Past Events
Discover past events including creative workshops & art exhibitions...
11 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.
16 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!
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07 May 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.
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
Countryside to Coast Exhibition
Andrea Hayes
Andrea Hayes has won numerous textile art awards and exhibited throughout Ireland. She draws inspiration from the vast array of textures, colours and dramatic skylines of the Irish landscape.
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.
October 2021
Just Memories Exhibition
Rosemary Gifford
Painted from memories... Of perfumes reminiscent of roses and recollections of the North Coast which Rosemary knows and loves. Rosemary Gifford's expressive marks have created an instantly recognisable and fearless style.
May 2021
A Short Walk Exhibition
Louise Lennon
An exhibition of original paintings by local artist Louise Lennon exploring countryside and landmarks on our doorstep in Northern Ireland. The exhibition captures scenes of Moira, Hillsborough, Lurgan, the Mournes and Belfast.
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.
August 2020
At Home Exhibition
Derek Melville
With a contemporary style, Derek Melville paints scenes that represent the timeless beauty of the landscape. Living in rural County Down, he draws inspiration from the countryside that surrounds him.
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September 2020
Hiatus Exhibition
Various Artists
An exhibition showcasing work created by our artists and makers during this current period of social distancing.
hi·a·tus | \ hī-ˈā-təs \
a pause or break in continuity in a sequence or activity.
"there was a brief hiatus in our way of life"