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Create dramatic yet delicate gilded bowls with this three-session online course, learning from professional glass artist Alison Lowry. During Alison's Masterclass, you will learn mould making techniques, pâte de verre processes, and gilding finishes. All of these techniques you can transfer into your own work, with ample opportunity to get tips and advice from a professional … Continue reading Gilded Pate de Verre Bowls Online Masterclass with Alison Lowry

During this relaxed Sunday workshop participants will learn how to make their own Macramé Driftwood Wall Hanging. No previous experience is needed for this class as Claire  Dunwoody from NodoKnots will demonstrate how to master the basic knots, and create a simple yet effective Wall Hanging. Participants will be able to choose from a range … Continue reading Macramé Driftwood Wall Hanging Workshop

'Elements of Place - Formed by Fire' is a five day flameworking and micro-mosaic workshop aimed at practicing glass and mosaic artists.  The workshop is designed to explore these complementary hot and cold glass working techniques, in combination with simple casting and the use of natural and manmade forms. Field trips to study the dramatic landscape … Continue reading Elements of Place – Formed by Fire

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

This gentle introduction to glass fusing is specifically designed for complete beginners. Participants will make four glass coasters/tile sized projects 10cm square, with a seascape design using copper oxide. A number of designs will be readily available – starfish, shrimp, coral, seahorse, clam, dolphin, turtle, fish, etc. However, participants can make up their own simple … Continue reading Fused Glass Workshop

During this workshop you will have the opportunity to work with porcelain to design and make your own wall hanging clock. You will be shown various techniques for applying texture and text onto the porcelain surface and have opportunity to try them out before starting on your clock. All tools and materials will be provided … Continue reading Porcelain Clocks Workshop

Join Andrea Hayes to learn a new skill of felt making in this new kids class! Using a colourful array of merino wool and specialist effect fibres, kids will be taken through the wet felting process to create their own bespoke art work using wet felting and needle felting process. Kids are asked to bring … Continue reading Kids Felt Making Workshop

In this short session with Alison Lowry, participants will create a unique glass vessel/shallow bowl using the ancient art of pate de verre (crushed glass paste) Every step will be demonstrated, from creating a plaster/silica mould to mixing and packing the glass paste. The pieces will then be fired (twice) and will be ready to … Continue reading Pate de Verre vessels – taster session with Alison Lowry