News
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CRAFT NI: Buy, See and Engage with Craft.
03-Aug-2019Read this article →
Buy, See, Engage...
Take a look at our digital campaign promoting all the excellent craft makers, retailers and galleries across Northern Ireland!
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Golden Fleece Award launches newly-designed logo and website
26-Jul-2019Read this article →
The goal of the new website is to create a more user-friendly platform that would highlight the quality of work and diversity of creative practices supported by the Golden Fleece Award.
The new logo is based on the hand-lettered text of the original emblem created by the Award’s founder, Lillias Mitchell, for the Golden Fleece Weaving Workshop that she established at 84 Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2 in 1946.
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Processions Banner to be exhibited at the British Textile Biennial
23-Jul-2019Read this article →
A processions banner created in Northern Ireland has been selected to be exhibited at the British Textile Biennial.
The Banner was produced in a collaboration between The Institute for Conflict Research, the artist Rita Duffy, and over 30 women participants from various locations across Northern Ireland.
Opportunities for Makers
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Launchpad 2019/2020
22-Jul-2019 - Calls for MakersView this opportunity →
Launchpad 2019/2020
CRAFT NI’s Professional Development Programme for Emerging Craft Makers
Launchpad is a ten-month programme aimed at the emerging and enterprising Craft maker. It aims to equip 4 makers with the necessary skills to develop a sustainable, creative Craft business/practice in Northern Ireland.
Deadline: Thursday, 15 August 2019 -
Call for Applications: Building Arts Programme 2020
19-Aug-2019 - Calls for MakersView this opportunity →
In partnership with The Prince’s Foundation, QEST are pleased to announce the launch of The Building Arts Programme. Intended for students of architecture, building crafts and decorative and applied arts, this interdisciplinary programme will provide a space for rediscovering shared learning and practice, enabling students to explore the multifaceted nature of the built environment.
Deadline: Monday, 4 November 2019, 12pm.
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Call for Applications: International Glass & Ceramic Biennial 2020
01-Jul-2019 - Calls for MakersView this opportunity →
The International Glass & Ceramic Biennal 2020 is open for applications. The biennial shows artists at every point in their career, from emerging to established artists, representing nearly every craft technique.
Deadline: Tuesday, 1 October 2019
Events
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Handmade Craft Fair at The Old Inn Crawfordsburn
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Handmade Craft Fair showcasing the work of local creators from the North Down area.
11.30 - 4.30
Free admission
Saturday 14th September
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Open Studio and Pottery Sale
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Jack McGonigle Ceramics and Fiona Shannon are hosting an Open Studio Sale in their shared work space at Flowerfield Arts Centre, Portstewart from 29th-31st August.
10am - 6pm each day.
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Illustrated talk with Fiona McKelvie
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Textile specialist Fiona McKelvie will share her interest and passion for Irish Linen, as well as recalling the history of the fabric so important to the city of Belfast.
Date: Tuesday, 20 August 2019 at 6pm
Cost: £5
Location: Linen Hall Library
Programmes
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Call for Applications: August Craft Month 2019
20-May-2019View this programme →
CRAFT NI invites you to register a Craft-related event for August Craft Month 2019.
August Craft Month is Northern Ireland's Annual Celebration of all things Craft.
August Craft Month is a series of events (Craft exhibitions, workshops, demonstrations, fairs, festivals and more...) delivered by a partnership of individuals and organisations across Northern Ireland. It is co-ordinated by CRAFT NI on behalf of the Craft sector and is funded by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland through the National Lottery.
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Call for Applications: NI Assembly Gift and Coffee Shop Retail Opportunity
18-Oct-2018View this programme →
Call for Applications: Northern Ireland Assembly Gift and Coffee Shop – Retail Opportunity.
Deadline: Thursday, 8 November 2018, 5pm
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August Craft Month 2018 – Call for Event Registration
08-Jun-2018View this programme →
CRAFT NI invites you to register a craft-related event for August Craft Month 2018.
August Craft Month is ‘An Annual Celebration of Craft in Northern Ireland’.
Deadline: 5pm, Friday 30 March 2018
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