Get inspired by the adorable puffins of Puffin Rock as you design and make two colourful fused glass puffin suncatchers to brighten up your room or garden! With guidance from … Continue reading Fused Glass Puffin Suncatcher (Kids’ workshop)
Participants will learn basic metalsmithing techniques and create silver earrings. They will learn how to saw and shape silver, try simple soldering techniques, and receive some tips and tricks on how … Continue reading Silver Jewellery Making: Earring Workshop
Learn the basics of crochet in this workshop with Amanda Jones from Cabinet of Curious Crafts. The workshop is suitable for complete beginners or those looking to improve their skills. … Continue reading Crochet Beginners Workshop
Join James Stanley Watson for a two-part workshop, where participants will make their own ceramic ghosts. In the first session, participants will learn how to use press moulds to create … Continue reading Two-Week Ghost Making Workshop
Learn to make a statement hand stitched and punched leather satchel in this two-day course under the guidance of textile artist and designer Enda Kenny. Participants will work with vegetable … Continue reading Hand Stitched and Dyed Leather Satchel Workshop: 18+
Join Adam Frew for a 2 day throwing workshop - classes will be small groups of 5-7 students, suitable for intermediate and advanced levels. The emphasis of the class will … Continue reading Moon Jars and Bowls Workshop
Participants will make their own linked bracelet under the guidance of goldsmith Diane Lyness. Each participant will be taught traditional jewellery making techniques such as piercing, soldering, shaping, texturing and … Continue reading Silver Linked Bracelets
Create your own statement earrings from polymer clay, in this fun jewellery workshop with Melissa Paget. You will learn how to create your own colour palette by hand mixing coloured … Continue reading Polymer Clay Earring Making Workshop
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
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