Join Adam Frew for a 2 day workshop in October at his studio in Aghadowey! 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 decoration … Continue reading Pottery workshop with Adam Frew
Join tutors Jayne Cherry, Simon Hall and Aimee Magee for this moving menagerie kids paper craft workshop! Participants will make jointed paper animals which explore how Anne Acheson understood the mechanics of movement to be able to isolate fractures and allow them to heal. This workshop will run in the afternoon and is suitable for … Continue reading Moving Menagerie Kids Paper Craft Workshop
For sewers or complete beginners, this 2 day workshop will provide the opportunity to explore the many different appliqué techniques: hand-tucked, raw-edged, reverse and decoupage style, hand-stitched, machined and fused. With its colourful, stylised motifs of flowers, birds, animals and trees, folk art gives plenty of opportunity to create unique and personal textile collages, that … Continue reading Slow stitch series | Folk art applique
The Fine and Dandy Market is coming back to the Titanic Hotel, Belfast - stop by to see the work of local craftsmen alongside other artists and local food producers.Visitors will be able to admire and buy locally handmade jewellery, ceramics (by Rachel Leary, Jakki Trainor, Thomas Powell) crafts and yarns!
The Bewitching Bazaar Craft Market will take place on beautiful grounds of Castle Ward - set against the atmospheric backdrop of this historic Georgian estate, the market is a great opportunity to browse an enchanting selection of pieces handcrafted by talented local artists. Stop by The Studio to see resident glass artist Ann York Smyth's … Continue reading Bewitching Bazaar – Halloween Craft Market
Little Halloween fans will have the opportunity to design and make creepy Halloween clay lanterns using air dry clay which means they can take it home, paint it and let it dry naturally – just in time for spooky celebrations. Tutor: Fiona Shannon. This workshop is suitable for ages 8 to 12yrs.
Step into the enchanting realm of pottery by personalizing your very own mug in an engaging and cozy class with Babs Balshaw from Blackheath Pottery . Participants will: Receive a handcrafted porcelain cylinder crafted by Babs to unleash your creativity. Explore a variety of colored slips for painting, along with paper stencils, stamps, and cutters. … Continue reading Mug decorating workshop
Come along and make a paper collage mask with tutor Susan McKeever - this workshop is suitable for all ages, families, teens, adults. What type of mask will you make - Mummers, Monsters, Witches or Cats? All materials will be provided Suitable for age 6+ . Children must be accompanied by an adult who can … Continue reading Kids Scary Paper Halloween Masks Workshops
Did you know that the practice of dressing up for Halloween harks back to the ancient Celts? Every Samhain, Celtic Druids would dress in animal skins to confuse and ward off the returning spirits when the veil was thin on Halloween. Join tutor Linda Mulholland for a chance to reignite this ancient tradition by creating … Continue reading Samhain animal spirits mask-making workshop
Join Josh from Mud Ireland for a Pumpkin Painting class followed by a pizza party! This class is perfect for those who want a cute Halloween activity that is perfect for all ages and abilities. The first 1.5 hours of the class is dedicated to painting a ceramic pumpkin. Participants will receive a quick demonstration … Continue reading Pumpkin Painting and Pizza
Craft NI are delighted to partner with the Knitting & Stitching Show, one of the leading consumer textiles exhibitions in the UK, who are making their debut Belfast Show at Titanic Exhibition Centre from the 7th-10th November 2024 ! Visitors can expect inspiring textile art galleries, a wide range of enjoyable and practical skills workshops, … Continue reading The Knitting & Stitching Show Belfast
'Making Space' is a series of workshops that will encourage participants to think with their hands, embrace a willingness to play, allow themselves the space to be creative and find connection in the act of making. During this workshop with Alison of ASTRL Fibres, participants will learn how to handcraft a beautiful pair of seasonal … Continue reading ASTRL Fibres Making Space: Seasonal Decoration Workshop
