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Contemporary Weaving – Abstract Wall Hanging

The Market Place Theatre & Arts Centre, Armagh 9 Market Street, Armagh

This one day tapestry weaving workshop explores the art of hand weaving in a modern context. Your tutor Karolina Lisek from Little Tangle will teach the foundation skills of tapestry weaving using a frame loom. Participants will create an abstract wall hanging using a range of techniques such as plain weave, rya knotting and sumak. As well … Continue reading Contemporary Weaving – Abstract Wall Hanging

£30

Glassblowing Workshop

Helen Hancock Glass Studio Derry

This one day workshop will provide an introduction to glassblowing - you will be working with specialist equipment and tools, and with a furnace running at 1150 degrees. You will learn how to spin your own glass plate and create a bespoke jug. Please note: protective eyewear and long sleeves are essential; strictly for 16y+; … Continue reading Glassblowing Workshop

£210

Clay Creations

Flowerfield Arts Centre 185 Coleraine Road, Portstewart, United Kingdom

Explore the world of clay in this workshop as you hand-build an animal under the careful supervision of tutor Fiona Shannon. This workshop is designed for beginners and improvers  - participants do need little dexterity in their hands to work with clay. Using air dry clay, they can take their animal home, paint it and … Continue reading Clay Creations

£20

Clay Throwing

Flowerfield Arts Centre 185 Coleraine Road, Portstewart, United Kingdom

On this 4-week course you will learn the key stages of wheel throwing on the pottery wheel and the basics of ceramics. Your tutor Fiona Shannon will encourage you to produce functional items using stoneware clay (cost includes 2 bags for each participant). After completing a piece they will then go on to be fired … Continue reading Clay Throwing

£120

Bending Glass

Flax Art Studios Havelock House, Ormeau Road, Belfast, United Kingdom

Initiated and organised by artist Johanna Leech with support from Northern Ireland Screen’s Digital Film Archive (DFA) in partnership with Flax Art Studios, Bending Glass tells the story of master glass bender and neon sign maker Adrian McNevison of AM Light.  This exhibition illuminates the former UTV studios with artworks made from light and archive … Continue reading Bending Glass

Glassblowing Workshop

Helen Hancock Glass Studio Derry

This one day workshop will provide an introduction to glassblowing – you will be working with specialist equipment and tools, and with a furnace running at 1150 degrees. You will learn how to spin your own glass plate and create a bespoke jug. Please note: protective eyewear and long sleeves are essential; strictly for 16y+; … Continue reading Glassblowing Workshop

£210

Silver Smithing: Silver Stacking Rings

The Market Place Theatre & Arts Centre, Armagh 9 Market Street, Armagh

Spend a day under the guidance of Goldsmith Diane Lyness as you make a pair of silver stacking rings. 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. Personalise and add colour to your ring by adding … Continue reading Silver Smithing: Silver Stacking Rings

£45

3D Needle Felting

The Burnavon Burn Road, Cookstown, United Kingdom

During this one day workshop local textile artist Andrea Hayes will demonstrate the dimensional qualities of felt. Discover the wonderful art of needle felting as Andrea shares a wide range of tips and techniques providing you with a step by step guide. By the end of the day you will have created your very own … Continue reading 3D Needle Felting

£30

Arm Knitting

The Designerie 88 Main Street, Antrim, Bushmills, United Kingdom

This workshop is ideal for beginners and knitters alike; your tutor Jill Gurney will show you how to knit with your arms, making your very own cosy throw, approx. 70cm x 145cm. The cost includes all materials & light refreshments supplied (please message when you book to let organisers know what colour you would like: pearl, dove … Continue reading Arm Knitting

£70

Nature Printing: Printmaking with Plants

Stranmillis University College Stranmillis Road, Belfast, United Kingdom

This workshop will provide a short overview of the history of the art of nature printing followed by a practical printmaking session exploring mark making, pattern and design using a range of fresh and dried plants. With the help of tutor Ruth Osborne, participants will create a range of unique prints using Irish Linen and … Continue reading Nature Printing: Printmaking with Plants

£39

Needle Felted Spring Hare Workshop

Stone Row Artisans 1st Floor, 2-6 Stone Row, Coleraine, United Kingdom

During this 3 hour workshop, you will learn the art of 3D needle felting with textile artist Claire McDowell of Bad Bird Craft. Suitable for  both beginners and those with some experience of felt work, you will go through all the basics of felting carded wool to create a soft sculpture of a hare; participants … Continue reading Needle Felted Spring Hare Workshop

£55

Mr Papers Workshop

Top Floor Art Gallery & Open Studios 92 Main Street, Saintfield, Ballynahinch, Down, United Kingdom

Top Floor Art are offering a fun workshop based on the Peggy & Mr Pegman creative kit which was designed during their Great Kit Challenge 2021. Sue Cathcart and her humorous Mr Papers character will take part in this fun afternoon  where participants will help Peggy create a beautiful outfit to impress the Lord Mayor as … Continue reading Mr Papers Workshop

£35

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