Craft NI is delighted to host a special webinar of Silver Generations In Conversation with Kim Mawhinney, Senior Curator of Art at National Museums NI! Silver Generations is a unique exhibition currently on at the Island Arts Centre, Lisburn. It showcases the work of Michael McCrory, Deirdre McCrory, Cara Murphy and Caitlin Murphy - three … Continue reading ‘Silver Generations’ webinar
Learn the basics of crochet in this workshop with Amanda Jones from Cabinet of Curious Crafts. The workshop is suitable for complete beginners or those looking to improve their skills. Amanda will teach participants how to make a crochet bracelet, as well as learn the basic stitches. For improvers, Amanda will show how to follow … Continue reading Crochet Beginners Workshop
Join James Stanley Watson for a two-part workshop, where participants will make their own ceramic ghosts. In the first session, participants will learn how to use press moulds to create ghost forms, working with clay to build character and personality into each piece. James will discuss tips for shaping, adding details, and preparing the creations … Continue reading Two-Week Ghost Making Workshop
Learn to make a statement hand stitched and punched leather satchel in this two-day course under the guidance of textile artist and designer Enda Kenny. Participants will work with vegetable tanned leather and learn how to cut leather by hand, hand dye the leather to a chosen colour, use leather punches to create stitching holes … Continue reading Hand Stitched and Dyed Leather Satchel Workshop: 18+
Join Adam Frew for a 2 day throwing workshop - classes will be small groups of 5-7 students, suitable for intermediate and advanced levels. The emphasis of the class will be on using the potter’s wheel to make bowls and moon jars in porcelain. Students will be guided through the basics of throwing these forms … Continue reading Moon Jars and Bowls Workshop
Participants will make their own linked bracelet 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.
Create your own statement earrings from polymer clay, in this fun jewellery workshop with Melissa Paget. You will learn how to create your own colour palette by hand mixing coloured clay, and work with different shapes and textures to create two pairs of colourful earrings to take home.
This lecture by Dr Lyndsey McDougall explores how textile knowledge, both historical and contemporary, can offer vital insights for more sustainable approaches to fashion. Drawing on examples from Irish textile history alongside contemporary practice, the talk considers how makers, designers and communities have worked with local materials, natural dyes and traditional techniques to create garments … Continue reading Material Matters: Textile Knowledge, Sustainability and Fashion Futures in Ireland
Explore the art of caring for your favourite clothes through creative repair in this hands-on workshop with Dr Lyndsey McDougal. Learn foundational techniques that extend the life of textiles while celebrating their history and individuality. Start with a short, illustrated introduction to visible mending in contemporary fashion and sustainable repair practices. Then dive into Sashiko-inspired … Continue reading Visible Mending: Decorative Stitch & Sashiko Skills
Try your hand at creating a sculptural effect in wood at the Island Arts Centre. With guidance from craft maker Geoff Tulip, participants will carve their own relief piece to take home.
Join Adam Frew for a 4 day throwing workshop – classes will be small groups of 5-7 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
Join James Stanley Watson in his studio for a throwing workshop. Workshops are relaxed, hands-on pottery sessions suited to anyone curious about clay, whether they are a complete beginner or keen to build confidence on the wheel. Participants will be guided through each stage of the process - from centring and opening the clay, to … Continue reading Pottery Throwing Class