Events

Join ethical jeweller Robyn Galway for a 10 week Jewellery course running from Sugary Studios on Castlereagh Street, Belfast this Summer. 

Designs for a Creative Life: Selling, Influencing and Sustaining with Printmaker/Artist, Arts Manager, Author, Craft Curator, Designer & Workshop Facilitator René Mullin
 

National Summer School Opportunity Announcement with the British Ceramics Biennial

The British Ceramics Biennial proudly announces it’s third series of National Summer School workshops this year

The Ulster University Second Year Ceramics, Jewellery and Silversmithing Exhibition at the The Duncairn. 

Exhibition preview tonight: Thursday 24th May from 6pm to 8pm.

Dates: Thursday 24 May to Friday 8 June 2018.

This basic bladesmithing or knife making workshop covers the fundamentals of forging, grinding and heat-treating a blade. No experience is needed and the class will guide you through:

- Using a gas forge
- Forging the blade to shape
- Blade shaping, using grinder file and abrasive paper
- Heat treating
- Blade finishing, sharpening, and edge testing

Date & Time: 29 July 2018, 10am to 4pm.

A Festival of Colour Creativity and Craft – Set in the stunning ANTRIM CASTLE GARDENS & CLOTWORTHY HOUSE Spinning Yarns is a ‘must do’ event for those passionate about yarn or simply seeking a great day out. Spinning Yarns is a two day festival celebrating the wonderful world of all things associated with wool & linen where we will showcase the colour, creativity and craft associated with these homespun yarns in all their forms.

Dates: 1-2 September 2018, 10am-6pm.

Material Language is a collaborative exhibition between four makers, who are commenting on our relationship with objects -hand-made, mass-manufactured or through nostalgia and memory.

Chris Banks, Elaine McCully andRhiannon Ewing – James are bound by a fascination with the stuff of everyday life. They each recognise the ability of certain objects and materials to resonate with meaning – memories of childhood, domestic routines and the human touch – that is, both a physical and aesthetic ‘touch.’ It is often the most ordinary objects that can induce the most nostalgia, and a desire to hoard, collect and arrange meaningfully. Each artist has a distinct approach to conveying the ‘language’ of material. Each firmly believes it is a commonly spoken and understood language. They invite you to look at the artworks, and find fresh eyes for looking again at the ‘ordinary.’

Dates: 19 May - 15 June 2018

YOU are invited to play your part in PROCESSIONS – one of the largest participatory artworks ever created. Produced by Artichoke and commissioned by 14-18 NOW, the UK’s arts programme for the First World War centenary, PROCESSIONS marks 100 years since some women in the UK won the vote. It was a big moment and we are celebrating it in a really big way. On Sunday 10th June 2018, join thousands of women to form four epic PROCESSIONS in the four political capitals of the UK – Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh and London.

Women and girls, those who identify as women and non-binary individuals of all ages and backgrounds, are invited to create four living portraits of women today and walk with banners, pennants and flags they have made to express the lives, ideas and hopes of women in the 21st century.

The Makers Market NI Summer fair returns to Belmont Tower Belfast on Saturday 16th June 2018.

Enjoy a fantastic full day of crafting and food in the midst of the Antrim countryside with Crafty Adventures.

The Art of Craft Exhibition 2018 - 'Fused'

Northern Irish ceramic artist Caroline Getty exhibits her new 3-dimensional ceramics and linen works for the first time in Armagh. The Art of Craft is an annual exhibition at the Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre showcasing the work of experienced makers and artists producing high quality craft and art works. Caroline’s new work also forms part of Northern Ireland’s first Linen Biennale 2018 celebrating the past, present and future landscape of linen in Northern Ireland.

Dates: 18 May to 14 July 2018.

Through demonstrations, tutoring and hands-on work, the workshop will take you through all the stages in the ancient technique of Pit Firing.

Dates: Saturday 23 - Sunday 24 June 2018

Holywood has the only surviving maypole in Ireland and is still used every year on May Day. Join the North Down Craft Collective this May Day at their Maypole Market, where they will have a host of designer/makers showcasing a range of locally handmade craft.       

This months charity partner is Lagan Dragons and the £1 entrance fee will go directly to the charity.

Date & Time: 12 May 2018, 10am - 4pm

The Craft & Curiosity Market is back at R-Space Gallery!

The gallery and courtyard will be transformed into a vintage market with beautiful craft, retro, upcycled goods and delicious food. 

Daytime Market: 12 - 6pm

Evening event: 6 - 9pm

Artist/Maker Elin Johnston presents early ‘new work in progress’ as part of her new project ‘Narrowing The Distance – Linen Inspirations’ alongside R-Space Gallery’s Craft & Curiosity Market in Lisburn.
Elin says- “....sharing my work and practice is always a pleasure and I do hope all will find it of interest, insight, and value.....”

Lasting Impressions, an exhibition of extraordinary objects, designed and crafted with integrity and ingenuity that will become the heirlooms of tomorrow.

Dates: 27 April 2018 to 4 July 2018

Northern Irish printmaker Gail Kelly selected to take part in Spring Fling 2018 - highly regarded as one of the UK’s most successful contemporary visual art and craft events.

Made:Grown is Rachel Leary's first solo show. The exhibition includes a range of ceramic artworks from Rachel Leary’s experience with clay since she discovered ‘Egyptian Faience’. This is a self-glazing, clay and glass based material which Rachel has adapted to be either sculpted or left to move freely within the kiln. Inspired by the unique and uncommon material and her interest in organic form, texture and colour, Rachel’s work represents the juxtaposition between man-made and the organic world, depicting the static against natural growth. Alongside new work, the sculptures displayed were created during significant times of Rachel’s practice, including her Master’s degree and residencies in Denmark and Canada.

Opening night: 3 May 2018, 7-9pm

Dates: 3 - 24 May 2018.

Ever thought about Armageddon? beginning to worry about who has their finger near the button? Get hints and tips for survival from The Belfast Artists Paper Society, or not...

Date & Time: Thursday 3 May 2018, 7 - 9pm