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
Benefield Spencer Glass, the North Antrim Coast’s only glassblowing studio, is inviting you behind the doors of their private studio to experience the magic of molten glass. Hands on glassmaking experience at Benefield Spencer Glass studio, located just a few miles inland from Ballintoy village. The experience includes demonstrations by professional glassmaker Andrea Spencer and takes a step … Continue reading Glassmaking Experience – Glass Making From Nature, Colours Of The Causeway Coast
Draw inspiration from the Celtic jewellery and Loughnashade trumpet found at the Navan complex of sites and learn the ancient skills of coppersmithing. Participants will have the perfect opportunity to create their own personalised jewellery or gift loved ones an experience they won't forget. Please note: this is a half-day workshop followed by lunch, which … Continue reading Coppersmithing Jewellery Workshop
Join tutor Linda O'Kane and learn various stitches, then combine them into a story cloth of your own. The workshop was inspired by the colourful embroidered story cloths of the Hmong people of Laos, richly portraying their lives. All materials will be provided but please bring your own scissors to sessions. About the tutor: Linda … Continue reading Folk Art Embroidery Workshop
The Association for Contemporary Jewellery and Silversmiths Northern Ireland exhibit Awe & Alchemy, celebrating the diverse approaches towards values, material possibility, sustainability, and social connections, through the art of jewellery and adornment. Showcasing the work of over 20 ACJ members from across the UK, Ireland and further afield, the exhibition opens on September 15th at … Continue reading Awe & Alchemy