• For the love of dog (and other creatures)

    Flowerfield Arts Centre 185 Coleraine Road, Portstewart, United Kingdom

    Eleanor Wheeler’s work explores the deep interconnection between humans, animals, and the natural world, drawing on symbolism, metaphor, and the storytelling traditions of myth and folklore. Animals appear as recurring figures - symbolic, emotive, and often occupying the space between the wild and the domestic. Through dynamic ceramic forms and richly textured surfaces, the artist … Continue reading For the love of dog (and other creatures)

    Free
  • Pottery wheel workshop 5 – 15 yrs

    Strule Arts Centre Townhall Square, Omagh, United Kingdom

    During this workshop, children will have a chance to make their own pot on the pottery wheel and create a hand-built clay vase as a special gift. Techniques will be shown on how to build and mark make into the clay. They will also paint and decorate each item in their own choice of colours. … Continue reading Pottery wheel workshop 5 – 15 yrs

    £25
  • Animal tiles workshop with Eleanor Wheeler

    Flowerfield Arts Centre 185 Coleraine Road, Portstewart, United Kingdom

    This workshop is a wonderful opportunity to work with Flowerfield Art Centre's current exhibiting artist, Eleanor Wheeler: her exhibition, 'For the love of dog (and other creatures)' runs at Flowerfield Arts Centre until March 28th.   During this workshop, Eleanor will guide attendees through drawing and print to create their own designs based around animals, … Continue reading Animal tiles workshop with Eleanor Wheeler

    £50
  • Glass beadmaking workshop

    Glassistudio 65 Waringsford Road, Banbridge, United Kingdom

    Join Maggie Napier in her studio and discover how to make your own unique beads in this accessible, practice based class. There are options for individual workshops or workshops for two. All materials, tools and hands-on tuition are included; your work will be kiln annealed for durability before being cleaned and posted back to you. … Continue reading Glass beadmaking workshop

    £75
  • Stacking rings workshop

    Gobbins Crafts 184 Gobbins Road, Islandmagee, United Kingdom

    Participants will join Heather in her studio and make their own set of silver stacking rings. They will be able to decide on their own combination of textures and finishes for the rings, making 3 silver rings to take home. Workshops can be booked by contacting Heather directly to arrange a reservation.

    £95
  • Gormleys x USWA

    Gormleys Gallery Belfast 471 Lisburn Rd, Belfast, United Kingdom

    This exhibition, organised by Gormleys Gallery in support of the Ulster Society of Women Artists, showcases the work of Jenny Hamilton, Hannah Ferguson, Louise Lennon, and Ruth Edens. Though distinct in medium and approach, each artist shares a deep connection to nature and place. Those interested in ceramics in particular will enjoy Hannah Ferguson’s terracotta … Continue reading Gormleys x USWA

    Free
  • BLUNTING

    Portview Trade Centre 310 Newtonards Rd, Belfast, United Kingdom

    Stephanie Noble and Patrick Colhoun introduce 'BLUNTING', a mixed media exhibition exploring the difficulty of existing in the world as it is and some of the various mechanisms we use to cope. Using a combination of painting and contemporary sculpture the artists invite viewers on a journey exploring the changed perceptions of reality that can … Continue reading BLUNTING

    Free
  • Make a window box planter

    Flowerfield Arts Centre 185 Coleraine Road, Portstewart, United Kingdom

    During this workshop, participants will spend a mindful morning with ceramicist Fiona as she teaches simple hand-building techniques and design tips to help them craft their own unique window planter, ready for spring blooms.

    £45
  • Make Your Own Wedding Rings

    NI Silver Studio Holywood, Co. Down

    Join Ruth from NI Silver in her Holywood studio to make a pair of bespoke wedding rings. Ruth will guide participants through the process of piercing, filing, soldering, hammering, cleaning and polishing their rings. No experience is required for this workshop. Please note prices start at £250; time and date to be agreed with organiser.

    £250
  • Pole lathe turning

    Green Woodwork Ireland Workshop, Minnowburn Ballynahatty Rd, Belfast, Minnowburn

    Stephen Ryan from Green Woodwork Ireland will guide you through all the processes of the ancient craft of traditional pole lathe turning, using a non-electric foot-powered treadle lathe, learning new skills such as cleaving, shaving and turning freshly cut green wood, with the use of the shave horse and pole lathe. During this one-day workshop, … Continue reading Pole lathe turning

    £100
  • Spring Cyanotypes Workshop

    Ards Arts Centre Town Hall, Conway Square, Newtownards, United Kingdom

    Join Ruth Osborne for a Cyanotype printmaking workshop inspired by spring; taking inspiration from the spring season, participants will work with a selection of plants and create a series of Spring Cyanotypes on Irish Linen and textured papers that are inspired by the beauty and diversity of the season.

    £40
  • Bangle Workshop

    Shannon McShane Studio Unit B5 Inspire Business Park, 16 Carrowreagh Road, Dundonald, Belfast, +447518944235, United Kingdom

    Join Shannon McShane in her studio to make a silver bangle. The workshop will begin with a demonstration of how to make a bangle; from measuring, piercing, filing, shaping your materials to soldering, cleaning and most importantly finishing. After this, participants will make their own bangle in 2.5mm round silver wire. This workshop is suitable … Continue reading Bangle Workshop

    £125