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SUMMARY:Pottery Taster for 2 with Adam Frew
DESCRIPTION: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 in the gas kiln and ready 3-4 weeks after the session for collection/shipping can be arranged. \nTea and coffee provided. \nAdditional students can be added at a cost of £80 per person. Sessions are for a max of 4 people. Contact Adam for more info and to arrange a suitable date.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/pottery-taster-for-2-with-adam-frew/
LOCATION:Adam Frew Studio\, 21 Cullycapple Park\, Aghadowey\, BT51 4AS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Handbuilding Workshop (evenings)
DESCRIPTION:Have you become hooked on The Great Pottery Thrown Down? Have you ever wanted to make your own teapot? With expert tuition from Helen Faulkner you will learn step by step how to create your own ceramics pieces. \nLearn a range of skills including slab building and coil work to design and craft beautiful pottery. This course is ideal for beginners or even experienced potters who want to refine their skills. Each week\, you will learn a new pottery skill that builds on the previous week’s lesson with a personal project at the end. \n  \nPlease note\, the course will take place every Wednesday during the time frame indicated.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/handbuilding-workshop-evenings/
LOCATION:Belfast Ceramics Studio\, Unit 10E Owen O'Cork Mill\, 288 Beersbridge Road\, Belfast\, Antrim\, BT55DX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240501T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240605T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T044259
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T105555Z
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SUMMARY:Pottery Course - beginners/ intermediate
DESCRIPTION:Join tutor Andrea McCullough-Alderdice and explore the potter’s wheel and full range of hand-building techniques from pinch pots to coil and slab building\, whilst experimenting with slips\, velvet underglazes and a full range of glazes. \nPlease note\, the course will take place on Wednesdays 1 May – 5 June.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/pottery-course-beginners-intermediate/
LOCATION:Island Arts Centre\, The Island\, Lisburn\, BT27 4RL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240507T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240625T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T044259
CREATED:20240423T110501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T110501Z
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SUMMARY:Silver Jewellery Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:An exciting course which includes a traditional and contemporary approach to jewellery making and design. You will be guided through the basics of annealing\, cutting\, soldering\, doming\, texturing and the use of safe enamelling to build towards a little jewellery collection. \nMaterials and tools: basic materials including copper sheet and wire will be given as part of the class. Individuals may wish to purchase precious metal\, stones\, etc. as they go along. The price of these can be discussed and advised individually with your tutor. If you have some jewellery making hand tools you can bring them along. The course will take place on Tuesday evenings\, details below. \nCourse tutor: Karen Daye-Hutchinson\, owner of ‘Ghost & Bonesetter’ jewellery.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/silver-jewellery-making-workshop/
LOCATION:Down Arts Centre\, 2 - 6 Irish Street\, Downpatrick\, Down\, BT30 6BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240531T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240601T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T044259
CREATED:20240225T203621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240225T204529Z
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SUMMARY:Throwing Workshop with Adam Frew
DESCRIPTION:Join Adam Frew for this two day workshop – classes will be small groups of 4-6 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 and also turning (finishing) pots. Adam will demonstrate his various decoration techniques and students will be encouraged to be experimental in their approach. There will be flexibility in the teaching allowing students to request specific demonstrations or help with a particular technique. \nStudents will each select their best pots to be fired. Finished pieces will be glaze fired in the gas kiln and ready 3-4 weeks after the course for collection/ shipping can be arranged. \n Tea\, coffee and lunch is provided.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/throwing-workshop-with-adam-frew/
LOCATION:Adam Frew Studio\, 21 Cullycapple Park\, Aghadowey\, BT51 4AS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240601T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240601T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T044259
CREATED:20240509T135156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T135156Z
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SUMMARY:Transferring Images to Clay with Donna Bloye\, Winner of the Pottery Throwdown
DESCRIPTION:In this full day workshop\, Donna will lead you through her process for hand-building using hump molds and decorating a dish. Her aim is to encourage potters to consider the decoration of their piece at the make stage rather than after bisque firing a piece. \nDecoration will be applied using a mono-printing method\, which allows you to use small-scale production techniques\, without the commitment of burning a silk screen. Imagery can be traced repeatedly and altered for each new dish\, be it by the addition of further layers of drawing or by changing the colour scheme. \nDonna will demonstrate her mono-printing process\, which begins with a template drawing onto a new piece of newsprint that she then traces using slip trailers. Once the underglaze has dried on the newsprint\, she will begin filling in the design with colour\, texture and mark-making\, using a range of brushes\, before finally transferring the image to her dish and shaping it on the hump mold. By the end of the workshop each participant will have a dish\, fully decorated\, which can then be bisque fired and finished using a transparent glaze. Donna would encourage participants to bring photos or images to inspire their work.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/transferring-images-to-clay-with-donna-bloye-winner-of-the-pottery-throwdown/
LOCATION:Belfast Ceramics Studio\, Unit 10E Owen O'Cork Mill\, 288 Beersbridge Road\, Belfast\, Antrim\, BT55DX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240605T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240605T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T044259
CREATED:20240130T151740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T134059Z
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SUMMARY:Elements of Place - Formed by Fire
DESCRIPTION:Elements of Place – Formed by Fire is a 5 day flamework\, filati (hand pulled glass threads) and micro-mosaic workshop aimed specifically at practicing glass and mosaic artists. The workshop is designed to expand creative practices through exploration of these complementary hot and cold glass working techniques\, in combination with simple casting\, use of found natural and manmade forms\, and field trips to study the dramatic natural landscape of the local Causeway Coast of Northern Ireland\, from which we’ll draw inspiration for our work during the week. \nAndrea Spencer (glass) and Joanna Kessel (mosaic) are highly regarded artists within their specialist fields\, frequently exhibiting their contemporary artworks nationally and internationally. The natural environment informs both their current work. \nThis unique combined workshop developed out of a research period Joanna undertook at Andrea’s studio\, supported by the Inches Carr Creative Development Award. Both artists found the research potential fascinating\, recognising the exciting dialogue between the materials\, processes and artforms. \nDates: 6 – 10 May 2024 \nVenue: Benefield Spencer Glass\, Ballintoy\, Co. Antrim\, Northern Ireland\, UK \nPrice: £965 pp \nLevel: The workshop is aimed at practicing glass and mosaic artists. No prior flameworking experience is necessary. \nNo. of participants: The workshop has been designed to accommodate 6-8 participants. We require a minimum of 6 bookings for the workshop to run. If the workshop becomes fully booked we will keep a waiting list. \nIncluded:\nExpert tuition by two experienced artists\n9-5pm daily over 5 days\nStudio access and guided field trips\nAll studio materials and equipment\nTransport to field trips from the studio. (If we have 8 participants someone will need to share their car).\nRefreshments\n5 light lunches\n2 simple evening meals (workshop participants only) Bonus evening field trip\nBonus evening studio session
URL:https://craftni.org/event/elements-of-place-formed-by-fire-2/
LOCATION:Andrea Spencer Glass\, 35 Lagavara Road\, Ballintoy\, BT54 6NG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240608T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240608T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T044259
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SUMMARY:Porcelain Paper Clay with Anne Butler
DESCRIPTION: Learn the processes that artist Anne Butler uses to integrate pattern into porcelain as well as some of the construction techniques that Anne uses! At the end of the workshop you will have created your own sheets of porcelain using porcelain paper clay with an integrated and inlaid pattern and will have successfully constructed your own vessels or sculptures. \nWeek 1/8th June: Introduction to making paper clay & working with flat sheets. Anne will instruct you on how to make a small plaster batt that you will take home to use with your own work then you will have the opportunity to learn how to make thin sheets of porcelain with an integrated pattern/design. These are then joined to make a vessels. Anne will demonstrate the processes and participants can explore the methods and create their own vessels. The work will be biscuit fired and you’ll have the opportunity to glaze this work in week 2 Masterclass or alternatively if you attend week 1 only the unglazed work will be high fired and ready to pick up at the end of June. \nWeek 2/22 June: Working with paper clay & working with vessel forms. Building on week 1 Anne will demonstrate the processes and participants can explore the methods and create their own bowl/ vessels/ or small sculpture. Small group sizes ensures that you will receive individual attention and gain the confidence to develop your own work. There will be opportunities to discuss your work with Anne at the end. \n\nPlease note:  you have the option of booking each workshop individually for £120 or both workshops together for a more in-depth course for £220.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/porcelain-paper-clay-with-anne-butler/
LOCATION:Belfast Ceramics Studio\, Unit 10E Owen O'Cork Mill\, 288 Beersbridge Road\, Belfast\, Antrim\, BT55DX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240608T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240608T133000
DTSTAMP:20260610T044259
CREATED:20240410T152923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T152923Z
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SUMMARY:Make a Pendant Wax Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to carve and texture your own pendant design using an ancient technique used for the last 7\,000 years. Guided by Martin and Laura from Cameron & Breen\, you will learn about lost wax casting\, how to effectively use wax carving tools and shown how to hand carve and texture your pendant in wax ready for casting in silver. \nYour pendant will be taken for casting in silver by Martin and Laura\, cleaned up and ready for you to collect from Craft NI Gallery two weeks after the course or shipping can be arranged. \nPlease note: you don’t need to have any prior jewellery training to take part in this workshop. It is designed for beginners but will also suit anyone wanting to expand their jewellery making skills. Classes will be small groups of maximum 6 people. \nAll materials and equipment will be provided. You will be working on small scale pieces so if you need glasses please bring them along.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/make-a-pendant-wax-workshop/
LOCATION:Craft NI Gallery\, 115 - 119 Royal Ave\, Belfast\, BT1 1FF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cameron & Breen":MAILTO:info@cameronandbreen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240615T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240615T133000
DTSTAMP:20260610T044259
CREATED:20240429T144015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T144015Z
UID:16653-1718447400-1718458200@craftni.org
SUMMARY:Make at pendant wax workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to carve and texture your own pendant design using an ancient technique used for the last 7\,000 years. Guided by Martin and Laura from Cameron & Breen you will learn about lost wax casting\, how to effectively use wax carving tools and shown how to hand carve and texture your pendant in wax ready for casting in silver. \nYour pendant will be taken for casting in silver by Martin and Laura\, cleaned up and ready for you to collect from Craft NI Gallery two weeks after the course or shipping can be arranged. \nDO I NEED TO BE A JEWELLER TO TAKE PART? \nNo\, you don’t need to have any prior jewellery training to take part in this workshop. It is designed for beginners but will also suit anyone wanting to expand their jewellery making skills. Classes will be small groups of maximum 6 people. \nWHAT DO I NEED TO BRING? \nYou don’t need to bring anything along\, all materials and equipment will be provided. You will be working on small scale pieces so if you need glasses please bring them along.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/make-at-pendant-wax-workshop/
LOCATION:Craft NI Gallery\, 115 - 119 Royal Ave\, Belfast\, BT1 1FF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cameron & Breen":MAILTO:info@cameronandbreen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240615T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240615T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T044259
CREATED:20240130T142451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T134340Z
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SUMMARY:Felted Landscapes with Jennifer Cunningham
DESCRIPTION:Jennifer Cunningham is a local textile artist who works out of her home in Dundrum\, County Down. \nShe specialises in beautiful felted scenery and landscape pieces of her local surroundings getting inspiration from the Mournes and surrounding areas. \nCome join Jennifer as she takes you through the needle felting process to create your own felted picture. All materials will be provided and no skill level is required. Your finished piece will be framed ready to take home at the end of the workshop.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/felted-landscapes-with-jennifer-cunningham/
LOCATION:The Workshop\, 4a Church Street\, Ballynahinch\, BT24 8AF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Workshop":MAILTO:TheWorkshopBallynahinch@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240619T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T044259
CREATED:20240205T133723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T133723Z
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SUMMARY:Ceramic Pet Portrait Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join in for a creative two-part ceramics workshop with Jakki Trainor of Figment Ceramics using your pet\, real or dreamed of\, as inspiration. In this two-part workshop you will create a relief clay panel of a chosen pet or favourite animal. Cats\, dogs\, guinea pigs\, terrapins can be immortalised in your clay creation! You will develop key skills in mark making\, adding textures and patterns to create detail and character in your relief clay panel of your pet. \n\nIn week one\, Jakki will guide you through the design process\, demonstrate successful mark making and relief assemblage and assist you in creating your personal piece of artwork. \n  \nIn week two you will be introduced to the art of glazing. Jakki will demonstrate the use of underglazes and glazes and you will complete your ceramic panel in a range of colourful glazes. Your completed panel will be fired by Jakki and will be available for collection the following week from The Workshop Ballynahinch. You can choose to hang your panel directly on the wall – hanging ribbon supplied – or purchase a box frame to showcase your ceramic pet creation. \n  \nCost includes all materials for both sessions and refreshments. \n  \nRecommended for ages 15+
URL:https://craftni.org/event/ceramic-pet-portrait-workshop/
LOCATION:The Workshop\, 4a Church Street\, Ballynahinch\, BT24 8AF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Workshop":MAILTO:TheWorkshopBallynahinch@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240622T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240622T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T044259
CREATED:20240509T133337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T133337Z
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SUMMARY:Porcelain Paper Clay with Anne Butler
DESCRIPTION: Learn the processes that artist Anne Butler uses to integrate pattern into porcelain as well as some of the construction techniques that Anne uses! At the end of the workshop you will have created your own sheets of porcelain using porcelain paper clay with an integrated and inlaid pattern and will have successfully constructed your own vessels or sculptures. \nWeek 1/8th June: Introduction to making paper clay & working with flat sheets. Anne will instruct you on how to make a small plaster batt that you will take home to use with your own work then you will have the opportunity to learn how to make thin sheets of porcelain with an integrated pattern/design. These are then joined to make a vessels. Anne will demonstrate the processes and participants can explore the methods and create their own vessels. The work will be biscuit fired and you’ll have the opportunity to glaze this work in week 2 Masterclass or alternatively if you attend week 1 only the unglazed work will be high fired and ready to pick up at the end of June. \nWeek 2/22 June: Working with paper clay & working with vessel forms. Building on week 1 Anne will demonstrate the processes and participants can explore the methods and create their own bowl/ vessels/ or small sculpture. Small group sizes ensures that you will receive individual attention and gain the confidence to develop your own work. There will be opportunities to discuss your work with Anne at the end. \n\nPlease note:  you have the option of booking each workshop individually for £120 or both workshops together for a more in-depth course for £220.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/porcelain-paper-clay-with-anne-butler-2/
LOCATION:Belfast Ceramics Studio\, Unit 10E Owen O'Cork Mill\, 288 Beersbridge Road\, Belfast\, Antrim\, BT55DX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240626T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240626T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T044259
CREATED:20240205T133723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T133723Z
UID:16065-1719426600-1719435600@craftni.org
SUMMARY:Ceramic Pet Portrait Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join in for a creative two-part ceramics workshop with Jakki Trainor of Figment Ceramics using your pet\, real or dreamed of\, as inspiration. In this two-part workshop you will create a relief clay panel of a chosen pet or favourite animal. Cats\, dogs\, guinea pigs\, terrapins can be immortalised in your clay creation! You will develop key skills in mark making\, adding textures and patterns to create detail and character in your relief clay panel of your pet. \n\nIn week one\, Jakki will guide you through the design process\, demonstrate successful mark making and relief assemblage and assist you in creating your personal piece of artwork. \n  \nIn week two you will be introduced to the art of glazing. Jakki will demonstrate the use of underglazes and glazes and you will complete your ceramic panel in a range of colourful glazes. Your completed panel will be fired by Jakki and will be available for collection the following week from The Workshop Ballynahinch. You can choose to hang your panel directly on the wall – hanging ribbon supplied – or purchase a box frame to showcase your ceramic pet creation. \n  \nCost includes all materials for both sessions and refreshments. \n  \nRecommended for ages 15+
URL:https://craftni.org/event/ceramic-pet-portrait-workshop-2024-06-26/
LOCATION:The Workshop\, 4a Church Street\, Ballynahinch\, BT24 8AF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Workshop":MAILTO:TheWorkshopBallynahinch@gmail.com
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