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SUMMARY:Materials\, Messages\, Meaning #13
DESCRIPTION:The annual group exhibition Materials\, Messages\, Meaning – MMM#13\, now in its 13th year\, will open at R-Space Gallery on September 28th and run until October 25th.  This year’s exhibition is themed SUSPENSION—an exploration of how artists and makers engage with a diverse range of materials to reflect on the concept of suspension in its many forms.\n\nMMM#13 brings together a diverse range of artists\, from emerging to established\, working across multiple mediums throughout Northern Ireland. This year’s exhibition will showcase the works of Sandra Kerr\, Louise French\, Maya Todd\, Lisa Johnston\, and Lauren Martin.\n\nJoin in for the opening event at R-Space Gallery on September 28th\, where you’ll have the chance to hear from the artists themselves during the Artist Talks at 2:30 PM. This is an opportunity to not only see the work but also hear about the thought processes\, methods\, and stories behind each piece.\nRefreshments will be provided; free entry\, all welcome\n 
URL:https://craftni.org/event/materials-messages-meaning-13/
LOCATION:R-Space Gallery\, 32 Castle Street\, Lisburn\, BT27 4XE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Talks
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SUMMARY:Talk & Tour with Peter Meanley
DESCRIPTION:Come along and meet potter Peter Meanley: see his work\, hear about his inspiration and influences\, and learn a little about the creative and technical expertise behind his works of art. \nPeter Meanley – A Journey runs from 22 March to 17 April and is a retrospective exhibition celebrating an over sixty-year career as a potter. Known for his salt glaze stoneware\, Peter’s inspiration comes from museum collections and drawing the world around him. His work is held in worldwide collections including Victoria and Albert Museum\, and the State Collection of Australia. \nTalks are free\, but must be booked in advance. Two more talks with Peter are available on March 29th and April 5th\, see organiser’s website for more details.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/talk-tour-with-peter-meanley/
LOCATION:Island Arts Centre\, The Island\, Lisburn\, BT27 4RL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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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:'Cakes to Clay' - talk by James Watson
DESCRIPTION:F.E. McWilliam Gallery & Studio invite you to a talk by James Stanley Watson\, ceramic artist and winner of The Great Pottery Throw Down 2025 on Thursday 27 November 2025. \nJames Stanley Watson is a Northern Ireland-based ceramic artist known for his expressive\, story-rich creations that blend imagination and craftsmanship. After discovering pottery just four years ago\, James’ creative journey led him to the nation’s screens as the winner of The Great Pottery Throw Down 2025. \nA former cake maker and performer\, James brings a deep sense of play\, narrative\, and human connection to his work. His ceramics often explore themes of memory\, transformation\, and the joy of making – with his signature ghosts becoming beloved symbols of warmth and whimsy. \nEvent cost: Members £5\, Guests £10\, Students £5\nPlease call the gallery on 028 4062 3322 to book your place. 7pm for tea/coffee\, talk starts at 7.30pm \n 
URL:https://craftni.org/event/cakes-to-clay-talk-by-james-watson/
LOCATION:F.E. McWilliam Gallery & Studio\, Banbridge\, BT32 3NB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Meet the Maker,Talks
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SUMMARY:Material Matters: Textile Knowledge\, Sustainability and Fashion Futures in Ireland
DESCRIPTION:This lecture by Dr Lyndsey McDougall explores how textile knowledge\, both historical and contemporary\, can offer vital insights for more sustainable approaches to fashion. \nDrawing on examples from Irish textile history alongside contemporary practice\, the talk considers how makers\, designers and communities have worked with local materials\, natural dyes and traditional techniques to create garments and textiles that carry cultural memory as well as material value. \nFrom the ideals of the Arts and Crafts movement to present-day initiatives focused on local fibre and sustainable production\, textiles reveal a long history of material awareness and environmental responsibility. The lecture reflects on how textile practices\, including repair\, mending and reuse\, can challenge cycles of fast consumption and encourage deeper relationships with the materials that shape our everyday lives.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/material-matters-textile-knowledge-sustainability-and-fashion-futures-in-ireland/
LOCATION:Ulster Museum\, BT9 5AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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