The Bewitching Bazaar Craft Market will take place on beautiful grounds of Castle Ward - set against the atmospheric backdrop of this historic Georgian estate, the market is a great opportunity to browse an enchanting selection of pieces handcrafted by talented local artists. Stop by The Studio to see resident glass artist Ann York Smyth's … Continue reading Bewitching Bazaar – Halloween Craft Market
Little Halloween fans will have the opportunity to design and make creepy Halloween clay lanterns using air dry clay which means they can take it home, paint it and let it dry naturally – just in time for spooky celebrations. Tutor: Fiona Shannon. This workshop is suitable for ages 8 to 12yrs.
Step into the enchanting realm of pottery by personalizing your very own mug in an engaging and cozy class with Babs Balshaw from Blackheath Pottery . Participants will: Receive a handcrafted porcelain cylinder crafted by Babs to unleash your creativity. Explore a variety of colored slips for painting, along with paper stencils, stamps, and cutters. … Continue reading Mug decorating workshop
Come along and make a paper collage mask with tutor Susan McKeever - this workshop is suitable for all ages, families, teens, adults. What type of mask will you make - Mummers, Monsters, Witches or Cats? All materials will be provided Suitable for age 6+ . Children must be accompanied by an adult who can … Continue reading Kids Scary Paper Halloween Masks Workshops
Did you know that the practice of dressing up for Halloween harks back to the ancient Celts? Every Samhain, Celtic Druids would dress in animal skins to confuse and ward off the returning spirits when the veil was thin on Halloween. Join tutor Linda Mulholland for a chance to reignite this ancient tradition by creating … Continue reading Samhain animal spirits mask-making workshop
Join Josh from Mud Ireland for a Pumpkin Painting class followed by a pizza party! This class is perfect for those who want a cute Halloween activity that is perfect for all ages and abilities. The first 1.5 hours of the class is dedicated to painting a ceramic pumpkin. Participants will receive a quick demonstration … Continue reading Pumpkin Painting and Pizza
In this exhibition, scientist and artist Dr Lynne Hocking presents handwoven sculptural objects that give physical form to data and concepts related to genetics and ancestry. These works were created as part of an innovative project focusing on ancestry research and bringing together art, craft and science. Hocking’s research highlighted that the last seven generations … Continue reading Intergenerational Connection
Craft NI are delighted to partner with the Knitting & Stitching Show, one of the leading consumer textiles exhibitions in the UK, who are making their debut Belfast Show at Titanic Exhibition Centre from the 7th-10th November 2024 ! Visitors can expect inspiring textile art galleries, a wide range of enjoyable and practical skills workshops, … Continue reading The Knitting & Stitching Show Belfast
Stop by the Ards Arts Centre and see a group exhibition by Homo Faber Fellows 2023: Claire Mooney, Jackson Byrne, Richard Butler, and Noel Donnellan; artists who recently completed an internship ran by the Michelangelo Foundation. This exhibition explores themes of sustainability, links to the land and the transmission of traditional craft skills in the … Continue reading Aspire: Ventures in Craft
'Making Space' is a series of workshops that will encourage participants to think with their hands, embrace a willingness to play, allow themselves the space to be creative and find connection in the act of making. During this workshop with Alison of ASTRL Fibres, participants will learn how to handcraft a beautiful pair of seasonal … Continue reading ASTRL Fibres Making Space: Seasonal Decoration Workshop
Join Anna Donovan on the top floor of Conway Mill where she has her studio for a day of festive ceramics making. Using stoneware clay create a festive green man pressmoulding, had modelling decorated with slips and underglaze. Price includes all materials, firings and pieces will be glazed by Anna and ready for pick up … Continue reading Christmas Green Man Workshop
Join artist and tutor Alison Pascoe of ASTRL Fibres for this deep dive into the craft practice of Macramé: The Art of Knots. Sharing the methods used in her own practice, Alison will guide you through the fundamental skills of macramé. Over the course of the day you will explore basic to advanced macramé knot … Continue reading Macramé: The Art Of Knots