Reflecting the themes of Sandra Gordon’s exhibition The Body Remembers, participants will be guided through a mindful, hands-on experience using air-drying clay, inspired by ideas of resilience, healing, memory, and connection. Working with clay offers a calming and creative space to slow down so that participants can reflect and express themselves through making. Participants will … Continue reading Wellbeing and Clay Workshop
This workshop will introduce individuals of all abilities to different elements of three-dimensional production, specialising in various craft-based techniques. With materials ranging from plaster to wax, clay to wire, students will be offered a unique opportunity to explore, develop and combine a diverse range of hand-making skills, helping them build creative knowledge in aspects of scale, … Continue reading Experimental Sculpture Workshop
Create beautiful sterling silver stacking rings with goldsmith Diane Lyness. Each participant will be taught traditional jewellery making techniques, such as piercing, soldering, rolling, annealing and polishing. Diane will guide you as you design and make your own unique piece of silver jewellery to take home. Lunch break 12.30pm – 1pm Please bring a … Continue reading Silver Stacking Rings Workshop with Diane Lyness
Craft NI is delighted to host a special webinar as part of the Contemporary British Silversmiths exhibition, A Thirst for Silver. A Thirst for Silver runs at Craft NI Gallery, Belfast from September 3 to October 31, 2026. The exhibition showcases the work of fifty members of Contemporary British Silversmiths, bringing together makers at every … Continue reading A Thirst for Silver Webinar
Craft NI is delighted to welcome Cara Murphy, silversmith and Chair of Contemporary British Silversmiths (CBS), for a special artist’s talk accompanying A Thirst for Silver, a CBS exhibition showcasing the work of over 50 leading contemporary silversmiths from across the UK. A Thirst for Silver explores the enduring relationship between silver, ceremony and ritual … Continue reading ‘A Thirst for Silver’: Artist Talk with Cara Murphy
A gentle introduction to embroidery. Learn to prepare and hoop your fabric; thread and manage embroidery thread; core stitches and basic techniques.
Join expert glass artist Keith Sheppard for this colourful fused glass workshop to create a 24cm x 20cm freestanding curved glass landscape or two flat 24cm x 10cm glass landscapes. Working with different coloured glass, Keith will teach participants various design techniques, demonstrate the tools required for glass cutting and how to work safely and … Continue reading Fused Glass Winter Landscape
Learn basic metalsmithing techniques and create silver jewellery. In this one day workshop you will make a unique pair of silver earrings. You will be encouraged to incorporate your own design ideas within the guided process and available materials. You will learn how to saw and shape silver, try simple soldering techniques, and receive some … Continue reading Silver Jewellery Making: Earrings Workshop
Shannon will demonstrate a few texturing techniques with hammers that you will have a go at before deciding which one you would like to incorporate into your ring. Copper will be provided to make your samples before making your silver ring(s). The aim of the workshop is for you to make one to three rings … Continue reading Ring in a Day
Join tutor Alison Pascoe in her studio to make two origami gift boxes. Participants will learn an origami technique using 300gsm card to construct two boxes with lids (one approximately 11cm x 5cm, the other 9cm x 4cm) sturdy enough to be given, received, and used again and again. Then, participants will create surface pattern … Continue reading Origami Gift Box Workshop
Knit + Stitch returns to Belfast this fall from November 12 -15! Taking place at the Eikon Exhibition Centre in Lisburn, this is an event textile lovers will not want to miss, whether they are professional craft makers or hobbyists! The show, previously known as The Knitting and Stitching Show, has had a rebrand and … Continue reading Knit + Stitch
Fairy bells (also known as witch bells) are charming handmade decorations traditionally hung near doors to bring protection, good luck and gentle sound to a home. During this workshop with tutor Christine Casey from Kiri Cottage Crafts participants will learn step by step how to create your own using bells, ribbons, natural decorations and simple … Continue reading Make a Fairy Bell Charm with Christine Casey