Events

Surface Matters, an exhibition of new and innovative works from the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland’s PORTFOLIO: Critical Selection 2019-20.

Exhibition opening: Thursday, 21 February - Sunday 19 May 2019

Learn how to make a beaded bracelet with the Creative Director of Fred Loves Ginger. Whatever your experience, you will leave with new skills and a finished piece of sterling silver jewellery.

Date: Sunday, 3 March

This is a rare opportunity to be taught enamelling by two of Europe’s finest enamellers Jane Short and Gillie Hoyte Byrom. This two-day workshop will teach you about many different enamelling techniques such as cloisonné, champlevé, Basse-taille and painting and miniaturist enamels.

Date: Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 March 2019

Throw a pot on the wheel - Open day once a month.

Cost: £25

A series of hands-on glassblowing workshops for both beginners and improvers learning how to shape and control hot glass. Further skills courses cover hot glass casting into Zircar moulds and sand casting.

Various Dates starting from Saturday 23rd February 2019 and throughout the month of March

 The Fine & Dandy Market, founded in May 2013, is a monthly market, showcasing the work of independent artists, designers, illustrators, craftspeople and food producers.

Date: Saturday, 30 March

'Face Value', an exhibition of work by Anna Donovan and Lenka Davidikova. 

Exhibition Preview: Thursday 28 February, 7-9pm

Exhibition dates: Friday 29 February -Saturday, 23 March 2019

An opportunity to buy unique handmade gifts, see an array of beautiful craft and meet the makers.

Date: Saturday, 9 February 2019

Textile artist Nigel Cheney will demonstrate a variety of hand stitch and embellishment techniques.

Date: Saturday, 15 June 2019

Learn how to arm knit yourself a super stylish blanket.

Date: Saturday, 18 May 2019

Create a sculptural jewellery piece by using various textile techniques. 

Date: Saturday, 11 May 2019

Design and make a feather and sinamay headpiece for yourself to wear at an upcoming wedding or day at the races!

Date: Saturday, 13 April 2019

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