Come along and meet design powerhouse Martin Cameron and Laura Breen for a one-of-a-kind event - a Cameron & Breen Jewellery Trunk Show at Craft NI Gallery, Belfast! This will be a unique opportunity to meet these two talented makers in person as the Gallery will show an extended collection of their stunning works for … Continue reading Cameron & Breen Trunk Show
The Long Gallery at North Down Museum will host the Creative Peninsula Exhibition between August 2 - September 17. Creative Peninsula is one of Northern Ireland’s premier celebrations of art and craft. This thriving annual event features workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions and much more, all taking place throughout the beautiful and picturesque Ards and North Down … Continue reading Creative Peninsula Exhibition at North Down Museum
Over 4 weeks in August children can explore a range of summer themed crafts that will be taught by artist Rachel Davey and art therapist Christina Johnston. Each week will involve a different activity that will be completed within the 1hr 30min session to bring home. These classes are great for beginners who want their … Continue reading Summer Art Workshops – Children
Craft NI are delighted to announce the launch of 'Pathways', the August Craft Month 2023 exhibition. The opening reception will take place at Craft NI Gallery on Thursday, 3rd August at 6pm. Featuring some of the best in contemporary craft, the annual August Craft Month Exhibition aims to celebrate and profile excellence in Northern Irish … Continue reading ‘Pathways’
This workshop introduces participants to the concept of a stitch journal, giving guidance on how to develop a daily stitching practice. Taking a little time out of everyday, say 10-20 minutes, participants can sit and calmly stitch a small area in their stitch journal. Using vintage linen and embroidery threads they will sew a little … Continue reading Slow Stitch on Linen
This year's event is bigger and better than ever before, with more exhibitors, more activities, and more opportunities for visitors to immerse themselves in the world of local craftsmanship. CRAFTfest showcases a handpicked selection of talented local designers and artisan makers, including glass and ceramic makers, woodworkers, painters, and more. Not only will visitors have the … Continue reading CRAFTfest at Castle Ward
Join Adam Frew for this 4 day course will run from 10am - 4pm. Classes will be small groups of 7 students, and they are suitable for all levels, from beginners to improvers. The emphasis of the class will be on using the potter’s wheel to make a variety of thrown porcelain vessels. Students will … Continue reading Pottery Workshop with Adam Frew
Join Adam Frew for this 4 day course will run from 10am - 4pm. Classes will be small groups of 7 students, and they are suitable for all levels, from beginners to improvers. The emphasis of the class will be on using the potter’s wheel to make a variety of thrown porcelain vessels. Students will … Continue reading Pottery Workshop with Adam Frew
Join Adam Frew for this 4 day course will run from 10am - 4pm. Classes will be small groups of 7 students, and they are suitable for all levels, from beginners to improvers. The emphasis of the class will be on using the potter’s wheel to make a variety of thrown porcelain vessels. Students will … Continue reading Pottery Workshop with Adam Frew
Award-winning designer and lace maker Theresa Kelly is delighted to present this new lace workshop based around the clematis flower ‘The President’. During this three-day workshop participants will be covering most of the traditional Carrickmacross Lace techniques of couching, guipure, loops etc. Theresa will guide them through the making of this original flower design. Suitable … Continue reading Carrickmacross Lace Summer School: 3-Dimensional Coloured Lace
Wildlife artist and keen birdwatcher Adele Pound will demonstrate how she creates her eye-catching paper birds. Then participants will be guided in the creation of their own bird decoration of choice, made using simple paper cutting techniques. Choose from a range of designs that includes the beautiful blackbird, sweet little robin and handsome kingfisher. These … Continue reading Paper bird making
This one day workshop is an introduction to the traditional craft of woodcarving. The tutor, Geoff Tulip, is an innovative woodturner and woodcarver. He 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 … Continue reading Wood carving