Taking place as part of Belfast International Arts Festival, come along to see Threads of Empowerment: Conflict Textiles’ International Journey. People 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. The result is a visual record and a form … Continue reading Threads of Empowerment: Conflict Textiles’ International Journey
Experiment with the many different techniques of printmaking with nature, with Ruth Osborne. In 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. Processes covered will include Monoprint, Gel Plate Printing, Lino and Cyanotype. … Continue reading Impressions of nature
During this 5-week course with Fiona Shannon, participants (18+) will master hand-building techniques like slab building, coiling, pinch pots and press moulds to craft pots like vases and bowls before adding colour with vibrant slips. Items will be fired and clear-glazed before collection. Please bring an apron. It is advisable to cut your nails short … Continue reading Hand-building course for beginners and improvers
Building on the success of the first ‘Makers Who Teach’ exhibition which took place in 2023, Craft NI are pleased to invite you to the 2025 edition of this unique event. This year’s theme, ME. HERE. NOW. highlights the creative practices of makers who teach others as part of their overall practice, whether it’s in classrooms, … Continue reading ‘Makers Who Teach: ME. HERE. NOW.’
'Peter Meanley - A Journey' runs from 22 March to 17 April at Island Arts Centre - a retrospective exhibition celebrating an over sixty-year career as a potter! Known for his salt glaze stoneware, Peter’s inspiration comes from museum collections and drawing the world around him. His work is held in worldwide collections including Victoria … Continue reading Peter Meanley – A Journey
Come along and meet potter Peter Meanley: see his work, hear about his inspiration and influences, and learn a little about the creative and technical expertise behind his works of art. Peter Meanley - A Journey runs from 22 March to 17 April and is a retrospective exhibition celebrating an over sixty-year career as a … Continue reading Talk & Tour with Peter Meanley
During this workshop with Natasha Duddy, participants will design and produce three glass egg decorations to give as a special Easter gift or hang at home. Closed footwear must be worn for safety.
Unlock your creativity and make your own beautiful sparkling silver flower pendant. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll explore the art of working with silver clay, a unique material made from recycled silver particles. Guided by instructor Louisa, you’ll learn how to shape the clay into a flower designs using your choice of mould. You’ll also … Continue reading Silver Clay Spring Flower Pendant Workshop