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

Launchpad Exhibition

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

The Launchpad Exhibition features work from the four participants in Craft NI’s professional Development Programme, Launchpad 2020-21: Anne Butler (Ceramics), Anna Smyth (Ceramics), Claire Skelton (Jewellery and Metals) and Claire Mooney (Jewellery and Metals). The Craft NI programme was developed with funding from Arts Council of Northern Ireland and aimed to equip selected makers with the … Continue reading Launchpad Exhibition

Free

Art & Soul

Culloden Estate and Spa Bangor Road, Holywood, Belfast

Gormleys Fine Art will host Ireland’s most prestigious arts and sculpture event ‘Art & Soul,’ at the 5* Culloden Estate and Spa, Belfast. Held over 3 weeks, a number of exhibitions and artworks will be on display throughout the hotel and its grounds by leading Irish and International artists. Included will be a sculpture exhibition … Continue reading Art & Soul

Free

Luckily, we do not have to be perfect

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

Originally a stand-out submission for the 2020 Linen Biennale (which was unable to happen) this exhibition features mixed media linen-based sculptural pieces by Dutch artist Birgit Schoenaker Birgit says: "The artworks are a mix of materials and objects, composing a new image, to tell a story, my story. With the form and shape, having something … Continue reading Luckily, we do not have to be perfect

Free

Spooncarving 1 day workshop

During this 1 day spoon carving workshop you will be using traditional tools to shape green wood. The beauty of green wood lies in its ability to be shaped easily as it is soft and easily worked with hand tools. Stephen Ryan from Green Woodwork Ireland will teach you the skills needed to become a traditional … Continue reading Spooncarving 1 day workshop

£90

Macramé Deckchair Workshop

Project 24, Bangor Project 24, Queens Parade County Down, Bangor, County Down, United Kingdom

In partnership with Seaside Revival Vintage Festival, this is a rare chance to make your very own deckchair over the course of two workshops. During the first workshop on 23rd July Claire Dunwoody from Nodo will introduce you to the traditional maritime textile knotting method of macramé, and you will spend the evening beginning the … Continue reading Macramé Deckchair Workshop

£60

Ceramic Tall Vase Workshop

The Designerie in Bushmills have resumed their workshops and they're booking up fast! Click here to see a list of their upcoming events. In this workshop you will create a tall ceramic vase for your sunshine cut flowers by using clay slabs / slips and glazes. All ceramics will be taken away to be fired and available … Continue reading Ceramic Tall Vase Workshop

£42

Ceramics Summer Class at Befast Met

Belfast Met Millfield Campus 125–153 Millfield, Belfast, United Kingdom

This workshop is designed with both the beginner and the more experienced ceramics student in mind. Those with no experience of clay will be taught the basics of clay working to include the main hand building methods such as coiling, slab-building and press-moulding. Those students returning to ceramics will be given individual attention as required, … Continue reading Ceramics Summer Class at Befast Met

£75

Conjuring Form Portfolio Critical Selection 2021-22

Doneraile Court Doneraile, Co. Cork, Ireland

Design & Crafts Council Ireland’s PORTFOLIO programme is a select group of Ireland’s most talented designers and craftspeople. Inclusion is recognition of practitioners creating work to a standard to be considered worthy by museums, renowned galleries, and discerning collectors. DCCI’s PORTFOLIO programme has been instrumental in building the international reputations and commercial potential of Ireland's … Continue reading Conjuring Form Portfolio Critical Selection 2021-22

August Craft Month 2021

We are pleased to share the August Craft Month Calendar of events with you!  Northern Ireland’s unique celebration of the craft sector provides opportunities to make, see, learn about and buy craft.   For the full listing visit: HERE and stay tuned to our social media for a selection of all things craft this August. This year … Continue reading August Craft Month 2021

Pinned on Linen

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

Selected jewellery exhibition by 21 ACJSNI members (and invited guest makers) featuring variations on the idea of a brooch. ACJSNI (Association for Contemporary Jewellery and Silversmiths NI) is a regional branch of the Association for Contemporary Jewellery, whose members include those who make jewellery, associated designers and craftspeople, educators, students, galleries, museum curators, retailers, critics, … Continue reading Pinned on Linen

1845: Memento Mori

Ulster American Folk Park 2 Mellon Rd, Omagh, United Kingdom

1845: Memento Mori is a famine memorial and glass installation of 1,845 blown glass potatoes dedicated to the 19th-century Great Irish Famine, created by Seattle-based Irish artist Paula Stokes. 1845 is significant as it references the year that the potato blight came to Ireland, marking the beginning of a period of mass starvation, disease, and … Continue reading 1845: Memento Mori

Free

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