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Fibre Networks – Growing Connections for Northern Ireland

Ulster Museum , United Kingdom

At the heart of the global Fibershed movement is a commitment to creating a textile and clothing culture that enhances soil health and biodiversity through regenerative farming practices grounded in the concept of soil-to-soil systems and the right to livelihood for every person involved in the process from farming to finished garment. In this short seminar … Continue reading Fibre Networks – Growing Connections for Northern Ireland

Free

Pottery beginners/intermediate workshop

Island Arts Centre The Island, Lisburn, United Kingdom

Join tutor Andrea McCullough-Alderdice and explore the potter’s wheel and full range of hand-building techniques from pinch pots to coil and slab building, whilst experimenting with slips, velvet underglazes and a full range of glazes. The cost includes all materials & firings; the course runs every Wednesday for six weeks.

£145

2 PART PUMPKIN PATCH @ THE ASH

The Ash Gallery 83 Central Promenade, Newcastle, United Kingdom

Join The Clay Project this autumn for a two part workshop creating and glazing your very own ceramic pumpkin patch. Participants will make up to three stoneware pumpkins using handbuilding techniques on September 21st and return on the 5th October for the glazing session. The pumpkin patch will be fired and ready to collect from … Continue reading 2 PART PUMPKIN PATCH @ THE ASH

£80

Latch-Hook Rug Making

Crescent Art Centre 2-4 University Rd, Belfast, United Kingdom

Join tutor Ronan Lee-Smyth for this one-day workshop where you will get the opportunity to explore wool rug making using a traditional latch hooking method. Exploring aspects of yarn length, knotting, fringing, finishing cuts and edge binding, this workshop will guide participants of all capabilities and interests through the entire chain of production, from initial … Continue reading Latch-Hook Rug Making

£70

Macramé Plant Hanger Workshop with ASTRL Fibres

klöver haus 92B Main Street, Moira, Craigavon, United Kingdom

In this workshop, you will create your own mini plant hanger using luxurious recycled cotton cord as you learn about macramé knots. Step by step guidance will be provided by Alison Pascoe of ASTRL Fibres, along with helpful tips and hints to enable you to handcraft your plant hanger. All materials are provided including a small clay … Continue reading Macramé Plant Hanger Workshop with ASTRL Fibres

£48

Silk Painting Workshop with Andrea Hayes

klöver haus 92B Main Street, Moira, Craigavon, United Kingdom

Andrea Hayes works from her home studio in Cookstown, County Tyrone and has won numerous textile art awards and exhibited throughout Ireland. In this two night adult workshop, you'll discover how to paint freely onto silk. This will involve outlining the image using gutta on the first evening and then painting using specialist paints on the second. … Continue reading Silk Painting Workshop with Andrea Hayes

£75

Make a Quilted Cushion Cover

Crescent Art Centre 2-4 University Rd, Belfast, United Kingdom

Join tutor Jacki Bradley for a relaxed session of sewing as you learn the basics of patchwork by sewing a Spinning Star Block. You will then learn the basics of quilting as we machine quilt your finished star. All materials will be provided for the star and quilting. This will be finished as a cushion … Continue reading Make a Quilted Cushion Cover

£56

Wood Carving September

Island Arts Centre The Island, Lisburn, United Kingdom

This workshop is an introduction to the traditional craft of woodcarving. The tutor, Geoff Tulip, an innovative woodturner and woodcarver, will guide participants throughout the day, explaining and demonstrating simple techniques in relief carving. Each attendee will learn how to create their own hand-carved piece to take home. All tools and wood are provided for … Continue reading Wood Carving September

£52

Fine and Dandy Market

Elmwood Hall Elmwood Mews, Belfast, United Kingdom

The Fine and Dandy Market is a monthly market showcasing the work of local craftsmen alongside other artists and local food producers. With over 40 different exhibitors, visitors will be able to admire and buy craft from makers such as Rachel Leary, Adele Pound, Patricia Millar Ceramics, Thomas Powell, Astrl Fibres to name but a … Continue reading Fine and Dandy Market

Free

Linen: Material InHERitance

Ulster Museum , United Kingdom

In this seminar the audience will hear from female creative professionals who have come to linen from different perspectives (fine art and fashion design). Both discovered a personal family history with linen and this has continued to shape their research and development as they consider how skills, objects and textile knowledge pass between generations. Both … Continue reading Linen: Material InHERitance

Free

Re-connecting

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

Rachel Fitzpatrick is a designer and maker working at the interfaces of art, design and social practice. Re-Connecting explores the artist’s reconnection with making and colour while learning to reframe her creativity living with acquired brain injury. Re-Connecting spans the gallery spaces exploring visual elements of Rachel’s rediscovery of her creativity. Her work initially began … Continue reading Re-connecting

Free

What was seen, what was found there

Island Arts Centre The Island, Lisburn, United Kingdom

Stuart Cairns' solo exhibition 'What was seen, what was found there' takes place at Island Arts Centre, October 7 - October 28. Stuart graduated with a Bachelors degree In Silversmithing & Jewellery from Ulster University in 2000, returning to complete a Masters degree in 2006. He is also a member of the British Designer Silversmiths … Continue reading What was seen, what was found there

Free

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