Ceramics Ireland is delighted to present Land/Marks the fourth in its triennial exhibition series. Continuing the ethos of celebrating the diverse range and breadth of contemporary ceramic work being created my makers of and from Ireland. Land/Marks will feature works that explore and challenge the material clay, investigating its malleability and pushing its boundaries. This … Continue reading Land/Marks
This 5 week workshop is ideal for those who would like to learn embroidery or maybe just brush up on long forgotten embroidery stitches. Embroidery has been used for hundreds of years to embellish clothing or household linens, or to create decorative pieces: it is a way to create ‘pictures’ with a needle and thread. … Continue reading Garden of stitches embroidery
Stitch Me Up For Life by Janet Hackney at the R-Space Gallery in Lisburn will be exhibited in four sections: The first section will include early works from her fashion and textile art college days, glove designs, prototypes and five garments with accessories and supporting drawings. The second section will be her textile landscape works … Continue reading Stitch Me Up For Life
Join macramé artist Alison Pascoe for this in person series of workshops held in the ASTRL Fibres studio. Sharing the methods used in her own practice, Alison will guide you through the fundamental skills of macramé that you can use for future practice. Each session will improve your skills, each project more challenging then the last. These … Continue reading Mastering The Art of Macramé – Session 3: A Macramé Tapestry
This 2 day experience is a great opportunity to embrace the craft of hand-weaving in a friendly, relaxed setting. With over 30 years weaving experience on a professional level, Áine offers a two-day experience that includes: · Preparation of looms · Design · Tapestry Knots and Bobbin Making · Tapestry Weaving and exploration of shapes … Continue reading 2 Day Weaving Experience with Áine Dunne
Flameworking Essentials is a two-day workshop for people who want to learn methods and techniques of working at the torch with Borosilicate glass. The class will cover basics of working with solid rod and hollow forms. Participants will have the opportunity to learn flame working skills and techniques that will allow them to experimentally play, … Continue reading Flameworking Essentials
SEAMS, a solo exhibition by Laura Wilson comprises of three installations including a significant new body of work entitled Winding then Winding. Laura is interested in how everyday materials such as bricks, textile, wheat, salt and bread dough transmit historical and embodied knowledge between people over time and place. Laura develops research-led projects, working with … Continue reading SEAMS
Experience the magic of working with Murano glass and create your own artisan beads in Maggie Napier's studio. Perfect for an interactive and creative day out with friends or family, this class will let you explore your creativity and learn the techniques of creating beautiful glass beads by melting and shaping glass. In this workshop, … Continue reading Flamework Glass Workshop with Maggie Napier
Create dramatic yet delicate gilded bowls with this three-session online course, learning from professional glass artist Alison Lowry. During Alison's Masterclass, you will learn mould making techniques, pâte de verre processes, and gilding finishes. All of these techniques you can transfer into your own work, with ample opportunity to get tips and advice from a professional … Continue reading Gilded Pate de Verre Bowls Online Masterclass with Alison Lowry
Come along for Late Night Art on Thursday, April 6 between 6 and 8pm and learn about Serti silk painting! Karen O’Kane, the creative force behind Kokodesigns, is a textile artist based in the picturesque Donegal village of Ramelton who specialises in hand painted silk which she uses to make colourful pieces for the home - especially … Continue reading Late Night Art with Kokodesigns
Create dramatic yet delicate gilded bowls with this three-session online course, learning from professional glass artist Alison Lowry. During Alison's Masterclass, you will learn mould making techniques, pâte de verre processes, and gilding finishes. All of these techniques you can transfer into your own work, with ample opportunity to get tips and advice from a professional … Continue reading Gilded Pate de Verre Bowls Online Masterclass with Alison Lowry
Re Connected is an exhibition exploring creativity and colour while living with acquired brain injury. Rachel Fitzpatrick is a designer and maker working at the interfaces of art, design and social practice. Re-Connectedexplores the artist’s reconnection with creativity and colour after her recovery from a neurological disorder and learning to live with an acquired brain … Continue reading Re-Connected
Create dramatic yet delicate gilded bowls with this three-session online course, learning from professional glass artist Alison Lowry. During Alison's Masterclass, you will learn mould making techniques, pâte de verre processes, and gilding finishes. All of these techniques you can transfer into your own work, with ample opportunity to get tips and advice from a professional … Continue reading Gilded Pate de Verre Bowls Online Masterclass with Alison Lowry
During this relaxed Sunday workshop participants will learn how to make their own Macramé Driftwood Wall Hanging. No previous experience is needed for this class as Claire Dunwoody from NodoKnots will demonstrate how to master the basic knots, and create a simple yet effective Wall Hanging. Participants will be able to choose from a range … Continue reading Macramé Driftwood Wall Hanging Workshop