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Gifts less Ordinary
Exhibition Series Showcases Innovative Craft and Design Ideas.
Internationally Acclaimed Artists To Share Their Expertise
Applied Art Ulster unveils a major programme of masterclasses at the Ulster Museum.
Creative Partnerships Can Help Showcase Northern Ireland’s Craft Talent
Giant Beetles, ‘lipstick’ pots, ‘graffiti’ plates and effigy Toby jugs are some of the intriguing works that go on show today [6th August 2009] in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter as part of a major exhibition of Northern Ireland Ceramics.
Craft Fest offers Shopping Experience with a Difference
Visitors to Castle Ward in Strangford can expect to find some of the best local craft and a very ‘un-high street’ experience at Craft Fest 2009 this weekend.
Local Craftspeople Make Their Mark at Enniskillen Castle
Visitors to Enniskillen Castle Museum are in for a rare treat as a very special exhibition of local craft will
be on display there throughout August.
International Craft Exhibition Makes Its Mark
Leading NI and International makers show at Hillsborough Castle.
Culture Minister unearths design talent at August Craft Month launch 09
The Minister for Culture Arts and leisure, Gregory Campbell, joined craftspeople, artists and members of the public today [30 June 2009] to create a mosaic made of individually hand-crafted clay tiles in the gardens of Belfast City Hall.
Craft NI’s New Chairman looks to develop future thriving sector in the North West
Martin will take over from Professor Brian McClelland who announced his retirement from the board earlier this year after serving as Craft NI’s Chairman since 2005.
Launch of Making It 09 Business Start-up Programme
Craft NI invites craft entrepreneurs to take their first steps in business.
Making It 07
A major craft celebration demonstrating how Craft Entrepreneurs can thrive with business support.
August Craft Month 08
Major craft celebration set to boost cultural tourism in Northern Ireland.
Graduate grabs top business award for Craft
Craft NI & Invest NI’s award for promising young craft entrepreneurs.
Major Conference on developing NI craft sector
Designers reveal secrets of international success.
Craft NI fast track for promising young entrepreneurs
Five new craft businesses begin Craft NI’s incubation programme.
Craft NI heralds new wave of exciting designers
Major survey launched reveals huge potential of NI craft sector.
Craft NI and NI craftspeople meet with President McAleese
Six highly-acclaimed designer-makers from Northern Ireland and the board and staff of Craft NI met with the President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, at Áras an Uactharáin on Wednesday.
Suzanne Harbinson, UU Graduate wins Craft NI & Invest NI Craft in Business Award
Graduate grabs the Craft NI & Invest NI Craft in Business Award.
Designs on Christmas
Craft activities taking place in the run up to Christmas.
Craft NI’s First Christmas Celebration
Craft NI’s First Christmas Celebration at Cotton Court Open House.
Craft NI Marketing
Channels to Market Seminar at Ormeau Baths Gallery.