Textile artist Ruth Osborne's exhibition will explore the relationship between nature, landscape and folklore, which can shape our understanding and responses to the natural world. This exhibition brings together textile art, printmaking and natural materials to inspire a connection to nature and explore the historical symbolism and beliefs embedded in our landscape.
Create a unique and lasting gift for a loved one this Valentines by designing and creating fused glass decorations. Under the guidance of glass artist Keith Sheppard ,you will work with different coloured glass to make two glass pieces from a choice of three options: love heart sun-catcher, heart shaped coaster or heart shaped hanging … Continue reading Valentines Fused Glass
Choose your favourite bird and using glass skills, you will use a glass mosaic effect to design and create your bird sculpture. Your tutor Natasha Duddy will show you techniques that include glass-cutting, grinding and combining glass enamels and frits. Metal wire will be attached to your bird so you can add it to your … Continue reading Glassmaking
Under the guidance of tutor Diane Lyness, you will learn a variety of jewellery techniques including soldering, piercing, shaping, texturing metal and polishing. During this 4 weeks course, participants will work through the design and creation of a piece or pieces of jewellery. If you have attended previous workshops this is a great opportunity to … Continue reading Silversmithing techniques
Craft NI are delighted to invite you to the opening night of 'Curved with Intent', their upcoming exhibition of contemporary design in wood. Craft NI Gallery will take part in Late Night Art Thursday, February 3rd between 5pm - 8pm. Join us and meet the designer-makers exhibiting in 'Curved with Intent' - a great opportunity … Continue reading ‘Curved with Intent’ – Meet the Makers!
North Down Craft Collective have organised a group exhibition at WWT Castle Espie wetlands showcasing a selection of ceramics and art from selected designer-makers. Running from the 5th to the 27th of February in the Graffan galleries, the exhibition will have work available for sale via the Castle Espie retail team with a catalogue available in … Continue reading WWt Castle Espie Group Exhibition
This one day course is designed for beginners (18+). You will be taught how to make sculptural forms to create a decorative vase for your spring table. After completing your vase it will then go on to be fired in the kiln by your tutor, Fiona Shannon. You can purchase additional clay should you wish … Continue reading Ceramics
In week one, ceramic artist Ciara Campbell-Crawford will teach you how to design and create a delicate necklace with a set of matching earrings using the finest porcelain clay and coloured underglazes. Add intricate details using wooden and rubber stamps and rolling pins. Your clay designs will be taken back to Ciara's studio, where she … Continue reading Ceramic Jewellery
This one day tapestry weaving workshop explores the art of hand weaving in a modern context. Your tutor Karolina Lisek from Little Tangle will teach the foundation skills of tapestry weaving using a frame loom. Participants will create an abstract wall hanging using a range of techniques such as plain weave, rya knotting and sumak. As well … Continue reading Contemporary Weaving – Abstract Wall Hanging
This one day workshop will provide an introduction to glassblowing - you will be working with specialist equipment and tools, and with a furnace running at 1150 degrees. You will learn how to spin your own glass plate and create a bespoke jug. Please note: protective eyewear and long sleeves are essential; strictly for 16y+; … Continue reading Glassblowing Workshop
Explore the world of clay in this workshop as you hand-build an animal under the careful supervision of tutor Fiona Shannon. This workshop is designed for beginners and improvers - participants do need little dexterity in their hands to work with clay. Using air dry clay, they can take their animal home, paint it and … Continue reading Clay Creations
Initiated and organised by artist Johanna Leech with support from Northern Ireland Screen’s Digital Film Archive (DFA) in partnership with Flax Art Studios, Bending Glass tells the story of master glass bender and neon sign maker Adrian McNevison of AM Light. This exhibition illuminates the former UTV studios with artworks made from light and archive … Continue reading Bending Glass