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! Visit augustcraftmonth.com for the comprehensive, brand new digital guide.
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Craft NI Bids Farewell to Orla McGrady
03-Jul-2017Read this article →
Orla McGrady was at the operational helm of Craft NI for 10 years and saw the organisation through many wonderful achievements. A cherished colleague and
friend, a stalwart of the arts sector here in Northern Ireland, and a hardworking advocate for designer-makers across the region, Orla may have moved on
from the organisation, but her efforts will not go unnoticed or uncelebrated as Craft NI continues to promote and support craft around the country.
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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!
Opportunities for Makers
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Call: My Creative Edge – Creative Trails NI
17-May-2017 - Calls for MakersView this opportunity →
The Creative Momentum project is offering creative businesses that have a premises open to the public the chance to be part of a heavily marketed initiative
connecting their business with visitors to their region. Apply by 15 June.
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Apply for the 2017 London Design Fair
21-Sep-2017 - Calls for MakersView this opportunity →
The largest collection of international exhibitions, designers, brands, country pavilions and galleries in one destination during the London Design Festival,
the London Design Fair are accepting exhibitor applications. Apply now to avoid disappointment.
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Call: The Autumn Gift & Home Fair 2017
20-Aug-2017 - Calls for MakersView this opportunity →
The Autumn Gift & Home Fair is Ireland’s leading Trade Fair for Giftware, Homeware, Tabletop, Jewellery, Accessories and Seasonal products. They're
now calling for designer-makers to exhibit at their Yes It's Irish section. Register ASAP as space is limited.
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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