Crafted on the Coastline
2025-11-22 11:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | The Courthouse, 75 Main Street, Bushmills, BT57 8QB, United Kingdom
Stop by for a day of creativity at The Courthouse Bushmills with Crafted on the Coastline, a celebration of craft and artistry from makers across the Causeway Coast and Donegal.
On Saturday 22nd November, 11am–3pm, discover a vibrant exhibition featuring nine talented makers, each bringing a unique perspective and skill. The exhibition includes a Mini Makers section, where children of all ages can take part in drop-in creative activities – free, fun and no booking required, all within the same space as the makers.

Miniature hobby horse workshop
2025-11-27 05:00 - 19:00 | Crescent Art Centre, 2-4 University Rd, Belfast, BT7 1NH, United Kingdom
Learn how to make an adorable hobby horse in miniature under the guidance of tutor Linda O’Kane. All materials will be provided (you will have materials to make 3 hobby horses) but please bring some small scissors to class.

Made in AND: Pop-Up Christmas Shop
2025-11-27 18:00 - 20:00 | North Down Museum, Town Hall, The Castle, Bangor, BT20 4BT, United Kingdom
The Made in AND Christmas Pop-Up Shop returns to the North Down Museum!

Featuring twinkling lights, live music, and craft demonstrations, it’s the perfect evening to start the holiday magic and get a sneak peek of all the beautiful items available. Discover a beautiful selection of handcrafted gifts and artwork made by over 25 talented local artists and crafters.
Whether you’re shopping for a unique present or simply soaking up the seasonal spirit, this is the perfect place to find something special for your loved ones.

'Cakes to Clay' - talk by James Watson
2025-11-27 19:00 - 20:30 | F.E. McWilliam Gallery & Studio, Banbridge, BT32 3NB, United Kingdom
F.E. McWilliam Gallery & Studio invite you to a talk by James Stanley Watson, ceramic artist and winner of The Great Pottery Throw Down 2025 on Thursday 27 November 2025.
James Stanley Watson is a Northern Ireland-based ceramic artist known for his expressive, story-rich creations that blend imagination and craftsmanship. After discovering pottery just four years ago, James’ creative journey led him to the nation’s screens as the winner of The Great Pottery Throw Down 2025.
A former cake maker and performer, James brings a deep sense of play, narrative, and human connection to his work. His ceramics often explore themes of memory, transformation, and the joy of making – with his signature ghosts becoming beloved symbols of warmth and whimsy.
Event cost: Members £5, Guests £10, Students £5
Please call the gallery on 028 4062 3322 to book your place. 7pm for tea/coffee, talk starts at 7.30pm

The Tedberry Market
2025-11-28 16:00 - 2025-11-30 18:00 | Down Royal Racecourse, Gravehill Road, Lisburn, BT27 5RW, United Kingdom
Don’t miss this exciting Christmas market, showcasing over 150 handpicked vendors which include craft makers such as Moneyvart Ceramics, Mud Ireland, Blackheath Pottery, Bough and Burr Furniture and Natasha Swan Ceramics to name but a few.

Enjoy the lively atmosphere, get acquainted with local craftsmen and just relax in a pleasant company. Tickets must be bought in advance and are limited.
The opening times are: Friday, 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

General Admission: £8 Includes entry for one adult, access to all vendor areas, and live entertainment.
Child (2-16): £4 Entry for children.
Under 2’s: FREE

Pottery Studio Open Weekend
2025-11-29 10:00 - 2025-11-30 16:00 | Belfast Ceramics Studio, Unit 10E Owen O'Cork Mill, 288 Beersbridge Road, Belfast, Antrim, BT55DX, United Kingdom
The holiday season is on its way – join the Belfast Ceramics Studio for their Christmas Open Studio days! Stop by for a cozy, creative afternoon filled with festive cheer, pottery fun and handmade pieces that make the perfect gift.
Visitors will be able to try their hand at the potter’s wheel, make Christmas decorations while enjoying refreshments, and browse a Pottery Sale by Studio Members.
Free to attend, no need to book.
OPENING TIMES:
Saturday 29th November 10am – 4pm
Sunday 30th November 12noon – 4pm.

Christmas Art & Craft Fair with North Down Craft Collective
2025-11-30 10:00 - 16:00 | WWT Castle Espie, 78 Ballydrain Rd, Comber, Newtownards, BT23 6EA
North Down Craft Collective returns to the charming setting of Castle Espie for their annual Christmas market – stop by to meet local artists and makers and shop their beautiful, handmade craft pieces – from textiles to ceramics, paintings to prints, and plenty more in between.
Over 30 artists and makers will be showcasing their work making your Christmas gift buying a pleasure this year!
Enjoy festive music, treats from the Kingfisher Cafe and your chance to meet the makers.
Admission to the fair is free of charge (normal charges apply to visit the wetland area)

5 week throwing course for beginners and improvers
2025-12-04 10:30 - 12:30 | Flowerfield Arts Centre, 185 Coleraine Road, Portstewart, BT55 7HU, United Kingdom
During this 5 week course, participants will learn the basics of throwing including techniques like centering, opening out and pulling up to create a variety of different pots, including mugs and bowls.

Pots are fired and glazed for collection at a later date. Please note, this course will run on Thursdays.

Hark Christmas market
2025-12-04 19:00 - 22:00 | St Anne’s Cathedral, Donegall Street, Belfast, BT1 2HB, United Kingdom
Hark is a Christian Christmas Market and is hosted every year in the iconic St Annes Cathedral in the Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. Visitors will be able to enjoy live music with Carols being sung and a variety of market stalls with creative ideas for Christmas: jewellery, ceramics, wood and so much more!

Creative Peninsula Christmas Fayre
2025-12-05 16:00 - 2025-12-06 16:00 | Ards Arts Centre, Town Hall, Conway Square, Newtownards, BT23 4NP, United Kingdom
For a unique shopping experience, join the makers and artists of the Creative Peninsula as the annual Christmas Fayre makes a welcome return to Ards Arts Centre!

Be inspired to purchase the perfect, unique, handcrafted Christmas gift in the opulent festive setting of the Georgian and Sunburst galleries of Ards Arts Centre.
All work has been handcrafted and designed by the professionally practicing artists and makers of Ards and North Down.
There will be seasonal live music, complimentary gift wrapping and festive refreshments.

OPENING HOURS:
Late Night Shopping: Fri 5 Dec, 4pm – 8pm
Small Business Saturday: Sat 6 Dec, 10am – 4pm

Belfast Christmas Potter's Market
2025-12-06 10:00 - 17:00 | 2 Royal Avenue, 2 Royal Avenue, Belfast, United Kingdom
This year’s Christmas Belfast Potters’ Market will take place on Saturday, December 6th from 10am – 5pm.
Over 40 Of Ireland’s top potters and sculptors will be gathered together to exhibit and of course sell their beautiful pottery.
The venue, 2 Royal avenue, is right in the centre of Belfast, and it is fully accessible with disabled toilets and ramps.

Vault Christmas market
2025-12-06 11:00 - 2025-12-07 17:00 | Carlisle Memorial Church, Carlisle Circus, Belfast, BT13 1AB, United Kingdom
The Vault Christmas Market is once again returing to the beautiful Carlisle Memorial Church in North Belfast. Over the course of a weekend, the former church will be filled with 60+ stalls selling high-quality jewellery, gilded glass & stained glass, ceramics, macramé & crochet, homeware and so much more.
The Vault Christmas Market is also a fun weekend out with friends and family, with music refreshments and the regular walkabout performers, elves and of course ‘The Santa You Deserve’ aka ‘Bad Santa’ causing havoc, or snoozing in a corner. And new this year is the Godzilla Santa Grotto – it has to be seen to be believed (and explained).

Cathedral Quarter Christmas Sunday Art Market
2025-12-07 10:00 - 2025-12-21 15:00 | Cathedral Quarter Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom
The Cathedral Quarter Christmas Sunday Art Market will take place on Sundays in December right in the heart of Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. Hill Street Belfast will come alive with festive stalls, local artists, independent makers, handcrafted gifts, and creative Christmas vibes from the city’s most artistic district.
Dates and opening times: Sunday 7, 14 and 21 December from 10am to 3pm

Yuletide Market at Rowallane Garden
2025-12-13 10:00 - 2025-12-14 16:00 | Rowallane Garden, Off Crossgar Road, Saintfield, BT24 7LH, United Kingdom
The Yuletide market, a much-loved family favourite, returns to Rowallane Gardens! Local craft people and traders return to the Stableyard for a weekend of festive fun.
Get in the Christmas spirit as you browse the stalls in search of special gifts, take in the smells of the season and hear the sounds of choirs floating through the garden.
Free event but admission ticket to Rowallane required.

Portview Christmas Market
2025-12-19 18:00 - 2025-12-20 16:00 | Portview Trade Centre, 310 Newtonards Rd, Belfast, BT4 1HE, United Kingdom
Portview Christmas Market returns to Portview Trade Centre on the Newtownards Road, showcasing a great range of local makers of craft, jewellery, ceramics, vintage and so much more. This is a family-friendly event which will also have local DJs and hospitality available.
Please note the following opening hours:
Friday Night December 19th 6 – 10pm
Saturday December 20th 12 – 4pm.

The Anna Cheyne Visual Art Award exhibition
2026-01-12 09:30 - 2026-02-14 22:00 | Island Arts Centre, The Island, Lisburn, BT27 4RL, United Kingdom
The Anna Cheyne Visual Art Award acknowledges the outstanding achievements of Lisburn artist Anna Cheyne (1926-2002), and is open to artists working in any medium. This exhibition will feature a selection of the entries received for this year’s competition. The winning artist(s) will be announced at the preview and acquired artwork will become part of the Lisburn & Castlereagh City Art Collection.
Anna Cheyne was a highly respected artist who made her home in Lisburn. She was known for exhibiting widely across Britain and Ireland, consistently appearing in major shows like t-Oireachtas and the Royal Ulster Academy. Her strong dedication to her work was formally recognised in 1994 when she was appointed an Academician of The Royal Ulster Academy.
Please note: open Monday to Friday 9.30am to 10pm and Saturday 9.30am to 5pm; closed on Sundays.

‘Patterning Futures: Dynamic Textiles’
2026-01-17 11:00 - 2026-01-30 16:00 | R-Space Gallery, 32 Castle Street, Lisburn, BT27 4XE, United Kingdom
‘Patterning Futures: Dynamic Textiles’ by Jackie Toal is an experimental exploration of Irish textile heritage through immersive technologies and projections. The work engages with Irish motifs, patterns and the Irish linen industry, while foregrounding women’s central role in the linen production.
Silk scarves reimagine motifs from Irish lace and floral patterns, translating historical knowledge into contemporary form. Several scarves are Augmented Reality‑enabled: viewed through AR, they reveal layered narratives and animated patterns. Projection mapping brings dynamic motifs to life on tulle and Irish linen, intersecting physical and digital layers with generative AI and immersive storytelling.
The exhibition asks: How do we translate textile heritage into digital space? What happens when women’s stories, often absent from the archive, are made visible through eXtended Reality technologies, projection, and interaction?
About the artist – Jackie Toal is an educator, creative practitioner, and researcher whose work bridges traditional analogue processes with emerging digital media. She has a deep love for surface pattern, painting, cyanotypes, and mixed‑media experimentation, and is increasingly exploring the possibilities of immersive technologies.

Please note:
Opening – Saturday 17 January, 2-4pm
Artist talk at the opening, 2.30pm
Open Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-4pm
FREE All Welcome

In The Making
2026-01-20 10:00 - 2026-02-27 17:00 | Oriel Gallery, Clotworthy House,, Antrim Castle Gardens, Antrim, BT41 4LH, United Kingdom
County Antrim Open Studios is excited to announce that their 2nd exhibition, In The Making, will be held in the beautiful Oriel Gallery at Clotworthy House, Antrim Castle Gardens, BT41 4LH.
Running from 20th of January to 27th February 2026, the exhibition will feature works from ten CAOS members: Audrey Kyle Art, Denise McAuley – Moneyvart Ceramics, Heather McFadden – Gobbins Crafts, Jane Lloyd – Textile Arts, Judith Logan – Art, Lorna Shannon – Weaver, Paul Burch – Ceramics & Sculpture, Paul Jordan – Art & Ceramics, Raymond Watson – Multimedia Art, Rosanne Cecil – Willow Leaves Handmade Books.

After-School Throwing for 14-16 yrs
2026-01-28 15:30 - 2026-02-04 17:30 | Flowerfield Arts Centre, 185 Coleraine Road, Portstewart, BT55 7HU, United Kingdom
Join Fiona Shannon for a short GCSE-level pottery course offering compact throwing sessions for coursework enhancement or fun, hands-on exploration of clay for young artists.
Please note, the workshop takes place on:

Wednesday 28 January, 4, 11 February | 3.45–5.15pm

Family workshop: Make a toy sword
2026-02-01 10:00 - 12:00
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 sword. This workshop is a great introduction to woodwork for adults and children alike. This workshop is best suited to children aged 9 years and over. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is prepared to get stuck in and work along with their child. This workshop is suitable for one or both parents or guardians to attend along with their child/children. Each participant will make their own toy sword. The ticket price is for one participant only. Parents or guardians must be 18 or over.
The new skills learnt during the workshop will empower your child/children and give them confidence, through allowing the opportunity to use woodworking tools to create craft pieces that are often out of their reach. During the day each participant will be using sharp handtools and some of the work can be a bit physical so please make sure each participant is keen for the challenge.
This course is suited to all levels including complete beginners.

MATERIAL ALCHEMY
2026-02-05 10:00 - 2026-05-01 17:00 | Craft NI Gallery, 115 - 119 Royal Ave, Belfast, BT1 1FF, United Kingdom
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 of finding a curious object, experimenting with its properties and potential, and working towards a ‘eureka!’ moment.

Alchemy is the process of converting base metals into gold. Similarly, Sarah works with seemingly worthless, discarded materials, altering them to create treasured artefacts.

“A naturally curious collector, I mend and combine matter, assembling small sculptures, juxtaposing the unlikely to create a tangible record of the environment and people. I curate objects of intrigue in ‘families’ based on an instinctive response or relationship between materials. Fascinated by adhesives and their ability to secure and fasten, I focus on the binding capabilities of thread, using fibres to document and repair. I aim to preserve an object’s history, acknowledging the past while recognising new potential. Like an alchemist, I indulge in the process of measuring out and combining different quantities of substances, in the hope of striking gold.”

In this exhibition, Sarah explores a range of responses to found objects, celebrating the instinctive creative process that can (if lucky) yield exciting reactions and unexpected results for the alchemist.

Willow heart workshop
2026-02-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Castle Coole, Enniskillen, BT74 6JY, United Kingdom
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. These can be used to adorn a wall, mantlepiece, table or hang on your door as an alternative to a wreath.

For the love of dog (and other creatures)
2026-02-14 09:30 - 2026-03-28 17:00 | Flowerfield Arts Centre, 185 Coleraine Road, Portstewart, BT55 7HU, United Kingdom
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 examines themes of transformation, instinct, and the balance between control and surrender. Elemental forces—wind, weather, movement— are integral to both her subject matter and her process, mirroring the unpredictable nature of working with clay at scale.

Associated Workshop
Animal Tiles for 18+ yrs | Saturday 28 February | 10am-4pm

Pottery wheel workshop 5 - 15 yrs
2026-02-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Strule Arts Centre, Townhall Square, Omagh, BT78 1BL, United Kingdom
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. All work will be fired in a kiln and collected two weeks after the workshop. A lovely and useful collection of ceramic work made: a cereal bowl for the creator and a vase to hold flowers for Mother’s Day. A fun imaginative workshop suitable for all ages. Parents are welcome to stay with children in this workshop for optional

Animal tiles workshop with Eleanor Wheeler
2026-02-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Flowerfield Arts Centre, 185 Coleraine Road, Portstewart, BT55 7HU, United Kingdom
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, birds and natural forms. Participants will then use bas relief and decorative sgrafitto techniques to produce a decorative ceramic tile.

This event is suitable for 18 + yrs.

Glass beadmaking workshop
2026-03-04 10:00 - 2026-05-31 17:00 | Glassistudio, 65 Waringsford Road, Banbridge, BT32 4EN, United Kingdom
Join Maggie Napier in her studio and discover how to make your own unique beads in this accessible, practice based class. There are options for individual workshops or workshops for two.
All materials, tools and hands-on tuition are included; your work will be kiln annealed for durability before being cleaned and posted back to you.

Please note prices start at £75 for half day; time and date to be agreed with organiser.

Stacking rings workshop
2026-03-05 10:30 - 2026-04-30 13:30 | Gobbins Crafts, 184 Gobbins Road, Islandmagee, BT40 3TX, United Kingdom
Participants will join Heather in her studio and make their own set of silver stacking rings. They will be able to decide on their own combination of textures and finishes for the rings, making 3 silver rings to take home.
Workshops can be booked by contacting Heather directly to arrange a reservation.

Gormleys x USWA
2026-03-07 10:00 - 2026-03-21 17:00 | Gormleys Gallery Belfast, 471 Lisburn Rd, Belfast, BT9 7EZ, United Kingdom
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 vessels, carved using sgraffito, which draw on her printmaking background and the folk traditions of Northern Irish craft.

BLUNTING
2026-03-12 18:30 - 2026-03-15 17:00 | Portview Trade Centre, 310 Newtonards Rd, Belfast, BT4 1HE, United Kingdom
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 come with medicating with prescription and non-prescription substances.
The exhibition showcases both collaborative and individual pieces with each of the artists stepping outside their respective comfort zones. This collaboration takes the sublime and calm oasis of Stephanie Noble’s landscapes and the dystopian nightmare of Patrick Colhoun’s ceramic Black Dogs and combines them, subverting the normal rules of what one would expect to see from these artists in their individual practices.

The exhibition opens March 12th at 6:30pm at Block B, Floor 2, Portview Trade Centre, 310 Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 1HE
About the artists:
Stephanie Noble: www.stephanienoble.co.uk Stephanie Noble has exhibited extensively both nationally and internationally including Royal Academy Annual Exhibition, Royal Hibernian Academy Annual Exhibition, Royal Scottish Academy Annual Exhibition, Royal Ulster Academy Annual Exhibition and Ballinglen biennial exhibition of art. Her landscapes are held in private collections worldwide.
Patrick Colhoun: www.patrickcolhoun.com Patrick Colhoun uses the term ‘Anti-ceramics’ to best describe his work. A traditional craft but done in a very different way. Colhoun has exhibited internationally and his work is held in numerous collections including the Arts Council of Northern Ireland Private Collection. He is a member of the Royal Society of Sculptors.

Make a window box planter
2026-03-14 10:30 - 12:30 | Flowerfield Arts Centre, 185 Coleraine Road, Portstewart, BT55 7HU, United Kingdom
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.
