This workshop with tutor Ruth Osborne draws upon the historical process of printing using natural plant material known as ‘Nature Printing’ to explore mark making. Participants will explore the process of printing by hand using water based inks and hand printing techniques. During the course of the workshop participants will experiment with dried and fresh … Continue reading Irish Linen Lantern Workshop
Learn to make your very own simple chain bracelet with Emma Thorpe of Atlantic Rose in the relaxing atmosphere of Stone Row Artisans, in the heart of Coleraine. Using simple wire working techniques, Emma will guide you through the process of turning simple wire into a pretty bracelet for you to wear or give away as a gift. … Continue reading Simple chain bracelet workshop
This creative workshop involves learning about the basic techniques of macramé and creating a contemporary wall hanging using various knotting techniques. Each participant will be able to decide on their colour scheme, composition and select their favorite materials. Which will allow individuals to express their style and make a unique, personalized piece of wall decoration … Continue reading Macramé Workshop
With guidance from goldsmith, Diane Lyness, participants will make a pair of silver stacking rings which they can add colour to with semi-precious stones. Traditional jewellery making techniques such as piercing, soldering, shaping, texturing and polishing will be taught so that they can choose the techniques to use to make their rings truly individual and … Continue reading Make silver staking rings
Join local ceramicists Rebecca Killen and Laureanne Kootstra for a full day masterclass exploring the creative process of slip casting. During this workshop you will have the opportunity to work with porcelain casting slip, a selection of plaster moulds and coloured porcelain. You will also learn about refining your cast pieces and how to apply … Continue reading Porcelain Slipcasting
Green woodwork is one of the most accessible and enjoyable woodcrafts you can experience. Using traditional tools to shape green, unseasoned wood is a pleasure that is hard to match. The beauty of green wood lies in its ability to be shaped easily as it is soft and easily worked with hand tools. Stephen Ryan … Continue reading Rustic Wooden Stool Workshop
The Spring Fling Art and Craft exhibition and sale takes place from the 14th-28th May, 11am-5pm at the R-Space Gallery. Featuring: Sarah McWilliams is a multidiscipline practitioner whose work ranges from assemblage to painting.. She has a background in lens based media and uses digital foundations to develop painting compositions. Janet Hackney the span of … Continue reading R-Space Gallery, Spring Fling Art and Craft exhibition
During this workshop, specifically designed for complete beginners, you will make two colourful sun-catchers using a wide variety of colourful glass and design possibilities. Glass artist Keith Sheppard will teach you various design techniques to get you started, demonstrate the tools required for glass cutting, and show you how to work safely and handle glass … Continue reading Fused Glass Suncatchers
Craft NI are delighted to organize this talk as part of their upcoming exhibition ‘Peter Meanley: New Works’. This solo show will feature new works by renowned salt glaze potter Peter Meanley, which he has developed over the last three years. Peter Meanley has won international acclaim for his abstract spouted pouring vessels and his … Continue reading Technical Talk: Salt Glazing with Peter Meanley
Craft NI are delighted to organize this talk as part of their upcoming exhibition ‘Peter Meanley: New Works’. This solo show will feature new works by renowned salt glaze potter Peter Meanley, which he has developed over the last three years. Peter Meanley has won international acclaim for his abstract spouted pouring vessels and his … Continue reading Peter Meanley: Reflections
In this one-day silversmithing workshop with Diane Lyness, you will design and make a unique crown themed jewellery piece to commemorate Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee. Under the guidance of goldsmith Diane Lyness, each participant will be taught traditional jewellery making techniques such as piercing, soldering, shaping, texturing and polishing to create a beautiful piece of jewellery to … Continue reading Jubilee Silver Crown Workshop
Design and make a silver necklace or earrings under the guidance of goldsmith Diane Lyness. Each participant will be taught traditional jewellery making techniques such as piercing, soldering, shaping, texturing and polishing to create a beautiful piece of jewellery to take home. Please note: No previous experience is required. Â There will be a short break … Continue reading Silver Jewellery Making
