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/fibre-networks-growing-connections-for-northern-ireland/
LOCATION:Ulster Museum\, BT9 5AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Linen Binennale Northern Ireland":MAILTO:https://www.linenbiennalenorthernireland.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230504T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230504T210000
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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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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
DTSTAMP:20260419T141253
CREATED:20230123T123547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T124306Z
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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:20221208T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221208T200000
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CREATED:20221204T224102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T125241Z
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SUMMARY:'Collectibles and Curiosities' Artist Talk with Clodagh Molloy and Eva Lynch
DESCRIPTION:Join Clodagh Molloy and Eva Lynch for this unique artist talk\, a supporting event to the ‘Collectibles and Curiosities’ exhibition\, currently on at Craft NI Gallery until December 30th. Learn more about these creative makers\, their inspiration and processes by signing up for their talk\, which will take place via Zoom. \nPlease register your interest at the link below; a Zoom link will be sent to all participants before the talk. \nhttps://forms.gle/kZzuSg4xTPGS9Mcu7
URL:https://craftni.org/event/collectibles-and-curiosities-artist-talk-with-clodagh-molloy-and-eva-lynch/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACJSNI":MAILTO:acjsni@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T141253
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SUMMARY:Artist talk with Peter Meanley
DESCRIPTION:Join North Down Museum for an informal talk by Peter Meanley about his work\, influences\, inspiration and love of salt glazed ceramics. \n\nPotter Peter Meanley is originally from Yorkshire. He attended York School of Art as a painter and Royal College of Art as a ceramic designer. He taught briefly in Bradford and went on to be senior course tutor in ceramics at the University of Ulster when he made Bangor his home. Peter has been a master salt glaze ceramic artist for more than 35 years. Originally he was a teapot maker. Although he still makes teapots he has increasingly made forms which ‘contain liquid’ and to be used to pour from.\n\n\nHis work is held in many National and International collections and museums. In May 2022 Peter had a solo exhibition of new work in the Craft NI Gallery.\n\nThis event is free but pre-booking required: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/ardsartscentre/t-yaamevg .
URL:https://craftni.org/event/10213/
LOCATION:North Down Museum\, Town Hall\, The Castle\, Bangor\, BT20 4BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220903T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220903T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T141253
CREATED:20220825T095623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T095722Z
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SUMMARY:In Conversation with Stuart Cairns\, Anne E. Boylan and Céline Traynor
DESCRIPTION:The second artist talk and closing event for Re-USe & Re-Imagine Adornment will take place on Saturday 3rd September in the gallery with makers Stuart Cairns\, Anne E. Boylan and Céline Traynor. \nIn Conversation – Making- An insight into the careers and different approaches to navigating research & materials. \nStuart Cairns works as a silversmith combining natural materials and found objects alongside precious metals to create artefacts in the tradition of tableware and domestic objects. \nOver a 40-year period of working with diverse materials and technologies\, Anne E Boylan brings comment\, materials\, and form together as contemporary jewels. The wearing of jewellery should be an act of consideration; a small statement of individuality\, strength\, joy\, and rebelliousness. \nThoroughly contemporary in style\, Céline Traynors jewellery designs in silver and gold\, polished and matt finish\, reflect her love of pure shape and form appealing to those with a minimalist aesthetic. \nAll welcome – no booking required.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/in-conversation-with-stuart-cairns-anne-e-boylan-and-celine-traynor/
LOCATION:R-Space Gallery\, 32 Castle Street\, Lisburn\, BT27 4XE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="R-Space Gallery":MAILTO:rspace@linenroomslisburn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220806T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220916T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T141253
CREATED:20220825T094209Z
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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:20220730T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220730T133000
DTSTAMP:20260419T141253
CREATED:20220709T144456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220709T144935Z
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SUMMARY:'Wool Works' event: Textile Talk and Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this unique event associated with the ‘Wool Works exhibition currently on at Craft NI Gallery until August 5th. \nThe Textile talk and brunch will feature two very special guests: Chris Weiniger\, general manager of Donegal Yarns woollen mill who will talk about Ireland’s rich wool heritage\, and  Finnish textile artist and weaver Niina Hiltunen who will talk about the importance of craft within communities and also do a weaving demonstration for the audience using a portable loom. \nNiina Hiltunen is a textile and fiber artist working and living in Pirkanmaa region\, Finland. She holds a master’s degree in Art and Culture with weaving her specialty. She studied textile art at the University of Lapland 2020-2021 and starts there as a doctoral candidate in the autumn of 2022. Hiltunen is also interested in multidisciplinary art and in community art\, which has led her having an exhibition at a psychiatric centre in Tampere in 2019\, as well as leading art projects with the YMCA youth in 2019 and with dementia patients in 2021. Kädet kertovat (Talking hands)\, a multidisciplinary artwork combining textile / fiber art with contemporary dance\, video and sound art\, is her latest collaboration. \nThe programme of the day will be as follows: \n– 10:30 – 11 talk with Chris Weiniger\, general manager at Donegal Yarns woollen mill \n– 11 – 11:30 coffee/brunch break \n– 11:30 – 12:15 talk with Niina: Art & Well-being – Feel the weave and WeaveCreatively™: an introduction to a Finnish approach of textile art in community art practices. In her talk\, Niina clarifies the administrative means and actions of The Finnish Governments in implementing art as a continuous part of life and cure\, well-being in Finland. The second half of her talk will concentrate on her personal work as a textile artist and the workshops and community art practices she has led in the past years. \n– 12:15 – 13:15 demo with Nina: Feel the weave – WeaveCreatively™ . Some examples and ideas of how to use weaving and portable looms as a means of community art. Material sponsored by The Donegal Yarns. The demo will last approx 1 hr\, after which Niina will be available for questions. \nFree admission.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/wool-works-event-textile-talk-and-brunch/
LOCATION:Craft NI Gallery\, 115 - 119 Royal Ave\, Belfast\, BT1 1FF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community,Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Craft NI":MAILTO:gallery@craftni.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220621T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220621T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T141253
CREATED:20220617T130333Z
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SUMMARY:Fiacre O'Donnell: Guided Tour of Encirc Bottle Manufacturing\, Eniskillen
DESCRIPTION:Join a guided tour of Encirc Bottle Manufacturing Facility! \n\n\n\n\n\nIn the glass industry we think of glass in 3 areas. Best for health\, taste and environment. Whilst the first 2 ‘bests’ are without contention\, glass being an inert product doesn’t release anything into the product or react to anything from the product\, thus preserving the taste of the product and the health aspect of the consumer\, the environment section is a challenge. Although 100% recyclable\, glass does have to focus on emissions from the fuels we use in furnaces\, the emissions from raw materials and the transportation challenges of moving a product heavier than all its rival packaging products. Vidrala Group are tackling these projects head on and with the recent acceptance of the SBTi 1.5o are making a public statement of intent on the environment. \nFiacre O’Donnell\,  Sustainability Director at Encirc Bottle Manufacturing\, Northern Ireland will accompany this tour providing invaluable information about the glass industry. \n 
URL:https://craftni.org/event/fiacre-odonnell-guided-tour-of-encirc-bottle-manufacturing-eniskillen/
LOCATION:Encirc\, 11 Gortahurk Road\, Derrylin\, BT92 9DD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Open Studio,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220620T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220620T190000
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CREATED:20220616T091726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T091726Z
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SUMMARY:Bending Glass & Sustaining the Art of Neon
DESCRIPTION:Event Information \nThis launch event and panel discussion marks and celebrates the public online release of ‘Bending Glass’ – a Northern Ireland Screen Digital Film Archive Project’ which tells the story of master glass bender and neon sign maker Adrian McNevison of AM Light taking archive footage from the UTV as a starting point. \nThis multi-faceted project illuminated the former UTV studios at Havelock House\, Belfast with artworks made from light and archive footage from the UTV vaults in a special installation for 3 days in February 2022. To coincide with its online publication on the NI Screen’s Digital Film Archive this event will provide further context on how the project unfolded (and its potential next stages) and we will also hear from a panel of speakers connected with the art of neon. \nSpeaker Information \nKevin Killen \nKevin Killen current practice is the creation of self made neon light sculptures and installations\, often site-specific. The works capture moments in time\, representing life and peoples’ physical journeys as snapshots of lives. Based in Belfast\, he obtained a BA (Hons) in Fine Art from the Surrey Institute of Art and Design University College (now the UCA) in 1999 and specialist training in neon making in Dallas\, Texas in 2009. Large-scale Light installations have been created for the Market Place Theatre and Art Centre Murmur 2021 and National Trust’s Argory\, Armagh\, in May 2018. https://www.kevinkillen.com/ \nClaire Magill \nNational Trust\, is a charity and membership organisation for heritage conservation in England\, Wales and Northern Ireland. Claire Magill is a Regional Conservator for the National Trust NI and has worked on numerous restoration and conservation projects across the region The National Trust looks after one of the world’s largest and most significant holdings of fine art and heritage objects. \nhttps://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ \n\nChirs McNevinson\, Director and Neon Apprentice\, AM Light \nAM Light have been creating exquisite bespoke lighting for over 50 years. Chis is the son of Adrian McNevinson who formed AM Light in 1973 having started an apprenticeship with Neon Signs (Ulster) in 1958. Chris had a career in mechanical engineering before becoming an apprentice in the family business in 2003. \nhttps://am-light.com/ \nAbout \nBending Glass was instigated and organised by artist Johanna Leech in response to the Northern Ireland Screen’s Digital Film Archive UTV residency programme. The exhibition was in partnership with Flax Art Studios with support from the Department for Communities. The UTV Archive in this exhibition is courtesy of the partnership project (ITV\, Northern Ireland Screen and PRONI). Presented alongside the screenings and stills were contemporary neon artworks produced by AM Light for Michael Hanna\, Stuart Calvin and Johanna Leech\, self-made neons by Kevin Killen\, lightboxes by Susan Hughes\, a written guide by Paula Blair\, and a video interview with McNevison and his son Chris.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/bending-glass-sustaining-the-art-of-neon/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Johanna Leech":MAILTO:johannaleech@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220526T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220526T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T141253
CREATED:20220426T114057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T091737Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Craft NI":MAILTO:gallery@craftni.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220521T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220521T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T141253
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Craft NI":MAILTO:gallery@craftni.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220505T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220505T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T141253
CREATED:20220421T120129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T084302Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Craft NI":MAILTO:gallery@craftni.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220315T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220315T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T141253
CREATED:20220309T152024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T152345Z
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SUMMARY:Mills and Factories of Derry – Local to World Leaders: Online Talk with Sebastian Graham
DESCRIPTION:As part of Aleana Egan’s public programme\, Void Gallery are excited to welcome Sebastian Graham to give an online talk that will illustrate the rise of the textile industry in Derry. Sebastian will look explore some of the important sites in the city and local area. \nSebastian Graham lives and works in Cookstown\, Co. Tyrone. He has been studying and researching mills since 2014 and has created a website where it is possible to discover the history and ownership of over 4000 mills across Northern Ireland. He currently works for Ulster Architectural Heritage as a Heritage Project Officer. Recent research has focused on the collective memory of flax scutchers* throughout Ulster. This included comparing stories\, poems and archive footage of scutchers and exploring links around the province. \nSebastian is currently mapping out the mills for the rest of Ireland and is always interested in listening to stories and memories of those who worked in the mills and factories across the country. \nYou can visit Sebastian’s website http://www.millsofnorthernireland.com for more information. \n*A scutcher works in a flax mill\, processing the flax plant in preparation to make linen. \nBook your tickets here for this online talk. \nImage: Carrydarragh Flax Mill\, Co. Derry. Photo by Sebastian Graham
URL:https://craftni.org/event/mills-and-factories-of-derry-local-to-world-leaders-online-talk-with-sebastian-graham/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Void Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@derryvoid.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211106T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211106T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T141253
CREATED:20211027T124834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T124834Z
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SUMMARY:'Shuttles & Shafts' morning talk with Trish Bedford and Barbara Dass
DESCRIPTION:As the ‘Shuttles & Shafts’ exhibition is well underway and will stay open until November 11th at Craft NI Gallery\, Craft NI are delighted to invite you to a morning talk with Senior Research Fellow Trish Belford and Professor of Design Barbara Dass\, the team behind the ‘Reviving the William Liddell’ project that the exhibition is based on. \nCome along to hear Trish and Barbara talk about the challenges behind preserving and digitising the unique collection of 1600 photographic glass plates; the fascinating history of the Ewart-Liddell linen factory at Donacloney\, Co Down and their interest in finding a way to keep this wonderful design history alive through the  collaboration with William Clark and Sons of Upperlands\, who developed new prints and weaves now available to the public.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/shuttles-shafts-morning-talk-with-trish-bedford-and-barbara-dass/
LOCATION:Craft NI Gallery\, 115 - 119 Royal Ave\, Belfast\, BT1 1FF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Craft NI":MAILTO:gallery@craftni.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210609T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210609T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T141253
CREATED:20210603T140827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T140827Z
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SUMMARY:Sew Far So Good: Online talk with Selvedge Magazine
DESCRIPTION:Stitching as a form of artistic expression\, a subversive stitch or embellishment. \nJoin Selvedge Magazine for a discussion of the different forms stitching and sewing can take as we follow the journeys stitching can take us on. \nIncludes: Rebecca Devaney\, Takashi Iwasaki\, Pascal Monteil\, Sophie Carr\, Leo Chiachio and Daniel Giannone \nVirtual Event\, hosted on Zoom. \n 
URL:https://craftni.org/event/sew-far-so-good-online-talk-with-selvedge-magazine/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210422T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210506T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T141253
CREATED:20210429T112549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T112718Z
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SUMMARY:What Colour is Metal: Meet the Maker Talks
DESCRIPTION:The What Colour is Metal? exhibition will be at Dublin Castle October 2021 to February 2022. \nAhead of the exhibition launch the organisers invite you to join them for a series of Meet the Maker online talks\, delivered in partnership by National College of Art & Design and the National Design & Craft Gallery. Each speaker will discuss their work with a focus on the relationship between colour\, materials and process. \nDetails and Booking \nMeet the Makers: Session One\nThursday 22nd April\, 7pm\nWith John Moore + Stuart Cairns \nMeet the Makers: Session Two\nThursday 29th April\, 7pm\nWith Jessica Turrell + Rebecca de Quin \nMeet the Makers: Session Three\nThursday 6th May\, 7pm\nWith Peter Bauhuis + Roxanne Simone \n 
URL:https://craftni.org/event/what-colour-is-metal-meet-the-maker-talks/
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210325T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210325T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T141253
CREATED:20210305T124801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210309T115809Z
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SUMMARY:Horizons: Re-Imagining Cultural Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Arts and Business invites you to a free half day conference on Thursday 25th March 2021\, bringing together local and international speakers representing funders\, UK trusts and arts organisations from Northern Ireland and beyond to discuss and debate how we create the change and culture shift required to build a stronger\, healthier arts funding ecology for the longer term. \nThe NI arts sector was already financially fragile before this pandemic\, but there has always been active ambition around income generation and an appetite for exploring new income streams. Consequently\, over the last few years\, we have been exploring and researching models that would help arts organisations to achieve long term financial sustainability. \nOn Thursday 25th March 2021\, we are delighted to be presenting ‘Horizons: Re-Imagining Cultural Sustainability’\, bringing together local and international speakers representing funders\, UK trusts and arts organisations from Northern Ireland and beyond to discuss and debate how we create the change and culture shift required to build a stronger\, healthier arts funding ecology for the longer term. \nThroughout the half-day conference we will be hosting a number of panels\, discussing a range of areas\, including income sources and risk\, funder practice\, adapting and strengthening business models\, and transformative leadership. We will also be platforming a number of NI Arts organisations through a series of interviews/talks to share how they have adapted\, stayed true to their values\, purpose and artistic vision\, and continued to engage their communities. \nDetails and registration
URL:https://craftni.org/event/horizons-re-imagining-cultural-sustainability/
CATEGORIES:Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210303
DTSTAMP:20260419T141253
CREATED:20210302T122317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T100420Z
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SUMMARY:NI Science Festival 2021 Explores Linen in Northern Ireland
DESCRIPTION:NI Science Festival has commissioned a series of three stunning films documenting the past\, present and future of the linen industry in Northern Ireland. \nThrough interviews with key people working in the industry currently\, they explore the richness of its heritage as well as what sort of innovative future it might hold.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/ni-science-festival-2021-explores-linen-in-northern-ireland/
CATEGORIES:Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210227
DTSTAMP:20260419T141253
CREATED:20210302T121822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T101636Z
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SUMMARY:China Now Conference: Cultural Exchange in the New Normal
DESCRIPTION:UK-China Exchange: Arts and Culture in a Pandemic: 24-26 February 2021 \nDuring the COVID pandemic\, a growing number of cultural activities in China have moved into virtual spaces\, from art exhibitions\, festivals and film screenings through to tours of the Palace Museum. To open the conference\, we explore some of the innovative digital practices that have transformed the country’s cultural industry over the past year\, and how these can empower and enrich future collaborations between China and the UK \nThe China Now Conference: Cultural Exchange in the New Normal will run online and is an event that will continue to explore developments\, promote exchange and connect professionals in the arts and culture sector in China and the UK – you can register now for free using the below links:\nhttps://chinanow.britishcouncil.cn/conference/\nhttps://chinanow.britishcouncil.cn/\nOverview of the Schedule:\nChina Now Conference:Cultural Exchange in the New Normalonline 24-26 Feb\nDaily format: 0930 GMT start\n• Three one hour sessions focusing on the theme of the day\nDay One: Innovation\, Art Practice and UK China Cultural Exchange\nArts and Culture in a Pandemic\nMany Truths to Speak: Documentary Making during the Pandemic\nMixing Realities: Digital Media Creativity from China\nDay Two: Creativity and Sustainability\nNew Generation of Sustainable Fashion\nCultural Heritage: The Art of Balancing Conservation and the Commercial\nGrowing Green Culture in China\nDay Three: Inclusion Art for All\nArt for Change: Curating for All\nLiving in Community: Architectural Practice in Chengdu and Guangzhou\nFrom Access to Inclusion: Paving the Way for Greater Diversity in China\nChina Now is a British Council Platform designed to inform and engage UK creatives and cultural leaders by sharing information about opportunities emanating from China. We wish to use the online space to encourage dialogue and to deepen understanding of a contemporary China.\nCovid-19 has changed the way we work and we wish to use the conference as an opportunity to review the way our partners are collaborating in both countries and understand what the ‘new normal’ means for international collaboration between artists and cultural organisations\nWhere: \n\nOrganised by British Council
URL:https://craftni.org/event/china-now-conference-cultural-exchange-in-the-new-normal/
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201031T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201031T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T141253
CREATED:20200820T144542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200820T144542Z
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SUMMARY:Belfast City Hall Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://craftni.org/event/belfast-city-hall-exhibition/
LOCATION:Belfast City Hall\, Donegall Square North\, Belfast\, BT1 5GS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Talks
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