Ceramicist Patricia Millar will open the doors of her studio to the public November 30th - December 1st, 11am - 4pm! Stop by for mulled wine, pots and demos throughout the day - you might also find that perfect gift!
Following the success of the previous Belfast Potter’s Markets, the date for this year's Christmas market has been announced: The Christmas Belfast Potter's Market will take place December 6th (5pm - 9pm) and 7th (10am - 5pm) at 2 Royal Avenue, Belfast! Come along for some festive music and enjoy browsing and shopping - over … Continue reading Christmas Belfast Potter’s Market
In perfect time for Christmas, choose whether your Christmas angel will fly or refract light as you make your own halo hanger or mirror candle base. Tutor Eleanor-Jane McCartney will lead you through the techniques to complete your unique tiffany angel piece - designed, created and completed on the day. Please note, closed toe footwear … Continue reading Tiffany glass series | Christmas angels
An introduction to the traditional craft of woodcarving with Steve Ryan where you will be guided in the creation of your own Christmas-themed carving. Each participant can choose from different designs including a Santa, Christmas tree and snowman. All tools and wood are provided for the duration of the workshop. No prior experience is necessary, … Continue reading Christmas Woodcarving
Get creative with your little ones and make a truly personal Christmas dish for your family table. Have some clay fun as you slap, tap and roll the perfect serving dish for your Christmas treats. £28 includes one adult & one child.
A solo exhibition by Maya Todd, 'In Praise of Shadows' is an evocative exploration of the interplay between fibre and form, where the boundaries of textiles are pushed to create three-dimensional sculptural shapes. This exhibition showcases the delicate and ethereal qualities of linen and Irish wool, materials chosen due to their importance in local heritage. … Continue reading In Praise of Shadows
Join local artist Adele Pound on a paper birding making workshop in National Trust's Rowallane Gardens! Participants will learn simple paper cutting and folding techniques to cut and assemble a paper bird decoration following instructions and demonstrations. There will be a couple of designs such as a Robin and Male Bullfinch to choose from. Participants … Continue reading Winter Paper Bird Workshop With Adele Pound
Experiment with the many different techniques of printmaking with nature, with Ruth Osborne. In this 8-week printmaking course with a nature theme, participants will be introduced to, and experiment, with a series of printmaking processes and will create artworks on both textiles and paper. Processes covered will include Monoprint, Gel Plate Printing, Lino and Cyanotype. … Continue reading Impressions of nature
'Surface matters' is group exhibition by the Loft Artists, a professional collective of artists based at The Mill, in Bishop Mills, Portaferry. The exhibition will feature works by Sara Brown, Owen Crawford, Sally Houston, Kate Rebbeck, and Cecilia Stephens responding to the title of Surface Matters. The work showcased will be an outcome from developing the … Continue reading ‘Surface matters’
Participants will learn the skills of Silversmithing and make their own silver jewellery with tutor Diane Lyness. Under the guidance of Diane, they will learn a variety of jewellery techniques including soldering, piercing, shaping, texturing metal and polishing. During the term, participants will work through the design and creation of a piece or pieces of … Continue reading Silversmithing techniques
During this 5-week course with Fiona Shannon, participants (18+) will master hand-building techniques like slab building, coiling, pinch pots and press moulds to craft pots like vases and bowls before adding colour with vibrant slips. Items will be fired and clear-glazed before collection. Please bring an apron. It is advisable to cut your nails short … Continue reading Hand-building course for beginners and improvers
Spend a day of fun in the workshop with Diane Lyness and create a beautiful sterling silver bracelet. Make it for yourself, or why not gift it to someone special! Each participant will be taught traditional jewellery making techniques by Goldsmith Diane Lyness, such as piercing, soldering, rolling, annealing and polishing. Diane will work … Continue reading Silver bracelets workshop