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

Materials Messages Meanings #11 Sustainability Exhibition

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

Materials, Messages and Meanings #11 'Sustainability' Exhibition runs from 5  November – 2 December 2022 at R-Space Gallery Three Irish artists have been selected from an open call as part of our Materials, Messages and Meaning series. Now in its eleventh year, these exhibitions explore artists’ different approaches to materials, methods of production and messages within their work. … Continue reading Materials Messages Meanings #11 Sustainability Exhibition

Free

‘Collectibles and Curiosities’ Exhibition

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

Craft NI are delighted to welcome back the Association of Contemporary Jewellers and Silversmiths NI for another jewellery exhibition that promises to amaze the public in the run up to Christmas. The “Collectibles and Curiosities” exhibition opens at Craft NI Gallery on Thursday, November 10 and continues until December 30. For this exhibition, ACJSNI has brought … Continue reading ‘Collectibles and Curiosities’ Exhibition

Carve a Wooden Spatula with Green Woodwork Ireland

Moneydarragh Hub 101 Longstone Road, Newry, United Kingdom

Knife carving otherwise known as whittling is one of the most accessible and enjoyable woodcrafts you can experience. During the class participants will use traditional tools to shape green wood. The beauty of green wood lies in its ability to be shaped easily as it is soft and easily worked with hand tools. During this … Continue reading Carve a Wooden Spatula with Green Woodwork Ireland

£48.02

Artist talk with Peter Meanley

North Down Museum Town Hall, The Castle, Bangor, United Kingdom

Join North Down Museum for an informal talk by Peter Meanley about his work, influences, inspiration and love of salt glazed ceramics. Potter Peter Meanley is originally from Yorkshire. He attended York School of Art as a painter and Royal College of Art as a ceramic designer. He taught briefly in Bradford and went on … Continue reading Artist talk with Peter Meanley

Free

Festive Winter Christmas Market

Pollen Studio and Gallery 7 North St, Belfast, United Kingdom

All are welcome to the Pollen Studio and Gallery's Festive Fun Arts & Crafts Market on Friday 18th November 4-8pm. The market will take place over the ground and first floors of 7 North Street, BT1 1NH with festive fun, crafts, food, and gifts on offer. Come on down and see some beautiful art from … Continue reading Festive Winter Christmas Market

Free

Felt & silk scarf workshop

Island Arts Centre The Island, Lisburn, United Kingdom

Design and make a unique, glamorous scarf combining sumptuous silk georgette with extra fine merino wool. Working in a grid pattern participants will create a lattice effect and then lightly felt the fabrics: the finished scarf will be sheer, lightweight, luxurious and have an elegant drape. Please bring a packed lunch.

£52

Flowerfield Christmas Craft Market

Flowerfield Arts Centre 185 Coleraine Road, Portstewart, United Kingdom

The annual Flowerfield Christmas Craft Market returns from Saturday 19 November. The Craft Market features the best of the local and regional professional makers and in Flowerfield Art Centre's festive galleries, where visitors will find unique gifts and treats for loved ones, from pottery to scarves, stunning jewellery to unique glass homeware. Come along for … Continue reading Flowerfield Christmas Craft Market

Free

Christmas Coppersmithing Workshop

Navan Centre & Fort 81 Killylea Road, Armagh, United Kingdom

Create Christmas decorations with a difference this festive season, as you join our half day workshop with Lake & Oak Coppersmithing. Using a piercing technique and working with copper sheets, you will be able to make any shapes that you want, before texturing the pieces or colouring them with flames! Use your imagination or take … Continue reading Christmas Coppersmithing Workshop

£75

Flint and Obsidian knapping course

NI Survival 47 Ballynoe Road, Antrim, United Kingdom

Learn the techniques out ancestors used to create tools like spear axe and arrow heads out of flint. Learn percussion and pressure flaking techniques. Put these skills into practice first with flint and then Create your own obsidian dagger or arrow head to take how ! All materials and tools provided! This event will take … Continue reading Flint and Obsidian knapping course

£95

Made in AND: Pop-Up Christmas Shop

North Down Museum Town Hall, The Castle, Bangor, United Kingdom

Come and visit a unique shopping experience this Christmas at North Down Museum! Browse the museum’s galleries, filled with beautiful hand-made products from local artists and makers. The perfect place to get that special gift and support your local artists. The shop is free to explore during our normal hours- Tuesdays – Saturdays 10am-4pm and … Continue reading Made in AND: Pop-Up Christmas Shop

Free

Open Studio Event

Taking place November 24th - 27th in Co. Down, this Open Studio Event is a great opportunity to see making processes of porcelain, glass, jewellery and printmaking! Coffee or mulled wine will be available as visitors will be able to browse unique, handmade work. Participating makers are Alison Lowry, Anne Butler, Alistair-R and Curlew Cottage … Continue reading Open Studio Event

Free

Made in AND Late-Night Christmas Shopping

North Down Museum Town Hall, The Castle, Bangor, United Kingdom

To launch their Christmas Pop-Up Shop, North Down Museum is hosting a Late-Night Christmas Shopping event. Come along for an evening of music, artists demonstrations and shopping. The museum will be festively decorated, the coffee shop will be open serving food and drink and visitors will be able to see the museum and purchase unique … Continue reading Made in AND Late-Night Christmas Shopping

Free

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