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Photo: Hand carved and jointed ‘Gigi’ wooden cats; Maker: David Cousley; Photo credit: Craft NI
  • Weekend Beginners Jewellery Making Course

    Shannon McShane Studio Unit B5 Inspire Business Park, 16 Carrowreagh Road, Dundonald, Belfast, +447518944235, United Kingdom

    Come along for a weekend were you will learn a range of beginners skills in making jewellery. What will you learn? Day 1: You will begin with getting to grips with the tools, the workshop and metals. You will make a ring to kick start, moving on to making a pair of stud and a … Continue reading Weekend Beginners Jewellery Making Course

    £295
  • August Craft Month

    Island of Ireland Island of Ireland

    Established in 2021 and organised by Design & Crafts Council Ireland and Craft NI – the two national bodies for craft in Ireland – August Craft Month is an all island celebration of Ireland’s unique craft sector! This year’s fantastic August Craft Month programme brings together an array of talented makers hosting over 300 events … Continue reading August Craft Month

  • ‘Common Threads’

    Island Arts Centre The Island, Lisburn, United Kingdom

    The second edition of the Northern Ireland Linen Biennale’s headline group exhibition, where flax and linen—whether as story, medium, or substrate—serve as the common thread across a range of fine and applied art practices.  Curated by artist and creative producer Meadhbh McIlgorm, the exhibition celebrates the slow, considered, and skilful labour of artist-makers. A theme … Continue reading ‘Common Threads’

    Free
  • ‘Sgrafitto’

    North Down Museum Town Hall, The Castle, Bangor, United Kingdom

    A solo exhibition of work by ceramic artist Jakki Trainor. The ‘Sgraffito’ exhibition explores how decorative mark making and sensitive carving can reveal detail, pattern, light and shade. Jakki draws inspiration from a love of nature and folklore, producing illustrative ceramics depicting both real and imagined flora and fauna that aim to engage the viewer … Continue reading ‘Sgrafitto’

    Free
  • Silversmithing workshop

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

    In this guided silversmithing workshop with Amy of No.88 Jewellery, participants will handcraft their very own sterling silver bracelet—choosing their chain, designing a meaningful charm, and working with professional tools to shape, solder, and texture your piece. Once your design is complete, the bracelet will be professionally finished—ready to wear as a reminder of what … Continue reading Silversmithing workshop

    £59
  • ‘Flaxen’

    R-Space Gallery 32 Castle Street, Lisburn, United Kingdom

    R‑Space Gallery is pleased to present 'Flaxen', the first solo exhibition in Northern Ireland by British textile artist Alice Fox, as part of the Linen Biennale Festival. 'Flaxen' is a collection of new works by Alice Fox, exploring the flax plant at every stage: from whole dried stems to unspun fibre. The works are woven … Continue reading ‘Flaxen’

  • ‘Under Construction’

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

    For this exhibition, Derek Wilson uses the Gallery as a project space to contemplate the dialogue and interaction between his current research project into collage and painting, and its later translation into three-dimensional sculptural objects. As a recent recipient of the Rosemary James Memorial Trust Award, Derek’s ‘Under Construction’ ’exhibition at Craft NI Gallery gives insight … Continue reading ‘Under Construction’

    Free
  • InterWOVEN

    Down Arts Centre 2 - 6 Irish Street, Downpatrick, Down, United Kingdom

    This group exhibition brings together artists from the North and South of Ireland whose work and processes reference Linen heritage in a contemporary context. The exhibition weaves together each artist’s creative practice and how it engages, questions or explores sustainability in relation to functional textiles and textile art. Exhibiting Artists: Katerina Gribkoff, Malú Colorín, Maya Todd, Niamh … Continue reading InterWOVEN

    Free
  • Make a John Surlis Leitrim Chair

    Green Woodwork Ireland Workshop, Minnowburn Ballynahatty Rd, Belfast, Minnowburn

    Stephen Ryan from Green Woodwork Ireland will teach you the skills needed to produce your own Leitrim Chair using the same traditional techniques as John used during his life. This workshop will allow you to practice an ancient form of woodcraft that was once widespread across the country, a craft that has long since disappeared … Continue reading Make a John Surlis Leitrim Chair

    £450
  • Fused Glass Handkerchief Vase Workshop

    FE McWilliam Gallery 200 Newry Road, Banbridge

    Participants will make their own handkerchief vase under the guidance of fused glass artist Sarah Walsh. In this beginner’s class they will learn the basics of creating a glass panel, including glass cutting and using colourful frits. Each participant will transform a 25cm x 25cm piece of glass into a unique artwork which will be … Continue reading Fused Glass Handkerchief Vase Workshop

    £65
  • Silver stacking rings workshop

    Down Arts Centre 2 - 6 Irish Street, Downpatrick, Down, United Kingdom

    Participants will spend a day of fun and make a pair of silver stacking rings under the guidance of goldsmith Diane Lyness.  Each participant will be taught traditional jewellery making techniques such as piercing, soldering, shaping, texturing and polishing to create a beautiful pair of rings to take home. No previous experience is required. Please … Continue reading Silver stacking rings workshop

    £75
  • Halloween lanterns for 8 – 12yrs old

    Flowerfield Arts Centre 185 Coleraine Road, Portstewart, United Kingdom

    Join tutor Linda Mulholand - under her supervision children will craft spooky Halloween lanterns from mixed materials to light up dark scary Halloween nights!

    £10

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