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Photo: Hand carved and jointed ‘Gigi’ wooden cats; Maker: David Cousley; Photo credit: Craft NI

Christmas Woodcarving

Island Arts Centre The Island, Lisburn, United Kingdom

An introduction to the traditional craft of woodcarving with Steve Ryan where you will be guided in the creation of your own Christmas-themed carving. Each participant can choose from different designs including a Santa, Christmas tree and snowman. All tools and wood are provided for the duration of the workshop. No prior experience is necessary, … Continue reading Christmas Woodcarving

£70

Pots for tots – Plum pudding dish

Island Arts Centre The Island, Lisburn, United Kingdom

Get creative with your little ones and make a truly personal Christmas dish for your family table. Have some clay fun as you slap, tap and roll the perfect serving dish for your Christmas treats. £28 includes one adult & one child.

North Down Craft Collective Christmas Market

WWT Castle Espie 78 Ballydrain Rd, Comber, Newtownards

North Down Craft Collective returns to the charming setting of Castle Espie for their annual Christmas market -  stop by Sunday, December 8th 10 - 4pm to see a fabulous selection of local crafts - a great time to pick up Christmas gifts and chat to the makers too!

Free

In Praise of Shadows

Ards Arts Centre Town Hall, Conway Square, Newtownards, United Kingdom

A solo exhibition by Maya Todd, 'In Praise of Shadows' is an evocative exploration of the interplay between fibre and form, where the boundaries of textiles are pushed to create three-dimensional sculptural shapes. This exhibition showcases the delicate and ethereal qualities of linen and Irish wool, materials chosen due to their importance in local heritage. … Continue reading In Praise of Shadows

Free

Portview Christmas Market

Portview Trade Centre 310 Newtonards Rd, Belfast, United Kingdom

Portview Christmas Market will take place at Portview Trade Centre on the Newtownards Road. PLease note the following opening hours: Friday Night 20th from 6 - 10pm  Saturday 21st  from 12 - 4pm. Showcasing a great range of local makers of craft,, jewellery, ceramics, vintage and so much more, this family-friendly event will also have … Continue reading Portview Christmas Market

Free

Winter Paper Bird Workshop With Adele Pound

Rowallane Garden Off Crossgar Road, Saintfield, United Kingdom

Join local artist Adele Pound on a paper birding making workshop in National Trust's Rowallane Gardens! Participants will learn simple paper cutting and folding techniques to cut and assemble a paper bird decoration following instructions and demonstrations. There will be a couple of designs such as a Robin and Male Bullfinch to choose from. Participants … Continue reading Winter Paper Bird Workshop With Adele Pound

£27

Impressions of nature

Ards Arts Centre Town Hall, Conway Square, Newtownards, United Kingdom

Experiment with the many different techniques of printmaking with nature, with Ruth Osborne. In this 8-week printmaking course with a nature theme, participants will be introduced to, and experiment, with a series of printmaking processes and will create artworks on both textiles and paper. Processes covered will include Monoprint, Gel Plate Printing, Lino and Cyanotype. … Continue reading Impressions of nature

£125

‘Surface matters’

Ards Arts Centre Town Hall, Conway Square, Newtownards, United Kingdom

'Surface matters' is group exhibition by the Loft Artists, a professional collective of artists based at The Mill, in Bishop Mills, Portaferry. The exhibition will feature works by Sara Brown, Owen Crawford, Sally Houston, Kate Rebbeck, and Cecilia Stephens responding to the title of Surface Matters. The work showcased will be an outcome from developing the … Continue reading ‘Surface matters’

Free

Silversmithing techniques

Ards Arts Centre Town Hall, Conway Square, Newtownards, United Kingdom

Participants will learn the skills of Silversmithing and make their own silver jewellery with tutor Diane Lyness. Under the guidance of Diane, they 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 … Continue reading Silversmithing techniques

£185

Hand-building course for beginners and improvers

Flowerfield Arts Centre 185 Coleraine Road, Portstewart, United Kingdom

During this 5-week course with Fiona Shannon, participants (18+) will master hand-building techniques like slab building, coiling, pinch pots and press moulds to craft pots like vases and bowls before adding colour with vibrant slips. Items will be fired and clear-glazed before collection. Please bring an apron. It is advisable to cut your nails short … Continue reading Hand-building course for beginners and improvers

£155

Silver bracelets workshop

Ards Arts Centre Town Hall, Conway Square, Newtownards, United Kingdom

Spend a day of fun in the workshop with Diane Lyness and create a beautiful sterling silver bracelet. Make it for yourself, or why not gift it to someone special!   Each participant will be taught traditional jewellery making techniques by Goldsmith Diane Lyness, such as piercing, soldering, rolling, annealing and polishing. Diane will work … Continue reading Silver bracelets workshop

£57

Dorset Button Making with Debbie McCann

The Craft Room 24a Frances Street, Newtownards, United Kingdom

In this workshop, textile designer Debbie McCann will give a short introduction to the history of Dorset Button making including new insights she has gained since on her recent trip to Dorset.  Debbie will demonstrate how to make a simple cartwheel button and then guide the participants in the creation of their own piece of … Continue reading Dorset Button Making with Debbie McCann

£35

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