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Photo: Hand carved and jointed ‘Gigi’ wooden cats; Maker: David Cousley; Photo credit: Craft NI

Silver Initial Pendant Making

Island Arts Centre The Island, Lisburn

Initials have long been popular jewellery pieces, and there is a particularly big trend for them at the moment. participants will make their own initial pendant under the supervision of tutor Ruth Gilmour of Lure Silver. If new to silversmithing, participants will begin with a silver nugget that they will hammer flat, polish and then … Continue reading Silver Initial Pendant Making

£45

Pots for tots

Island Arts Centre The Island, Lisburn

Younger children will getting stuck into the wonderful tactile nature of clay and experiment with shapes and forms.  Slap, tap and roll a personalised pot for dad or grandad. Participants will choose their own style, perhaps with a zany tie or design to make your handmade creation really stand out. Suitable for ages 1-4 years … Continue reading Pots for tots

£25

Along The Loanin: Felt Workshop

The Market Place Theatre & Arts Centre, Armagh 9 Market Street, Armagh

Join Artist Caoilfionn Murphy O'Hanlon on a guided talk through her new exhibition followed by a wet felt making workshop in response to the images and words from 'Along the Loanin'. Participants will be producing a wool painting inspired by the exhibition and drawing on a sense of place using a blend of fibres, wools … Continue reading Along The Loanin: Felt Workshop

£40

Traditional Skills Festival

Willow and Lore 15A Craigdunloof Road, Ballymena, Newtowncrommelin

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. Over the weekend the farm will host a selection of hands on full and half day skills and crafts workshops with expert crafts people. Visitors … Continue reading Traditional Skills Festival

Bee Embroidery Workshop with Emma Whitehead

R-Space Gallery 32 Castle Street, Lisburn

Inspired by the famous painting The Laughing Cavalier housed in The Wallace Collection, Emma has designed an embroidery workshop that delves into the image's history and iconography. After learning about the richly painted textiles in the painting, participants will embroider a beautiful bee motif on Irish linen, learning the stitches and techniques needed to create … Continue reading Bee Embroidery Workshop with Emma Whitehead

£5

Recurring

Coppersmithing Jewellery Workshop

Navan Centre & Fort 81 Killylea Road, Armagh

Draw inspiration from the Celtic jewellery and Loughnashade trumpet found at the Navan complex of sites and learn the ancient skills of coppersmithing. Participants will have the  perfect opportunity to create their own personalised jewellery or gift loved ones an experience they won't forget. Please note: this is a half-day workshop followed by lunch, which … Continue reading Coppersmithing Jewellery Workshop

£75
Recurring

Pottery Workshop with Adam Frew

Adam Frew Studio 21 Cullycapple Park, Aghadowey

Join Adam Frew for this 2 day pottery course, 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 and also turning (finishing) pots. Adam will demonstrate his … Continue reading Pottery Workshop with Adam Frew

£250

Summer Art Workshops – Children

Lagan View Enterprise Centre Drumbeg Drive Old Warren Estate Lisburn, Belfast

Over 4 weeks in August children can explore a range of summer themed crafts that will be taught by artist Rachel Davey and art therapist Christina Johnston. Each week will involve a different activity that will be completed within the 1hr 30min session to bring home. These classes are great for beginners who want their … Continue reading Summer Art Workshops – Children

£25
Recurring

Pottery Workshop with Adam Frew

Adam Frew Studio 21 Cullycapple Park, Aghadowey

Join Adam Frew for this 4 day course will run from 10am - 4pm. Classes will be small groups of 7 students, and they are 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 … Continue reading Pottery Workshop with Adam Frew

£450
Recurring

Pottery Workshop with Adam Frew

Adam Frew Studio 21 Cullycapple Park, Aghadowey

Join Adam Frew for this 4 day course will run from 10am - 4pm. Classes will be small groups of 7 students, and they are 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 … Continue reading Pottery Workshop with Adam Frew

£450
Recurring

Pottery Workshop with Adam Frew

Adam Frew Studio 21 Cullycapple Park, Aghadowey

Join Adam Frew for this 4 day course will run from 10am - 4pm. Classes will be small groups of 7 students, and they are 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 … Continue reading Pottery Workshop with Adam Frew

£450

Carrickmacross Lace Summer School: 3-Dimensional Coloured Lace

The Market Place Theatre & Arts Centre, Armagh 9 Market Street, Armagh

Award-winning designer and lace maker Theresa Kelly is delighted to present this new lace workshop based around the clematis flower ‘The President’. During this three-day workshop participants will be covering most of the traditional Carrickmacross Lace techniques of couching, guipure, loops etc. Theresa will guide them through the making of this original flower design. Suitable … Continue reading Carrickmacross Lace Summer School: 3-Dimensional Coloured Lace

£80

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