Benefield Spencer Glass, the North Antrim Coast’s only glassblowing studio, is inviting you behind the doors of their private studio to experience the magic of molten glass. Hands on glassmaking experience at Benefield Spencer Glass studio, located just a few miles inland from Ballintoy village. The experience includes demonstrations by professional glassmaker Andrea Spencer and takes a step … Continue reading Glassmaking Experience – Glass Making From Nature, Colours Of The Causeway Coast
Tutor Ruth Osborne will be teaching a six-week printmaking course with a nature theme. Participants will be introduced to and experiment with a series of printmaking processes with a focus on working with and/or representing nature. Sessions are suitable for beginners and all materials are supplied. This class is suitable for age 16+
This is an opportunity to try out pottery in your own private 3 hour lesson for 2 with Adam. Suitable for all levels, from beginners to improvers. The emphasis will be on having fun and making a variety of pots. Students will each select their best pots to be fired. These will be glaze fired … Continue reading Pottery Taster for 2 with Adam Frew
Join Sandra Robinson for this 2 day workshop: through the use of paper templates, photographs and drawings provided, you will be guided through demonstrations, anatomy and 1-2-1 support to create a small seated figure in clay. Day 1: Demonstrations and formation Day 2: Refinement and Preparation for firing. Instruction, materials and firing included in the … Continue reading Sculpting a Seated Figure Workshop
Join Sandra Robinson for this 2 day workshop: through the use of paper templates, photographs and drawings provided, you will be guided through demonstrations, anatomy and 1-2-1 support to create a small seated figure in clay. Day 1: Demonstrations and formation Day 2: Refinement and Preparation for firing. Instruction, materials and firing included in the … Continue reading Sculpting a Seated Figure Workshop
Participants will learn a new skill and create their own beaded bracelet using the bead loom weaving technique with Emma Thorpe from Atlantic Rose. During this 3 hour workshop, they will learn how to set up and thread their loom; bead weave their bracelet and finish it off with a beaded toggle and loop. This … Continue reading Colourful Beaded Loom Weave Bracelet Workshop
Join tutor Helen Hancock for a glassblowing workshop, a fun introduction to this craft! Participants will be working with specialist equipment and tools and with a furnace running at 1150 degrees. During this workshop, they will be creating their own bespoke blown glass art. Protective eyewear is essential and long sleeves; strictly over 16 years … Continue reading Glassblowing workshop
Enjoy a few relaxed, creative hours learning basic hand stitching, embroidery and appliqué techniques as we create a unique vintage-style sampler. These are wonderful ways to celebrate births or christenings but you can make the project your own by celebrating a beloved pet or to remember a trip that left a lasting impression, too. All tools and … Continue reading Memory Sampler – Applique & Embroidery
The Causeway Craft Trail makes it easy to discover the traditional and contemporary arts and crafts businesses that thrive in the Causeway Coast and Glens of Northern Ireland. Drop in, meet the makers and listen to their stories whilst you acquire a new skill with a workshop in pottery, painting, felting, glass-making and more. Take a … Continue reading Causeway Craft Trail
Discover the soothing art of macramé, a calming and creative pastime. Join Caitlin McCracken at The Designerie for an engaging workshop where you'll master the fundamentals of macramé. Learn to craft a stunning wall hanging using three classic knots: Lark's head, square knots, and double half hitches. Suitable for beginners will receive step-by-step guidance in … Continue reading Macrame Workshop
Wendy from Little Woolly Sheep will welcome spring with this adorable 3D Needlefelted Bluetit project - enjoy an afternoon bringing your wee bird into life while enjoying tasty buns, tea and coffee. Attendees will all keep the basic needlefelting kit used in the class. No experience necessary. Ages 15+
