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

Moving Menagerie Kids Paper Craft Workshop

Millenium Court 2 William Street, Portadown, Co Armagh, United Kingdom

Join tutors Jayne Cherry, Simon Hall and Aimee Magee for this moving menagerie kids paper craft workshop! Participants will make jointed paper animals which explore how Anne Acheson understood the mechanics of movement to be able to isolate fractures and allow them to heal. This workshop will run in the afternoon and is  suitable for … Continue reading Moving Menagerie Kids Paper Craft Workshop

£5

The 143rd RUA annual exhibition

Ulster Museum , United Kingdom

The Royal Ulster Academy (RUA) unveiled  its highly anticipated 143rd Annual Exhibition at the Ulster Museum on October 18, 2024. As Northern Ireland’s premier visual arts event, this year's exhibition promises to inspire and captivate with over 300 extraordinary works from both emerging talents and renowned artists. With comedian and artist Phill Jupitus as guest … Continue reading The 143rd RUA annual exhibition

Free

Slow stitch series | Folk art applique

Flowerfield Arts Centre 185 Coleraine Road, Portstewart, United Kingdom

For sewers or complete beginners, this 2 day workshop will provide the opportunity to explore the many different appliqué techniques: hand-tucked, raw-edged, reverse and decoupage style, hand-stitched, machined and fused. With its colourful, stylised motifs of flowers, birds, animals and trees, folk art gives plenty of opportunity to create unique and personal textile collages, that … Continue reading Slow stitch series | Folk art applique

£35

Fine and Dandy Market

Titanic Hotel The Titanic Quarter, 8 Queens Rd, Belfast, United Kingdom

The Fine and Dandy Market is coming back to the Titanic Hotel, Belfast  - stop by to see the work of local craftsmen alongside other artists and local food producers.Visitors will be able to admire and buy locally handmade  jewellery, ceramics (by Rachel Leary, Jakki Trainor, Thomas Powell) crafts and yarns!

Free

Bewitching Bazaar – Halloween Craft Market

Castle Ward Castle Ward, Strangford, Downpatrick

The Bewitching Bazaar Craft Market will take place on  beautiful grounds of Castle Ward - set against the atmospheric backdrop of this historic Georgian estate, the market is a great opportunity to browse an enchanting selection of pieces handcrafted by talented local artists. Stop by The Studio to see resident glass artist Ann York Smyth's … Continue reading Bewitching Bazaar – Halloween Craft Market

£13

Halloween Lantern Workshop

Flowerfield Arts Centre 185 Coleraine Road, Portstewart, United Kingdom

Little Halloween fans will have the opportunity to design and make creepy Halloween clay lanterns using air dry clay which means they can take it home, paint it and let it dry naturally – just in time for spooky celebrations. Tutor: Fiona Shannon. This workshop is suitable for ages 8 to 12yrs.

£15

Mug decorating workshop

Blackheath Pottery The Blackheath Pottery 112 Killeague Rd, Blackhill,, Coleraine, United Kingdom

Step into the enchanting realm of pottery by personalizing your very own mug in an engaging and cozy class with Babs Balshaw from Blackheath Pottery . Participants will: Receive a handcrafted porcelain cylinder crafted by Babs to unleash your creativity. Explore a variety of colored slips for painting, along with paper stencils, stamps, and cutters. … Continue reading Mug decorating workshop

£45

Kids Scary Paper Halloween Masks Workshops

Millenium Court 2 William Street, Portadown, Co Armagh, United Kingdom

Come along and make a paper collage mask with tutor Susan McKeever - this workshop is suitable  for all ages, families, teens, adults. What type of mask will you make - Mummers, Monsters, Witches or Cats? All materials will be provided Suitable for age 6+ . Children must be accompanied by an adult who can … Continue reading Kids Scary Paper Halloween Masks Workshops

£5

Samhain animal spirits mask-making workshop

Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre 24 Main Street, Limavady, United Kingdom

Did you know that the practice of dressing up for Halloween harks back to the ancient Celts? Every Samhain, Celtic Druids would dress in animal skins to confuse and ward off the returning spirits when the veil was thin on Halloween. Join tutor Linda Mulholland for a chance to reignite this ancient tradition by creating … Continue reading Samhain animal spirits mask-making workshop

£12

Pumpkin Painting and Pizza

Mud Ireland 72 Main St, Moira, United Kingdom

Join Josh from Mud Ireland for a Pumpkin Painting class followed by a pizza party! This class is perfect for those who want a cute Halloween activity that is perfect for all ages and abilities. The first 1.5 hours of the class is dedicated to painting a ceramic pumpkin. Participants will receive a quick demonstration … Continue reading Pumpkin Painting and Pizza

£40

Intergenerational Connection

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

In this exhibition, scientist and artist Dr Lynne Hocking presents handwoven sculptural objects that give physical form to data and concepts related to genetics and ancestry. These works were created as part of an innovative project focusing on ancestry research and bringing together art, craft and science. Hocking’s research highlighted that the last seven generations … Continue reading Intergenerational Connection

Free

The Knitting & Stitching Show Belfast

Titanic Exhibition Centre 17 Queens Road, Belfast, United Kingdom

Craft NI are delighted to partner with the Knitting & Stitching Show, one of the leading consumer textiles exhibitions in the UK, who are making their debut Belfast Show at Titanic Exhibition Centre from the 7th-10th November 2024 ! Visitors can expect inspiring textile art galleries, a wide range of enjoyable and practical skills workshops, … Continue reading The Knitting & Stitching Show Belfast

£15

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