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SUMMARY:Threads of Empowerment: Conflict Textiles’ International Journey
DESCRIPTION:Taking place as part of Belfast International Arts Festival\, come along to see Threads of Empowerment: Conflict Textiles’ International Journey. \nPeople across the world have communicated their experiences of violence and conflict\, human rights violations\, poverty\, oppression and environmental issues through the form of textile narrative. \nThe result is a visual record and a form of artistic expression based on personal\, and often very poignant testimonies. \nThis collaborative exhibition will explore the strengths and highlights of the Conflict Textiles collection – its history\, international diversity and the important themes it addresses. \nLearn more about the Conflict Textiles collection and associated activities through this link. \nWhat to know \n\nThis exhibition will take place in Art Gallery 3 at the Ulster Museum\nIt’s free to visit and no booking is necessary.\nOpening on 21st June 2024.\n\nImage credits: Detail of ‘Vida en Nuestra Población / Life in Our Poor Neighborhood’\,Photo: Martin Melaugh\, © Conflict Textiles
URL:https://craftni.org/event/threads-of-empowerment-conflict-textiles-international-journey/
LOCATION:Ulster Museum\, BT9 5AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:The 143rd RUA annual exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The Royal Ulster Academy (RUA) unveiled  its highly anticipated 143rd Annual Exhibition at the Ulster Museum on October 18\, 2024. As Northern Ireland’s premier visual arts event\, this year’s exhibition promises to inspire and captivate with over 300 extraordinary works from both emerging talents and renowned artists. With comedian and artist Phill Jupitus as guest adjudicator\, the exhibition offers a fresh perspective on the creative talent shaping the arts today. \nThis year’s exhibition will feature nearly 350 works of art\, including paintings\, sculptures\, audiovisual installations\, ceramics\, textiles\, and more. We are delighted to see craft so well represented by Andrea Spencer\, Scott Benefield\, Shauna McCann\, Sarah Cathers\, Stuart Cairns\, Cara Murphy\, Anna Donovan\, Anne Butler\, Claire Gibson and Alison Lowry to name but a few!
URL:https://craftni.org/event/the-143rd-rua-annual-exhibition/
LOCATION:Ulster Museum\, BT9 5AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:In Praise of Shadows
DESCRIPTION:A solo exhibition by Maya Todd\, ‘In Praise of Shadows’ is an evocative exploration of the interplay between fibre and form\, where the boundaries of textiles are pushed to create three-dimensional sculptural shapes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis exhibition showcases the delicate and ethereal qualities of linen and Irish wool\, materials chosen due to their importance in local heritage. \nThrough the meticulous construction of these textiles\, the artist captures and casts shadows that continuously shift and transform\, creating a dynamic relationship between light and form. The result is a captivating dance of shadows\, inviting viewers to contemplate the transient nature of light and the subtle beauty of crafted textiles.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/in-praise-of-shadows/
LOCATION:Ards Arts Centre\, Town Hall\, Conway Square\, Newtownards\, BT23 4NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Winter Paper Bird Workshop With Adele Pound
DESCRIPTION:Join local artist Adele Pound on a paper birding making workshop in National Trust’s Rowallane Gardens! \n\nParticipants will learn simple paper cutting and folding techniques to cut and assemble a paper bird decoration following instructions and demonstrations. There will be a couple of designs such as a Robin and Male Bullfinch to choose from. Participants may make more than one bird if time allows. \nAdele studied fine art\, painting at Winchester School of Art where she dismayed her tutors by insisting on painting wildlife. The inspiration for all her work is the natural world. Central to this is her ongoing practice of drawing from life. Whether making field trips to Strangford Lough to draw wintering birds through a telescope or clipping magnifiers to her glasses to study insects in her garden\, she still insists on drawing wildlife. \nSuitable for adults as participants will be using modelling knives to cut out the shapes. Scissors can be provided if needed.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/winter-paper-bird-workshop-with-adele-pound/
LOCATION:Rowallane Garden\, Off Crossgar Road\, Saintfield\, BT24 7LH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Impressions of nature
DESCRIPTION:Experiment with the many different techniques of printmaking with nature\, with Ruth Osborne. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nIn this 8-week printmaking course with a nature theme\, participants will be introduced to\, and experiment\, with a series of printmaking processes and will create artworks on both textiles and paper. \nProcesses covered will include Monoprint\, Gel Plate Printing\, Lino and Cyanotype. \nAll sessions are suitable for beginners. All materials supplied \n\nPlease note\, this course will take place over 8 weeks; no class Tuesday February 4th.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/impressions-of-nature/
LOCATION:Ards Arts Centre\, Town Hall\, Conway Square\, Newtownards\, BT23 4NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:'Surface matters'
DESCRIPTION:‘Surface matters’ is group exhibition by the Loft Artists\, a professional collective of artists based at The Mill\, in Bishop Mills\, Portaferry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe exhibition will feature works by Sara Brown\, Owen Crawford\, Sally Houston\, Kate Rebbeck\, and Cecilia Stephens responding to the title of Surface Matters. The work showcased will be an outcome from developing the artists interpretation of the local environment\, history\, and heritage. \nBy use of richness in colour\, forms and mark making\, the artists aim to connect to the viewer\, to challenge our contemporary relationship with our land and sense of place.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/surface-matters/
LOCATION:Ards Arts Centre\, Town Hall\, Conway Square\, Newtownards\, BT23 4NP\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Silversmithing techniques
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn the skills of Silversmithing and make their own silver jewellery with tutor Diane Lyness. Under the guidance of Diane\, they will learn a variety of jewellery techniques including soldering\, piercing\, shaping\, texturing metal and polishing. During the term\, participants will work through the design and creation of a piece or pieces of jewellery. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you have attended previous workshops this is a great opportunity to build on the skills you already have. Suitable for all levels including beginners with no previous jewellery experience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nAdditional Information:\n\n\nMaterials and tools included. Tools/Materials will not be shared during class at this time and must be cleaned before and after each use. \nBasic materials including copper sheet and wire will be given as part of the class. \nIndividuals may wish to purchase precious metal and stones\, etc along the way.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/silversmithing-techniques-4/
LOCATION:Ards Arts Centre\, Town Hall\, Conway Square\, Newtownards\, BT23 4NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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