174 Vessels by Ellie Niblock consists of a collection of unique, handmade sculptures, representing 174 vessels built for the Royal Navy by Harland & Wolff, acting as a reminder of the Belfast Shipyard's importance through thought-provoking, colourful scupltures. Open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm. Free Admission
Irish Craft Heroes, a major exhibition celebrating 50 years of Irish craft, coincides with Design & Crafts Council Ireland's (DCCI) 50th Anniversary since its establishment in 1971. To mark this landmark occasion, the National Design & Craft Gallery is producing an outdoor, touring exhibition and publication charting the evolution of the craft and design sector in Ireland … Continue reading Irish Craft Heroes: 50 Makers x 50 Years
Group exhibition considering the relationship between metal and colour in contemporary silversmithing and jewellery, with a mapping of relationships and practice in key centres internationally. It examines approaches ranging from colour achieved using the inherent properties of metal to react with other chemicals or heat (or a combination); the reveal of colour as a property … Continue reading What Colour is Metal?
Made In Ireland celebrates the wealth and vibrancy of Ireland's studio crafts. The exhibition presents work by over 110 craftspeople each creating beautiful, considered objects using skills honed over many years. Ireland’s makers, working in and across different sectors, are creating innovative work of high quality. Makers work in local and carefully sourced materials, across all … Continue reading Made in Ireland
The RUA Annual Exhibition (RUA) is one of the most eagerly anticipated exhibitions in the Northern Irish cultural calendar, providing a unique platform for acclaimed artists and emerging talent to showcase their artwork in the fabulous galleries at the Ulster Museum. It is also a chance for the public to engage with a fully democratic, free admission … Continue reading 140th Royal Ulster Academy Annual Exhibition
A Gift has the potential to cause change, create bonds within families and communities. Craft NI and the Association for Contemporary Jewellery & Silversmiths NI welcome you to The Gift - as Heirloom, a contemporary jewellery exhibition which promises to awe the viewer with a rich tapestry of techniques, materials and concepts, making this … Continue reading The Gift – as Heirloom
Flowerfield Arts Centre’s annual Christmas Craft Market features a range of beautiful handmade gifts, food stuffs, artwork and jewellery. Whether you’re looking for chocolate treats, stocking fillers, classic decorations, unique ceramics, glass, artwork or textiles, you’ll find endless treasures of bespoke gifts. We promise there will be no more than 4 shoppers at the Craft … Continue reading Flowerfield Christmas Craft Market 2021
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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