'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’
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
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
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
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
'Peter Meanley - A Journey' runs from 22 March to 17 April at Island Arts Centre - a retrospective exhibition celebrating an over sixty-year career as a potter! Known for his salt glaze stoneware, Peter’s inspiration comes from museum collections and drawing the world around him. His work is held in worldwide collections including Victoria … Continue reading Peter Meanley – A Journey
Come along and meet potter Peter Meanley: see his work, hear about his inspiration and influences, and learn a little about the creative and technical expertise behind his works of art. Peter Meanley - A Journey runs from 22 March to 17 April and is a retrospective exhibition celebrating an over sixty-year career as a … Continue reading Talk & Tour with Peter Meanley
Join tutor Fiona Shannon and design and make your own ceramic vase which you can use as a centrepiece for your Spring table! Over 18+.
During this workshop with Natasha Duddy, participants will design and produce three glass egg decorations to give as a special Easter gift or hang at home. Closed footwear must be worn for safety.
Unlock your creativity and make your own beautiful sparkling silver flower pendant. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll explore the art of working with silver clay, a unique material made from recycled silver particles. Guided by instructor Louisa, you’ll learn how to shape the clay into a flower designs using your choice of mould. You’ll also … Continue reading Silver Clay Spring Flower Pendant Workshop
Meet local artists and makers and shop their beautiful, handmade craft pieces! Following a popular collaboration in 2024, North Down Craft Collective are back at WWT Castle Espie this Easter with a wide range of textiles, ceramics, paintings, prints, and plenty more in between. Established in 2013, North Down Craft Collective brings together artists and … Continue reading Easter Craft Fair with North Down Craft Collective
‘Decoys and Ghosts’ at the Golden Thread Gallery is an ambitious exploration of two recurring sculptural themes in John Rainey’s work over the last 10 years – imitation and revisiting. Materials, their histories and associated processes have always formed a core component of his practice. In the staging of work in exhibitions, Rainey aims to … Continue reading Decoys & Ghosts
