The Burnavon Winter Craft & Food Fair is back this year and will take place on Saturday 27th November, 10am - 5pm. Visitors will enjoy a festive atmosphere and have a chance to browse a range of crafts handmade by local artists - ceramics, wood, jewellery and textiles, and of course grab a drink and a … Continue reading Burnavon Winter Craft & Food Fair
The Creative Peninsula Christmas Edit Pop-up Shop will take place in the festive setting of the Georgian Gallery, Ards Arts Centre and will exclusively feature handcrafted gifts and art made by the Creative Peninsula Artists. An impressive exhibitor list include craft makers such as Adele Pound Wildlife Art, Alison Hanvey Ceramics, Anna Smyth Ceramics, Diane Lyness Goldsmith, NI Silver, … Continue reading Creative Peninsula Christmas Edit Pop-up Shop
Claire from NodoKnots will host a 3 hour class where you will learn how to make a beautiful Macrame Christmas Tree wall hanging. She will guide you through the knots and technique to make this festive display using recycled cotton cord and locally gathered driftwood or branches. All materials are provided, and no experience is needed. … Continue reading Macrame Christmas Tree Morning Workshop
Craft NI Gallery will take part in Late Night Art on Thursday, December 2. Stop by between 4 - 7pm and meet some of the makers featured in their current jewellery exhibition, 'The Gift - as Heirloom'! A fantastic opportunity to enjoy an evening out in the Cathedral Quarter with friends, see some amazing pieces … Continue reading The Gift as Heirloom – ‘Meet the Maker’ evening
Castle Ward National Trust is organising a Christmas Artisan Market this year at Castle Ward, Strangford. You’ll find a handpicked selection of local designers and artisan makers in the Stable yard, from glass and ceramic makers to woodworkers and painters - a great day out where you can pick up your locally handcrafted Christmas gifts. … Continue reading Christmas Artisan Market at Castle Ward
Renowned ceramicist Adam Frew will be holding his annual Christmas studio sale on Saturday, December 4th from 11am - 5pm. You will find a wide selection of pots, including more baubles and butter dishes which have already sold out on Adam's online shop. A wide selection of seconds will also be available.
A Christmas ceramic workshop which is a great opportunity for real quality down time for you and the kids. Through step by step festive making with ceramic artist Andrea McCullough-Alderdice, you and the little ones will see your own Christmassy character come to life - a beautiful addition to your decorations for years to come. … Continue reading Ceramic Reindeer Workshop with Andrea McCullough-Alderdice
Marble Arch Caves are organising a few Christmas Meet the Maker events! Meet local craft maker Rachel Leary on December 5 at Marble Arch Caves Visitor Centre. It's a great opportunity to watch her ceramic pieces come to life as she works, hear stories of how she takes inspiration from the majestic countryside of Northern … Continue reading Christmas Meet the Maker at Marble Arch Caves
With the festive season just around the corner, Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council is delighted to announce its first Royal Hillsborough Christmas Market, which will be set up along The Dark Walk and Hillsborough Fort. Due to popular demand, the market will take place over two days, Friday 10thDecember from 3pm-9pm and Saturday 11th December … Continue reading Royal Hillsborough Christmas Market
Benefield Spencer Glass invite you to their Holiday open studio and Christmas sale on Saturday, December 11 at 10am. Scott Benefield and Andrea Spencer will conduct ongoing narrated demonstrations of glassblowing on their open studio day, allowing the public to watch this process and ask questions, and offer a range of samples, prototypes and studio … Continue reading Benefield Spencer Glass Holiday open studio/Christmas sale
If you are feeling inspired by Northern Ireland's beautiful beaches and outdoor walks, during this course your tutor Natasha Duddy will teach you how create a pair of fused glass panels (15 x 15 cm) to enjoy all year round in your home. You will learn glass-cutting skills and layering of glass frits and enamels … Continue reading Glassmaking
A class suitable for beginners - if you have never tried macrame before it will help you master the basic knots, and create a simple yet effective Plant Hanger. Claire from Nodo Knots has designed a new plant hanger pattern for this workshop, so is also suitable for anyone has previously attend a Plant Hanger … Continue reading Plant Hanger Workshop