ForM is one of the highlights of Ards and North Down Borough Council’s annual Arts exhibition programme, giving visitors the unique opportunity to experience art in a different context, outside the traditional gallery setting. This year's exhibition showcases over 20 sculptures created by artists from across the island of Ireland. The works are inspired by … Continue reading ForM Sculpture Exhibition
This group exhibition, curated by visual artist Meadhbh McIlgorm, presents a selection of artworks and event documentation from two temporary, outdoor ‘alleyway exhibitions’ which took place in Belfast within the past year. Liminal - “relating to a transitional stage” or “occupying a position at both sides of a boundary". Within the past year artist Meadhbh … Continue reading Liminal…[in Review]
The Selected Members Exhibition from Ceramics Ireland is now open in the historic setting of Rathfarnham Castle. The exhibition is open daily: 9.30am-4.45pm until 26 June. Admission is free, but booking is advised as places are restricted. Ring +353 1-493 4962 or email rathfarnhamcastle@opw.ie Image shows work by Co Down artist Patricia Miller
Stitching as a form of artistic expression, a subversive stitch or embellishment. Join Selvedge Magazine for a discussion of the different forms stitching and sewing can take as we follow the journeys stitching can take us on. Includes: Rebecca Devaney, Takashi Iwasaki, Pascal Monteil, Sophie Carr, Leo Chiachio and Daniel Giannone Virtual Event, hosted on … Continue reading Sew Far So Good: Online talk with Selvedge Magazine
174 Vessels by Ellie Niblock consists of a collection of unique, handmade sculptures, representing 174 vessels built for the Royal Navy by Harland & Wolff, acting as a reminder of the Belfast Shipyard's importance through thought-provoking, colourful scupltures. Open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm. Free Admission
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
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
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
Throw your OWN ceramic bird feeder for your garden this summer using a potters wheel. Designed and made by yourself to keep or to give as a handcrafted present to somehow who has helped you through this last year. Get throwing on the wheels and then refine your feeder to your taste . The feeders … Continue reading Birdy Wordy Workshop Bullitt Belfast
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
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
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