Events

Blurring the Edge: a new exhibition exploring the boundaries of what ceramic art can be. 

Opening event at Flowerfield Arts Centre, Thursday 7th February, 7.30 pm – 9 pm.

Gallery talk by ceramist Alex Scott at Flowerfield Arts Centre, Thursday 14 February, 3 pm to 4 pm.

Exhibition Dates:

Flowerfield Arts Centre, Portstewart, County Derry: Friday 8th February – Saturday 23rd March 2019.

The Hunt Museum, Limerick: Friday 23rd November 2018 – Sunday 20th January 1919.

Monoprint with textures, stencils and mixed media to create a small edition of prints. Explore methods and ideas in this one day workshop.

Date: Saturday, 25 May 2019

Jude of Petite Jou Jou will teach you how to measure for a waistline fit, create a pattern custom to your measurements, cut your fabric, French seams, pockets and how to gather. Come along to acquire a fantastic set of new skills and leave with a unique made to measure skirt. 

Date and Time: Saturday, 30 March 2019, 10am - 4pm.

Textile artist, Jane Mathers, will share her skills and knowledge to enable you to create your own mixed media piece of Textile art inspired by the majestic Mourne landscape. A great opportunity to learn new skills, make new friends and take home what you make.   

Date: Saturday, 2 February 2019

Ever fancied making your own piece of jewellery? Join Ruth of NI Silver to make either a textured pendant or pair of earrings.

Date: Saturday, 23 March 2019 

This introduction to sewing–machines will teach you to thread the bobbin and control the foot pedal for even stitching.

Date: Saturday, 26 January 2019

The Design & Crafts Council of Ireland's Jewellery and Goldsmithing Skills & Design Course and Ceramics Skills & Design Course annual open day.

Date: Tuesday, 19th February 2019
Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm 

Exhibition of over 100 works by The Puffin Artists Group CIC including ceramics, glass, jewellery and artwork.

8 December 2018 to 25 January 2019 

Our final market of 2018 will be held in the stunning location of the TITANIC HOTEL, BELFAST

We will be taking over the historic and beautifully restored DRAWING OFFICE ONE and THE PAVILION

Sunday 16 December 2019 11.30am - 15.30pm - Free Entry 

Join us for our Christmas Pop Up Shop on Saturday 15th December. We have a fine collection of makers and you'll be most welcome!

Saturday 15 December 2018 10am to 4:30pm

Showcase Ireland returns at the RDS in Dublin between 20 - 23 January 2019

Discover an out of the ordinary event!

With exclusive access to the latest trends and an expertly curated selection of over 1,000 design-led lifestyle brands from the UK and abroad, Top Drawer is the perfect source of inspiration to help you create and define your story for the new season.

Join us for a festive market featuring businesses from Trust-supported young people, selling everything from cakes to ceramics, art to jewellery!

Friday 14 December 11am to 14:00pm

Derek Wilson will open his studio from Friday 7 December 2018 at 10am for a sample & seconds sale.

The studio will continue to be open Monday to Friday 10am - 6pm  and Saturday 10am - 12.30pm over the next 2 weeks.

At Leitrim Sculpture Centre, the programme evolves around a number of key activities including national and international artist-in-residencies, and exhibitions, masterclasses and workshops and community based activities.

In these final weeks leading up to Christmas we’re opening the Mourne Textiles Workshop to visitors so you can browse our products and find the perfect presents for family and friends, or treat yourself to a much coveted blanket or pair of cushions.

The Dublin Flea Christmas Market is a free-to-enter, family-friendly event with a festive feel.

This year, back trading indoors at the Point Square, we are delighted to announce the market is being hosted over not one, but TWO long weekends.

The Contemproary Craft & Design Fair kicks off with a special 10% discount on all purchases at the Fair on Wednesday 5 December 2018

Event Dates: Wednesday 5 to Sunday 9 December 2018

Shop local & support local artists. From beautiful pottery to glass, from silk scarves to knitted woollies to beat the winter chill, from gorgeous jewellery to handcrafted knickknacks, decorations and food treats, we have it all this year from over 25 local makers and designers.

Join us on Saturday 8 - 22 December from 12pm - 3pm

KoKo Designs are now taking bookings for silk painting weekend workshops for 2019.

A lovely gift for someone who is into painting, home interiors or craft! All levels of art/craft experience catered for.