Taking place as part of Belfast International Arts Festival, come along to see Threads of Empowerment: Conflict Textiles’ International Journey. People across the world have communicated their experiences of violence … Continue reading Threads of Empowerment: Conflict Textiles’ International Journey
Experience 250 years of spade making history at the last water powered spade mill, still in daily operation, in the UK. Engage your senses as you feel the heat of … Continue reading Patterson’s Spade Mill Interactive Tour
Experiment with the many different techniques of printmaking with nature, with Ruth Osborne. In this 8-week printmaking course with a nature theme, participants will be introduced to, and experiment, with … Continue reading Impressions of nature
During this 5-week course with Fiona Shannon, participants (18+) will master hand-building techniques like slab building, coiling, pinch pots and press moulds to craft pots like vases and bowls before … Continue reading Hand-building course for beginners and improvers
Building on the success of the first ‘Makers Who Teach’ exhibition which took place in 2023, Craft NI are pleased to invite you to the 2025 edition of this unique … Continue reading ‘Makers Who Teach: ME. HERE. NOW.’
'Peter Meanley - A Journey' runs from 22 March to 17 April at Island Arts Centre - Â a retrospective exhibition celebrating an over sixty-year career as a potter! Known for … Continue reading Peter Meanley – A Journey
Come along and meet potter Peter Meanley: see his work, hear about his inspiration and influences, and learn a little about the creative and technical expertise behind his works of … Continue reading Talk & Tour with Peter Meanley
Join tutor Fiona Shannon and design and make your own ceramic vase which you can use as a centrepiece for your Spring table! Over 18+.
During this workshop with Natasha Duddy, participants will design and produce three glass egg decorations to give as a special Easter gift or hang at home. Closed footwear must be … Continue reading Fused glass Easter egg decorations (8-12 years)
Unlock your creativity and make your own beautiful sparkling silver flower pendant. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll explore the art of working with silver clay, a unique material made from … Continue reading Silver Clay Spring Flower Pendant Workshop
Meet local artists and makers and shop their beautiful, handmade craft pieces! Following a popular collaboration in 2024, North Down Craft Collective are back at WWT Castle Espie this Easter … Continue reading Easter Craft Fair with North Down Craft Collective
‘Decoys and Ghosts’ at the Golden Thread Gallery is an ambitious exploration of two recurring sculptural themes in John Rainey’s work over the last 10 years – imitation and revisiting. … Continue reading Decoys & Ghosts
