News
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Craft NI Launches New Programme for 2017
26-Sep-2016Read this article →
Craft NI, with support from the Department for Communities, is pleased to announce a new, short programme aimed at mid-career makers to launch in early
2017. 'The Art of Presenting Craft' includes half-day seminars that are also open to the public, and those interested in or working in different areas
of the creative sector in NI.
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Studio Souk Moves Location
26-Sep-2016Read this article →
Beloved Belfast outlet for all things locally handcrafted, Studio Souk is moving a stone's throw away to a brand new location at the bottom of Ann Street.
Due to open on the 8th of October, Craft NI would like to wish Studio Souk the best of luck with the move.
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Craft NI bids farewell to Project Officer Rebecca Mairs
18-Aug-2016Read this article →
We are sad to announce that Rebecca Mairs, who has been working as Project Officer with Craft NI since 2014, has moved on to pastures new. We'd also like
to welcome Rhiannon Ewing-James to the Craft NI team.
Opportunities for Makers
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Call: Arts & Business NI Seek New Award Design
27-Sep-2016 - CommissionsView this opportunity →
The Allianz Arts & Business NI Awards celebrate the best in creative partnerships between the business and arts sectors in Northern Ireland. They are
currently tendering a commission for the design and creation of the actual awards. Deadline: 10th October.
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Call: SpaceCRAFT seeking new work for retail space
1-Sep-2016 - Calls for MakersView this opportunity →
The Craft & Design Collective, invites you to apply to take part in Space CRAFT, the Craft & Design Collective’s Retail Gallery. The deadline for
applications is 5pm, Friday 30th September 2016.
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Call: Ceramic Art London
31-Mar-2017 - Calls for MakersView this opportunity →
Submissions are open for Ceramic Art London, the leading fair for contemporary ceramics, which takes place 31 March - 2 April 2017, in Central Saint Martins,
London. Makers should apply by 1 October.
Events
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Mottainai Textiles Autumn Workshop Programme
- WorkshopsView this event →
Having seriously impressed the crowds at Craft NI's recent Culture Night event, Mottainai Textiles (Catherine Quinn) has revealed an autumn workshop programme.
Taking place across various dates at Mottainai HQ, classes range from beginner to intermediate.
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Autumnal Creative Craft Weekends in the Mournes
- WorkshopsView this event →
Explore, design and create traditional and contemporary crafts at Tory Bush Cottages this Autumn with Rebecca Killen and Alice Burns, this coming 15-16
October, in the heart of the Mournes.
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Essence of Form @ Down County Museum
- ExhibitionsView this event →
Running until October 30th, 'Essence of Form' is showcasing the applied art collection of Down County Museum. Collected over 25 years, the exhibition includes
ceramics, wood-turning, textile pieces, silversmithing and jewellery made by artists living and working in Co. Down.
Programmes
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Craft NI: The Art of Presenting Craft
23-Sep-2016View this programme →
The Art of Presenting Craft is a bespoke workshop programme aimed at mid-career designer-makers. It consists of four workshops focusing on personal and
professional development as well as business development issues pertinent to more established craftspeople. The workshops will take place fortnightly in
February and March 2017.
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Business Development Programme 2015-16
28-Sep-2015View this programme →
Craft NI's new two-year Business Development Programme (2015 to November 2016) is made up of eight free half-day modules over the course of 18 months,
and is facilitated by Francis Verling, Verling Consulting, and includes a range of guest speakers.
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Making it
18-Apr-2015View this programme →
Craft NI’s making it programme is a 2-year business start-up programme for makers in craft and applied arts. making it is a model of best practice in craft enterprise development. The making it 2013-15 programme is drawing to a close, and we are delighted to announce the new making it 2015-2017 participants.
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