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News
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Michael Rice selected as finalist in the TCB 2020
05-Oct-2019Read this article →Ceramicist, Michael Rice, has been selected as the only Irish finalist in the Taiwan Ceramic Biennale 2020.
Michael Rice is and Irish designer maker currently based in Dubai. He specialises in ceramics and is particularly interested in firing procedures such as Raku, Smoke and Saggar firing; his work is also is concerned with surface, texture, natural geometry, gestalt principals and archetypal forms.
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We are moving!
18-Sep-2019Read this article →
MOVING UPDATE
We are pleased to announce that we are moving to new premises to 115 - 119 Royal Avenue, Belfast, BT1 1FF
Please note; we will be CLOSED from 19 to 29 September 2019 and will OPEN again in our new space on Monday, 30 September 2019.We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause but look forwards to welcoming you in our new space! -
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!
Opportunities for Makers
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Call for Applications: Big Bauble 2019
07-Oct-2019 - Calls for MakersView this opportunity →
The Big Bauble is the CRAFT NI Gallery's Christmas Pop-Up Event taking place during November and December 2019.
With Christmas on the horizon, this is a great opportunity for you to sell your work, right in the heart of Belfast City Centre, to an audience who already appreciate Craft, Applied Art & Design.Deadline: Monday, 21 October 2019
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Call for Applications: DCCOI Education Manager Post
07-Oct-2019 - ClassifiedsView this opportunity →
The Design & Crafts Council of Ireland (DCCoI) is currently recruiting for an Education Manager.
Reporting to the Head of Education, Training and Development, the Education Manager is responsible for managing, developing and implementing innovative and progressive education related programmes to cultivate creative partnership links between education and industry sectors, in line with objectives outlined in Design & Crafts Council of Ireland’s (DCCoI) Strategic Plan.
Deadline: Wednesday, 15 October 2019, 5pm.
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Linen Biennale 2020 – Open Call
07-Oct-2019 - Calls for MakersView this opportunity →
Open Call/Expressions of Interest
Following on from the success of N.Ireland’s inaugural Linen Biennale in 2018, Lisburn’s R-Space Gallery is at the Planning & Fundraising stage for next year’s events programme and is seeking Contributors, Collaborators, Partners, Researchers and Businesses to help them realise the second Linen Biennale N.Ireland.
Events
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Silver Jewellery Workshop - Armagh Market Place Theatre
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Silver Jewellery Workshop - Armagh Market Place Theatre
In this Jewellery class you will create your own Silver Star pendant and matching earrings using silver sheet, silver wire and silver chain. Jewellery designer Mary Murphy will teach you basic jewellery making skills such as transferring of pattern, piercing and filing using traditional tools and processes.
Date and Time: Saturday, 23 November 2019, 10.00am - 4.00pm | £45.00
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Introduction to Wood Carving [2 Day] Armagh
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Introduction to Wood Carving (2 day)
Stephen Ryan from Green Woodwork Ireland will teach you the skills needed to produce a woodcarving, from the initial sketching of a design, to using a range of carving tools and materials. This class is ideal for people that just want to try something new, along with those that want to take their new-found skills to the next level. No experience necessary.
Date: Friday 11 Oct and Friday 18 Oct | 10am – 2.00pm each day | £45.00
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Ireland Glass Biennale 2019 Exhibition
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The National College of Art and Design (NCAD) announces the Ireland Glass Biennale 2019; a juried exhibition of work from some of the world’s most innovative glass artists, designers and craft practitioners. Through showcasing the excellence of contemporary glass practice, the Irish Glass Biennale(IGB) aspires to further the public’s understanding of the creative potential of glass and to act as a catalyst for cultural activities which centre around glass.
Dates: 24 October 2019 - 7 January 2020, Open daily between 10am - 5pm
Programmes
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August Craft Month | Audience Experience Survey
29-Aug-2019View this programme →
If you have attended an August Craft Month Event, please complete the Audience Experience Survey by clicking the survey link above.
It will take less than 2 minutes of your time, but will be priceless to us in terms of learning lessons for next year, and persuading potential funders of the value that August Craft Month brings to the craft sector and to Northern Ireland.
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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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