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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210621
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SUMMARY:174 Vessels by Ellie Niblock
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOpen Monday to Saturday\, 9am to 5pm. \nFree Admission
URL:https://craftni.org/event/174-vessels-by-ellie-niblock/
LOCATION:FE McWilliam Gallery\, 200 Newry Road\, Banbridge\, BT32 3NB
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220206
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SUMMARY:Made in Ireland
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIreland’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 regions of our island. Some are household names\, but most work away quietly perfecting their skill and promoting their work regionally. The Irish public has shown itself to have a lively interest in craft\, however\, is largely unaware of the diverse range and quality of work being produced in the country by skilled makers. At a time when many are showing a considerable preference and appreciation for goods that are Irish made\, we can think of no better time to create a colourful\, inclusive exhibition that shows the very best of what is MADE IN IRELAND. \n 
URL:https://craftni.org/event/made-in-ireland/
LOCATION:National Design and Craft Gallery\, Castle Yard\, Kilkenny\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220119T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T084140
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SUMMARY:Clay Throwing
DESCRIPTION: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 fired in the kiln by the tutor. You can purchase additional clay should you wish to create more work. This course is suitable for beginners\, 18+ and the dates are as follows: January 19\, 26\, February 2 and 9. \nPlease note: short sleeves\, old trousers and an apron are recommended but clay washes off easily; your finished piece will need time to dry out and be fired twice in Flowerfield’s kilns. Your work will be ready for collection 4 weeks after the date of your workshop.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/clay-throwing/
LOCATION:Flowerfield Arts Centre\, 185 Coleraine Road\, Portstewart\, BT55 7HU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Flowerfield Arts Centre":MAILTO:info@flowerfield.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220128T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220305T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T084140
CREATED:20220112T100528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220112T100528Z
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SUMMARY:Land and Lore
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/land-and-lore/
LOCATION:The Market Place Theatre & Arts Centre\, Armagh\, 9 Market Street\, Armagh\, BT61 7BW
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220201T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220201T170000
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SUMMARY:Glassmaking
DESCRIPTION: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 base of choice afterwards. No previous experience required. \nPlease note\, no open toe sandals or footwear allowed.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/glassmaking-2/
LOCATION:Flowerfield Arts Centre\, 185 Coleraine Road\, Portstewart\, BT55 7HU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Flowerfield Arts Centre":MAILTO:info@flowerfield.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220203T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220327T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T084140
CREATED:20220125T113017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T113241Z
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SUMMARY:'Curved with Intent'
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWood as a construction material and man have had a very long relationship – not surprising since it is so extraordinarily versatile. The ability to create curved forms in wood is an example of its extreme adaptability to different needs and types of objects and construction\, and it perfectly illustrates the theme of the exhibition – gentle and purposeful mastery that transforms a simple organic material into beautiful and/or functional craft objects. \nWood can be shaped in many ways\, and the work displayed in the exhibition will demonstrate both a variety of objects and methods\, including carving\, turning\, laminating\, steam bending and cutting from solid. \nThe participating designer-makers are David Cousley\, Mark Hanvey\, Ronan Lowery\, Brian McKee and John Piekaar. \nEach participating designer-maker speaks through their work to the audience of their own particular relationship with the material: the shapes they produce are more or less practically and/or aesthetically purposed. They are very deliberately envisaged – they are curved with intent. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://craftni.org/event/curved-with-intent/
LOCATION:Craft NI Gallery\, 115 - 119 Royal Ave\, Belfast\, BT1 1FF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Craft NI":MAILTO:gallery@craftni.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220203T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220224T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T113301Z
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SUMMARY:Silversmithing techniques
DESCRIPTION: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.  If you have attended previous workshops this is a great opportunity to build on the skills you already have. \nPlease note: materials and tools included; tools/materials will not be shared during class at this time and must be cleaned before and after each use. Basic materials including copper sheet and wire will be given as part of the class. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIndividuals may wish to purchase precious metal and stones\, etc along the way.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/silversmithing-techniques/
LOCATION:Ards Arts Centre\, Town Hall\, Conway Square\, Newtownards\, BT23 4NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220203T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220203T200000
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SUMMARY:'Curved with Intent' - Meet the Makers!
DESCRIPTION:Craft NI are delighted to invite you to the opening night of  ‘Curved with Intent’\, their upcoming exhibition of contemporary design in wood. \nCraft 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 to ask them about their inspiration\, processes or enquire about future commissions! \n‘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. \nWood as a construction material and man have had a very long relationship – not surprising since it is so extraordinarily versatile. The ability to create curved forms in wood is an example of its extreme adaptability to different needs and types of objects and construction\, and it perfectly illustrates the theme of the exhibition – gentle and purposeful mastery that transforms a simple organic material into beautiful and/or functional craft objects. \nWood can be shaped in many ways\, and the work displayed in the exhibition will demonstrate both a variety of objects and methods\, including carving\, turning\, laminating\, steam bending and cutting from solid. \nThe participating designer-makers are David Cousley\, Mark Hanvey\, Ronan Lowery\, Brian McKee and John Piekaar. \nEach participating designer-maker speaks through their work to the audience of their own particular relationship with the material: the shapes they produce are more or less practically and/or aesthetically purposed. They are very deliberately envisaged – they are curved with intent.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/curved-with-intent-meet-the-makers/
LOCATION:Craft NI Gallery\, 115 - 119 Royal Ave\, Belfast\, BT1 1FF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meet the Maker
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ORGANIZER;CN="Craft NI":MAILTO:gallery@craftni.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220205T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220227T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T084140
CREATED:20220222T094643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T094643Z
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SUMMARY:WWt Castle Espie Group Exhibition
DESCRIPTION: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 the gallery. Keep an eye on North Down Craft Collective’s socials – there will be artists in-stu on various days.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/wwt-castle-espie-group-exhibition/
LOCATION:WWT Castle Espie\, 78 Ballydrain Rd\, Comber\, Newtownards\, BT23 6EA
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
ORGANIZER;CN="North Down Craft Collective":MAILTO:ndcraftcollective@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220212T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T084140
CREATED:20220111T134527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T104252Z
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SUMMARY:Ceramics
DESCRIPTION: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 to create more work. \nPlease note: short sleeves\, old trousers and an apron are recommended but clay washes off easily; your finished piece will need time to dry out and be fired twice in Flowerfield’s kilns. Your work will be ready for collection 4 weeks after the date of your workshop.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/ceramics/
LOCATION:Flowerfield Arts Centre\, 185 Coleraine Road\, Portstewart\, BT55 7HU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Flowerfield Arts Centre":MAILTO:info@flowerfield.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220224T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220406T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T084140
CREATED:20220105T133919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T133919Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to stone carving
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTutor Johnny Kerr will introduce you to the carving tools and you will begin by carving numbers or initials on a 30cm x 30cm piece of sandstone to practice\, then try a more ambitious piece – perhaps a family name or image on 60cm x 30cm sandstone to complete your finished piece. \nPlease note this course is aimed at beginners (maximum number 10\, 16+); all materials\, tools and safety gear supplied. There will be a break on March 17th. \n 
URL:https://craftni.org/event/introduction-to-stone-carving/
LOCATION:The Market Place Theatre & Arts Centre\, Armagh\, 9 Market Street\, Armagh\, BT61 7BW
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220225T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220311T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T084140
CREATED:20220111T162747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T162747Z
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SUMMARY:Ceramic Jewellery
DESCRIPTION: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 will fire and glaze them in her kiln. In week two\, you’ll be given the opportunity to add fittings such as earring hooks\, studs and diamanté to finish your pieces\, ready for you to wear home that evening. \nA week between classes is required to allow time for your ceramic jewellery to dry before assembling and decorating on week two. \n  \nMaximum 10 participants\, 16+
URL:https://craftni.org/event/ceramic-jewellery/
LOCATION:The Market Place Theatre & Arts Centre\, Armagh\, 9 Market Street\, Armagh\, BT61 7BW
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220226T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220226T160000
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CREATED:20220111T163635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T163635Z
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SUMMARY:Contemporary Weaving - Abstract Wall Hanging
DESCRIPTION: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 as covering the basic techniques\, the workshop will encourage individual expression and experimentation through the use of texture\, colour and composition. \n  \nMaximum number of participants is 10; all materials will be provided.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/contemporary-weaving-abstract-wall-hanging/
LOCATION:The Market Place Theatre & Arts Centre\, Armagh\, 9 Market Street\, Armagh\, BT61 7BW
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220226T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220226T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T084140
CREATED:20220208T104945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T105031Z
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SUMMARY:Glassblowing Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease note: protective eyewear and long sleeves are essential; strictly for 16y+; only 4 places available. \n 
URL:https://craftni.org/event/glassblowing-workshop/
LOCATION:Helen Hancock Glass Studio\, Derry
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220226T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220226T123000
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SUMMARY:Clay Creations
DESCRIPTION: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 leave it to dry. \nPlease note: this workshop is aimed at 10-14 year olds. Short sleeves\, old trousers and an apron are recommended but clay washes off easily. Please bring a box in which to take your animal home.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/clay-creations/
LOCATION:Flowerfield Arts Centre\, 185 Coleraine Road\, Portstewart\, BT55 7HU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Flowerfield Arts Centre":MAILTO:info@flowerfield.org
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