Craft NI

Kids Felt Making Workshop
2023-05-20 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Millenium Court, 2 William Street, Portadown, Co Armagh, BT62 3NX, United Kingdom
Join Andrea Hayes to learn a new skill of felt making in this new kids class!
Using a colourful array of merino wool and specialist effect fibres, kids will be taken through the wet felting process to create their own bespoke art work using wet felting and needle felting process.
Kids are asked to bring their own individual picture that they wish to work from. Andrea will guide them through the process with your selected image.
All materials will be provided, as they are included in the cost for this class.

Woodturning Open Day with Gaia Heritage Crafts
2023-05-13 12:00 - 17:00 | Gaia Heritage Crafts, Sion Mills, Strabane, United Kingdom
Gaia Heritage Crafts will be holding an Open Day on Saturday, 13th May 2023 featuring woodturning, woodcarving and green woodworking demonstrations. There will be quality wood turned items and woodturning supplies for sale in their craft shop on the day, and visitors will have to opportunity to try some activities throughout the day.

There will be demonstrations from Gaia’s woodturning club members (Crowstown Lane Woodturners) along with master craftsmen, green woodworking and turning using both pole lathe and electric lathes.

Lessons are available for individuals and small groups – please enquire on the day or via their Facebook page.

Porcelain Clocks Workshop
2023-05-13 11:30 - 16:00 | Millenium Court, 2 William Street, Portadown, Co Armagh, BT62 3NX, United Kingdom
During this workshop you will have the opportunity to work with porcelain to design and make your own wall hanging clock. You will be shown various techniques for applying texture and text onto the porcelain surface and have opportunity to try them out before starting on your clock. All tools and materials will be provided but you’re welcome to bring any items you’d like to try imprinting into the clay to add that extra personal touch. Clocks will be taken away for firing and glazing and returned to Millennium Court for collection.

Fused Glass Workshop
2023-05-13 10:00 - 14:00 | The Market Place Theatre & Arts Centre, Armagh, 9 Market Street, Armagh, BT61 7BW
This gentle introduction to glass fusing is specifically designed for complete beginners. Participants will make four glass coasters/tile sized projects 10cm square, with a seascape design using copper oxide. A number of designs will be readily available – starfish, shrimp, coral, seahorse, clam, dolphin, turtle, fish, etc. However, participants can make up their own simple design at the workshop. Tutor Keith Sheppard will teach them various design techniques; demonstrate the tools required for glass cutting, how to work safely and handle glass with confidence.
The completed fused glass coasters will be taken back to Keith’s studio for firing and returned to the venue one to two weeks later for collection.
All tools and materials will be provided. Participants may wish to bring their own safety glasses. Please wear suitable clothing and flat shoes.
Please note: completed glass decorations will not be returned by post. Collection only from the venue.

Coppersmithing Jewellery Workshop
2023-05-06 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-03-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Navan Centre & Fort, 81 Killylea Road, Armagh, BT60 4LD, United Kingdom
Draw inspiration from the Celtic jewellery and Loughnashade trumpet found at the Navan complex of sites and learn the ancient skills of coppersmithing. Participants will have the perfect opportunity to create their own personalised jewellery or gift loved ones an experience they won’t forget.
Please note: this is a half-day workshop followed by lunch, which will take place on 11th March, 6th May, 1st July & 2nd September.
All materials are supplied and no previous experience is required.

Late Night Art with ASTRL Fibres
2023-05-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Craft NI Gallery, 115 - 119 Royal Ave, Belfast, BT1 1FF, United Kingdom
𝙇𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙉𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝘼𝙧𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝘼𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙋𝙖𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙚 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝘼𝙎𝙏𝙍𝙇 𝙁𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙨 will take place on Thursday, May 4th between 7 and 9pm at Craft NI Gallery, Belfast. Come along and learn about the craft practice of macramé!

Alison Pascoe is a Belfast based artist and craftsperson specialising in the craft practice of macramé, a heritage knotting technique used to create decorative patterns using rope, cord and twine. Her collections are handcrafted art pieces and functional objects for modern spaces.

The practice of knot tying is a satisfying tactile experience and a mindful meditation that integrates deep relaxation alongside a high level of concentration. There is wonderful simplicity in using a single strand to create a perfectly engineered knot and a complex and decorative pattern through repetition. Her passion is sharing the benefits of practicing macramé by crafting in community and facilitating regular macramé workshops in studio and throughout the island of Ireland. Alison will also have macramé kits available to purchase on the night – a great way to introduce this practice into your home!

𝘿𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨 𝘼𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙣’𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙩 7:30 𝙥𝙢 as she will talk us through her journey and demonstrate some macramé techniques. After that, the audience will of course have the opportunity to try their hand at tying some knots!

No booking necessary.

Elements of Place - Formed by Fire
2023-05-01 09:00 - 2023-05-05 17:00 | Andrea Spencer Glass, 35 Lagavara Road, Ballintoy, BT54 6NG, United Kingdom
‘Elements of Place – Formed by Fire’ is a five day flameworking and micro-mosaic workshop aimed at practicing glass and mosaic artists. The workshop is designed to explore these complementary hot and cold glass working techniques, in combination with simple casting and the use of natural and manmade forms. Field trips to study the dramatic landscape of the local Causeway Coast of Northern Ireland will inspire our work during the week.
Participants will be encouraged to explore a variety of glass media to construct their own micro-mosaics. The group will be guided through a variety of processes—hot glass flame-work, simple casting and filato mosaic making—to discover how best to realise their ideas in three dimensions. Workshop instruction and experimentation will be complemented by group discussions and artists’ presentations, with individual feedback provided by the tutors.
Benefield Spencer Glass is a rural retreat with a well-equipped glass studio providing a range of materials, bench torches and crucibles to support hand-pulling filati and making filato mosaics. Surrounded by open fields and farmland, close to the sea and immersed in the unique geological features that characterise this area, we will have plenty of opportunity to explore and observe pattern, structure, colour and discover found objects unearthed from nature. The combination of the studio facility and immediate access to the North Antrim Coast will provide a magnificently resourced, intensive workshop experience.
Andrea Spencer (glass) and Joanna Kessel (mosaic) are highly regarded artists within their specialist fields, frequently exhibiting their contemporary artworks nationally and internationally.
Information and booking andreaspencerglass.com

Macramé Driftwood Wall Hanging Workshop
2023-04-30 14:00 - 16:30 | Boom Studios, 80 Main Street, Bangor, BT20 3AH, United Kingdom
During this relaxed Sunday workshop participants will learn how to make their own Macramé Driftwood Wall Hanging.
No previous experience is needed for this class as Claire Dunwoody from NodoKnots will demonstrate how to master the basic knots, and create a simple yet effective Wall Hanging.
Participants will be able to choose from a range of beautiful recycled cotton cord colours, and Claire will demonstrate the knots needed to make the hanging, working through the project with you.
All materials and refreshments are included.

Gilded Pate de Verre Bowls Online Masterclass with Alison Lowry
2023-04-20 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-04-13 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-04-06 17:30 - 19:00 | Zoom
Create dramatic yet delicate gilded bowls with this three-session online course, learning from professional glass artist Alison Lowry.
During Alison’s Masterclass, you will learn mould making techniques, pâte de verre processes, and gilding finishes. All of these techniques you can transfer into your own work, with ample opportunity to get tips and advice from a professional artist.
Duration and Place

3 weeks, one session per week – a total of 4.5 hours
Online Course
Please note that classes may be slightly longer or shorter depending on student questions.

Session times

Thursday 6th April – 5.30 pm-7 pm UK time (1.5 hours)
Thursday 13th April – 5.30 pm-7 pm UK time (1.5 hours)
Thursday 20th April – 5.30 pm-7 pm UK time (1.5 hours)

Class Description:
This new 3-session class will cover all the techniques needed to make beautiful gilded pâte de verre bowls:

Mouldmaking
Mixing frits
Building forms using pate de verre
Firing schedules
Divesting
Coldworking to a professional finish
Gilding

Workshop Outcomes:

Tekta Frit mix samples
A plaster bowl mould
Multiple gilded pate de verre bowls

How it Works:

The course is made up of three live and interactive online sessions using the Zoom platform. These can be found in the navigation panel.
Alison will give a step-by-step tutorial with demonstrations, and you will have ample opportunity to ask her questions during the live class
Each week they will demonstrate a technique for you to try between sessions
A member of the Warm Glass team will also be in the Zoom class to assist you and Alison
Mix with Alison and other students on our dedicated community page, open for the duration of the course. Then join our exclusive Warm Glass UK Online Glass Community Facebook group to continue to mix with those who have attended any of our online masterclasses
A materials list is provided in the course navigation panel, so you can purchase what you need to create your pieces during the course. You don’t need absolutely everything on this list to be successful, Alison will discuss different ways to reach our technical goals

We believe that this is the best way to get the very most from the course, but if this doesn’t suit you that’s fine – if you can’t get to your studio, you can still learn the techniques and benefit from Alison’s extensive knowledge without making the pieces during the course itself.
This is a live online masterclass, but in case a student experiences issues with internet connection during the live class, a recording of each live session will be available to view until two weeks after the final session. This cannot be downloaded or shared and is only available for this limited time. By participating you agree to be recorded for this purpose.
These recordings will be available in the course navigation panel.
What to Prepare

You will need a computer, tablet, or phone with a camera and microphone in order to join the online classroom. If you are unfamiliar with using Zoom then please take some time to look at our guide, available in the navigation panel.
You should have a reliable internet connection, fast enough to make video calls or stream videos
Please read the Student Participation Agreement
Ensure that you have checked the materials list and purchased any materials you may require
A pen and paper to take any notes.
We restrict the class size to 25 people
We teach using Bullseye Glass (CoE90)

Please follow the link below for all the details of this event.

Re-Connected
2023-04-20 09:30 - 2023-05-20 16:30 | Island Arts Centre, The Island, Lisburn, BT27 4RL, United Kingdom
Re Connected is an exhibition exploring creativity and colour while living with acquired brain injury.

Rachel Fitzpatrick is a designer and maker working at the interfaces of art, design and social practice. Re-Connectedexplores the artist’s reconnection with creativity and colour after her recovery from a neurological disorder and learning to live with an acquired brain injury.

The exhibition, running April 20th – May 20th in the Island Arts Centre in Lisburn, spans two gallery spaces exploring visual elements of Rachel’s rediscovery of her creativity. Her work initially began with making but with an absence of confidence in colour. The pieces in gallery one explore this reconnection with colour through making, music and storytelling with some pieces taking inspiration from stories depicted in native folk songs.

Gallery two includes the installation Re-Framing, a collaboration between Rachel and participants from local charity Brain Injury Matters NI. Re-Framing charts a cyclical journey of change and transformation after acquired brain injury.

Over several months of workshops, Rachel and the participants worked to develop a way to create origami ‘brains’. The installation is created in an infinity loop of origami brains, representing a journey of re-framing life after acquired brain injury. Bright colours dominate the final piece, representing positive memories and experiences, with green and blue coloured paper suspended on linen thread representing the community formed by Brain Injury Matters.

This exhibition has been kindly supported through funding by the Arts Council NI through the National Lottery.

Preview event: Tuesday 25 April 2023, 2 – 4pm

Late Night Art with Kokodesigns
2023-04-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Craft NI Gallery, 115 - 119 Royal Ave, Belfast, BT1 1FF, United Kingdom
Come along for Late Night Art on Thursday, April 6 between 6 and 8pm and learn about Serti silk painting!
Karen O’Kane, the creative force behind Kokodesigns, is a textile artist based in the picturesque Donegal village of Ramelton who specialises in hand painted silk which she uses to make colourful pieces for the home – especially lighting and lampshades.
Karen will be in the gallery to demonstrate Serti silk painting and talk about the processes used in ‘Love my Lake’, her latest collection which was inspired by her pond. Karen takes key motifs and makes them into an Art Deco stained glass inspired design, which she then takes into production by digitally printing onto bamboo.

Don’t miss Karen’s talk at 7pm as she will talk us through the process and demonstrate from design, painting on the silk to printing, to making the lights.
The audience will have the opportunity to try their hand at silk painting using a silk canvas set up that Karen will bring along for the night!
Everyone is welcome, no booking necessary.

Flamework Glass Workshop with Maggie Napier
2023-04-05 10:00 - 17:00 | Glassistudio, 65 Waringsford Road, Banbridge, BT32 4EN, United Kingdom
Experience the magic of working with Murano glass and create your own artisan beads in Maggie Napier’s studio.
Perfect for an interactive and creative day out with friends or family, this class will let you explore your creativity and learn the techniques of creating beautiful glass beads by melting and shaping glass.
​In this workshop, you’ll learn the essential principles of glass beadmaking in a flamework torch, a craft that has been practiced for centuries. You’ll use Murano glass rods and Maggie will guide you through the process of creating your own unique beads, teaching you the fundamentals of working with molten glass in the flame, plus colour and pattern selection, design and the proper use of tools and equipment.
A full day workshop is available at £150 per person, half day £75 per person. One to one tutoring is available (£40 per hour)
Please email maggie@glassistudio.co.uk or call 07968026564 for more info or to book. There are 2 spaces available in each session, 3 by special request.

SEAMS
2023-04-01 12:00 - 2023-06-03 18:00 | CCA Derry-Londonderry, 10–12 Artillery St, Derry~Londonderry, BT48 6RG, United Kingdom
SEAMS, a solo exhibition by Laura Wilson comprises of three installations including a significant new body of work entitled Winding then Winding. Laura is interested in how everyday materials such as bricks, textile, wheat, salt and bread dough transmit historical and embodied knowledge between people over time and place. Laura develops research-led projects, working with specialists and experts to communicate relationships between materiality, memory and tacit knowledge, explored through sculpture, performance, drawings and video. This exhibition is a survey of Laura’s recent works connected by the body, learning, movement and labour.
On the first day of the exhibition (Saturday 1st April) from 1 to 3pm, artist Laura Wilson will begin weaving a piece of linen with her mother on the loom that forms part of her current exhibition, SEAMS. Laura’s ancestors on her mother’s side worked in factories in Portadown and Lisburn as weavers, warpers and yarn winders. Through this live weaving in the gallery space, Laura is interested in exploring ways information is passed on from one person to another and between generations, in particular how knowledge can be stored within the body.
Throughout the run of the exhibition weavers are invited to continue the weaving started by Laura and her mother, contributing to a collective weaving which will be removed on the last day of the exhibition. If you are a weaver and would like to contribute to the collective weaving please contact info@ccadld.org
Find out more here.

Important dates:
SEAMS launches on Friday 31 March 2023, from 7–9pm

The exhibition runs from the 1st April to the 3rd June.
Usual opening hours are Tuesday-Saturday, noon to 6pm.

Image credits:
Laura Wilson, Seams (detail), 2023
Image courtesy of the artist.

Flameworking Essentials
2023-04-01 10:00 - 2023-04-02 17:00 | Andrea Spencer Glass, 35 Lagavara Road, Ballintoy, BT54 6NG, United Kingdom
Flameworking Essentials is a two-day workshop for people who want to learn methods and techniques of working at the torch with Borosilicate glass.
The class will cover basics of working with solid rod and hollow forms. Participants will have the opportunity to learn flame working skills and techniques that will allow them to experimentally play, practice and construct with glass at the torch. Techniques will include gathering, shaping, stretching, sculpting, bridging and blowing.
The working day will be structured around demonstrations and plenty of individual practice at the torch. There will be individual guidance. The class will be focused on exploration and investigation rather than finished products.
There will also be discussions about studio set up the different families of glass that can be used at the torches along with guidance about what equipment will work best for individual practice.
All enquiries and bookings via Andrea on andreaspencerglass@gmail.com

2 Day Weaving Experience with Áine Dunne
2023-04-01 10:00 - 2023-04-02 16:00 | Navan Centre & Fort, 81 Killylea Road, Armagh, BT60 4LD, United Kingdom
This 2 day experience is a great opportunity to embrace the craft of hand-weaving in a friendly, relaxed setting. With over 30 years weaving experience on a professional level, Áine offers a two-day experience that includes:
· Preparation of looms
· Design
· Tapestry Knots and Bobbin Making
· Tapestry Weaving and exploration of shapes
· History of Tapestry Weaving
· Finishing your woven tapestry
Not to be confused with needle point tapestry, in this workshop you will warp your loom using vertical threads and then weave across bobbins of coloured thread. It is an ancient craft documented on Egyptian pottery and elsewhere and is so therapeutic and relaxing. An extra bonus is that one can continue their weaving journey on a four-sided frame loom using an old picture frame or 4 lengths of wood. In the workshop you will weave a tapestry approximately 3” by 10” and learn how to design future tapestries incorporating your own ideas and environment.
No previous experience is needed. All materials are provided and lunch is included on both days.
Ticket is for 2 day weaving experience on 1st and 2nd April.

Mastering The Art of Macramé - Session 3: A Macramé Tapestry
2023-03-27 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-03-20 18:30 - 20:30 | ASTRL Fibres Studio, 412 Woodstock Road, Belfast, Antrim, BT6 9DQ, United Kingdom
Join macramé artist Alison Pascoe for this in person series of workshops held in the ASTRL Fibres studio. Sharing the methods used in her own practice, Alison will guide you through the fundamental skills of macramé that you can use for future practice. Each session will improve your skills, each project more challenging then the last. These classes are suitable for absolute beginners looking for a challenge and for those with a little knot know how, interested in further developing their macramé skills.
This session will cover: setting up your workstation, planning and design, understanding materials, measuring and mounting techniques, the larks head knot, the square knot, the spiral knot, the horizontal double hitch knot, the vertical double hitch knot, knot pattern variations, creative composition, adding colour, finishing techniques, hanging and display and aftercare.
Materials included for a two tone pattern (colour options available)
To get the most out of this course you are encouraged to book all 3 projects although sessions are available to book individually. There will be a discount of £20, deducted at checkout, when you book all 3 projects

Macramé Plant Hanger Workshop
2023-03-26 14:00 - 16:30 | Boom Studios, 80 Main Street, Bangor, BT20 3AH, United Kingdom
During this Sunday workshop participants will learn how to make their own beautiful Macramé Plant Hanger; this class is perfect for beginners and will help them master the basic knots, and create a simple yet effective Plant Hanger.
Hosted by Claire Dunwoody from NodoKnots, participants can choose from a range of beautiful recycled cotton cord colours, and she will demonstrate the knots needed to make the hanger, working through the project with you.
All materials and refreshments are included.

Maker Talk with Silversmith, sculptor and jeweller Bryony Knox
2023-03-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Craft NI Gallery, 115 - 119 Royal Ave, Belfast, BT1 1FF, United Kingdom
Craft NI is grateful to Belfast School of Art for facilitating a Maker Talk in Craft NI Gallery with leading Silversmith, sculptor and jeweller Bryony Knox. The talk will take place Wednesday, March 15h at 2pm at Craft NI Gallery.

A visiting lecturer at Belfast School of Art, Bryony Knox specialises in the silversmithing technique of repoussé and chasing. Using pine pitch and a myriad of steel punches, she fashions functional silver sculptures and silverware with a twist, creating pieces that, on closer inspection or handling reveal an additional function.

This is a unique opportunity to hear Bryony speak about her practice and the processes she uses during her one day visit to Belfast, as she will be bringing some of her own work with her to show on the day.

This event will be of particular interest to jewellers, silversmiths, sculptors and all those who take a keen interest in these fields.

No booking necessary.

Mastering The Art of Macramé - Session 2: A Macramé Plant Hanger
2023-03-13 18:30 - 20:30 | ASTRL Fibres Studio, 412 Woodstock Road, Belfast, Antrim, BT6 9DQ, United Kingdom
Join macramé artist Alison Pascoe for this in person series of workshops held in the ASTRL Fibres studio. Sharing the methods used in her own practice, Alison will guide you through the fundamental skills of macramé that you can use for future practice. Each session will improve your skills, each project more challenging then the last. These classes are suitable for absolute beginners looking for a challenge and for those with a little knot know how, interested in further developing their macramé skills.
This session will cover: setting up your workstation, understanding materials, measuring and mounting techniques, the wrapping knot, the square knot, the spiral knot, knot pattern and 3D structure, finishing techniques, hanging and display and aftercare.
Materials included in one colourway (colour options available)

To get the most out of this course you are encouraged to book all 3 sessions although they are available to book individually. There will be a discount of £20, deducted at checkout, when you book all 3 projects

Stitch Me Up For Life
2023-03-11 11:00 - 2023-04-07 17:00 | R-Space Gallery, 32 Castle Street, Lisburn, BT27 4XE, United Kingdom
Stitch Me Up For Life by Janet Hackney at the R-Space Gallery in Lisburn will be exhibited in four sections:
The first section will include early works from her fashion and textile art college days, glove designs, prototypes and five garments with accessories and supporting drawings.
The second section will be her textile landscape works in felt, batik, machine and hand embroidery, cross stitched works. The third section will celebrate the costume work that she does for the volunteers at Castle Ward, the eighteen century National Trust property.
This will include four ladies outfits, including Robe a La Francaise, The English gown with supporting shifts, corsets, petticoats, stomachers, hooped underskirts, pockets, bonnets matching shoes, a dressed wig, a maids outfit in linen, plus a gentleman’s outfit with embroidered waistcoat, breeches, jacket and linen shirt.
For the fourth section Janet will spend a five day period of residency in the gallery where she set up her sewing machines and will hold a series of daily workshops “Playing with thread” for community groups.
About The Artist
The span of Janet Hackney’s career in art and textiles reflects her artwork itself – strands of textiles, embroidery, modern digital technology, heritage and colour all coming together to create a unique and memorable range of pieces. She has taught art, needlework and textiles in schools in England, Malawi and Northern Ireland. An active member of the N.I. Embroidery Guild since 2000, she has exhibited with them throughout Northern Ireland. In 2017 at the invite of the New Zealand Embroiderers’ Guild she gave several talks and workshops on her textile work and techniques.

The gallery is open 11am-5pm from Tuesday to Saturday.

Mastering The Art of Macramé - Session 1: A Pair of Macramé Coasters
2023-03-06 18:30 - 20:30 | ASTRL Fibres Studio, 412 Woodstock Road, Belfast, Antrim, BT6 9DQ, United Kingdom
Join macramé artist Alison Pascoe for this in person series of workshops held in the ASTRL Fibres studio. Sharing the methods used in her own practice, Alison will guide you through the fundamental skills of macramé that you can use for future practice. Each session will improve your skills, each project more challenging then the last. These classes are suitable for absolute beginners looking for a challenge and for those with a little knot know how, interested in further developing their macramé skills.
This session will cover: setting up your workstation, understanding materials, measuring and mounting techniques, the square knot, the alternating square knot, colour pattern, knot pattern and density, finishing techniques and aftercare.
Materials included for a two tone pattern (colour options available)
To get the most out of this course you are encouraged to book all 3 projects although sessions are available to book individually. There will be a discount of £20, deducted at checkout, when you book all 3 projects

Pollinator Wet Felting Workshop
2023-03-04 11:00 - 16:00 | Pollen Studio and Gallery, 7 North St, Belfast, BT1 1NH, United Kingdom
Pollen Studio and Gallery are hosting an open day of creative art science workshops based on pollination in N.I. on Saturday 4 March, 11am – 4pm to celebrate the first week of Spring!
Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the wet felting technique to create their own fluffy pollinators as a reminder of caring for our native species, forge natural clay seed bombs of wildflowers native to Ireland to support our local biodiversity, learn to crochet wildflowers as well as view the current exhibition, Pollin8* .
All materials, tea/coffee/juice and snacks provided!
Suitable for all ages. Free admission.

Family Pottery Workshop
2023-03-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Island Arts Centre, The Island, Lisburn, BT27 4RL, United Kingdom
Coil build a family fruit bowl. All hands to the banding wheel as you spin your way to creating a family masterpiece. This workshop aims to provide interactive, creative fun for all the family. Enjoy getting stuck into wonderful tactile clay and experiment with shapes and forms in a sharing, welcoming environment.
Please note, a family ticket is £38 and is for three people. Additional places, subject to availability, are £12 each.

Contemporary weaving: abstract wall hanging workshop
2023-03-04 10:00 - 16:00 | The Market Place Theatre & Arts Centre, Armagh, 9 Market Street, Armagh, BT61 7BW
Contemporary designer and weaver Karolina Lisek from Little Tangle hosts a one-day tapestry weaving workshop exploring the art of hand weaving in a modern context. Karolina will teach the foundation skills of tapestry weaving with participants using her new larger sized frame looms. Participants will create an abstract wall hanging using a range of techniques such as plain weave, rya knotting and sumak. As well as covering the basic techniques, the workshop will encourage individual expression and experimentation through the use of texture, colour and composition.
All materials will be provided.

Garden of stitches embroidery
2023-03-03 10:30 - 2023-03-31 13:00 | Millenium Court, 2 William Street, Portadown, Co Armagh, BT62 3NX, United Kingdom
This 5 week workshop is ideal for those who would like to learn embroidery or maybe just brush up on long forgotten embroidery stitches. Embroidery has been used for hundreds of years to embellish clothing or household linens, or to create decorative pieces: it is a way to create ‘pictures’ with a needle and thread. It is also a great way to relax and de-stress!
This 5 week ‘Learn to Embroider’ course is ideal for learning 16 simple embroidery stitches. Each week you will be shown different embroidery stitches that you will use onto your two garden themed designs; these will come together at the end of the course as an embroidered garden scene which is framed in a freestanding duo frame.

Late Night Art with Red Earth Designs!
2023-03-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Craft NI Gallery, 115 - 119 Royal Ave, Belfast, BT1 1FF, United Kingdom
Come long and meet the talented twin sisters Karen and Claire Gibson, the creative dynamic duo who have been making exciting ceramics with a very distinctive style since 2001. With a Master’s Degree in Fine and Applied Art from the University of Ulster, the two now run a Ceramics and Framing Studio in the heart of Belfast, and supply selected galleries with their unique work.

A relaxed and fun evening lies ahead as Karen and Claire will demonstrate the process of hand building a jug in porcelain, and also share with us how their very popular porcelain mice figures come to life through moulding and texturing.

Karen and Claire will give a short talk at 7pm, giving us more insight into their practice. Everyone is welcome, no booking necessary.
