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Photo: Hand carved and jointed ‘Gigi’ wooden cats; Maker: David Cousley; Photo credit: Craft NI

Ceramics: vase inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe

Flowerfield Arts Centre 185 Coleraine Road, Portstewart

Georgia O'Keeffe remains one of the most widely known painters, but a little known potter. Drawing influence from the work of Georgia O'Keefe (on show at Flowerfield 2-30 April) Fiona Shannon will guide you through designing and making your own small flower-embellished vase. Designed for beginners this class will be a fun creative environment to … Continue reading Ceramics: vase inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe

£40

Glassmaking: Shamrock, Rose & Thistle

Flowerfield Arts Centre 185 Coleraine Road, Portstewart

Participants will design and assemble a commemorative glass piece inspired by Her Majesty’s Robe of Estate. Participants will learn how to cut and assemble glass in a number of forms (sheet glass, frit, stringers and confetti). The glass piece can be free-standing, hanging, framed or put on a stand after firing in Flowerfield Art Centre’s … Continue reading Glassmaking: Shamrock, Rose & Thistle

£50

Glassmaking: Crown Sun-catcher & Coaster

Flowerfield Arts Centre 185 Coleraine Road, Portstewart

Participants will design and assemble a commemorative crown sun-catcher and coaster - fit for a King or Queen - inspired by the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations. Participants will learn how to cut and assemble glass in a number of forms (sheet glass, frit, stringers and confetti). The glass pieces can be free-standing, hanging, framed or put … Continue reading Glassmaking: Crown Sun-catcher & Coaster

£20

Silversmithing workshop

Flowerfield Arts Centre 185 Coleraine Road, Portstewart

Using traditional jewellery-making techniques such as piercing, soldering, shaping, texturing and polishing, create a unique silver linked bracelet to commemorate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.   Please note: no previous experience is required; all you need to bring is an apron. The cost of £50 per participant includes materials to create a silver bracelet. Each participant … Continue reading Silversmithing workshop

£50

Recurring

Halloween Clay Lanterns

Flowerfield Arts Centre 185 Coleraine Road, Portstewart

In this one-session workshop with cearmicist Fiona Shannon, children will design and make creepy creative and innovative clay lanterns just in time for Halloween. Designed for beginners and improvers this class will be a fun creative environment to get crafty using a range of clay techniques. In this workshop we will be using air dry clay … Continue reading Halloween Clay Lanterns

£15
Recurring

Halloween Clay Lanterns

Flowerfield Arts Centre 185 Coleraine Road, Portstewart

In this one-session workshop with cearmicist Fiona Shannon, children will design and make creepy creative and innovative clay lanterns just in time for Halloween. Designed for beginners and improvers this class will be a fun creative environment to get crafty using a range of clay techniques. In this workshop we will be using air dry clay … Continue reading Halloween Clay Lanterns

£15

Halloween in the FabLab

Flowerfield Arts Centre 185 Coleraine Road, Portstewart

Come and find out what goes on in the basement at Flowerfield Arts Centre if you dare... from 3D printing to cnc milling and vinyl cutting. This is a chance for children aged 8+ to explore some exciting new creative techniques. Parents must accompany children throughout.

Free

Flowerfield Christmas Craft Market

Flowerfield Arts Centre 185 Coleraine Road, Portstewart

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

Free

5-week throwing course for beginners and improvers

Flowerfield Arts Centre 185 Coleraine Road, Portstewart

Lead by ceramicist Fiona Shannon, this five-week beginners’ throwing course will teach you the basics of throwing on the pottery wheel including centring, opening out and pulling up which you will be able to use to create a variety of different pots, including mugs and bowls. You will also learn turning techniques to finish your … Continue reading 5-week throwing course for beginners and improvers

£145

Throwing for ages 12 – 16yrs

Flowerfield Arts Centre 185 Coleraine Road, Portstewart

In this ‘have a go’ session you will learn the basics of throwing on the pottery wheel in a relaxed and fun environment, led by Fiona Shannon. Perfect for teenagers who love to get creative, this workshop is all about enjoyment and having a go at learning a new skill. You will get to pick … Continue reading Throwing for ages 12 – 16yrs

£20

Simple sterling silver bracelet for ages 14yrs+

Flowerfield Arts Centre 185 Coleraine Road, Portstewart

Learn to make your very own simple chain bracelet with Emma Thorpe of Atlantic Rose. Using simple wire working techniques, Emma will expertly guide you through the process of turning simple sterling silver wire into a pretty bracelet for you to wear or give away as a gift. Please note, this is a cold metal … Continue reading Simple sterling silver bracelet for ages 14yrs+

£32

Family fusing: glass birdhouse and babybird

Flowerfield Arts Centre 185 Coleraine Road, Portstewart

Parents and kids can get creative this mid-term making very special hanging pieces together. Design your own glass bird house and baby bird. You will assemble various types of opalescent and transparent coloured glass onto your baby bird and bird house. You will also cut and grind glass which will be demonstrated and taught during … Continue reading Family fusing: glass birdhouse and babybird

£45

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