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Photo: Hand carved and jointed ‘Gigi’ wooden cats; Maker: David Cousley; Photo credit: Craft NI

Paint/Pinch Your Own Pottery

Belfast Barge 1 Lanyon Place, Belfast, United Kingdom

A 4 week workshop which includes a teapot for you to hand decorate. You will learn pinch potting from ceramic artist Rachel Davey and how to hand make two of your own pinch pot mugs. This workshop is suitable for beginners. The 4 weeks course will run on Tuesdays from 6pm - 9pm - schedule … Continue reading Paint/Pinch Your Own Pottery

£95

Christmas Market at Kylestone nurseries

Kylestone Nurseries, Groomsport 5 Lower Balloo Rd, Bangor, United Kingdom

North Down Craft Collective will be organising a special Christmas market in the glasshouse at Kylestone nurseries, Bangor, on Saturday 27th November. This day long event will showcase the work of over 20 local artists and makers. Many familiar local craft makers names will be there (Adele Pound, Ruth Osborne, Alison Hanvey, Patricia Millar, Rachel … Continue reading Christmas Market at Kylestone nurseries

Free

Burnavon Winter Craft & Food Fair

The Burnavon Burn Road, Cookstown, United Kingdom

The Burnavon Winter Craft & Food Fair is back this year and will take place on Saturday 27th November, 10am - 5pm. Visitors will enjoy a festive atmosphere and have a chance to browse a range of  crafts handmade by local artists - ceramics, wood, jewellery and textiles,  and of course grab a drink and a … Continue reading Burnavon Winter Craft & Food Fair

Creative Peninsula Christmas Edit Pop-up Shop

Ards Arts Centre Town Hall, Conway Square, Newtownards, United Kingdom

The Creative Peninsula Christmas Edit Pop-up Shop will take place in the festive setting of the Georgian Gallery, Ards Arts Centre and will exclusively feature handcrafted gifts and art made by the Creative Peninsula Artists. An impressive exhibitor list include craft makers such as Adele Pound Wildlife Art, Alison Hanvey Ceramics, Anna Smyth Ceramics, Diane Lyness Goldsmith, NI Silver, … Continue reading Creative Peninsula Christmas Edit Pop-up Shop

Free

Macrame Christmas Tree Morning Workshop

Boom Studios 80 Main Street, Bangor, United Kingdom

Claire from NodoKnots will host a 3 hour class where you will learn how to make a beautiful Macrame Christmas Tree wall hanging. She will guide you through the knots and technique to make this festive display using recycled cotton cord and locally gathered driftwood or branches. All materials are provided, and no experience is needed. … Continue reading Macrame Christmas Tree Morning Workshop

£30

The Gift as Heirloom – ‘Meet the Maker’ evening

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

Craft NI Gallery will take part in Late Night Art on Thursday, December 2. Stop by between 4 - 7pm and meet some of the makers featured in their current jewellery exhibition, 'The Gift - as Heirloom'! A fantastic opportunity to enjoy an evening out in the Cathedral Quarter with friends, see some amazing pieces … Continue reading The Gift as Heirloom – ‘Meet the Maker’ evening

Free

Christmas Artisan Market at Castle Ward

Castle Ward Castle Ward, Strangford, Downpatrick

Castle Ward National Trust is organising a Christmas Artisan Market this year at Castle Ward, Strangford.  You’ll find a handpicked selection of local designers and artisan makers in the Stable yard, from glass and ceramic makers to woodworkers and painters - a great day out where you can pick up your locally handcrafted Christmas gifts. … Continue reading Christmas Artisan Market at Castle Ward

£10

Adam Frew Annual Christmas Studio Sale

Adam Frew Studio 21 Cullycapple Park, Aghadowey, United Kingdom

Renowned ceramicist Adam Frew will be holding his annual Christmas studio sale on Saturday, December 4th from 11am - 5pm. You will find a wide selection of pots, including more baubles and butter dishes which have already sold out on Adam's online shop. A wide selection of seconds will also be available.

Ceramic Reindeer Workshop with Andrea McCullough-Alderdice

The Duncairn Duncairn Ave, Belfast, United Kingdom

A Christmas ceramic workshop which is a great opportunity for real quality down time for you and the kids. Through step by step festive making with ceramic artist Andrea McCullough-Alderdice, you and the little ones will see your own Christmassy character come to life - a beautiful addition to your decorations for years to come. … Continue reading Ceramic Reindeer Workshop with Andrea McCullough-Alderdice

£20

Christmas Meet the Maker at Marble Arch Caves

Marble Arch Caves Visitor Centre 43 Marlbank Rd, Enniskillen, United Kingdom

Marble Arch Caves are organising a few Christmas Meet the Maker events! Meet local craft maker Rachel Leary on December 5 at Marble Arch Caves Visitor Centre. It's a great opportunity to  watch her ceramic pieces come to life as she works, hear stories of how she takes inspiration from the majestic countryside of Northern … Continue reading Christmas Meet the Maker at Marble Arch Caves

Free

Royal Hillsborough Christmas Market

Hillsborough Fort 6ae, 32 Main St, Hillsborough, United Kingdom

With the festive season just around the corner, Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council is delighted to announce its first Royal Hillsborough Christmas Market, which will be set up along The Dark Walk and Hillsborough Fort. Due to popular demand, the market will take place over two days, Friday 10thDecember from 3pm-9pm and Saturday 11th December … Continue reading Royal Hillsborough Christmas Market

Free

Benefield Spencer Glass Holiday open studio/Christmas sale

Benefield Spencer Glass Studio 35 Lagavara Road, Ballintoy, Co. Antrim, United Kingdom

Benefield Spencer Glass invite you to their Holiday open studio and Christmas sale on Saturday, December 11 at 10am. Scott Benefield and Andrea Spencer will conduct ongoing narrated demonstrations of glassblowing on their open studio day, allowing the public to watch this process and ask questions, and offer a range of samples, prototypes and studio … Continue reading Benefield Spencer Glass Holiday open studio/Christmas sale

Free

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