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Photo: Hand carved and jointed ‘Gigi’ wooden cats; Maker: David Cousley; Photo credit: Craft NI

Adornment (Re-use and Re-imagine)

R-Space Gallery 32 Castle Street, Lisburn, United Kingdom

The ACJSNI Re-Use + Re-Imagine Adornment Project is a collaborative venture between artist / makers related to the linen heritage of R-Space Gallery. The project highlights the distinct characteristics of 3-Dimensional research in Silversmith, Jewellery and Textile Art practices. The three craft areas see frequent overlaps in scale, materials, and methods of construction which, when … Continue reading Adornment (Re-use and Re-imagine)

Free

‘Wool Works’ Workshop: Felting with Irish wool and yarn with jewellery and textile designer maker Mandy Nash

Donaghadee, Landsend , United Kingdom

Associated with the 'Wool Works' exhibition (now open at Craft NI Gallery until August 5th) and also part of the Creative Peninsula programme, this full day workshop will focus on how to make a unique felt vessel in Irish wool with optional yarn decoration. Students will learn the basics of feltmaking using multi resists using … Continue reading ‘Wool Works’ Workshop: Felting with Irish wool and yarn with jewellery and textile designer maker Mandy Nash

£65

August Craft Month Exhibition Showcase 2022

Craft NI Gallery 115 - 119 Royal Ave, Belfast, United Kingdom

Join us at the Craft NI Gallery to celebrate the August Craft Month Exhibition 2022. This exhibition will feature some of the best in contemporary craft and aims to celebrate and profile the craft sector in Northern Ireland as part of August Craft Month. We're excited to announce that this exhibition will feature works from … Continue reading August Craft Month Exhibition Showcase 2022

Free

4 day Pottery Workshop

Adam Frew Studio 21 Cullycapple Park, Aghadowey, United Kingdom

Classes will be small groups of 4-6 students, 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 various … Continue reading 4 day Pottery Workshop

£450

In Conversation with Stuart Cairns, Anne E. Boylan and Céline Traynor

R-Space Gallery 32 Castle Street, Lisburn, United Kingdom

The second artist talk and closing event for Re-USe & Re-Imagine Adornment will take place on Saturday 3rd September in the gallery with makers Stuart Cairns, Anne E. Boylan and Céline Traynor. In Conversation - Making- An insight into the careers and different approaches to navigating research & materials. Stuart Cairns works as a silversmith … Continue reading In Conversation with Stuart Cairns, Anne E. Boylan and Céline Traynor

Free

Ceramics Short Course with Tracey Johnston

Belfast School of Art Ulster University, York Street, Belfast, Antrim, United Kingdom

This course will suit someone who has little or no past experience of working with clay.   You will be introduced to a number of different techniques, including, slab work, coil work and an opportunity to learn how to use a potter’s wheel.  This is an exciting opportunity to use the superb facilities of the Ulster … Continue reading Ceramics Short Course with Tracey Johnston

£220

Beyond Edges

Ards Arts Centre Town Hall, Conway Square, Newtownards, United Kingdom

A group exhibition of paintings, glass artefacts, and sculptures crafted in wood and metal by Andrea Spencer, Nicola Nemec, and Sharon Adams.   An elegant and thought-provoking exhibition in which three woman artists investigate, interrogate and interpret their immediate locale and shared hinterland of open hills and dramatic coastlines in North Antrim. All three artists … Continue reading Beyond Edges

Free

Make a ceramic pumpkin patch

The Ash Gallery 83 Central Promenade, Newcastle, United Kingdom

Join ceramicists Rebecca Killen and Laureanne Kootstra this autumn for a two part workshop creating and glazing your very own ceramic pumpkin patch. Make up to three stoneware pumpkins using handbuilding techniques and return on the 30th September for our glazing session. Your pumpkin patch will be fired and ready to collect from The Ash Gallery a … Continue reading Make a ceramic pumpkin patch

£70

Introduction to Woodcarving with Green Woodwork Ireland

Moneydarragh Hub 101 Longstone Road, Newry, United Kingdom

Have you ever appreciated the beauty and flowing lines of a woodcarving and thought this is something you would like to try? This Introduction to Woodcarving class with Stephen Ryan from Green Woodwork Ireland will teach you the skills needed to produce a relief woodcarving of your own to take home and enjoy. You will … Continue reading Introduction to Woodcarving with Green Woodwork Ireland

£90

‘Paper Magic’ Exhibition

Craft NI Gallery 115 - 119 Royal Ave, Belfast, United Kingdom

Craft NI are delighted to welcome you to their upcoming exhibition, ‘Paper Magic’. The exhibition will focus on the medium of paper, one of the oldest and most familiar materials known to man, and its hidden potential of transformation. Through their artful mastery of skills such as cutting, pulping, folding, oiling and collaging, five talented … Continue reading ‘Paper Magic’ Exhibition

Free

Traditional Stone Carving

Strule Arts Centre Townhall Square, Omagh, United Kingdom

Learn traditional stone carving with sculptor Marc Kelly using expert tooling and local sandstone. Choose to carve your own design or a pre prepared one that can be displayed inside or outside your home. Traditional stone lettering is also taught during the class for those interested in this ancient skill. Drawing equipment, safety wear and … Continue reading Traditional Stone Carving

£75

Introduction to Metalsmithing: Jewellery Making

Moneydarragh Hub 101 Longstone Road, Newry, United Kingdom

Join a series of six metalworking sessions in which beginners can learn basic metalworking techniques for jewellery and silversmithing. Led by silversmith Claire Mooney. Suitable for beginners and those with a little experience. Session 1; 26th September — Tools and Techniques Session 2; 3rd October — Copper Cuff Bangle Design Session 3; 10th October — … Continue reading Introduction to Metalsmithing: Jewellery Making

£90

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