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SUMMARY:Glassmaking Experience - Glass Making From Nature\, Colours Of The Causeway Coast
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHands on glassmaking experience at Benefield Spencer Glass studio\, located just a few miles inland from  Ballintoy village. \nThe experience includes demonstrations by professional glassmaker Andrea Spencer and takes a step by step approach\, showing you how to heat and shape glass rods in the flame. Under Andrea’s expert guidance\, you will create your own unique hanging suncatcher design\, inspired by the unique flora and fauna native to the Causeway coastline. \nPlease note you will need to follow link and enquire about booking at andreaspencerglass@gmail.com. Participants must be 16yrs or older. Available days are Thursday – Saturday\, 10am – 12.30 pm. \nCost: \nPersonal Experience 1 person half day £115 full day £230 \nDuo Experience half day £75 full day £150 per person \nA Group Experience half day £75 full day £150 per person \n 
URL:https://craftni.org/event/glassmaking-experience-glass-making-from-nature-colours-of-the-causeway-coast/
LOCATION:Andrea Spencer Glass\, 35 Lagavara Road\, Ballintoy\, BT54 6NG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Folk Art Embroidery Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join tutor Linda O’Kane and learn various stitches\, then combine them into a story cloth of your own. The workshop was  inspired by the colourful embroidered story cloths of the Hmong people of Laos\, richly portraying their lives. \nAll materials will be provided but please bring your own scissors to sessions. \n\nAbout the tutor: Linda has worked in the Antiques/Interior Decoration trade for over 30 years. As a self taught Decorative Artist she has worked in homes throughout the UK\, including some superior hotels. A life long love of sewing\, patchwork and cross stitch has enabled her to gain excellent experience over the years. She really enjoys teaching\, sharing her knowledge and hopefully inspiring others to get creative. \n\n\n\nAge Range16+ years
URL:https://craftni.org/event/folk-art-embroidery-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Crescent Art Centre\, 2-4 University Rd\, Belfast\, BT7 1NH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:5-Week Hand-Building Course for Beginners & Improvers (Series 1)
DESCRIPTION:In this five-week course Fiona Shannon will teach participants the basics of hand-building including slab building\, coiling\, pinch pots and using press moulds to create a variety of different pots such as vases and bowls. In the last session\, they will add colour to your pots using a variety of slips. \nShould participants have any previous experience\, Fiona will be able to assist them in developing their skills and improving their techniques. Items that will be fired and glazed in a clear glaze by the tutor to be collected at a later date. \nPlease bring apron and wear clothes that you won’t mind getting a little messy. It is advisable to cut your nails short for this class.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/5-week-hand-building-course-for-beginners-improvers/
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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SUMMARY:Pottery beginners/intermediate workshop
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. \nThe cost includes all materials & firings; the course runs every Wednesday for six weeks.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/pottery-beginners-intermediate-workshop/
LOCATION:Island Arts Centre\, The Island\, Lisburn\, BT27 4RL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:2 PART PUMPKIN PATCH @ THE ASH
DESCRIPTION:Join The Clay Project this autumn for a two part workshop creating and glazing your very own ceramic pumpkin patch. Participants will make up to three stoneware pumpkins using handbuilding techniques on September 21st and return on the 5th October for the glazing session. \nThe pumpkin patch will be fired and ready to collect from The Ash Gallery a week later. This cosy autumn evening will be fuelled with autumnal treats from Birch Coffee.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/2-part-pumpkin-patch-the-ash/
LOCATION:The Ash Gallery\, 83 Central Promenade\, Newcastle\, BT33 0HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Clay Project":MAILTO:hello@theclay-project.com
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SUMMARY:Silk Painting Workshop with Andrea Hayes
DESCRIPTION:Andrea Hayes works from her home studio in Cookstown\, County Tyrone and has won numerous textile art awards and exhibited throughout Ireland. In this two night adult workshop\, you’ll discover how to paint freely onto silk. This will involve outlining the image using gutta on the first evening and then painting using specialist paints on the second. At the end of the workshop\, you’ll have an A4 sized silk painting to take home. Example images will be provided but you are welcome to bring reference images or ideas to use as a starting point. All equipment and materials are supplied and no experience is necessary. Tea\, coffee and treats by a local bakery are provided on both evenings.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/silk-painting-workshop-with-andrea-hayes/
LOCATION:klöver haus\, 92B Main Street\, Moira\, Craigavon\, BT67 0LH\, United Kingdom
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