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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Modelling The Head In Clay @ Leitrim Sculpture Centre
- WorkshopsView this event →
This module is open to beginners and those with some experience in clay modelling. Students will learn to make an armature and model a head in clay from
life. When: Sat 22nd & Sun 23rd October.
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Schoolhouse Glass New Workshop Programme
- WorkshopsView this event →
Featuring a Pate de verre masterclass, 'drop in' sessions for children, beginner's evening classes and many taster sessions, Alison Lowry's Schoolhouse
Glass has an extensive programme of workshops lined up.
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Handmade In Britain 2016
- FairsView this event →
Under the umbrella of Handmade In Britain, there are three upcoming fairs across the UK – Handmade at Kew, Handmade Edinburgh, and Handmade Chelsea. Offering
a chance to see some exquisite work, each fair has its own unique twist.
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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