News
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August Craft Month 2017
17-Apr-2017Read this article →
August Craft Month is an annual celebration of contemporary craft and the applied arts in Northern Ireland. We can't wait to celebrate the vibrant craft
sector in Northern Ireland with you!
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Wendy Ward Launches Retail Collection with Belleek
15-Jun-2017Read this article →
Having secured a year-long placement with Belleek through Craft NI's 'making it' Programme, Wendy Ward has launched a retail collection with the renowned
Pottery. Wendy is the first person in the company’s 160 year history to have their own range launched under the Belleek brand. Craft NI would like to wish
Wendy the best of luck!
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Glenda Hawkes Wins 2017 Craft In Business Award
08-Jun-2017Read this article →
Craft NI, in partnership with Belleek Pottery, is pleased to announce that Textiles graduate Glenda Hawkes has won the prestigious 2017 Craft in Business
Award, for her striking, innovative, and commercially viable knitwear products. Congratulations Glenda!
Opportunities for Makers
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Call: The Bristol Artisan 2017
16-Dec-2017 - Calls for MakersView this opportunity →
The Bristol Artisan is the newest addition to a portfolio of successful events organised by Designers/Makers in collaboration with cultural venues. They
are holding a second event for 50 Designer Makers at Arnolfini on Bristol Harbourside - just in time for Christmas. Apply by 30th July.
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Call: The Glucksman Craft + Design Fair 2017
10-Nov-2017 - Calls for MakersView this opportunity →
The Glucksman Craft + Design Fair showcases high quality Irish craft and design in the beautiful setting of the gallery’s award-winning exhibition spaces.
Apply by July 30th.
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Call: Exhibitions @ Ards Arts Centre
13-Jun-2017 - Calls for MakersView this opportunity →
Ards and North Down Borough Council invite professional artists, recent graduates, arts organisations and community groups to apply to exhibit their artwork at Ards Arts Centre. Slots are available in both galleries from February 2018 onwards, but the application deadline is 10 July 2017.
Events
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Exhibition: Ceramics and its Dimensions: Shaping the Future - Various Artists
- ExhibitionsView this event →
Ceramics and its Dimensions: Shaping the Future, launching on 23 June in the Millennium Court Arts Centre, will comprise of a symposium - 'Making a Living
as a Ceramicist' – as well as an exhibition featuring the work of various European designer-makers and artists. Running until 22 July.
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Mottainai Textiles Upcoming Workshops
- WorkshopsView this event →
Mottainai Textiles have lined up more of their popular indigo dyeing workshops this summer, as well as a new 'Dressmaking from a Pattern' workshop starting
June 13th.
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Upcoming Craft Workshops @ Millennium Court Arts Centre
- WorkshopsView this event →
There are a number of exciting craft workshops coming up in Millennium Court Arts Centre, including jewellery making and ceramics. Beginning 3 June.
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. Book in now.
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Maker Profile – making it 2015-17: Sasha McVey
20-Mar-2017View this programme →
As Craft NI's making it Programme comes to a close, and ahead of the Maiden Voyage exhibition celebrating the programme, we've been talking to some of the makers who've been involved. Lastly, Sasha McVey guides us through her process, background, and more.
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Maker Profile – making it 2015-17: Helen Faulkner
19-Mar-2017View this programme →
As Craft NI's making it Programme comes to a close, and ahead of the Maiden Voyage exhibition celebrating the programme, we talk to some of the
makers who've been involved. Next up, Helen Faulkner guides us through her process, background, and more.
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