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
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
On this 4-week course with tutor Fiona Shannon you will learn the key stages of wheel throwing on the pottery wheel and the basics of ceramics. Fiona 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 … Continue reading Clay Throwing
Textile artist Ruth Osborne's exhibition will explore the relationship between nature, landscape and folklore, which can shape our understanding and responses to the natural world. This exhibition brings together textile art, printmaking and natural materials to inspire a connection to nature and explore the historical symbolism and beliefs embedded in our landscape.
Choose your favourite bird and using glass skills, you will use a glass mosaic effect to design and create your bird sculpture. Your tutor Natasha Duddy will show you techniques that include glass-cutting, grinding and combining glass enamels and frits. Metal wire will be attached to your bird so you can add it to your … Continue reading Glassmaking
Craft NI are delighted to welcome you to ‘Curved with intent’, an exhibition of contemporary design in wood. ‘Curved with intent’ is Craft NI’s first event of a varied 2022 exhibition programme and promises to raise interest in the beautiful medium of wood and admiration for the talented Northern Irish designer-makers who work with it. … Continue reading ‘Curved with Intent’
Under the guidance of tutor Diane Lyness, you will learn a variety of jewellery techniques including soldering, piercing, shaping, texturing metal and polishing. During this 4 weeks course, participants will work through the design and creation of a piece or pieces of jewellery. Â If you have attended previous workshops this is a great opportunity to … Continue reading Silversmithing techniques
Craft NI are delighted to invite you to the opening night of  'Curved with Intent', their upcoming exhibition of contemporary design in wood. Craft NI Gallery will take part in Late Night Art Thursday, February 3rd between 5pm - 8pm. Join us and meet the designer-makers exhibiting in 'Curved with Intent' - a great opportunity … Continue reading ‘Curved with Intent’ – Meet the Makers!
North Down Craft Collective have organised a group exhibition at WWT Castle Espie wetlands showcasing a selection of ceramics and art from selected designer-makers. Running from the 5th to the 27th of February in the Graffan galleries, the exhibition will have work available for sale via the Castle Espie retail team with a catalogue available in … Continue reading WWt Castle Espie Group Exhibition
This one day course is designed for beginners (18+). You will be taught how to make sculptural forms to create a decorative vase for your spring table. After completing your vase it will then go on to be fired in the kiln by your tutor, Fiona Shannon. You can purchase additional clay should you wish … Continue reading Ceramics
During this 6 weeks stone carving course you will learn to carve V-cut letters or basic images in stone, incising into the material to create the shadow and light that crisply define letters with no need for paint. Tutor Johnny Kerr will introduce you to the carving tools and you will begin by carving numbers … Continue reading Introduction to stone carving
In week one, ceramic artist Ciara Campbell-Crawford will teach you how to design and create a delicate necklace with a set of matching earrings using the finest porcelain clay and coloured underglazes. Add intricate details using wooden and rubber stamps and rolling pins. Your clay designs will be taken back to Ciara's studio, where she … Continue reading Ceramic Jewellery
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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