News
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News Updates from Craft NI
12-Apr-2017Read this article →
Alan Kane, Chief Executive Officer at Craft NI from 2012, retired at the end March 2017. Following four years in post he is looking forward to taking some
time out to enjoy a more leisurely pace of life. The Board would like to thank Alan for his dedication and work for the craft sector here and wish him
well in his retirement.
Opportunities for Makers
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Call: LOEWE Craft Prize 2018
29-Jun-2017 - Calls for MakersView this opportunity →
In 2016 the LOEWE FOUNDATION launched the LOEWE Craft Prize, an annual international prize recognising an outstanding work of craftsmanship that pairs
an original artistic concept with a modern application of traditional methods. Apply for the 2018 Award by October 17th.
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Guildhall Craft Fair 2017: Call for Exhibitors
10-Nov-2017 - Calls for MakersView this opportunity →
The return of the City’s ever popular Guildhall Craft Fair takes place from 10th – 12th November 2017 – and is a great chance for visitors to pick up the
perfect handcrafted gift. The deadline for applications is 4pm, 28th of July.
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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.
Events
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July Children's Craft Month @ Flowerfield Arts Centre
- Exhibitions,Workshops,Open StudiosView this event →
July is traditionally Craft Month for Children at Flowerfield Arts Centre in Portstewart. To encourage potential makers of the future, they're offering
children the chance to try crafts like Pottery, 3D Printing, Glass Fusing and Textiles, in five-day workshops, each week. Enrolment required.
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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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