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SUMMARY:Willow Weaving Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Using willow that has been sustainably grown on site at the Navan Centre\, learn the ancient skills of willow weaving with Heather McDermott\, or Fraoch the weaver as you may have known her\, from the Celtic clan at Navan Centre & Fort. The Saille or Willow has been used for thousands of years as a multi-purpose\, sustainable material.\n\nWith themed monthly sessions taking place from May to October\, choose the month or months that have the most interest to you – £50.00 per session. Each workshop lasts for a half day and includes lunch.\n\n28th May – Learning knots and ties with willow & creating a 2D sculpture.\n25th June – Learn basic weaving and tying techniques to make your own obelisk for peas or climbers (This can also be used as a festive Winter light feature).\n23rd July – Preparing a shallow ribbed basket and getting started\, to be finished off at home.\n27th August – Learn how to make a slath for baskets or use as a sunwheel for Lughnasadh.\n24th September – Working with living willow you will make a decorative fence panel to take home and plant.\n22nd October – Coppicing\, sizing and storing your willow. Planting new rods. Students will receive a starter kit for their own Saille Garden.\n\nStudents will also learn about the history\, myth and lore of willow as the weeks progress. Written information and advice will also be provided for students to keep. Please be aware this is a fairly physically demanding course and requires reasonable manual dexterity and strength. Some of the work will take place outdoors in variable weather.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/willow-weaving-workshop/
LOCATION:Navan Centre & Fort\, 81 Killylea Road\, Armagh\, BT60 4LD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Silver stacking Rings Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Spend a day under the guidance of goldsmith Diane Lyness\, as you make a pair of silver stacking rings. Each participant will be taught traditional jewellery making techniques such as piercing\, soldering\, shaping\, texturing and polishing to create a beautiful pair of rings to take home. Personalise and add colour to your ring by adding one or two semi-precious stones. \nPlease note: no previous experience is required\, all you need to bring is an apron.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/silver-stacking-rings-workshop/
LOCATION:The Market Place Theatre & Arts Centre\, Armagh\, 9 Market Street\, Armagh\, BT61 7BW
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220604T170000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to glass fusing
DESCRIPTION:In this one day workshop you will learn how to cut glass\, about the many different types of glass and about the effects of heat on glass\, all under the guidance of your tutor Alison Lowry. In the morning you will create a range of tiles exploring some glass fusing techniques\, such as inclusions\, ceramic decals\, powder effects. In the afternoon you will start to work on a larger piece\, which will be fired and then slumped (shaped) in the kiln to make a freestanding sculpture or bowl\, this will be ready for you to pick up at a later date. A great course for those who have limited time that just want to make something beautiful for their house and have fun. \nPlease note: maximum 4 people per workshop.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/introduction-to-glass-fusing/
LOCATION:SchoolHouse Glass\, 36 Comber Street\, Saintfield\, Ballynahinch\, BT24 7AZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Alison Lowry":MAILTO:mail@alisonlowry.co.uk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220903T133000
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SUMMARY:Coppersmithing Jewellery Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Draw inspiration from the Celtic jewellery and Loughnashade trumpet found at the Navan complex of sites & learn the ancient skills of coppersmithing. This is the perfect opportunity to create your own personalised jewellery or gift your loved ones an experience they won’t forget. This is a half-day workshop\, followed by lunch.\n\nPlease note: all materials are supplied and no previous experience is required.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/coppersmithing-jewellery-workshop/
LOCATION:Navan Centre & Fort\, 81 Killylea Road\, Armagh\, BT60 4LD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220608T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220608T170000
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SUMMARY:Glassmaking: Shamrock\, Rose & Thistle
DESCRIPTION:Participants will design and assemble a commemorative glass piece inspired by Her Majesty’s Robe of Estate. Participants will learn how to cut and assemble glass in a number of forms (sheet glass\, frit\, stringers and confetti). The glass piece can be free-standing\, hanging\, framed or put on a stand after firing in Flowerfield Art Centre’s Kiln Studio. Fired pieces can be collected one week after the workshop. \nPlease note: Wwear close-toed shoes for safety. Tutor: Eleanor-Jane McCartney
URL:https://craftni.org/event/glassmaking-shamrock-rose-thistle/
LOCATION:Flowerfield Arts Centre\, 185 Coleraine Road\, Portstewart\, BT55 7HU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Flowerfield Arts Centre":MAILTO:info@flowerfield.org
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220611T123000
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SUMMARY:Make a Terracotta Plant Pot Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join in for a creative morning exploring handbuilding and surface decoration techniques to create your very own terracotta plant pot. \nThis hands on workshop will involve cutting\, joining and layering rich terracotta clay as well as sgraffito decoration to bring your pots to life. The workshop is suitable for beginners as the tutors will guide you through each part of the process. \nYour plant pots will be taken away to be fired and returned to Klöver Haus in 2-3 weeks. \nCoffee\, tea and treats provided.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/make-a-terracotta-plant-pot-workshop/
LOCATION:klöver haus\, 92B Main Street\, Moira\, Craigavon\, BT67 0LH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Clay Project":MAILTO:hello@theclay-project.com
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SUMMARY:Abstract Wall Hanging Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Contemporary designer and weaver\, Karolina Lisek from Little Tangle\, hosts a one-day tapestry weaving workshop exploring the art of hand weaving in a modern context. Karolina will teach the foundation skills of tapestry weaving using a frame loom. Participants will create an abstract wall hanging using a range of techniques such as plain weave\, rya knotting and sumak. As well as covering the basic techniques\, the workshop will encourage individual expression and experimentation through the use of texture\, colour and composition. \nAll materials will be provided. \nMax No: 10 | Suitable for 16+ | Tutor: Karolina Lisek – Little Tangle
URL:https://craftni.org/event/abstract-wall-hanging-workshop/
LOCATION:The Market Place Theatre & Arts Centre\, Armagh\, 9 Market Street\, Armagh\, BT61 7BW
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220611T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220611T130000
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SUMMARY:Glassmaking: Crown Sun-catcher & Coaster
DESCRIPTION:Participants will design and assemble a commemorative crown sun-catcher and coaster – fit for a King or Queen – inspired by the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations. Participants will learn how to cut and assemble glass in a number of forms (sheet glass\, frit\, stringers and confetti). The glass pieces can be free-standing\, hanging\, framed or put on a stand after firing in Flowerfield Art Centre’s Kiln. Fired pieces can be collected one week after the workshop. \nPlease note: wear close-toed shoes for safety; tutor: Eleanor-Jane McCartney
URL:https://craftni.org/event/glassmaking-crown-sun-catcher-coaster/
LOCATION:Flowerfield Arts Centre\, 185 Coleraine Road\, Portstewart\, BT55 7HU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Flowerfield Arts Centre":MAILTO:info@flowerfield.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220618T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220618T160000
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SUMMARY:Silversmithing workshop
DESCRIPTION:Using traditional jewellery-making techniques such as piercing\, soldering\, shaping\, texturing and polishing\, create a unique silver linked bracelet to commemorate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. \n  \nPlease note: no previous experience is required; all you need to bring is an apron. \nThe cost of £50 per participant includes materials to create a silver bracelet. \nEach participant will have their own materials and equipment.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/silversmithing-workshop/
LOCATION:Flowerfield Arts Centre\, 185 Coleraine Road\, Portstewart\, BT55 7HU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Flowerfield Arts Centre":MAILTO:info@flowerfield.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220625T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220625T150000
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SUMMARY:Porcelain Slipcasting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join local ceramicists Rebecca Killen and Laureanne Kootstra for a masterclass exploring the creative process of slip casting. \nDuring this workshop you will have the opportunity to work with porcelain casting slip\, a selection of plaster moulds and coloured porcelain. You will also learn about refining your cast pieces and how to apply surface decoration. \nThe tutors will fire three of your cast porcelain pieces ready to be collected from The Ash Gallery in 2-3 weeks. \nPlease note: tea\, coffee and lunch from our neighbours at Birch all included in cost of workshop; same applies for all materials and firings.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/porcelain-slipcasting-workshop/
LOCATION:The Ash Gallery\, 83 Central Promenade\, Newcastle\, BT33 0HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="The Clay Project":MAILTO:hello@theclay-project.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220626T170000
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SUMMARY:From Flame to Fuse
DESCRIPTION:From Flame to Fuse is a glass making workshop that is a crossover between flameworking and fusing providing a solution for what to do with the offcuts and scraps generated in the glass studio from previous sheet glass projects. \nA two day workshop with Andrea Spencer exploring flameworking techniques to create elements at the torch that can be used in fused glass projects. Using The class will cover melting down sheet glass into rods which will then be manipulated at the torch to make inclusions for fusing. This workshop will use Bullseye glass. \nCome and learn flameworking and glass making techniques with Andrea Spencer in the intimate setting of her studio on the Wild North Antrim Coast. \n@benefield_spencer_glass
URL:https://craftni.org/event/from-flame-to-fuse/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea Spencer Glass":MAILTO:andreaspencerglass@gmail.com
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