During this 3 week workshop participants will use their own collected driftwood to make a beautiful Macramé Wall Hanging. In Week 1 (5th August) you will earn how to tie a larks head knot, a clove hitch and a square knot and create the start of the natural portion of the hanging. Participants will them … Continue reading Driftwood Wall Hanging Workshop
Associated with the 'Wool Works' exhibition (now open at Craft NI Gallery until August 5th) and also part of the Creative Peninsula programme, this full day workshop will explore eco print pattern and colour achieved from a variety of garden foraged flowers and leaves. Creating designs on fabric and paper making a small book for … Continue reading ‘Wool Works’ workshop: Eco-Print Natural Dye with textile fibre artist Claire Cawte
Associated with the 'Wool Works' exhibition (now open at Craft NI Gallery until August 5th) and also part of the Creative Peninsula programme, this full day workshop will focus on how to make a unique felt vessel in Irish wool with optional yarn decoration. Students will learn the basics of feltmaking using multi resists using … Continue reading ‘Wool Works’ Workshop: Felting with Irish wool and yarn with jewellery and textile designer maker Mandy Nash
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 … Continue reading 4 day Pottery Workshop
This course will suit someone who has little or no past experience of working with clay. You will be introduced to a number of different techniques, including, slab work, coil work and an opportunity to learn how to use a potter’s wheel. This is an exciting opportunity to use the superb facilities of the Ulster … Continue reading Ceramics Short Course with Tracey Johnston
Join ceramicists Rebecca Killen and Laureanne Kootstra this autumn for a two part workshop creating and glazing your very own ceramic pumpkin patch. Make up to three stoneware pumpkins using handbuilding techniques and return on the 30th September for our glazing session. Your pumpkin patch will be fired and ready to collect from The Ash Gallery a … Continue reading Make a ceramic pumpkin patch
Have you ever appreciated the beauty and flowing lines of a woodcarving and thought this is something you would like to try? This Introduction to Woodcarving class with Stephen Ryan from Green Woodwork Ireland will teach you the skills needed to produce a relief woodcarving of your own to take home and enjoy. You will … Continue reading Introduction to Woodcarving with Green Woodwork Ireland
Learn traditional stone carving with sculptor Marc Kelly using expert tooling and local sandstone. Choose to carve your own design or a pre prepared one that can be displayed inside or outside your home. Traditional stone lettering is also taught during the class for those interested in this ancient skill. Drawing equipment, safety wear and … Continue reading Traditional Stone Carving
Join a series of six metalworking sessions in which beginners can learn basic metalworking techniques for jewellery and silversmithing. Led by silversmith Claire Mooney. Suitable for beginners and those with a little experience. Session 1; 26th September — Tools and Techniques Session 2; 3rd October — Copper Cuff Bangle Design Session 3; 10th October — … Continue reading Introduction to Metalsmithing: Jewellery Making
Join a 10 week jewellery course with tutor Robyn Galway! The course is available on either Tuesday or Wednesday nights in a working jewellery studio in East Belfast. This workshop is suitable for beginners and those with some experience working in jewellery. Class sizes will be kept small and can be personally tailored for your … Continue reading 10 week jewellery workshop with Robyn Galway
Join ceramicists Rebecca Killen and Laureanne Kootstra this autumn for a two part workshop creating and glazing your very own ceramic pumpkin patch. Make up to three stoneware pumpkins using handbuilding techniques and return on the 30th September for our glazing session. Your pumpkin patch will be fired and ready to collect from The Ash Gallery a … Continue reading Make a ceramic pumpkin patch
Join a series of 6 community led ceramics sessions. Suitable for beginners and those with a little experience. All welcome! Materials and refreshments provided. Session 1; Wednesday 28th September — Introduction & Tile Making Session 2; Wednesday 5th October — Making a Pot/Vase Session 3; Wednesday 12th October — Wall Plaque/Bowl Session 4; Wednesday 19th … Continue reading Moneydarragh Makers Pottery Challenge