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

Fiacre O’Donnell: Guided Tour of Encirc Bottle Manufacturing, Eniskillen

Encirc 11 Gortahurk Road, Derrylin, United Kingdom

Join a guided tour of Encirc Bottle Manufacturing Facility! In the glass industry we think of glass in 3 areas. Best for health, taste and environment. Whilst the first 2 ‘bests’ are without contention, glass being an inert product doesn’t release anything into the product or react to anything from the product, thus preserving the … Continue reading Fiacre O’Donnell: Guided Tour of Encirc Bottle Manufacturing, Eniskillen

Free

Porcelain Slipcasting Workshop

The Ash Gallery 83 Central Promenade, Newcastle, United Kingdom

Join local ceramicists Rebecca Killen and Laureanne Kootstra for a masterclass exploring the creative process of slip casting. During this workshop you will have the opportunity to work with porcelain casting slip, a selection of plaster moulds and coloured porcelain. You will also learn about refining your cast pieces and how to apply surface decoration. … Continue reading Porcelain Slipcasting Workshop

£115

From Flame to Fuse

From Flame to Fuse is a glass making workshop that is a crossover between flameworking and fusing providing a solution for what to do with the offcuts and scraps generated in the glass studio from previous sheet glass projects. A two day workshop with Andrea Spencer exploring flameworking techniques to create elements at the torch … Continue reading From Flame to Fuse

£285

Light in the Trees Exhibition

Magy's Farm 59 Dechomet Road, Dromara, Co Down, United Kingdom

As part of the Festival of Women’s Writing, three local designers and makers have been invited to exhibit their hand made works inspired by nature on 25th June at Mary’s Farm, a music venue in the Dromara Hills.   The visual showcase, called Earth, Sea and Sky, will feature pieces of ceramicist Annita McKee, silversmith … Continue reading Light in the Trees Exhibition

Pottery Workshop

Adam Frew Studio 21 Cullycapple Park, Aghadowey, United Kingdom

A great opportunity to learn from renowned potter Adam Frew! The workshop is suitable for all levels, from beginners to improvers, and classes will be small groups of 4-6 students. 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 … Continue reading Pottery Workshop

£250

Summer felt making

The Burnavon Burn Road, Cookstown, United Kingdom

This children's workshop withLouisa Kelly is suitable for + 6yrs. In just two hours they will make their own masterpiece and transform soft fluffy wool into a beautiful summer felted picture which you can frame for your home.    

£10

Pottery Workshop

Adam Frew Studio 21 Cullycapple Park, Aghadowey, United Kingdom

A great opportunity to learn pottery from Adam Frew. The workshop is 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 … Continue reading Pottery Workshop

£250

‘Felted Mini Pot’ with Linda Lewis

The Designerie 88 Main Street, Antrim, Bushmills, United Kingdom

During this morning workshop, your tutor Linda Lewis will guide you through creating a mini felted pots. An exciting process were you work and shape the wool and fibres to produce a 3D structure which can be used for a variety of purposes. This workshop will cater for all abilities, and you will have a choice … Continue reading ‘Felted Mini Pot’ with Linda Lewis

£30

‘Wool Works’ Workshop: Experimental weaving with Cecilia Stephens

Craft NI Gallery 115 - 119 Royal Ave, Belfast, United Kingdom

Associated with the 'Wool Works' exhibition (now open at Craft NI Gallery until August 5th), this workshop with textile artist and weaver Cecilia Stephens will be a unique opportunity to learn about and try your hand at weaving.  In this full day workshop, using a range of fibres, yarns, paper and other natural materials, you … Continue reading ‘Wool Works’ Workshop: Experimental weaving with Cecilia Stephens

£65

‘Wool Works’ Meet the Maker Event: Felt demonstration with Mandy Nash

Craft NI Gallery 115 - 119 Royal Ave, Belfast, United Kingdom

Associated with the 'Wool Works' exhibition (now open at Craft NI Gallery until August 5th), this unique Meet the Maker event with textile designer maker Mandy Nash is great for getting (re)acquainted with felting. MaP member and Wool Works exhibitor, Mandy Nash will be in the gallery demonstrating how to use felt Irish Cushendale wool. … Continue reading ‘Wool Works’ Meet the Maker Event: Felt demonstration with Mandy Nash

Free

‘Wool Works’ Workshop: Crafting shirts with Jane McCann and Sirpa Mörsky

Craft NI Gallery 115 - 119 Royal Ave, Belfast, United Kingdom

Associated with the 'Wool Works' exhibition (now open at Craft NI Gallery until August 5th), this workshop will be lead by Jane McCann together with visiting practitioner Sirpa Mörsky from Finland. The focus of this workshop will be on shirts – to produce garment shapes from a basic shirt block for on-going development that may … Continue reading ‘Wool Works’ Workshop: Crafting shirts with Jane McCann and Sirpa Mörsky

£65

‘Wool Works’ event: Textile Talk and Brunch

Craft NI Gallery 115 - 119 Royal Ave, Belfast, United Kingdom

Join us for this unique event associated with the 'Wool Works exhibition currently on at Craft NI Gallery until August 5th. The Textile talk and brunch will feature two very special guests: Chris Weiniger, general manager of Donegal Yarns woollen mill who will talk about Ireland’s rich wool heritage, and  Finnish textile artist and weaver Niina … Continue reading ‘Wool Works’ event: Textile Talk and Brunch

Free

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