At this course you will learn how to personalise your clothes by adding decorative details under the guidance of tutor Linda O'Kane. All sewing will be done by hand and involves simple techniques. In the first week you will learn the different techniques, then you can decide what you have at home that you could … Continue reading Embellish textiles workshop
Eleanor Wheeler is known for her architectural and sculptural ceramics. During her exhibition at Island Arts Centre take this opportunity to work with her as you create your own set of tiles. Take inspiration from Eleanor’s work on show as she guides you in the use of stoneware clay along with oxides and decorating slips. Influenced … Continue reading Ceramic tiles workshop
In this one day workshop with glass artist Alison Lowry you will learn how to cut glass, about the many different types of glass and about the effects of heat on glass. In the morning you will create a range of tiles exploring some glass fusing techniques, such as inclusions, ceramic decals, powder effects. In … Continue reading Introduction to glass fusing
This popular and sociable course with Julie McCreery covers all aspects of the timeless craft of patchwork and quilting. Participants will learn a number of techniques from traditional compositions and stitching to the more innovative and contemporary applications that have seen a recent resurgence in popularity.
Learn the skills of Silversmithing and make your own silver jewellery with Diane Lyness. Under the guidance of Diane, you will learn a variety of jewellery techniques including soldering, piercing, shaping, texturing metal and polishing. During the term, participants will work through the design and creation of a piece or pieces of jewellery. If you … Continue reading Silversmithing techniques
Learn to make your very own simple chain bracelet with Emma Thorpe of Atlantic Rose. Using simple wire working techniques, Emma will expertly guide you through the process of turning simple sterling silver wire into a pretty bracelet for you to wear or give away as a gift. Please note, this is a cold metal … Continue reading Simple sterling silver bracelet for ages 14yrs+
Coinciding with Millennium Court’s celebration of all things Armagh, students will create a clay tile inspired by the story of the Irish legend Cú Chulainn. In this 2 week ceramic workshop students will be introduced to some beginners techniques of relief tile art and explore 3D form and Celtic design using clay. They will then … Continue reading Kids Armagh Ceramic Tiles
Saturday 11th & 25th March | 10:30am - 12pm | £10 Join tutor Daniel Coleman for these 2 Saturday sessions (11 and 25 March) where kids will create their own clay sculpture inspired by Armagh. Coinciding with Millennium Court’s celebration of all things Armagh, students will create a 3-D sculpture inspired by the Orchard County. … Continue reading Kids Armagh Sculpture
Parents and kids can get creative this mid-term making very special hanging pieces together. Design your own glass bird house and baby bird. You will assemble various types of opalescent and transparent coloured glass onto your baby bird and bird house. You will also cut and grind glass which will be demonstrated and taught during … Continue reading Family fusing: glass birdhouse and babybird
During this workshop with goldsmith Diane Lyness you will create a beautiful sterling silver ring. Choose between the designs of a Reef Knot, Twisted Rings, or Stacking Rings. Each participant will be taught traditional jewellery making techniques, such as piercing, soldering, rolling, annealing and polishing. Diane will work alongside you as you design and make … Continue reading Silver reef knot or twisted rings workshop
Stephen Ryan from Green Woodwork Ireland will teach you the skills needed to make your own piece of heirloom furniture to last generations, in the form of a traditional milking stool, otherwise known as a Creepie. This Two-day workshop encompasses the use of the shave horse and a variety of hand tools including the drawknife, … Continue reading Make a creepie milking stool
This 5 week workshop is ideal for those who would like to learn embroidery or maybe just brush up on long forgotten embroidery stitches. Embroidery has been used for hundreds of years to embellish clothing or household linens, or to create decorative pieces: it is a way to create ‘pictures’ with a needle and thread. … Continue reading Garden of stitches embroidery