Events

Stephen Ryan from Green Woodwork Ireland will be running 5 traditional woodcraft workshops at his workshop space in Minnowburn, based in the heart of Belfast's Lagan Valley.

If you’re interested in or planning a European project, this session is for you!

Event delivered in partnership: Creative Europe Desk UK – Northern Ireland & Theatre NI

Date: 3 September 2019 10:30am - 2:30pm

Venue: Crescent Arts Centre, Belfast

Cost: FREE, booking essential

Cutting inscriptions in stone is an important part of the stone-carvers craft that has been elevated to an art form in its own right. This module teaches calligraphic and typographic design in combination with precise sculptural skills.

Date: Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th August 2019

Cost: €130

For more workshops in the Leitrim Sculpture Centre please click here

The module is designed to introduce the student to Metal Crafts, which they can apply to their own requirements, with artist Michael O’Hara.

Date: Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 July 2019

Cost: €220

The Crafts Council UK are hosting a social media live event with Pip Jamieson, founder of The Dots.

This talk, between Caroline Jackman, Talent Development Manager at the Crafts Council and Pip Jamieson, is aimed at creatives that are just starting out or looking for top tips on the power of building networks

The talk will be available to view via the Crafts Council UK facebook page from 29th July at 1pm

The Autumn Gift & Home Fair showcases all that is new and innovative within the home and giftware markets. The Fair takes place again in the Citywest Events Centre from the 18th to the 21st of August. This B2B Event is for suppliers and buyers in Ireland.

Ceramicist Ashley Sheppard leads this workshop inspired by textures found in textiles.

Date: 14th August 2019, 2.00pm

North Lands Creative Forum began in 1995 when co-founder and artistic director Dan Klein wanted to create an intimate gathering for the glass community to come together and showcase the work of emerging and innovative practice in the field of glass.

Over the years, the Forum has evolved into a discussion and platform event attended by artists, curators and creative professionals form all over the world. The event has grown into one of the essential gatherings for the glass community and has been listed as one of the most important social events in the glass calendar year.

Celebrate Art and Craft in Ards and North Down with Creative Peninsula

Tickets are now on sale for Creative Peninsula, Northern Ireland’s largest celebration of Art and Craft. Now in its 18th year, this thriving annual event brings together local artists and makers to demonstrate their skills and showcase their work.

Three Game Of Thrones themes workshops on Blade-smithing, Pottery and jewellery at The National, Belfast.

Date: 28 July 2019 

Lecture by international metal artist Adi Toch followed by Blushing Metals “have a go” session

Friday 14 June 2019,  10:00am - 3 :00pm
 

Learn the fun, interactive and therapeutic craft of modern frame weaving. This workshop is aimed at beginner level, those interested in weaving and wanting to know where to start.

 Date: Wednesday, 26 June 2019

With Nicola Parkes Upholstery.

Date: Saturday, 31 August 2019

Cost £40

DCCOI Jewellery & Goldsmithing Graduate Exhibition    

An exhibition of silversmithing and precious jewellery in gold, silver and gems by the 2019 graduates of the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland’s world-renowned Jewellery & Goldsmithing Course, based in Castle Yard, Kilkenny.

Dates: 12th July - 5th August 2019.

David will take you through such techniques such as throwing, slab building pinch-potting and transferring pattern on to clay to make your own bowls and mugs.

Date: Sunday, 16 June 2019

Learn a range of leather working techniques in this workshop from An Creagán. Techniques will include; cutting, stamping and tooling techniques plus many more. 

Date: Saturday, 10 August 10am - 1pm

Make your own glass suncatcher in this workshop from An Creagán. Learn about the techniques that go into designing and crafting fused glass with enamels. 

Date: Saturday, 27 July, 11am – 2pm

Learn the traditional craft of Blackwork embroidery.

This is an ideal course for beginners and more advanced embroiderers, looking to gain new techniques and inspiration.

Date: Saturday 27 July, 11am – 4pm

A Festival of Colour, Creativity and Craft celebrating the wonderful world of all things associated with textiles.

Learn all the techniques you need to design and create your own embroidery sculpture with textile artist Emma Whitehead and the Down Arts Centre.

Date: Saturday, 25 May at 10am-4pm