• Silver stacking rings workshop

    Down Arts Centre 2 - 6 Irish Street, Downpatrick, Down, United Kingdom

    Participants will spend a day of fun and make a pair of silver stacking rings 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 pair of rings to take home. No previous experience is required. Please … Continue reading Silver stacking rings workshop

    £75
  • Halloween lanterns for 8 – 12yrs old

    Flowerfield Arts Centre 185 Coleraine Road, Portstewart, United Kingdom

    Join tutor Linda Mulholand - under her supervision children will craft spooky Halloween lanterns from mixed materials to light up dark scary Halloween nights!

    £10
  • Craft NI @ RUA 2025

    Ulster Museum , United Kingdom

    Craft NI has been invited to present a Guest Showcase at the 144th Royal Ulster Academy of Arts (RUA) Exhibition at the Ulster Museum. This exciting partnership between the RUA and Craft NI brings together two leading organisations dedicated to nurturing and celebrating artistic excellence. The Academy has a long-standing commitment to recognising craft as … Continue reading Craft NI @ RUA 2025

    Free
  • ‘Materials, Messages and Meaning #14: Experimental Dialogues’

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

    ‘Materials, Messages and Meaning #14’ features Lydia Bell, Michael Geddis, Patricia Kelly, Ruth Osbourne and Ioana Petcu-Colan, five visual artists selected from our annual open call, each responding to the theme ‘experimental’. Experimental - 1. based on untested ideas or techniques and not yet established or finalized. 2. involving a radically new and innovative style. … Continue reading ‘Materials, Messages and Meaning #14: Experimental Dialogues’

  • Curved Earth – Ceramic Forms in Spiral Balance

    Enniskillen Castle Museum Enniskillen Castle, Co. Fermanagh, United Kingdom

    “Curved Earth” showcases work by Enniskillen-born, London-based ceramic artist Pádraig Drugan. Pádraig’s striking hand-crafted ceramic sculptures flow with spirals, curves and rhythmic lines. Inspired by the natural world, the forms suggest harmony, movement and balance, inviting us to pause and reflect. Short media clips reveal how Pádraig creates his work from first sketches to finished … Continue reading Curved Earth – Ceramic Forms in Spiral Balance

    £6
  • Big Bauble Showcase

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

    An annual staple at Craft NI Gallery during the festive season, the Big Bauble Showcase features a wide selection of limited ranges and one-off baubles  all handcrafted to a high standard by local designer-makers in porcelain, felt, enamel, textiles or hand blown glass. The event is a highlight for visitors who come back each year to add … Continue reading Big Bauble Showcase

    Free
  • THE GIFT

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

    THE GIFT, Craft NI Gallery's Christmas selling exhibition, will showcase thoughtfully-designed and beautifully-crafted works that highlight the concept of considered gifting, as well as showing the gifts and dedication of designer-makers, reflecting their mastery of material and unique design.  These contemporary works, functional or decorative, will be objects made to be cherished and given with intention. … Continue reading THE GIFT

    Free
  • Knit + Stitch

    Eikon Exhibition Centre Balmoral Park Halftown Road, Lisburn, United Kingdom

    After a fantastic debut, Knit + Stitch returns to Belfast this fall from November 13 -16!  Taking place at the Eikon Exhibition Centre in Lisburn, this is an event textile lovers will not want to miss, whether they are professional craft makers or hobbyists! The show previously known as The Knitting and Stitching Show  has … Continue reading Knit + Stitch

    £16
  • Textile birds workshop

    Crescent Art Centre 2-4 University Rd, Belfast, United Kingdom

    Under the guidance of tutor Linda O'Kane, participants will learn how to make some padded and embellished birds which can be worn as a brooch or attached to a bag or suitcase, or even displayed on a door knob. All materials will be provided but please bring some small scissors to class. Suitable for 16+ … Continue reading Textile birds workshop

    £38
  • Flowerfield Christmas Craft Market

    Flowerfield Arts Centre 185 Coleraine Road, Portstewart, United Kingdom

    The Flowerfield annual Christmas Craft Market opens on Saturday 15 November from 11am-4pm and continues until 23 December. This contemporary craft market on the North Coast returns with over 35 independent craft makers and unique, special gifts. Featuring homeware, jewellery, textiles, clothing, artisan food and more, visitors will be able t obrowse for festive gifts … Continue reading Flowerfield Christmas Craft Market

    Free
  • Open Night at The Boat House Gallery

    The Boat House Gallery 60 Causeway Rd, Bushmills, United Kingdom

    Stop by the Boat House Gallery on Friday, November 21st, 5 - 9pm for a festive evening and soak in the warm, creative atmosphere! A great evening to enjoy live music, browse for works from local makers and see Adam Frew's live demo at the potter's wheel!

    Free
  • Four Week Christmas Ceramic Nativity Workshop

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

    Join Ciara Campbell for this 4 week workshop to create your own ceramic nativity set made up of 11 clay pieces, just in time for Christmas! Please note the workshop will take place on Saturday 22nd, 29th Nov & 6th, 13th Dec | 10:30am - 12:30pm This class is suitable for age 16+

    £60