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
MATERIAL ALCHEMY, an exhibition by mixed media artist Sarah Cathers, opens at Craft NI Gallery on February 5th, Late Night Art! The exhibition celebrates the process of fostering curiosity and indulging in play. Intrigued by the parallels connecting the work of an artist and an alchemist, Sarah explores the art of transformation; documenting the journey … Continue reading MATERIAL ALCHEMY
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
Eleanor Wheeler’s work explores the deep interconnection between humans, animals, and the natural world, drawing on symbolism, metaphor, and the storytelling traditions of myth and folklore. Animals appear as recurring figures - symbolic, emotive, and often occupying the space between the wild and the domestic. Through dynamic ceramic forms and richly textured surfaces, the artist … Continue reading For the love of dog (and other creatures)
During this workshop, children will have a chance to make their own pot on the pottery wheel and create a hand-built clay vase as a special gift. Techniques will be shown on how to build and mark make into the clay. They will also paint and decorate each item in their own choice of colours. … Continue reading Pottery wheel workshop 5 – 15 yrs
This workshop is a wonderful opportunity to work with Flowerfield Art Centre's current exhibiting artist, Eleanor Wheeler: her exhibition, 'For the love of dog (and other creatures)' runs at Flowerfield Arts Centre until March 28th. During this workshop, Eleanor will guide attendees through drawing and print to create their own designs based around animals, … Continue reading Animal tiles workshop with Eleanor Wheeler
This exhibition, organised by Gormleys Gallery in support of the Ulster Society of Women Artists, showcases the work of Jenny Hamilton, Hannah Ferguson, Louise Lennon, and Ruth Edens. Though distinct in medium and approach, each artist shares a deep connection to nature and place. Those interested in ceramics in particular will enjoy Hannah Ferguson’s terracotta … Continue reading Gormleys x USWA
Stephanie Noble and Patrick Colhoun introduce 'BLUNTING', a mixed media exhibition exploring the difficulty of existing in the world as it is and some of the various mechanisms we use to cope. Using a combination of painting and contemporary sculpture the artists invite viewers on a journey exploring the changed perceptions of reality that can … Continue reading BLUNTING
During this workshop, participants will spend a mindful morning with ceramicist Fiona as she teaches simple hand-building techniques and design tips to help them craft their own unique window planter, ready for spring blooms.
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
Join Ruth Osborne for a Cyanotype printmaking workshop inspired by spring; taking inspiration from the spring season, participants will work with a selection of plants and create a series of Spring Cyanotypes on Irish Linen and textured papers that are inspired by the beauty and diversity of the season.
Join Adam Frew for a 4 day throwing workshop - classes will be small groups of 4-7 students, 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 … Continue reading Throwing workshop with Adam Frew