Craft NI

Throwing for ages 12 - 16yrs
2023-01-21 10:30 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Flowerfield Arts Centre, 185 Coleraine Road, Portstewart, BT55 7HU, United Kingdom
In this ‘have a go’ session you will learn the basics of throwing on the pottery wheel in a relaxed and fun environment, led by Fiona Shannon. Perfect for teenagers who love to get creative, this workshop is all about enjoyment and having a go at learning a new skill. You will get to pick three of your favourite pots to be fired and collected at a later date.
Please bring apron and wear clothes that you don’t mind getting a little messy.

5-week throwing course for beginners and improvers
2023-01-19 19:00 - 2023-02-16 21:00 | Flowerfield Arts Centre, 185 Coleraine Road, Portstewart, BT55 7HU, United Kingdom
Lead by ceramicist Fiona Shannon, this five-week beginners’ throwing course will teach you the basics of throwing on the pottery wheel including centring, opening out and pulling up which you will be able to use to create a variety of different pots, including mugs and bowls. You will also learn turning techniques to finish your pots off and techniques to add finer details such as handles and feet. In the last week we will spend the evening adding colour to your pots using a variety of slips. Each participant can use up to two bags of stoneware clay which they can use to make items that will be fired and glazed by the tutor to be collected at a later date.
Please bring an apron and wear clothes that you won’t mind getting a little messy.
Concession rates apply to students, those aged 65 years and older and those who are unwaged.

Introduction to Metalsmithing: Jewellery Making with Claire Mooney
2023-01-18 19:00 - 2023-02-22 20:30 | Moneydarragh Hub, 101 Longstone Road, Newry, BT34 4UZ, United Kingdom
This workshop consists of 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; Tools and Techniques
Session 2; Copper Cuff/ Ring Design
Session 3; Completion of week 2 project
Session 4; Silver Pendant
Session 5; Silver Earrings
Session 6; Completion/Free Week
Beginning Wednesday 18th January and continuing weekly for 6 sessions.
Dates may be subject to change should unexpected circumstances arise.
Materials and light refreshments provided.
Suitable for ages 12+ (Children aged 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult)
Get in touch with Moneydarragh Hub via social media to arrange payment in person via cash.

Folk art embroidery workshop
2023-01-17 19:30 - 2023-02-21 21:30 | Crescent Art Centre, 2-4 University Rd, Belfast, BT7 1NH, United Kingdom
Looking to Sweden for inspiration, join Linda O’Kane for a 5-week course where you will create a colorful and slightly rustic piece of needlework, featuring flowers and birds on a black background fabric. The stitches will be simple so even if you haven’t embroidered before you will be able to do this with a little tuition.
The finished piece can be framed or made into a cushion.
All materials will be provided but please bring some small scissors and an embroidery hoop (optional) to class.

Intermediate Metalsmithing: Jewellery Making with Claire Mooney
2023-01-16 19:00 - 2023-02-20 20:30 | Moneydarragh Hub, 101 Longstone Road, Newry, BT34 4UZ, United Kingdom
A series of six metalworking sessions in which those with experience can build upon basic metalworking techniques for jewellery and silversmithing. Led by silversmith Claire Mooney.

Suitable for those who have completed beginners metalwork and those with some experience.
If you’re unsure if this course is suitable for you please feel free to reach out to Claire for a quick chat!
Session 1; Tools and Techniques
Session 2; Fold Forming in Copper
Session 3; Fold Forming in Silver
Session 4; Silver Stacking Rings
Session 5; Pierced Pendant (with Bezel set Cabochon at an additional £8 cost)
Session 6; Completion/Free Week
Beginning Monday 16th January and continuing weekly for 6 sessions.
Dates may be subject to change should unexpected circumstances arise.
Materials and light refreshments provided.
Suitable for ages 12+ (Children aged 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult)
Get in touch with Moneydarragh Hub via social media to arrange payment in person via cash.

Feltmaking Workshop with Andrea Hayes
2023-01-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Millenium Court, 2 William Street, Portadown, Co Armagh, BT62 3NX, United Kingdom
Using a colourful array of merino wool and specialist effect fibres, participants will be taken through the wet felting process to create their own bespoke art work using wet felting and needle felting process. Participants are asked to bring their own individual picture that they wish to work from. Andrea will guide you through the process with your selected image. All materials will be provided, as they are included in the cost for this class.

Terracotta plant pot workshop
2023-01-11 18:00 - 20:30 | Millenium Court, 2 William Street, Portadown, Co Armagh, BT62 3NX, United Kingdom
Join ‘The Clay Project’ and enjoy a creative evening exploring handbuilding and surface decoration techniques to create your very own terracotta plant pot. This hands-on workshop will involve cutting, joining and layering rich terracotta clay as well as graffito decoration to bring your pots to life. The workshop is suitable for beginners as your tutors will guide you through each part of the process.
Your plant pots will be taken away to be fired and returned to Millennium Court within 3 weeks.

North Down Craft Collective Christmas Art and Craft Fair
2022-12-11 11:30 - 16:30 | The Court House Bangor, 16 Quay St,, Bangor, BT20 5ED, United Kingdom
This year’s North Down Craft Collective Christmas Art & Craft Fair will be help on Sunday 11th December at North Down’s newest creative space, Bangor Court House!
This B2 listed building has been beautifully restored and opened it’s doors last month hosting live bands and comedy acts.
Why not call in and meet the makers, sort your Christmas shopping and relax in the iconic surroundings of the Court House this Christmas!
11.30am – 4.30pm
Free entry

Christmas Family Fun
2022-12-10 11:00 - 14:30 | The Burnavon, Burn Road, Cookstown, BT80 8DN, United Kingdom
Take part in the Christmas Family Fun day taking place at the Burnavon on December 10. This event promises to be a great day out for all the family, with fun-filled Arts & Crafts taster sessions. Please note that booking is essential – spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.
Free Admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Visitors will have to book one of the sessions below:
Session 1: 11am – 12noon (ASD Friendly)
Session 2 12.30pm – 1.15pm
Session 3 1.45pm – 2.30pm

Belfast Christmas Potter's Market
2022-12-10 10:00 - 18:00 | 2 Royal Avenue, 2 Royal Avenue, Belfast, United Kingdom
Building on the success of the previous three events which showed a great variety of work from both established and emerging potters, Belfast Potter’s Market returns this Christmas in a a new location – 2 Royal Avenue in Belfast!
The market will take place on Saturday, December 10th, 10am – 6pm; there will be live demonstrations, free classes, festive music and mulled punch for visitors to enjoy as they browse the stunning handicrafts.

Pottery open day with Helen Faulkner
2022-12-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Helen Faulkner Ceramics, 288 Beersbridge Rd, Belfast, BT5 5DX, United Kingdom
Join ceramicist Helen Faulkner her Belfast studio for a festive open day. Visitors will enjoy mulled wine, take part in free decoration making (to be collected after firing), a giveaway and lots of lovely pottery gifts to get ticking off that Christmas list!

'Collectibles and Curiosities' Artist Talk with Clodagh Molloy and Eva Lynch
2022-12-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Join Clodagh Molloy and Eva Lynch for this unique artist talk, a supporting event to the ‘Collectibles and Curiosities’ exhibition, currently on at Craft NI Gallery until December 30th. Learn more about these creative makers, their inspiration and processes by signing up for their talk, which will take place via Zoom.
Please register your interest at the link below; a Zoom link will be sent to all participants before the talk.
https://forms.gle/kZzuSg4xTPGS9Mcu7

Late Night Shopping: Creative Peninsula Christmas Edit Pop-up Shop
2022-12-08 17:00 - 2022-12-09 21:00 | Ards Arts Centre, Town Hall, Conway Square, Newtownards, BT23 4NP, United Kingdom
Come along after work for a late night shopping experience with a difference…

Check off your Christmas list after work as the doors open to the Creative Peninsula Christmas Edit Pop-up Shop for two late night shopping experiences on Thursday 8 and Friday 9 December, until 9pm!

Take the stress out of shopping and avoid the crowds while you browse the high quality and unique items and artwork, all while enjoying complementary mulled punch and a mince pie!
Find out more about the Creative Peninsula Christmas Pop-up Edit Pop-up Shop HERE.

Christmas Textile Art
2022-12-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-11-30 19:00 - 21:00 | The Burnavon, Burn Road, Cookstown, BT80 8DN, United Kingdom
Under the expert guidance of textile artist Louisa Kelly participants will be shown the amazing things they can do with wool, needle and thread. Using the techniques of felt making, stitching and embellishment they will create a beautiful piece of Christmas textile art over the course of two nights, perfect to decorate your home this festive season, or to give as a thoughtful Christmas gift!
All materials will be provided.
Suitable for age 16+

Beginner’s Knitting Course - Fingerless Mitts
2022-12-07 18:30 - 2022-12-14 21:00 | Island Arts Centre, The Island, Lisburn, BT27 4RL, United Kingdom
Beginner’s Knitting Course – Fingerless Mitts with Casey Rubenok
Wed 7 & 14 Dec, 6.30-9pm
Over two evenings you will make a pair of fingerless mitts, learning all the basics of knitting along the way: how to knit, purl, cast on and bind off as well as seaming and weaving in the ends of your finished pieces.
All materials are included in the price, provided by Hanks Yarn Parlour and are yours to keep including:
50g ball of wool
1 pair of 5mm needles
1 tapestry needle and a few stitch markers
Please be aware that you may need to spend a little time on your project in between the first and second class.

Christmas Woodcarving with Green Woodwork Ireland
2022-12-04 10:00 - 17:00 | Moneydarragh Hub, 101 Longstone Road, Newry, BT34 4UZ, United Kingdom
With the festive season only round the corner, this is the perfect opportunity to get into the spirit of Christmas and create a beautiful handcarved decoration to brighten up your home.
During this class Stephen Ryan from Green Woodwork Ireland will teach you the skills needed to produce your Christmas themed woodcarving, each participant can choose from 5 different designs including Santa, Christmas Tree, Gingerbread Man, North Star and Snowman.

You will also learn how to use a large variety of woodcarving chisels safely and effectively. This class is suitable for complete beginners as well as those that want to take their new found skills to the next level. No experience necessary.
Due to the use of sharp tools during the class sturdy boots or shoes should be worn.

Christmas Willow Wreath Workshop
2022-12-03 14:00 - 16:30 | North Down Museum, Town Hall, The Castle, Bangor, BT20 4BT, United Kingdom
Create your own Christmas door wreath from local sustainable materials grown on the Ards Peninsula.
Clive from Welig Heritage Crafts will enable you to create your own individual piece for this special time of year.
All tools and materials will be supplied, however if you wish to bring your own natural extras like pine cones and dried orange rings please feel free to do so.

Adam Frew Christmas Studio Sale
2022-12-03 10:00 - 15:00 | Adam Frew Studio, 21 Cullycapple Park, Aghadowey, BT51 4AS, United Kingdom
Adam Frew will open his studio on Saturday 3rd December for his annual Christmas sale. There will be a wide range of his pottery, including mugs, bowls, lidded jars, baubles, plates and one-off pieces. There will have firsts as well as seconds, priced accordingly, and also some festive refreshments for you.
The studio address is: 21 Cullycapple Park, Aghadowey, Co.Derry, BT51 4AS ; alternatively, put Adam Frew Ceramics in Googlemaps.

A Christmassy Studio Warming
2022-12-02 - 2022-12-03
You are invited to A CHRISTMASSY STUDIO WARMING!
To say her thanks as she returns to the studio, Shannon McShane has invited you to join her at her Studio Warming on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd December.
Come say hello and see the new studio with a glass of sparkles or mulled wine. Browse through the collections, try on the new pieces and purchase some Christmas gifts. You can of course pop along to have a chat about commissioning, remodelling and the new workshops too.

Dates & Times
Friday 2nd December from 4pm to 8pm
Saturday 3rd December from 11am to 5pm
The Location
Shannon McShane
Unit B5 Inspire Business Park
16 Carrowreagh Road
Dundonald
BT16 1QT

RSVP here.

Creative Peninsula Christmas Edit Pop-up Shop
2022-11-26 10:00 - 2022-12-16 16:00 | Ards Arts Centre, Town Hall, Conway Square, Newtownards, BT23 4NP, United Kingdom
Come and take in the opulent festive setting of the Georgian Gallery, Ards Arts Centre for a Christmas Pop-up Shop exclusively featuring artwork and handcrafted gifts made by the Creative Peninsula Artists.
Following the success of the first Creative Peninsula Edit Pop-up Shop in 2021, this unique shopping experience returns for 2022!
Support your local artists and makers and be inspired to purchase a wonderful handcrafted Christmas gift, made in the borough of Ards and North Down.
The shop will be curated and displayed in ‘edits’ to further inspire you and help you find that perfect gift for someone special (or drop hints for your own Christmas list!).
There will also be 2 late night openings on Thursday 8 and Friday 9 December until 9pm. Find out more about the late night shopping nights HERE.
Closed Sundays and Mondays.

The Burnavon Winter Craft & Food Fair
2022-11-26 10:00 - 2022-11-27 17:00 | The Burnavon, Burn Road, Cookstown, BT80 8DN, United Kingdom
The Burnavon Winter Craft & Food Fair is back for for two days this year: Saturday 26th November, 10am – 5pm and Sunday 27th November 1pm – 5pm.
Visitors will be able to browse handmade ceramics, textiles, wood craft, jewellery whilst getting in the festive spirit with great food and other craft taster sessions!

You can download the Winter Craft & Food Fair brochure here Burnavon Winter Craft Fair NOV 2022 - PRINT.

Made in AND Late-Night Christmas Shopping
2022-11-24 19:00 - 21:00 | North Down Museum, Town Hall, The Castle, Bangor, BT20 4BT, 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 gifts in a completely different way.

Open Studio Event
2022-11-24 10:00 - 2022-11-27 20:00
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 Design. Please note individual dates and opening times below:

Alison Lowry: Friday November 25th, 6 – 8pm; Saturday November 26th 10:30am – 3:30pm. Address: 36 Comber St, Saintfield, Co. Down, BT24 7AZ. Contact: mail@alisonlowry.co.uk

Anne Butler: Friday November 25th, 6 – 8pm; Saturday November 26th 10:30am – 3:30pm. Address: Drumalig House, 133 Carryduff Road, Lisburn, BT27 6YL. Contact: annebutlerceramics@gmail.com. Warm clothes recommended

Alistair-R: November 24th – 27th 10am – 4pm; Saturday November 25th 6 – 8pm. Address: 143 Listooder Rd, Saintfield, Co. Down, BT24 7LB. Contact: robbie@alistairr.co.uk

Curlew Cottage Design: November 24th- 27th 10am – 4pm, Saturday November 25th 6 – 8pm. Address: 20 Ardigon Rd, Killyleagh, Co. Down, BT30 9TA. Warm clothes recommended. Contact: joanna@curlewcottagedesign.co.uk

Made in AND: Pop-Up Christmas Shop
2022-11-23 - 2023-01-08 | North Down Museum, Town Hall, The Castle, Bangor, BT20 4BT, 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 Sundays 12 – 4pm. Come in, get out of the cold, get a delicious hot coffee or chocolate from the café, Coffee Cure and shop ‘til you drop!

Flint and Obsidian knapping course
2022-11-20 11:00 - 16:00 | NI Survival, 47 Ballynoe Road, Antrim, BT41 2QX, 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 place at my private workshop area.
Food in the form of light refreshments will be provided with tea coffee and soft drinks.
This course is limited to 10 people.
Due to the physical nature of this course over 18 only

Christmas Coppersmithing Workshop
2022-11-20 10:00 - 13:30 | Navan Centre & Fort, 81 Killylea Road, Armagh, BT60 4LD, 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 inspiration from some of the amazing archaeological finds on display in the Navan Centre. The finished decorations will be totally unique to you and, no doubt, a talking point as they adorn your home every festive season for years to come. This workshop is also the perfect gift for a loved one or a calming escape from the hustle and bustle of the season. The half day workshop includes lunch in our onsite coffee shop, Ancient Grounds.

All materials are provided and no prior experience is required.

Felt & silk scarf workshop
2022-11-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Island Arts Centre, The Island, Lisburn, BT27 4RL, 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.

Festive Winter Christmas Market
2022-11-18 16:00 - 20:00 | Pollen Studio and Gallery, 7 North St, Belfast, BT1 1NH, 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 local artists, partake in bobble painting, hot chocolate, mulled wine!
Entry to the market is free!
