Mourne Creative has teamed up with the National Grand Cafe bar for a Crafting afternoon in the eclectic Cathedral Quarter Belfast to bring you not one not two but THREE different workshops in Pottery Macrame and Lampshade design all under the ONE tent Its a great way to catch up with friends and to get … Continue reading Crafting in the Tent
Made In Ireland celebrates the wealth and vibrancy of Ireland's studio crafts. The exhibition presents work by over 110 craftspeople each creating beautiful, considered objects using skills honed over many years. Ireland’s makers, working in and across different sectors, are creating innovative work of high quality. Makers work in local and carefully sourced materials, across all … Continue reading Made in Ireland
The RUA Annual Exhibition (RUA) is one of the most eagerly anticipated exhibitions in the Northern Irish cultural calendar, providing a unique platform for acclaimed artists and emerging talent to showcase their artwork in the fabulous galleries at the Ulster Museum. It is also a chance for the public to engage with a fully democratic, free admission … Continue reading 140th Royal Ulster Academy Annual Exhibition
Tea is the most widely consumed drink in the world, the paraphernalia surrounding the preparation and consumption is immense. R-Space presents a selection of items surrounding this wonderful beverage. Five artist/makers based in Northern Ireland at different career stages, working in a variety of media, were selected from an open call for this exhibition: Amanda Croft Fiona … Continue reading Teatime
North Down Craft Collective are organising Saturday Showcases at Kylestone nurseries in Bangor. On October 30th five makers and artists will set up their stalls in the glasshouse, why not make a day out of it, see work from Nodo Knots and Ruth Osborne amongst others, chat to the makers about their processes and inspiration … Continue reading North Down Craft Collective Art & Craft Showcase
klöver haus in Moira will host 'Countryside to Coast' - an exhibition of original art by local textile artist Andrea Hayes. Working from her home studio in Cookstown, Andrea draws inspiration from the vast array of textures, colours and dramatic skylines of the Irish landscape. Each piece is a unique collage created in Andrea’s distinctive … Continue reading ‘Countryside to Coast’ exhibition by Andrea Hayes
Group exhibition from the Association for Contemporary Jewellers and Silversmiths NI (ACJNI). Presenting the work of over 20 local jewellers and silversmiths who have each responded to the exhibition’s theme to produce one-of-a-kind pieces beyond the scope of their usual commission or production work. The exhibition features variations on the idea of a brooch, with … Continue reading Pinned
Ceramicist Anna Smyth presents new work featuring her exquisite crystalline glazes. From her ceramics studio based in County Down, Anna creates thrown, sculptural porcelain vessels, imbued with meaning, inspired by observations and reflection on life. Recent themes have included relationship, heritage and spirituality. Following completion of the Craft NI ‘Launchpad’ development programme, Anna's new work … Continue reading Inner Journeys
As the 'Shuttles & Shafts' exhibition is well underway and will stay open until November 11th at Craft NI Gallery, Craft NI are delighted to invite you to a morning talk with Senior Research Fellow Trish Belford and Professor of Design Barbara Dass, the team behind the 'Reviving the William Liddell' project that the exhibition is … Continue reading ‘Shuttles & Shafts’ morning talk with Trish Bedford and Barbara Dass
Stephen Ryan from Green Woodwork Ireland will teach you the skills needed to make your own piece of heirloom furniture to last generations, in the form of a traditional milking stool, otherwise known as a Creepie. This Two-day workshop encompasses the use of the shave horse and a variety of hand tools including the drawknife, … Continue reading Make a Creepie Milking Stool
North Down Craft Collective are organising Craft Showcases at Kylestone nurseries in Bangor - great events to browse, enjoy a cup of coffee and start your Christmas shopping early! There are two upcoming Saturday showcases left, one on November 13th and one on November 30th. Each showcase focuses on five local craft makers so why … Continue reading Saturday Showcase at Kylestone nurseries
Stephen Ryan has 23 years of experience in professional woodwork, but his passion for woodcraft started from an early age. This workshop has been born from his childhood memories of making things from wood. During this one-day workshop, yourself and your child will work together to make a rustic stool that can be used as … Continue reading Kids and Parents: Make a Rustic Stool