The Leitrim Chair is a traditional Irish Hedge Chair last produced by John Surlis in the 1980s. John was a skilled carpenter who mastered a craft that had been in … Continue reading Make a John Surlis Leitrim Chair
Ulster Guild of Spinners, Weavers, and Dyers are delighted to announce an impromptu community yarn festival at The Commons at Ballynafeigh, 'Wool, Wheel & Weft'. "We’re welcoming Folklore Yarns … Continue reading Yarn Festival at The Commons in Belfast
Learn how to make a 20cm drum lampshade for a small lamp or as a pendant light. Once the technique is learned you will be armed with the knowledge to … Continue reading Lampshade Making with Linda O’Kane
Join us to make a hand stitched amulet inspired by Antonia Rossi (Antomoon). Enjoy a couple of hours hand-stitching a beautiful pouch to wear around your neck from fabric and beads. … Continue reading Hand Stitched Amulet
Reflecting the themes of Sandra Gordon’s exhibition The Body Remembers, participants will be guided through a mindful, hands-on experience using air-drying clay, inspired by ideas of resilience, healing, memory, and … Continue reading Wellbeing and Clay Workshop
This workshop will introduce individuals of all abilities to different elements of three-dimensional production, specialising in various craft-based techniques. With materials ranging from plaster to wax, clay to wire, students will … Continue reading Experimental Sculpture Workshop
Create beautiful sterling silver stacking rings with goldsmith Diane Lyness. Each participant will be taught traditional jewellery making techniques, such as piercing, soldering, rolling, annealing and polishing. Diane will … Continue reading Silver Stacking Rings Workshop with Diane Lyness
Craft NI is delighted to host a special webinar as part of the Contemporary British Silversmiths exhibition, A Thirst for Silver. A Thirst for Silver runs at Craft NI Gallery, … Continue reading A Thirst for Silver Webinar
Craft NI is delighted to welcome Cara Murphy, silversmith and Chair of Contemporary British Silversmiths (CBS), for a special artist’s talk accompanying A Thirst for Silver, a CBS exhibition showcasing … Continue reading ‘A Thirst for Silver’: Artist Talk with Cara Murphy
A gentle introduction to embroidery. Learn to prepare and hoop your fabric; thread and manage embroidery thread; core stitches and basic techniques.
Join expert glass artist Keith Sheppard for this colourful fused glass workshop to create a 24cm x 20cm freestanding curved glass landscape or two flat 24cm x 10cm glass landscapes. … Continue reading Fused Glass Winter Landscape
Learn basic metalsmithing techniques and create silver jewellery. In this one day workshop you will make a unique pair of silver earrings. You will be encouraged to incorporate your own … Continue reading Silver Jewellery Making: Earrings Workshop