The F.E. McWilliam Gallery and Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council are delighted to present Made In Ireland. A celebration of the wealth and vibrancy of Ireland’s studio crafts, the exhibition presents work by over 110 craftspeople from 27 counties, each creating beautiful, considered objects using skills honed over many years. Supported by Design … Continue reading ‘Made in Ireland’ Exhibition
Join a 10 week jewellery course with tutor Robyn Galway! The course is available on either Tuesday or Wednesday nights in a working jewellery studio in East Belfast. This workshop is suitable for beginners and those with some experience working in jewellery. Class sizes will be kept small and can be personally tailored for your … Continue reading 10 week jewellery workshop with Robyn Galway
Join a series of 6 community led ceramics sessions. Suitable for beginners and those with a little experience. All welcome! Materials and refreshments provided. Session 1; Wednesday 28th September — Introduction & Tile Making Session 2; Wednesday 5th October — Making a Pot/Vase Session 3; Wednesday 12th October — Wall Plaque/Bowl Session 4; Wednesday 19th … Continue reading Moneydarragh Makers Pottery Challenge
This course will suit someone who has little or no past experience of working with clay. You will be introduced to a number of different techniques, including, slab work, coil work and an opportunity to learn how to use a potter’s wheel. This is an exciting opportunity to use the superb facilities of the Ulster … Continue reading Ceramics Short Course with Tracey Johnston
Join a series of 6 community led ceramics sessions. Suitable for beginners and those with a little experience. All welcome! Materials and refreshments provided. Session 1; Wednesday 28th September — Introduction & Tile Making Session 2; Wednesday 5th October — Making a Pot/Vase Session 3; Wednesday 12th October — Wall Plaque/Bowl Session 4; Wednesday 19th … Continue reading Moneydarragh Makers Pottery Challenge
The Big Bauble Showcase, Craft NI Gallery’s festive event of the season, will launch Thursday, November 3rd during Late Night Art, and run until end of December. Every year the gallery carefully selects handcrafted unique baubles from contemporary Northern Irish makers, in varied mediums such as ceramic, glass or textiles. Make the opening night an excuse to get … Continue reading Big Bauble Christmas Showcase
Materials, Messages and Meanings #11 'Sustainability' Exhibition runs from 5 November – 2 December 2022 at R-Space Gallery Three Irish artists have been selected from an open call as part of our Materials, Messages and Meaning series. Now in its eleventh year, these exhibitions explore artists’ different approaches to materials, methods of production and messages within their work. … Continue reading Materials Messages Meanings #11 Sustainability Exhibition
Craft NI are delighted to welcome back the Association of Contemporary Jewellers and Silversmiths NI for another jewellery exhibition that promises to amaze the public in the run up to Christmas. The “Collectibles and Curiosities” exhibition opens at Craft NI Gallery on Thursday, November 10 and continues until December 30. For this exhibition, ACJSNI has brought … Continue reading ‘Collectibles and Curiosities’ Exhibition
The annual Flowerfield Christmas Craft Market returns from Saturday 19 November. The Craft Market features the best of the local and regional professional makers and in Flowerfield Art Centre's festive galleries, where visitors will find unique gifts and treats for loved ones, from pottery to scarves, stunning jewellery to unique glass homeware. Come along for … Continue reading Flowerfield Christmas Craft Market
Come and visit a unique shopping experience this Christmas at North Down Museum! Browse the museum’s galleries, filled with beautiful hand-made products from local artists and makers. The perfect place to get that special gift and support your local artists. The shop is free to explore during our normal hours- Tuesdays – Saturdays 10am-4pm and … Continue reading Made in AND: Pop-Up Christmas Shop
Come and take in the opulent festive setting of the Georgian Gallery, Ards Arts Centre for a Christmas Pop-up Shop exclusively featuring artwork and handcrafted gifts made by the Creative Peninsula Artists. Following the success of the first Creative Peninsula Edit Pop-up Shop in 2021, this unique shopping experience returns for 2022! Support your local … Continue reading Creative Peninsula Christmas Edit Pop-up Shop
Under the expert guidance of textile artist Louisa Kelly participants will be shown the amazing things they can do with wool, needle and thread. Using the techniques of felt making, stitching and embellishment they will create a beautiful piece of Christmas textile art over the course of two nights, perfect to decorate your home this … Continue reading Christmas Textile Art
You are invited to A CHRISTMASSY STUDIO WARMING! To say her thanks as she returns to the studio, Shannon McShane has invited you to join her at her Studio Warming on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd December. Come say hello and see the new studio with a glass of sparkles or mulled wine. Browse through the … Continue reading A Christmassy Studio Warming
Adam Frew will open his studio on Saturday 3rd December for his annual Christmas sale. There will be a wide range of his pottery, including mugs, bowls, lidded jars, baubles, plates and one-off pieces. There will have firsts as well as seconds, priced accordingly, and also some festive refreshments for you. The studio address is: 21 … Continue reading Adam Frew Christmas Studio Sale
Create your own Christmas door wreath from local sustainable materials grown on the Ards Peninsula. Clive from Welig Heritage Crafts will enable you to create your own individual piece for this special time of year. All tools and materials will be supplied, however if you wish to bring your own natural extras like pine cones … Continue reading Christmas Willow Wreath Workshop
Create your own Christmas door wreath from local sustainable materials grown on the Ards Peninsula. Clive from Welig Heritage Crafts will enable you to create your own individual piece for this special time of year. All tools and materials will be supplied, however if you wish to bring your own natural extras like pine cones … Continue reading Christmas Willow Wreath Workshop
With the festive season only round the corner, this is the perfect opportunity to get into the spirit of Christmas and create a beautiful handcarved decoration to brighten up your home. During this class Stephen Ryan from Green Woodwork Ireland will teach you the skills needed to produce your Christmas themed woodcarving, each participant can … Continue reading Christmas Woodcarving with Green Woodwork Ireland
Beginner’s Knitting Course - Fingerless Mitts with Casey Rubenok Wed 7 & 14 Dec, 6.30-9pm Over two evenings you will make a pair of fingerless mitts, learning all the basics of knitting along the way: how to knit, purl, cast on and bind off as well as seaming and weaving in the ends of your … Continue reading Beginner’s Knitting Course – Fingerless Mitts
Under the expert guidance of textile artist Louisa Kelly participants will be shown the amazing things they can do with wool, needle and thread. Using the techniques of felt making, stitching and embellishment they will create a beautiful piece of Christmas textile art over the course of two nights, perfect to decorate your home this … Continue reading Christmas Textile Art
Come along after work for a late night shopping experience with a difference... Check off your Christmas list after work as the doors open to the Creative Peninsula Christmas Edit Pop-up Shop for two late night shopping experiences on Thursday 8 and Friday 9 December, until 9pm! Take the stress out of shopping and avoid … Continue reading Late Night Shopping: Creative Peninsula Christmas Edit Pop-up Shop
Join Clodagh Molloy and Eva Lynch for this unique artist talk, a supporting event to the 'Collectibles and Curiosities' exhibition, currently on at Craft NI Gallery until December 30th. Learn more about these creative makers, their inspiration and processes by signing up for their talk, which will take place via Zoom. Please register your interest … Continue reading ‘Collectibles and Curiosities’ Artist Talk with Clodagh Molloy and Eva Lynch
Join ceramicist Helen Faulkner her Belfast studio for a festive open day. Visitors will enjoy mulled wine, take part in free decoration making (to be collected after firing), a giveaway and lots of lovely pottery gifts to get ticking off that Christmas list!
Building on the success of the previous three events which showed a great variety of work from both established and emerging potters, Belfast Potter's Market returns this Christmas in a a new location - 2 Royal Avenue in Belfast! The market will take place on Saturday, December 10th, 10am - 6pm; there will be live demonstrations, … Continue reading Belfast Christmas Potter’s Market
Take part in the Christmas Family Fun day taking place at the Burnavon on December 10. This event promises to be a great day out for all the family, with fun-filled Arts & Crafts taster sessions. Please note that booking is essential - spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first … Continue reading Christmas Family Fun
This year's North Down Craft Collective Christmas Art & Craft Fair will be help on Sunday 11th December at North Down's newest creative space, Bangor Court House! This B2 listed building has been beautifully restored and opened it's doors last month hosting live bands and comedy acts. Why not call in and meet the makers, sort … Continue reading North Down Craft Collective Christmas Art and Craft Fair