Join Ruth from NI Silver in her Holywood studio to make a pair of bespoke wedding rings. Ruth will guide participants through the process of piercing, filing, soldering, hammering, cleaning and polishing their rings. No experience is required for this workshop. Please note prices start at £250; time and date to be agreed with organiser.
Create your own hanging glass landscape under the guidance of fused glass artist Sarah Walsh. Each participant will make a 20cm x 10cm piece, using an array of glass pieces, rods and powders. Everyone will create their own unique piece and you may want to bring some images with you for inspiration. Please wear suitable … Continue reading Hanging Glass Landscapes Workshop
Try your hand at creating a sculptural effect in wood at the Island Arts Centre. With guidance from craft maker Geoff Tulip, participants will carve their own relief piece to take home.
Join Adam Frew for a 4 day throwing workshop – classes will be small groups of 5-7 students, suitable for all levels, from beginners to improvers. The emphasis of the class will be on using the potter’s wheel to make a variety of thrown porcelain vessels. Students will be guided through the basics of throwing … Continue reading Throwing workshop with Adam Frew
At this workshop, you will gain hands-on experience in creating simple yet effective plaster moulds suitable for slip casting or press moulding techniques. Designed for beginners and those with some experience, the session introduces the fundamental principles of mould making, including how to prepare objects for casting, mix and pour plaster safely, and release finished … Continue reading Making Plaster Sprig Moulds
Join James Stanley Watson in his studio for a throwing workshop. Workshops are relaxed, hands-on pottery sessions suited to anyone curious about clay, whether they are a complete beginner or keen to build confidence on the wheel. Participants will be guided through each stage of the process - from centring and opening the clay, to … Continue reading Pottery Throwing Class
Mourne Textiles is running two hands-on workshops over the last weekend in June. The workshops are suitable for everyone; textile lovers and enthusiasts, those wanting a taster of weaving on a four shaft table loom, as well as anyone drawn to working with natural colour and fibres. No prior experience is required. At the natural … Continue reading Natural Colour and Dyeing Workshop
Mourne Textiles are running two hands-on workshops over the last weekend in June. The handloom weaving workshop on the Sunday will start with an introduction from Mario Sierra and Karen Hay-Edie demonstrating the loom setup, basic weaving techniques, and how to integrate colour, texture, and composition. You will be able to use the yarns and … Continue reading Handloom Weaving Workshop
This masterclass covers what makes a good plate, plate design, what restaurants look for in plates, and the biggest pitfalls and challenges in making plates (and how to overcome them). Kat will demonstrate the throwing of a contemporary-style plate and share some advanced techniques and tips. After that, it's your turn to take a seat … Continue reading Throwing Masterclass: Plates
All the way from Missouri, Julie Simon will join Belfast Ceramics Studio to lead this hands-on workshop. Julie will guide a step-by-step process for painting and transferring custom-designed paper images onto leather-hard clay surfaces.
Join Adam Frew for a 2 day throwing workshop - classes will be small groups of 5-7 students, suitable for intermediate and advanced levels. The emphasis of the class will be on using the potter’s wheel to make bowls and moon jars in porcelain. Students will be guided through the basics of throwing these forms … Continue reading Moon Jars and Bowls Workshop
Beginners will learn from Welig Heritage Crafts’ expert basket maker and return home with their own beautiful handmade basket.