News
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Coronavirus Update.
27-Mar-2020Read this article →
Coronavirus Update
New update: Self-Employed Income Support Scheme
Self-employed people will be able receive a taxable grant of 80% of their average monthly profits up to £2500 per month to help with the impact of the current health crisis.
The scheme is open to any self-employed person with trading profits of up to £50,000 p.a and who make the majority of their income from self-employment, based on three years of accounts.Only those already in self-employment, who have a tax return for 2019 can apply although theChancellor confirmed that people would have an additional four weeks to file a 2019/20 tax return from today 26th March.
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Coronavirus Update
16-Mar-2020Read this article →
RESOURCES FOR MAKERS DURING COVID-19 OUTBREAK IN NI
This is a time of unprecedented uncertainty for Northern Ireland makers and retailers, in light of the corona virus pandemic. We’ve summarised here some of the main sources of authoritative information on current developments and where you can access latest guidance and we’ll keep these updated.
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Local Goldsmiths commissioned to make Allianz Arts & Business N.I Awards.
20-Jan-2020Read this article →
Local Goldsmiths, Cameron & Breen were commissioned to make this years Allianz Arts & Business N.I Awards.
Based in Randalstown, Co. Antrim, Martin Cameron and Laura Breen's combined interest in sculptural Silversmithing has influenced their joint transition into Couture Jewellery.
Opportunities for Makers
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Call for Applications: Rosy James Memorial Trust Award
16-Mar-2020 - Awards & CompetitionsView this opportunity →
This unique award is directed at makers steeped in practice using materials singly or in combination. Such materials might include fired clay or glass; fine or base metals; textiles using any kinds of applications; wood; plastics; paper or other materials not included in this list, where the emphasis is based upon the transformation of materials through the use of sustained practice towards a series of critical outcomes.
Deadline: Friday, 24 April 2020.
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AUGUST CRAFT MONTH 2020
23-Mar-2020 - Calls for MakersView this opportunity →
At the time of writing, Northern Ireland’s festival of craft is due to return this August, funding permitting and public health permitting. While we can’t say with certainty that August Craft Month will go ahead, we hope that it will. If it does not, we will work with funders, makers and other stakeholders in the sector to develop alternative plans to promote and showcase craft at a regional level across Northern Ireland this year.
Deadline for event submissions: Friday, 12 June 2020.
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Future Makers Award
10-Feb-2020 - Calls for MakersView this opportunity →
Awarding makers, designers and craftspeople who will shape the future.
Future Makers is a Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI) initiative. It offers a range of awards and supports to students and emerging makers. It is one of the largest prize-funded award programmes in Europe.
Deadline: Tuesday, 31 March 2020.
Events
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Online Craft Forum
- CommunityView this event →
The next Maker Forum was due to be help in the Ulster Museum on 21 April. Due to current circumstances a face to face Forum can’t go ahead, but we are keen to offer an online version. Please join us!
Date and Time: Tuesday, 31 March at 10.30am
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Basketry Festival 2020
- ExhibitionsView this event →
The Irish Basketmakers Association (IBA) are delighted to announce a Basketry Festival in Derry/Londonderry. The festival will take place in St Columb’s Park House and will include exhibitions, talks, a pop-up shop, demonstrations, workshops and sculpture in the park.
May 8th, 9th and 10th 2020
Free entry
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Macrame Kokedama Workshop
- WorkshopsView this event →
Hosted by Claire of NodoKnots, an experience horticulturist and macrame maker, this workshop combines basic macrame skills with Kokedama, a style of Japanese bonsai in which a plant's root system is wrapped in moss and bound with string, transforming it into a living sculpture.
4th May 2020
£20.00
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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