This lecture by Dr Lyndsey McDougall explores how textile knowledge, both historical and contemporary, can offer vital insights for more sustainable approaches to fashion. Drawing on examples from Irish textile … Continue reading Material Matters: Textile Knowledge, Sustainability and Fashion Futures in Ireland
Explore the art of caring for your favourite clothes through creative repair in this hands-on workshop with Dr Lyndsey McDougal. Learn foundational techniques that extend the life of textiles while … Continue reading Visible Mending: Decorative Stitch & Sashiko Skills
The Craft NI Craft Village returns this year at Garden Show Ireland! We are once again delighted to partner with Antrim & Newtownabbey Council’s Garden Show Ireland 2026 to bring … Continue reading Craft NI Craft Village at Garden Show Ireland
Create your own hanging glass landscape under the guidance of fused glass artist Sarah Walsh. Each participant will make a 20cm x 10cm piece, using an array of glass pieces, … Continue reading Hanging Glass Landscapes Workshop
Try your hand at creating a sculptural effect in wood at the Island Arts Centre. With guidance from craft maker Geoff Tulip, participants will carve their own relief piece to … Continue reading Wood carving with Geoff Tulip
Join Adam Frew for a 4 day throwing workshop – classes will be small groups of 5-7 students, suitable for all levels, from beginners to improvers. The emphasis of the … Continue reading Throwing workshop with Adam Frew
Join the Belfast Ceramics Studio for their June Friday Night Pottery event! Participants will create and paint their own highland cow piece, and the Studio will handle the firing and … Continue reading Highland Cow Friday Night Pottery
At this workshop, you will gain hands-on experience in creating simple yet effective plaster moulds suitable for slip casting or press moulding techniques. Designed for beginners and those with some … Continue reading Making Plaster Sprig Moulds
24th June 2026 at the MAC, Belfast, 9.45am - 3.15pm The Arts Council of Northern Ireland, together with the Baring Foundation, has the pleasure of inviting you to … Continue reading Arts Council and Baring Foundation Mental Health and Arts Showcase
Join James Stanley Watson in his studio for a throwing workshop. Workshops are relaxed, hands-on pottery sessions suited to anyone curious about clay, whether they are a complete beginner or … Continue reading Pottery Throwing Class
Mourne Textiles is running two hands-on workshops over the last weekend in June. The workshops are suitable for everyone; textile lovers and enthusiasts, those wanting a taster of weaving on … Continue reading Natural Colour and Dyeing Workshop
Mourne Textiles are running two hands-on workshops over the last weekend in June. The handloom weaving workshop on the Sunday will start with an introduction from Mario Sierra and Karen … Continue reading Handloom Weaving Workshop