The Georgian Gallery in Ards Arts Centre will host a joint exhibition by Karen Daye-Hutchinson and Enda Kenny starting June 2nd. This ambitious exhibition, by Karen Daye-Hutchinson and Enda Kenny, explores the relationships between human and animal evolution, extinction and change; exploring the interaction of human beings and the natural world. Connecting with instincts … Continue reading Merciful, Savage
In this one day workshop participants will learn how to cut glass, about the many different types of glass and about the effects of heat on glass. In the morning they will create a range of tiles exploring some glass fusing techniques, such as inclusions, ceramic decals, powder effects. In the afternoon participants will start … Continue reading Introduction to Glass Fusing with Alison Lowry
Initials have long been popular jewellery pieces, and there is a particularly big trend for them at the moment. participants will make their own initial pendant under the supervision of tutor Ruth Gilmour of Lure Silver. If new to silversmithing, participants will begin with a silver nugget that they will hammer flat, polish and then … Continue reading Silver Initial Pendant Making
Younger children will getting stuck into the wonderful tactile nature of clay and experiment with shapes and forms. Slap, tap and roll a personalised pot for dad or grandad. Participants will choose their own style, perhaps with a zany tie or design to make your handmade creation really stand out. Suitable for ages 1-4 years … Continue reading Pots for tots
Come along to Adam’s pottery studio in Aghadowey for an evening of demonstrations and refreshments. Adam will be demonstrating making a teapot from start to finish as well as other items from his pottery range. You can relax watching him make while enjoying tea or coffee and some home baked treats. There will also be … Continue reading Demonstration Evening with Adam Frew
Join Artist Caoilfionn Murphy O'Hanlon on a guided talk through her new exhibition followed by a wet felt making workshop in response to the images and words from 'Along the Loanin'. Participants will be producing a wool painting inspired by the exhibition and drawing on a sense of place using a blend of fibres, wools … Continue reading Along The Loanin: Felt Workshop
Come along to the Traditional Skills Festival and meet talented local crafters, makers and artists. Visitors have the option to come down for a day or stay for three days. Over the weekend the farm will host a selection of hands on full and half day skills and crafts workshops with expert crafts people. Visitors … Continue reading Traditional Skills Festival
Inspired by the famous painting The Laughing Cavalier housed in The Wallace Collection, Emma has designed an embroidery workshop that delves into the image's history and iconography. After learning about the richly painted textiles in the painting, participants will embroider a beautiful bee motif on Irish linen, learning the stitches and techniques needed to create … Continue reading Bee Embroidery Workshop with Emma Whitehead
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
'Woonderful Wool!' is' an exhibition of work by members of Region 14 of the International Feltmakers Association. The exhibition shows the versatility of this wonderful natural product when it is subjected to the process of dry or wet felting. A variety of wools have been used in the various exhibits - combined in different ways … Continue reading Wonderful Wool!
Join Adam Frew for this 2 day pottery course, 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 be guided through the basics of throwing and also turning (finishing) pots. Adam will demonstrate his … Continue reading Pottery Workshop with Adam Frew
Throughout August, Ards Arts Centre will play host to the main Creative Peninsula exhibition, featuring exclusive works by the finest Artists and Makers from the Ards and North Down Borough This exhibition will feature unique pieces of art and craftwork in a variety of mediums, specially selected for display in Ards Arts Centre and created … Continue reading Creative Peninsula Exhibition at Ards Arts Centre