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Photo: Hand carved and jointed ‘Gigi’ wooden cats; Maker: David Cousley; Photo credit: Craft NI

Pierce sawn brass bookmark workshop

The Workshop 4a Church Street, Ballynahinch, United Kingdom

Participants will use a jeweller's pierce saw to create a brass bookmark in one of four designs (Please advise which design you'd like to do in the notes upon checkout - Fox, Bee, Feather, Monstera). If time allows, they'll be able to add additional texture and personalised stamping to their bookmark and their choice of … Continue reading Pierce sawn brass bookmark workshop

£35

Needle Felted Pet Keepsake Sculpture Workshop

Stone Row Artisans 1st Floor, 2-6 Stone Row, Coleraine, United Kingdom

Learn the art of needle felting with Claire McDowel, Bad Bird Irish Artist and create your own textile sculpture of your faithful friend. Using photos of your canine or feline companion, you will learn how to make a wire frame, blend wool to create the exact coat colour and add individual features like their favourite … Continue reading Needle Felted Pet Keepsake Sculpture Workshop

£65

Impressions Of Nature Printmaking Workshop

Millenium Court 2 William Street, Portadown, Co Armagh, United Kingdom

Tutor Ruth Osborne will be teaching a six-week printmaking course with a nature theme. Participants will be introduced to and experiment with a series of printmaking processes with a focus on working with and/or representing nature. Sessions are suitable for beginners and all materials are supplied. This class is suitable for age 16+

£60

QEST Northern Ireland Showcase Exhibition

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

Craft NI have partnered with QEST to bring to you the QEST Northern Ireland Showcase Exhibition in February 2024.  The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) supports the training and education of talented and aspiring craftspeople through Scholarships, Emerging Maker Grants and Apprenticeships. We are delighted that by means of this joint exhibition, craft audiences in … Continue reading QEST Northern Ireland Showcase Exhibition

Free

Quill-lumination Workshop

Stone Row Artisans 1st Floor, 2-6 Stone Row, Coleraine, United Kingdom

Quilling dates back to the 15th and 16th centuries and is the coiling and pinching of paper strips into different shapes, which can then be used to decorate a variety of items. During this 3 hour workshop participants will learn how to make simple shapes and curls with paper strips, creating a colourfully decorated initial set in … Continue reading Quill-lumination Workshop

£50

Quilled Pendant Workshop

Stone Row Artisans 1st Floor, 2-6 Stone Row, Coleraine, United Kingdom

Participants will learn the art of paper quilling and create a quilled pendant; guided by Emma Thorpe from Atlantic Rose participants will learn the basics of paper quilling and craft their own quirky colourful flower pendant. All materials and equipment supplied. Refreshments available throughout the workshop. Suitable for aged 12+. No experience necessary.

£33

Silver Necklace or Earrings Workshop

Down County Museum The Mall, English St, Downpatrick, Down

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 piece of jewellery to take home. No previous experience is required. Sandwich lunch & materials included.

£65

Pottery Taster for 2 with Adam Frew

Adam Frew Studio 21 Cullycapple Park, Aghadowey, United Kingdom

This is an opportunity to try out pottery in your own private 3 hour lesson for 2 with Adam. Suitable for all levels, from beginners to improvers. The emphasis will be on having fun and making a variety of pots. Students will each select their best pots to be fired. These will be glaze fired … Continue reading Pottery Taster for 2 with Adam Frew

£160

Sculpting a Seated Figure Workshop

Belfast Ceramics Studio Unit 10E Owen O'Cork Mill, 288 Beersbridge Road, Belfast, Antrim, United Kingdom

Join Sandra Robinson for this 2 day workshop: through the use of paper templates, photographs and drawings provided, you will be guided through demonstrations, anatomy and 1-2-1 support to create a small seated figure in clay. Day 1: Demonstrations and formation Day 2: Refinement and Preparation for firing. Instruction, materials and firing included in the … Continue reading Sculpting a Seated Figure Workshop

£215

Sculpting a Seated Figure Workshop

Belfast Ceramics Studio Unit 10E Owen O'Cork Mill, 288 Beersbridge Road, Belfast, Antrim, United Kingdom

Join Sandra Robinson for this 2 day workshop: through the use of paper templates, photographs and drawings provided, you will be guided through demonstrations, anatomy and 1-2-1 support to create a small seated figure in clay. Day 1: Demonstrations and formation Day 2: Refinement and Preparation for firing. Instruction, materials and firing included in the … Continue reading Sculpting a Seated Figure Workshop

£215

Colourful Beaded Loom Weave Bracelet Workshop

Stone Row Artisans 1st Floor, 2-6 Stone Row, Coleraine, United Kingdom

Participants will learn a new skill and create their own beaded  bracelet using the bead loom weaving technique with Emma Thorpe from Atlantic Rose. During this 3 hour workshop, they will learn how to set up and thread their loom; bead weave their bracelet and finish it off with a beaded toggle and loop. This … Continue reading Colourful Beaded Loom Weave Bracelet Workshop

£39

Dogwoods and Dollars

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

An exhibition by Down Arts Centre artist in residence Áine McKenna. Specialising in porcelain, this ceramics design exhibition marks the end of her Down Art Centre residency, during which time she had the opportunity to experiment and create this new body of work. Dogwood and Dollars is a reflection of a specific time and place … Continue reading Dogwoods and Dollars

Free

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