• Creative Peninsula Christmas Fayre

    Ards Arts Centre Town Hall, Conway Square, Newtownards, United Kingdom

    For a unique shopping experience, join the makers and artists of the Creative Peninsula as the annual Christmas Fayre makes a welcome return to Ards Arts Centre!   Be inspired to purchase the perfect, unique, handcrafted Christmas gift in the opulent festive setting of the Georgian and Sunburst galleries of Ards Arts Centre. All work … Continue reading Creative Peninsula Christmas Fayre

    Free
  • Belfast Christmas Potter’s Market

    2 Royal Avenue 2 Royal Avenue, Belfast, United Kingdom

    This year's Christmas Belfast Potters’ Market will take place on Saturday, December 6th from 10am – 5pm. Over 40 Of Ireland’s top potters and sculptors will be gathered together to exhibit and of course sell their beautiful pottery. The venue, 2 Royal avenue,  is right in the centre of Belfast, and it is fully accessible … Continue reading Belfast Christmas Potter’s Market

    Free
  • Vault Christmas market

    Carlisle Memorial Church Carlisle Circus, Belfast, United Kingdom

    The Vault Christmas Market is once again returing to the beautiful Carlisle Memorial Church in North Belfast. Over the course of a weekend, the former church will be filled with 60+ stalls selling high-quality jewellery,  gilded glass & stained glass, ceramics,  macramé & crochet, homeware and so much more. The Vault Christmas Market is also … Continue reading Vault Christmas market

    Free
  • Cathedral Quarter Christmas Sunday Art Market

    Cathedral Quarter Belfast Belfast, United Kingdom

    The Cathedral Quarter Christmas Sunday Art Market will take place on Sundays in December right in the heart of Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. Hill Street Belfast will come alive with festive stalls, local artists, independent makers, handcrafted gifts, and creative Christmas vibes from the city’s most artistic district. Dates and opening times: Sunday 7, 14 and 21 … Continue reading Cathedral Quarter Christmas Sunday Art Market

    Free
  • Yuletide Market at Rowallane Garden

    Rowallane Garden Off Crossgar Road, Saintfield, United Kingdom

    The Yuletide market, a much-loved family favourite, returns to Rowallane Gardens! Local craft people and traders return to the Stableyard for a weekend of festive fun. Get in the Christmas spirit as you browse the stalls in search of special gifts, take in the smells of the season and hear the sounds of choirs floating … Continue reading Yuletide Market at Rowallane Garden

    Free
  • Portview Christmas Market

    Portview Trade Centre 310 Newtonards Rd, Belfast, United Kingdom

    Portview Christmas Market returns to Portview Trade Centre on the Newtownards Road, showcasing a great range of local makers of craft, jewellery, ceramics, vintage and so much more. This is a family-friendly event which will also have local DJs and hospitality available. Please note the following opening hours: Friday Night December 19th  6 - 10pm  … Continue reading Portview Christmas Market

    Free
  • The Anna Cheyne Visual Art Award exhibition

    Island Arts Centre The Island, Lisburn, United Kingdom

    The Anna Cheyne Visual Art Award acknowledges the outstanding achievements of Lisburn artist Anna Cheyne (1926-2002), and is open to artists working in any medium.  This exhibition will feature a selection of the entries received for this year’s competition. The winning artist(s) will be announced at the preview and acquired artwork will become part of … Continue reading The Anna Cheyne Visual Art Award exhibition

    Free
  • ‘Patterning Futures: Dynamic Textiles’

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

    ‘Patterning Futures: Dynamic Textiles’ by Jackie Toal is an experimental exploration of Irish textile heritage through immersive technologies and projections. The work engages with Irish motifs, patterns and the Irish linen industry, while foregrounding women’s central role in the linen production. Silk scarves reimagine motifs from Irish lace and floral patterns, translating historical knowledge into … Continue reading ‘Patterning Futures: Dynamic Textiles’

    Free
  • After-School Throwing for 14-16 yrs

    Flowerfield Arts Centre 185 Coleraine Road, Portstewart, United Kingdom

    Join Fiona Shannon for a short GCSE-level pottery course offering compact throwing sessions for coursework enhancement or fun, hands-on exploration of clay for young artists. Please note, the workshop takes place on: Wednesday 28 January, 4, 11 February | 3.45–5.15pm

    £45
  • Family workshop: Make a toy sword

    Stephen Ryan has 28 years experience in professional woodwork, but his passion for woodcraft started from an early age. This workshop has been born from his childhood memories of making things from wood. During this 2 hour family workshop you will learn how to use traditional woodworking tools and equipment to make your own toy … Continue reading Family workshop: Make a toy sword

    £30
  • Willow heart workshop

    Castle Coole Enniskillen, United Kingdom

    Join willow weaver Lucy Ellis and learn the traditional heritage craft of willow weaving in the magnificent surroundings of Castle Coole in a cosy room in The Grand Yard. In this workshop participants will be making 2 beautiful decorative hearts. They will learn traditional weaves and create 2 different hearts in their choice of design. … Continue reading Willow heart workshop

    £45
  • Pole lathe turning

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

    Stephen Ryan from Green Woodwork Ireland will guide you through all the processes of the ancient craft of traditional pole lathe turning, using a non-electric foot-powered treadle lathe, learning new skills such as cleaving, shaving and turning freshly cut green wood, with the use of the shave horse and pole lathe. During this one-day workshop, … Continue reading Pole lathe turning

    £100