The Craft & Design Collective presents VALENTINE an Exhibition of Craft, Applied Art and Design made with love, at Space CRAFT from 3rd – 25th February 2012.

Collect is the premier annual fair in Europe for international contemporary craft of museum quality. This year it is being held in the Saatchi Gallery in London, 11-14 May 2012.

In the spirit of London Fashion Week, on the 21st of February, Craft Central will have fashion, jewellery and accessories from over 45 designers available at discount prices.

The University of Ulster is hosting weekend glass and ceramic workshops at York Street, Belfast.

Leitrim Sculpture Centre in Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim, have launched their craft workshop programme for 2012. Discounts are available to those who book before the end of January.

A series of craft workshops are being held at St Patrick's Trian, Armagh during January and February 2012. Introductory and more advanaced level workshops available.

INSET Days 2011/12 at the Institute of Education in London is a unique opportunity to meet and be inspired by some of the UK's leading makers including Lin Cheung, Stephen Dixon, Michael Brennand-Wood and Helen Carnac.

Grayson Perry curates an installation of his new works alongside objects made by unknown men and women throughout history from the British Museum’s collection.

The Victoria & Albert Museum in London offers an extensive annual exhibition programme in art and design. Browse their current exhibitions:

Ceramic Art London 2012 is the major selling fair for contemporary studio ceramics at the Royal College of Art on 24 February to 26 February 2012.

Made in the Middle: Contemporary Craft from across the Midlands is being held at mac Birmingham from the 11th of February to the 15th April.

The V&A's upcoming exhibition (31 March – 12 August 2012) celebrates the best of British post-war art and design from the 1948 ‘austerity’ Games to the summer of 2012.

A solo exhibition of the work of Deirdre McLoughlin (now based in the Netherlands) at the National Craft Gallery, Kilkenny from 20th January to 21st March 2012.

Visit the Crafts Council (UK) OnViewOnline, a new online gallery dedicated to exploring current developments in contemporary craft.

Visit Craft NI's new online craft map of designer-makers, craft studios and outlets in Northern Ireland. Design your own craft trail, meet designer-makers living and working in Northern Ireland and experience their diverse talent and skills.

Kim's Emporium, Grahan Gardens (beside Cafe: Inspirations) - Lisburn's modern day craft fair, held on the 2nd Saturday of every month, 10am-4pm. Free admission.

Belfast's Largest Monthly Craft Fair takes place next on the 28 January at the City Life Centre.