Past Events
Discover past events including creative workshops & art exhibitions...
September 2023
Macramé Plant Hanger Workshop
Alison Pascoe | ASTRL Fibres
In this workshop, you will create your own mini plant hanger using luxurious recycled cotton cord as you learn about macramé knots. Step by step guidance will be provided by Alison Pascoe of ASTRL Fibres, along with helpful tips and hints to enable you to handcraft your plant hanger.
September 2023
Silk Painting Workshop
Andrea Hayes
Andrea Hayes works from her home studio in Cookstown, County Tyrone and has exhibited throughout Ireland. In this 5 hour adult workshop, you'll discover how to paint freely onto silk. This will involve outlining the image using gutta and then painting using specialist paints.
June 2023
To the Sea Exhibition
Elaine Murdock
Elaine Murdock is a North Coast painter whose paintings pay homage to her rural environment. Her distinctive personal style crosses the boundaries between realism and abstraction but also celebrates the beauty of nature and the calm of the isolated landscape.
December 2022
Christmas Wreath Workshop
Emma Scott of Honeybee Blooms
This hands-on class is fun yet relaxing. You will spend the time creating a unique and stunning wreath. The result?...
An eye catching festive wreath filled with fresh eucalyptus, berries and all the twinkly and sparkly decor bits you can imagine!
October 2022
Down a Country Lane Exhibition
Jacqueline Baird
Working from her home studio in the foothills of the Mourne Mountains, Jacqueline Baird draws inspiration from the wildlife, drumlins, dramatic skies and sweeping mountains of the surrounding countryside. This exhibition will feature Jacqueline's original pastel works.
October 2022
Autumn Wreath Workshop
Emma Scott of Honeybee Blooms
This hands-on class is fun yet relaxing. You will spend the time creating a unique and stunning wreath.The result?... An eye catching wreath filled with beautiful fresh foliage and flowers that will make a stunning Autumn decoration for your front door!
September 2022
Right Up Your Street Exhibition
Rachel Julca
Rachel Julca mainly draws inspiration from local landmarks and houses. Her colourful pictures incorporate various mediums. Handmade ceramic houses, miniature sheep and delicately sculptured trees and bicycles made from wire give her artwork an unmistakable style.
September 2022
Tree Blossom Art Workshop
Andrea Hayes
Andrea Hayes has won numerous textile art awards and exhibited throughout Ireland. In this 3 hour workshop, Andrea will guide you to create your own tree blossom themed mixed media artwork. This will involved using specialist paints, layering hand dyed fabrics and both machine and hand stitching. All materials and equipment is supplied and no experience is necessary.
August 2022
Impressions of Nature Exhibition
Ruth Osborne
An exploration and interpretation of local habitats from around Northern Ireland; native woodland, the shores of wetland and coast, and meadows. Impressions of Nature: Woodland-Shore-Meadow is a celebration of the wildness, details, textures and patterns found within the landscape.
August 2022
Candle Experience Workshop
The Bearded Candle Makers
Michael will introduce you to the world of scent and guide you through the process of candle making. This is a wonderful way to relax and disconnect from everything for a while, with soft tunes and a relaxing atmosphere. In this 2 hour adult workshop, you'll get to choose your favourite scent from our award winning collections and use perfume grade oils to recreate a candle in a gorgeous amber jar.
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August 2022
Coastal Textile Art Workshop
Andrea Hayes
Andrea Hayes has won numerous textile art awards and exhibited throughout Ireland. In this 3 hour workshop, Andrea will guide you to create your own coastal themed mixed media artwork. This will involved using specialist paints, layering hand dyed fabrics and both machine and hand stitching. All materials and equipment is supplied and no experience is necessary.
July 2022
Wildflower Felting Workshop
Andrea Hayes
Andrea Hayes works from her home studio in Cookstown, County Tyrone and has won numerous textile art awards and exhibited throughout Ireland. In this 3 hour adult workshop, you'll discover how to create a unique wildflower themed felt art piece. This will involve learning the process of wet felting and then needle felting into it.
July 2022
Silk Painting Workshop
Andrea Hayes
Andrea Hayes works from her home studio in Cookstown, County Tyrone and has exhibited throughout Ireland. In this 5 hour adult workshop, you'll discover how to paint freely onto silk. This will involve outlining the image using gutta and then painting using specialist paints.
June 2022
Clay Plant Pot Workshop
The Clay Project
Rebecca Killen has teamed up with local ceramicist Laureanne Kootstra to create The Clay Project. Their ceramic workshops explore the wonderful world of clay. In this 2.5 hour hands on adult workshop, you will be cutting, joining and layering rich terracotta clay as well as sgraffito decoration to bring your pots to life. Pots will be taken away for firing and will be ready for collection in 2-3 weeks.
June 2022
Landscape Felting Workshop
Andrea Hayes
Andrea Hayes works from her home studio in Cookstown, County Tyrone and has won numerous textile art awards and exhibited throughout Ireland. In this 3 hour adult workshop, you'll discover how to create a unique dawn landscape themed felt art piece. This will involve learning the process of wet felting and then needle felting into it.
April 2022
Spring Wreath Workshop
Emma Scott of Honeybee Blooms
Spring into the new season surrounded with fresh foliage and flowers. This hands-on class is fun yet relaxing. You will spend the time creating a unique and stunning wreath.The result?... An eye catching wreath filled with beautiful fresh foliage and flowers that will make a stunning Spring decoration for your front door!
March 2022
Mono Printing onto Clay
The Clay Project
Rebecca Killen has teamed up with local ceramicist Laureanne Kootstra to create The Clay Project. Their ceramic workshops explore the wonderful world of clay. In this 2.5 hour adult workshop, you'll explore the process of mono printing onto porcelain using plaster, underglazes and porcelain paper clay.
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October 2021
Artist Focus
Sylvia Parkinson-Brown
Originally from Belfast, Sylvia Parkinson-Brown attended art school in London and now lives in Kilkenny. She frequently experiments with surfaces and mixed media with drawing being the fundamental building block of every piece. This mini exhibition will feature six original paintings and Sylvia's popular 'Hare & Raven' print.
November 2020
Solas Exhibition
Kevin Collins
An exhibition of original paintings celebrating the emergence of light from darkness. Local artist Kevin Collins focuses on Northern Ireland at night; the dimming light of day giving way to the spark of street lights.
October 2020
Artist Focus
Kathryn Callaghan
Artist Kathryn Callaghan lives and works in Northern Ireland and creates work inspired by the everyday glimpses of the beautiful world around her.
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